The City of Brunswick Building Permits & Inspections office reviews plans, issues permits and inspects construction inside the city limits.
What requires a permit in Brunswick?
Building work, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work, roofing, demolition, signs and work in the right-of-way each have their own City permit application.
Who issues permits in Brunswick?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Permit authority | City of Brunswick Building Permits & Inspections |
| Contact | 912-279-2656 |
| Location | 601 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520 |
| Filing | City online permit applications |
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Applications are available online for building, MEP, roofing, demolition, sign and right-of-way permits.
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas work
Electrical, plumbing and mechanical (MEP) work is filed on its own online application, separate from the building permit.
Application documents and plan review
A typical package includes the online application, a scope description, a site plan, construction drawings and contractor information.
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Check that the parcel is inside Brunswick city limits.
List every permit the job needs, such as building, trade, demolition or sign permits.
Prepare the application, plans and attachments before submitting.
File through the City’s online permit applications. Staff then email you the fees, payment options and any extra materials needed.
Respond to comments in the same permit record and obtain prerequisite approvals before construction proceeds.
Schedule each required inspection, keep work accessible and complete the final approval or occupancy step required for the project.
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The City inspects structural, accessibility, electrical, plumbing, gas and HVAC work as applicable to the permit. Do not cover work before the required inspection has passed.
Georgia building code
Georgia's State Minimum Standard Codes apply statewide: the 2024 International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code, with Georgia Amendments, in force since 1 January 2026; the energy code is still the 2015 IECC with Georgia supplements. The Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes
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These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
Brunswick permit FAQs
Who handles building permits in Brunswick?
The City of Brunswick Building Permits & Inspections office handles permits and inspections inside the city limits.
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Get a free quote →Where should I submit a Brunswick permit?
Use the City’s online permit applications, or contact Building Permits & Inspections at 912-279-2656.
Are trade permits separate?
Yes. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work has its own online application, separate from the building permit.
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More Georgia permitting guides
This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Brunswick permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.