Waynesboro

Permits are required for any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or convert/replace regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems. Permits are required for jobs where electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is replaced or upgraded, and for additional work to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Note: No public Waynesboro exempt-work list was found on the city's building-inspection pages.

Building code

Waynesboro Ordinance No. 2007-01-01 adopts the state minimum standard codes enumerated under O.C.G.A. 8-2-20, plus the 2012 International Existing Building Code, the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code, and the Uniform Act for the Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings.

Owner-builder

Owners may obtain the permit if they own the property.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must have a State of Georgia license. Business owners must have a general contractor obtain the permit by Georgia law.

1. 01
   Download the building permit application or pick one up at City Hall.
2. 02
   Assemble the supporting materials. The city requires contractor state licensure and proof of contractor insurance, and the permit application states detailed plans/drawings are required for additions, alterations, structural changes, and all new construction.
3. 03
   Submit the application and pay the required fee at City Hall before starting work.
4. 04
   Obtain inspections during the job, with the contractor present as required by the city.
5. 05
   Obtain any required certificate of occupancy before business occupancy or licensing.

Source: Building Inspection, part of the Planning and Development Department ↗

Fees are paid at City Hall. Permit fees are subject to change; applicants are directed to call 706-554-8006 to verify pricing.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Contact Building Inspection at 706-554-8006 (phone)
• Contractor must be present for the inspection (phone)

Typical sequence: The city describes inspections of foundations, rough structures, finished structures, and structural/mechanical/electrical/plumbing conformity. Inspection page separately lists electrical items, plumbing items, concrete, framing, HVAC, roofing, and window installation as work requiring inspection.