Building Inspections

Call in the inspection between 7:30a.m.- 8:30p.m., 1:00p.m.- 1:30p.m., 4:00p.m.- 4:30p.m.

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Call 770-794-8975 to schedule inspections and check the status of an inspection 24 hours/day, 7 days/week! View list of phone codes

 

Work not ready will be charged a re-inspection fee. $25.00 first re-inspection, $50.00 second re-inspection, $75.00 for third re-inspection, $100.00 for fourth re-inspection of the same item.

 

 

The Building Inspection Division provides Building Plan review. The Division issues building, electrical, grading, heating and air, and plumbing permits; performs building, electrical, grading, heating and air, and plumbing inspections; and issues Certificates of Occupancy. The Insurance Service Office, Inc. (ISO) has scored the City of Marietta in the top ten percent of the country for city building codes.

Reference Guide - Developing/Construction/Code Enforcement
Development, construction activities and code enforcement requirements are regulated by the listed City government officials. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact and confirm code compliance with all applicable officials prior to commencing construction or development activities.

Note: Compliance with one code/regulation is not considered compliance with all other code/regulations. Failure to confirm code compliance, obtain proper permits prior to initiating development plans may lead to expensive and unnecessary delays to the applicant.

Example:
Persons considering locating a new business or existing business in an existing structure should obtain and confirm zoning requirements, minimum parking standards, fire safety and building code regulations, health department requirements, and business license regulations. A building permit must be obtained when the occupancy type of a structure is altered (such as residential to commercial.)

Early Planning Stages

The following City of Marietta Officials should be contacted in the early planning stages to determine applicable development/construction standards and code requirements.

  1. Building Inspection Department
    Residential and Commercial Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Grading Plan Reviews, Permits, and Inspections.

  2. Fire Department
    Fire Safety, Life Safety, sprinkler plans, and Handicapped Access Plan Reviews and Inspections.

  3. Planning and Zoning Department
    Development Standards (Building Setbacks, Minimum Lot Sizes, Use Restrictions, Landscaping requirements, and Parking Requirements)

    • Sign Permits
    • Rezoning and Variance Requests

  4. Water & Sewer Department
    All water and sewer service fees and System Development (SDF) fees must be paid at the same time for application processing and scheduling. If you have any questions regarding this procedure for water and sewer services.

    • Water & Sewer Applications
    • Cost Estimates
    • System Development Fee Calculations

  5. Business Licenses Department

    • Occupational Licenses

  6. Cobb County Health Department

    • Septic Tank Permits
    • Commercial Swimming Pool Permits
    • Personal Care Home Permits
    • Hotel/Motels Permits
    • Food Service Permits

  7. Erosion & Sediment Control

    • Once a site plan is approved, all Erosion Sediment Control measures, according to approved erosion plan, must be in place and inspected by the Utility Inspector. If Erosion Sediment Control is approved, a Grading/Land Disturbing permit will be issued to Grading Contractors when the site plans are stamped approved