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Roswell, GA Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Adopted code
International Plumbing Code, as amended
Covers
installs tied to water/sewer system
Permit required
before plumbing work begins
Issued by
chief building inspector

Summary

Roswell, Georgia enforces the International Plumbing Code, as amended, for every plumbing installation connected to a water or sewer system, and requires a permit from the chief building inspector before work starts.

Plumbing. The provisions of the International Plumbing Code, as amended, shall apply to every plumbing installation, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and when connected to a water or sewerage system.(g)Fire prevention. The provisions of the International Fire Code, as amended, shall apply to the construction, alteration, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.(h)Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code, as amended, shall regulate the design of building envelopes for adequate thermal resistance and low air leakage and the design and selection of mechanical, electrical, service water heating, and illumination systems and equipment that will enable the effective use of energy in new building construction.(i)One- and two-family dwelling. The provisions of the International Residential Code, as amended, shall apply to the construction, alteration, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, of every one- or two-family dwelling or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.(j)The Unsafe Building Abatement Code. The provisions of this code provide code enforcement personnel with the necessary tools to have dangerous and unsafe buildings repaired or demolished. (2012-08-13, § 2, Amended, 08/27/2012)

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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 17 | Unified Development Code: Supplement 5).

Full Breakdown

The City of Roswell, Fulton County, Georgia, adopts the International Plumbing Code, as amended, as one of its Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes under § 5.3.1(a)(5), and § 5.3.2(f) applies it to every plumbing installation, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, and fixtures, when connected to a water or sewerage system. Section 5.4.1 requires a permit application to the chief building inspector before any plumbing system is installed, altered, repaired, or replaced, with an exception for ordinary minor repairs under § 5.4.3.

Violations & Fines

Installing or altering plumbing without a permit, or work that does not conform to the adopted International Plumbing Code, is a Code violation subject to stop-work and enforcement remedies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What plumbing code applies in Roswell, Georgia?
The International Plumbing Code, as amended, adopted under § 5.3.1(a)(5) and applied to every plumbing installation connected to a water or sewer system under § 5.3.2(f).
Is a permit required to replace a water heater in Roswell?
Yes. Section 5.4.1 requires a permit from the chief building inspector for plumbing installations, alterations, repairs, or replacements, unless it qualifies as a minor repair under § 5.4.3.

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