Bulloch County, GA Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)

Bulloch County Code Section 4-52(a) lists the inspections the building official makes 'upon notification from the permit holder or his agent,' approving each completed stage or notifying the holder of any violation of Chapter 4's technical codes division. The sequence begins with the foundation inspection, made after footing trenches are excavated and forms and reinforcement are erected, with temporary electric service also in place at that point. It continues through slab, sub-floor, framing and exterior sheathing checks before reaching the dry-in inspection, made once the roof, framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place and plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems are roughed-in, including concealed wiring and chimney vents.

An insulation inspection follows to confirm energy-code compliance, then a permanent power inspection tied to National Electric Code compliance. The final step is the certificate of occupancy inspection: Sec. 4-52(a)(11) requires a certificate of occupancy, signed by the zoning administrator and building official, before any structure built under a building permit may be occupied or used. Sec. 4-52(b) bars work beyond the point marked by each successive inspection without the building official's approval, and Sec. 4-52(c) commits the building official to scheduling required inspections within 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and county-observed holidays.