FAQs • Glynn County • CivicEngage

What are the advantages to building codes?: Each one of us relies on the safety of structures that surround us in our everyday living. Building codes provide safeguards and even though no code can eliminate all risks, reducing them to an acceptable level provides for a better living environment. Other advantages would include helping to prevent instant slums, establishing a means of updating property assessments, lower insurance rates, helping in getting state and federal grants and satisfying the requirements of the water conservation act.

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Building Inspection Division

1. What are the advantages to building codes?: Each one of us relies on the safety of structures that surround us in our everyday living. Building codes provide safeguards and even though no code can eliminate all risks, reducing them to an acceptable level provides for a better living environment. Other advantages would include helping to prevent instant slums, establishing a means of updating property assessments, lower insurance rates, helping in getting state and federal grants and satisfying the requirements of the water conservation act.

2. What codes are currently being enforced in Glynn County?: • International Building Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments
• International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments
• International Fire Code, 2018 Edition (No Georgia Amendments
• International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments
• International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments
• National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition (No Georgia Amendments)
• International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, with Georgia
Supplements and Amendments
• International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia
Amendments
• International Residential Code High Wind Region, 2009

3. When do I need an inspection?: An inspection is required at various stages of the construction process. The first inspection would probably be a footing inspection before any concrete is poured. If a slab is involved, any plumbing and/or electric installed under that slab would also need inspecting before concrete is poured. The next inspection would be the rough-in inspection, which includes the framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and gas systems before any drywall is installed. This inspection also includes fireplaces. Sometime between this inspection and the final, a Temp to Perm inspection is required to get permanent power on the structure. Lastly comes the final inspection where framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, driveway and culvert pipe, house number, landscaping and soil erosion measures are to be completed. We will issue a Certificate of Occupancy when approvals from all departments have been received.

4. What do I do when I’m ready for an inspection?: Call the Glynn County Building Inspections Department at (912) 554-7456. The information you need when you call in includes the permit number.

5. Who should I call if I have questions regarding licenses, tests, and investigation of contractors’ workmanship?: Call the Construction Industry Licensing Board at (478) 207-1416.

6. Who should I call if I have complaint or dispute with my builder?: Call the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs at (404) 651-8600 or 1-800-869-1123.

7. Who do I contact to ask questions about manufactured homes (mobile homes)?: Contact the Office of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, Manufactured Housing Division at: (404) 656-9498