Building Safety in Fulton County, GA (2026)
6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Fulton County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Childcare Center Rules
Unincorporated Fulton County limits family day care homes to weekday-Saturday daytime hours, requires 1,000 feet of separation from another such use, and mandates state registration on file.
Fulton County Family Day Care Home Rules
Some RestrictionsFulton County Zoning Resolution § 4.12(M)-(O)
M.Family day care home shall be located at least 1,000 feet in all directions from any other such use operated as a home occupation.N.Family day care home hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.O.Family day care home operators shall have a current, certified copy of the operator's State of Georgia Family Day Care Home registration which shall b...
Door Locking Hardware
Fulton County requires vacant dwellings and structures found unfit to have a deadbolt installed above the existing lock on the front exterior door, plus secured openings and debris removal, before code enforcement clears the property.
Fulton County Vacant Building Deadbolt Rule
Some RestrictionsFulton County Code § 14-2
Where it is determined that there exists in Fulton County a dwelling or other building or structure that is vacant, the following minimum specifications to secure the property shall be maintained: (1)All openings shall be secured from unauthorized entry.(2)All fabricated boards used to board up all openings to prevent unauthorized entry shall be painted with one coat of primer on the exterio...
Building Permits
Unincorporated Fulton County requires a building permit for construction, alteration and repair work, with only narrow exemptions, small sheds under 150 square feet, roof repairs, and short retaining walls, under the county's amended permit code.
Fulton County Building Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsFulton County Code § 14-41 (amending IBC § 105.2)
105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Amend item 1 as follows: One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the under roof area does not exceed 150 square feet. Delete item 2. Amend item 11 to read as follows: Swings and other playground equipment. Add the following: 14.Roof repair or replacement of roofing material....
Electrical Permits
Unincorporated Fulton County enforces the National Electrical Code (NFPA) and will issue an electrical permit only to a contractor who holds a valid Electrical License from the State of Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, so homeowners and unlicensed handymen cannot pull their own electrical permits.
Fulton County Electrical Permit License Rule
Some RestrictionsFulton County Code §§ 14-38, 14-41 (amending IBC § 103.1.1)
National Electrical Code (NFPA); ... Only a person or entity engaged in the business of ... electrical installation and repair shall be entitled to a permit under this Code. Only a person or entity engaged in the business of Electrical Contracting... shall be entitled to receive a permit under this Code ... where such person holds a valid Electrical License... issued by the State of Georgia Con...
Plumbing Permits
Unincorporated Fulton County enforces the International Plumbing Code and hands plumbing permits only to contractors holding a valid Georgia Master Plumbers License, then requires underground, rough-in and final inspections before fixtures are concealed or the building is occupied.
Fulton County Plumbing Permit License Rule
Some RestrictionsFulton County Code §§ 14-38, 14-41 (amending IBC §§ 103.1.1, 109.3.11)
Only a person or entity engaged in the business of ...plumbing contracting, installation and repair... shall be entitled to a permit under this Code. ...such person holds a valid ...Master Plumbers License issued by the State of Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board. Final inspection for plumbing shall be made after the building is completed, all plumbing fixtures are in place and prope...
Building Inspections
Fulton County's amended building code sets three required inspection stages for mechanical and plumbing work in unincorporated areas: underground, rough-in and final, each scheduled by the permit holder before work is concealed.
Fulton County Mechanical Plumbing Inspections
Some RestrictionsFulton County Code § 14-41 (adding IBC § 109.3.11)
109.3.11 Mechanical and Plumbing Inspections. The holder of the permit shall be responsible for scheduling of such inspection as follows: 1.Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded, piping installed, and before backfill is put in place. When excavated soil contains rocks, broken concrete, frozen chunks and other rubble that would damage or break...
Building Safety by City in Fulton County
3 cities in Fulton County have their own building safety rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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