Since September 1, 2024, new building, HVAC, electric, plumbing and roofing permits and inspections for Fort Oglethorpe, including new business inspections, are applied for and inspected through the Catoosa County Planning and Inspections Department.
What requires a permit in Fort Oglethorpe?
New building, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and roofing work needs a permit from Catoosa County Planning and Inspections.
Driveway and street cuts, food service plumbing and grease traps, sewer plumbing, zoning, annexation, stormwater and BMP matters are still handled by the City.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Building and trade permits | Catoosa County Planning and Inspections Department |
| City approvals | City of Fort Oglethorpe, 706-866-2544 |
| City Hall | 500 City Hall Drive, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 |
Permits the City issued before September 1, 2024 are still inspected by the City.
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas work
HVAC, electrical, plumbing and roofing permits are issued by Catoosa County. Sewer plumbing and food service plumbing or grease traps stay with the City.
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Check the parcel is inside Fort Oglethorpe city limits.
Building, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and roofing go to Catoosa County; zoning, stormwater, sewer, grease-trap and driveway items go to the City.
Prepare the application and plans for each office.
Apply to Catoosa County Planning and Inspections for construction permits and to the City for its local approvals.
Answer review comments from each office before work starts.
Schedule inspections with the office that issued the permit.
Fort Oglethorpe inspections
Inspections for permits issued from September 1, 2024 are carried out by Catoosa County Planning and Inspections. Permits the City issued before that date are still scheduled for inspection with the City.
Do not cover regulated work before the required inspection.
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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
Official Fort Oglethorpe permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
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- City Planning, Zoning and Codes
- City notice on permit responsibilities
- Catoosa County Planning and Inspections
Fort Oglethorpe permit FAQs
Who handles building permits in Fort Oglethorpe?
Catoosa County Planning and Inspections issues new building, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and roofing permits. The City keeps zoning, stormwater, sewer and driveway approvals.
Where should I submit a Fort Oglethorpe permit?
Apply to Catoosa County Planning and Inspections for building and trade permits, and to the City for its local approvals.
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Yes. HVAC, electrical, plumbing and roofing permits are issued by Catoosa County.
Who inspects a permit issued before September 2024?
The City of Fort Oglethorpe.
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