Office Hours
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.
Information about 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.
Jim Pyburn, Building Inspector
3444 Highway 246
Sky Valley, GA 30537
Phone: (706) 746-2204
Fax: (706) 746-5893
Email: svgainspections@gmail.com
Jim Pyburn was born and raised in Texas but spent much of his 40+ year career as a Senior Executive in international business, living in Houston, Chicago, New York, Belize, Mexico, Miami, Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale. Over a span of more than 20 years in the seaport industry, he traveled extensively and collaborated with operations and engineering teams on the construction and renovation of shipping docks, cruise passenger parking garages, and warehouses. In addition, Jim worked for a residential developer in South Florida where he gained comprehensive experience in all phases of home construction—from foundation work through the issuance of certificates of occupancy. Jim has maintained a Florida Real Estate License since 1997. Jim is fluent in Spanish and has his Level IA Certification with the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He and his wife, Sandy, purchased their Sky Valley property more than 20 years ago and made Sky Valley their full-time home in 2020.
Jim came out of retirement in December 2022 and since then has served as the Sky Valley Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. In this role, Jim takes great pride in ensuring quality standards for new residential construction and renovation projects, while welcoming and supporting both full-time and seasonal residents