David Peterman Building Inspector (912) 267-5519 Office (912) 258-2309 Cell (912) 267-5481 Fax E-mail: dpeterman@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov Terry Batchelor Building Inspector (912) 279-2655 Office (912) 717-3714 Cell (912) 267-5481 Fax E-mail: tbatchelor@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov Allison Wells Building Inspector (912) 267-5527 Office (912) 717-1268 Cell (912) 267-5542 Fax E-mail: awells@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov Meredith Ray Permit Technician (912) 279-2656 Office (912) 717-1268 Cell (912) 267-5598 Fax E-mail: mray@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov IN OFFICE HOURS: TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 8 - 9:00 a.m. 11 - 11:30 a.m. 1 - 1:30 p.m. 4 - 5:00 p.m. By appointment Licensing Requirements As of July 1, 2008, General Contractors are required to be licensed in the State of Georgia. Also, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing contractors are required to hold a Georgia State license. Permit Requirements The building permit is not all inclusive. Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing subcontractors must pull a separate permit in addition to the building permit that is pulled by the General Contractor. Code Enforcement This office is responsible for permits necessary in new construction, renovation, heating, air, plumbing, electrical, signs, plan approval, and demolitions. In addition, it will oversee all projects to make sure the City of Brunswick Ordinances and the International Codes are strictly adhered too. For more information on the International Code Council, visit their website at www.iccsafe.org. For more information on the City of Brunswick Ordinances, click on Municipal Codes. Out of State Contractors The City of Brunswick requires that all out of state contractors obtain a City of Brunswick business license, unless they hold a valid business license in another Georgia jurisdiction. General Contractors from out of state must have a valid Georgia contractor's license. Out of state, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors must hold a State of Georgia license for those trades. Plan Approval Construction plans will be approved when all requirements are met. A staff planning meeting is scheduled for every Wednesday in order to review projects that are waiting to obtain a building permit. If the building plans meet all requirements, it will typically take one week to approve. Jurisdiction The City of Brunswick Building Department's jurisdiction is only within the City Limits of Brunswick. If your project is located outside the City Limits, you will need to contact the Glynn County Building Department at 912-554-7456. Requirements for Issuance of Building Permit Three (3) complete sets of plans if residential, five (5) if commercial. The plans MUST include the following: Site Plan - Must show setbacks from property line, lot size, off street parking, location and spacing of curb cuts (if on state highway, a permit must be obtained from state); if within City, a permit must be obtained from the City Public Works Department), sign locations, buffer strips, means of egress and ingress (if required). Foundation Plan Floor Plan Spot AND corner elevations (include on site plan) Wall Section - showing footing and all reinforcements Roof Framing Electrical Plan Plumbing Plan - including location of clean-outs and tie-ins Mechanical Plan Finish Schedule Window and Door Schedule Water and Sewer Plans - include on Site Plan Drainage Calculations with drainage arrows - include on Site Plan Finished Floor Elevations - include on Site Plan Fire Protection System Plans - NFPA 72 and NFPA 13 (Call 267-5548) Approval from local or State Fire Marshal on commercial buildings and multi-family dwellings and from City Engineer for drainage on ALL projects. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work will be preformed by certified contractors. All plans must be stamped and drawn by a certified Engineer or Architect, unless otherwise stated by the Building Official. All projects taking place in the Historic District must be approved by the Historic Preservation Board. A Certificate of Appropriateness, signed by the Historic Preservation Board, must be submitted along with the permit application. (For information call 912-265-4032) An Under Construction Elevation Certificate must be submitted to the Building Official before the framing inspection can be done, and a Finished Construction Elevation Certificate must be submitted before power can be turned on. A Right-of-Way Permit is required for any work performed on any City of Brunswick Right-of-Way. (Information on this can be obtained at the City Public Works Department 912-267-5570) IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE REQUIREMENTS CONTACT THE BUIDING INSPECTION OFFICE AT 912-279-2656. ATTENTION! If you are erecting a new building, subdividing an existing building or renovating an existing structure, you must contact the Glynn County GIS Office (912-554-7418) to obtain a correct address. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! The Glynn County GIS Office is responsible for informing the E911 Center of all changes and additions so no emergency call will go unanswered. The Glynn County GIS Office is located at 700 Gloucester Street, 2nd Floor, Brunswick, Georgia 31520. For further information, contact Jimmy at 912-554-7423. Signs Please submit Sign Permit Applications to Allison Wells. For questions regarding signs please call Allison at 912-267.-5527 or e-mail her at awells@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov . • CLICK FOR BUILDING PERMIT PDF FORMAT • CLICK FOR PERMIT FEES PDF FORMAT • CLICK FOR SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS PDF FORMAT • CLICK FOR SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION PDF FORMAT