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Hall County, GA Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Adopted code
2000 International Plumbing Code
Administering department
Hall County Building Inspections Department
Fee basis
IBC § 108, county fee schedule
Appeal deadline
30 days, $50.00 fee
Hearing timeline
within 15 days of filing
Penalty
misdemeanor, § 1.50.020

Summary

Plumbing work in unincorporated Hall County is permitted under the 2000 International Plumbing Code adopted at § 15.10.020, with its administration chapter replaced at § 15.10.080 by the county's standard building-official, fee and appeal scheme at § 15.10.030.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Hall County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

International Plumbing Code Chapter 1, Administration, is deleted in its entirety and the following is inserted in lieu thereof: The provisions of Official Code of Hall County, Georgia section 15.10.030 shall apply to this Code.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 80).

Full Breakdown

5 adopts the International Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition, as one of the state minimum standard codes controlling construction in unincorporated Hall County. 030 apply to the Plumbing Code just as they do to the Building, Electrical, Fuel Gas and Mechanical codes. 3(a)).

Violations & Fines

Plumbing work performed without a required permit, or contrary to approved plans or the official's directive, is a misdemeanor under § 15.10.030.A.4(b), prosecuted before the Magistrate or State Court of Hall County and punished per § 1.50.020 at the court's discretion, with each day of continued violation chargeable as a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

What plumbing code applies to permits in unincorporated Hall County?
The 2000 International Plumbing Code, adopted at § 15.10.020.A.5. Its own administration chapter is deleted and replaced under § 15.10.080 with the county's general building-permit administration at § 15.10.030.
Which office issues plumbing permits in Hall County?
The Hall County Building Inspections Department, through a building official designated by the Hall County Administrator under § 15.10.030.A.1, handles plumbing permits under the same fee schedule that applies to building, electrical and mechanical permits.
Can I appeal a rejected plumbing permit application?
Yes. File a written appeal with the Hall County Board of Commissioners within 30 days of the official's ruling and pay a $50.00 fee under § 15.10.030.A.3(a); the board must hold a hearing within 15 days of filing and decide within 30 days of the hearing.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Hall County

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