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

Section 2.10(6) lists the required inspections by trade. For the building itself: a foundation inspection after trenches are excavated and forms erected, a frame inspection once the roof, framing, fireblocking, bracing, and concealed wiring, pipes, chimneys, ducts and vents are complete, and a final inspection once the building is finished and ready for occupancy. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work each get parallel underground, rough-in and final inspections tied to when trenches are backfilled, walls are covered, and the structure is ready for occupancy, and gas work gets rough and final piping inspections that include a pressure test.

Energy inspections separately check foundation slab insulation, exterior wall insulation and sealing, and finally ceiling and floor insulation R-values and appliance SEER ratings. The permit holder or agent must notify the Director to trigger each inspection, and the Director then either releases that stage of construction or lists the violations to correct (Sec. 2.10(6) intro). The permit card must stay posted conspicuously on the premises until a certificate of occupancy or completion issues (Sec. 2.10(5)), and reinforcing steel, structural framing, insulation, and plumbing, mechanical or electrical work cannot be covered or concealed without a written release from the Director (Sec.

2.10(6)(g)-(h)). Before occupancy, Section 2.11(1) additionally requires that all required electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems be inspected and released, after which the Director issues a certificate of occupancy or a temporary/partial certificate for a portion that can safely be occupied first.