City of Warner Robins

Warner Robins states permits are required for new construction, additions, alterations, structural repairs or remodeling, water heaters, gas, sewer, water and electric systems, heating appliances, central air conditioning units, plumbing and gas work, electrical wiring, and other dirt-disturbing activities

Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the Warner Robins permit materials reviewed

Building code

Warner Robins states permitted projects must comply with all building and life safety codes adopted by the State of Georgia and the City of Warner Robins. DCA code list: https://dca.georgia.gov/current-state-minimum-standard-codes

Owner-builder

No public owner-builder rule sheet was found in the materials reviewed

Contractor requirements

Warner Robins forms require contractor license information; the residential form says business licenses must be from the Georgia Secretary of State; the business guide states Georgia requires all contractors to be licensed to perform contracted work

1. 01
   Identify the correct permit form from the city Building Permit Applications page or prepare electronic plans for Go Post submission
2. 02
   Submit plans electronically through the Go Post portal when electronic plan review applies; the business guide says commercial building plans may be submitted there
3. 03
   Complete the permit application with owner, contractor, trade contractor, square footage, and project cost information
4. 04
   If anyone other than the property owner or general contractor is applying, provide the original Authorized Permit Agent Form in person; the residential permit form says it cannot be emailed
5. 05
   Pay the permit fees required by permitting staff
6. 06
   Complete required inspections and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy before occupancy

Typical processing time: Typical plan review timeframe for renovations and new construction is about 2 to 4 weeks

Source: Building Inspections Department, City of Warner Robins ↗

Residential permit form says check, card, or cash are accepted and cards carry a 3 percent convenience fee; commercial permit form says check or cash only

• Phone: 478-302-5508 or 478-302-5509 (phone)

Time windows

No public daily inspection window was posted

Typical sequence: The city business guide lists in-slab plumbing; footing and foundation; plumbing rough-in, electrical, gas, and mechanical; above ceiling/80 percent; hood duct inspection; sprinkler/suppression pressure testing; building water and sewer laterals; permanent electrical service; final fire sprinkler; final fire alarm; final hood system; blower door test; and final acceptance for Certificate of Occupancy or business license

No building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy

Source: Building Inspections Department, City of Warner Robins ↗