City of Pooler

Pooler requires Building and Inspections permits and conducts inspections for all new construction, alterations, repairs, removals, and demolition.

Note: No Pooler-specific exempt-work list was publicly located in the official materials reviewed.

Building code

ICC 2018 Codes with Georgia Amendments

Permit validity

Permit becomes null and void if work is not commenced within six months or if work is suspended or abandoned for six months after commencement.

Contractor requirements

Georgia state licensing rules apply. The city application packet includes the Georgia authorized permit agent form and references state license verification.

1. 01
   Confirm permit type with Building and Inspections and gather the current form packet.
2. 02
   Prepare the application, site plan, one complete set of plans, and a digital set of plans.
3. 03
   Submit through the online portal or by hard copy. Beginning April 1, 2024, all Building and Inspections forms utilize the online submission portal, but hard-copy submissions are still accepted.
4. 04
   Register portal users and add any additional named contacts needed to the project.
5. 05
   Pay plan review and permit fees once calculated by staff.
6. 06
   After issuance, schedule inspections through the city website and complete all required inspections.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated.

Source: City of Pooler Planning and Development Department, Building and Inspections ↗

Staff calculates fees during review; payment details not publicly stated.

• www.pooler-ga.gov (online)

Inspection hours

Not publicly stated