| Normal Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 AM – 4 PM Should one of those days fall on a holiday, building inspections/code enforcement will be available will be the next business day. Jim Pyburn, Building Inspector 3444 Highway 246 Sky Valley, GA 30537 Phone (706) 746-2204 Fax (706) 746-5893 svgainspections@gmail.com | Permits Building Permits Tree Cutting Permits Sign Permits Burn Permits |
The purpose of this department is to perform inspections of residential/commercial buildings and related systems and to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, land development codes, zoning regulations and other codes and ordinances of the City of Sky Valley.
It is the responsibility of this department to Interpret, apply, and enforce the provisions of standard building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, fire prevention codes, life/safety codes, energy codes, handicapped accessibility codes, and other applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; researches code-related issues in code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
This department reviews building plans, preliminary plats, erosion and sedimentation control plans, site plans, plan revisions, specifications, previous inspection records, or other documents in association with inspection activities. Reviews and issues tree cutting permits; ensures compliance with the City’s tree cutting ordinance, zoning ordinance, sign ordinance, and other nuisance abatement type activities; issues tickets when appropriate; and directs and oversees all related court cases through the Municipal Court system. Conducts site inspections of residential/commercial buildings (including construction work, remodeling work, building systems, and premises) for compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and approved construction plans; inspects construction alteration, demolition, use, and occupancy of buildings and premises to verify structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate lighting, ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards; inspects mechanical, plumbing, gas, electrical, roofing, fire alarm, and related building systems; inspects foundations, slabs, footing, and framing; inspects construction methods and materials; verifies contractor licensure and proper permitting of construction work; inspects existing buildings for improper use.