Permits & Inspections

Trade Components

*Special Notice: In mid-June 2023, new water conservation rules went into effect that apply to all NEW water fixtures, like faucets, toilets and landscape irrigation systems. Existing water fixtures are not affected. Water fixtures for residential homes are also subject to different standards than water fixtures for commercial businesses. A summary of the new regulations can be found using this link.

For a stand-alone project when no building permit is required, single trade component permits are appropriate. Examples of these projects include water heater, air conditioning, or furnace replacements; electrical and plumbing repairs; or alarm system and data line installations.

Required Documents

  1. Completed Component Permit Application
  2. Upload contractor's license, business license, and government issued photo ID of contractor if submitting with Dunwoody for the first time
  3. If there is a change of electrical power service, please also fill out and upload the Electrical Temporary Power Letter
  4. If you are submitting licenses on behalf of another individual, you will also need to upload a completed Authorized Permit Agent Form

Applicable Codes

The city requires compliance with the following codes and amendments:

  1. 2012 International Building Code with 2014 Georgia State Amendments
  2. 2012 International Mechanical Code with 2014 Georgia State Amendments
  3. 2012 International Plumbing Code with 2014 Georgia State Amendments
  4. 2012 International Fuel Gas Code with 2014 Georgia State Amendments
  5. 2012 International Fire Code with 2014 Georgia State Amendments
  6. 2009 International Energy Conservation Code with 2011 and 2012 Georgia State Supplements and Amendments
  7. 2014 NFPA National Electrical Code
  8. 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
  9. Georgia Accessibility Code Chapter 120-3-20a-.016 (.01-.08) - 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Review Process

Component permit applications can be issued over-the-counter. Additionally, component permits may be applied for online, by mail with a check for fee payment, but work cannot commence until the permit is issued by the city.

Fee Payment

You may pay your fees by Visa or MasterCard online or at City Hall, or by check or cash at City Hall. To estimate your fees, review the fee sections listed on the bottom half of the online application. Please check with our office for your exact fee amount based on the project.