The Rome-Floyd County Building Inspection Department is responsible for review, permitting and inspection of construction projects within the City of Rome. The department also enforces zoning compliance, historic preservation, land-disturbance, sediment and erosion-control and floodplain requirements identified on its City page.
What requires a building permit in Rome?
Rome-Floyd County Building Inspection publishes separate permit categories for building, demolition, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and reroof work. Its official FAQ lists new construction, additions, alterations, remodels, tenant improvements, gazebos, patio covers, decks, house moves, most retaining walls and fences over 7 feet among the scopes requiring a building permit.
The same FAQ identifies electrical permits for new installations and alterations, mechanical permits for HVAC and gas-piping work, plumbing permits for plumbing and drainage work, and reroof permits for regulated roofing replacement. The department also publishes separate forms for pools, signs, solar arrays, storage/garages, manufactured homes and land disturbance.
Who handles permitting in Rome?
The department’s office is at 607 Broad Street, Rome, GA 30162. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. James Martin is the Chief Building Official.
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Get a free quote →| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Building Inspection | 607 Broad Street, Rome, GA 30162 |
| Phone | 706-236-4480 (Building Inspection); 706-236-4481 (customer service) |
| Authority | Rome-Floyd County Building Inspection |
Rome permit types and filing
Rome-Floyd publishes project-specific application material instead of a single generic form. The Building Inspection page includes a commercial checklist/application, single-family dwelling application, single-family remodel/addition application, mechanical/electrical/plumbing application, demolition application, roof/miscellaneous application, sign application, solar-array application and other specialized forms.
Each permit type has its own form and supporting documents. On some simple jobs a permit can be issued on the first visit, but most projects need more time for detailed plan review before issuance.
Permit costs and fees in Rome
Rome-Floyd publishes a 2026 Building Inspection fee schedule. It covers building construction, remodels and buildouts, electrical, gas, pools, plumbing, mechanical, demolition, signs, grading, soil and erosion and commercial plan review.
Payment is due when you apply for the permit. Work started before the required permit is obtained is charged a doubled permit fee. A reinspection costs $60. Building permits are valid for 6 months from the issue date.
Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits
Rome-Floyd treats electrical, mechanical and plumbing as distinct permit categories. The official FAQ says electrical permits cover new installations, additions, extensions, alterations, changes and fire or accident repairs to regulated electrical systems.
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Get a free quote →Mechanical permits cover new installations, alterations, repair, replacement, remodel and removal of duct work, heating, venting, air-conditioning equipment and gas piping. Plumbing permits cover new installation, removal, alteration, repair or replacement of plumbing, gas or drainage piping, fixtures, water heaters and treating equipment.
The department publishes a combined mechanical/electrical/plumbing permit application on the Building Inspection page.
Application documents and plan review
Most residential projects need at least one complete set of plans. Commercial projects, or projects that need other permits, need two or more sets. A complete set can include a site plan, floor plan, foundation plan, floor and roof framing, exterior elevations, cross sections and energy calculations.
The department can require structural calculations for large, unusual or taller projects. The FAQ says those calculations must be prepared by a licensed engineer when required. Commercial plans also require a statement of special inspections.
The department also publishes 2024 IBC special-inspection guidelines, a commercial checklist, a land disturbance application and residential forms for each project type.
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →How to apply: 6-step Rome process
Identify whether the project needs building, demolition, MEP, reroof, pool, sign, solar, land-disturbance or another department form.
Use the residential or commercial checklist and include the site, structural, energy and specialty documents required for the scope.
File with the Rome-Floyd County Building Inspection Department at 607 Broad Street using the applicable department form.
Respond to department comments and pay the current 2026 fee schedule charges before permit issuance.
Schedule inspections with the department and keep the permit number, address and inspection type ready.
Complete final inspections and any occupancy/completion requirements tied to the approved project.
Rome inspections
The Rome-Floyd single-family application publishes a construction-stage inspection sequence that includes footing, underslab plumbing, slab, basement wall, foundation, floor joist, sheathing, rough-in, framing, electrical meter, gas, driveway pipe and final inspections as applicable.
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Get a free quote →All inspections need at least 24 hours notice and are scheduled through the Building Inspection office at 706-236-4480. Have the address, permit number and inspection type ready when you call.
No inspection will be made if required erosion-control measures are not in place and acceptable, and a $60 reinspection fee will then apply.
Local Rome details that matter
Joint department: City of Rome construction is handled by the Rome-Floyd County Building Inspection Department, which also enforces zoning compliance, historic preservation, land disturbance, erosion control and floodplain rules.
Permits expire: Building permits are valid for 6 months from the issue date.
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
Official Rome 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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Get a free quote →- Georgia DCA current state minimum codes
- Rome-Floyd single-family dwelling application and inspection procedures
- Rome-Floyd 2026 fee schedule
- Rome Building Inspection FAQs
- Rome-Floyd Building Inspection
Rome permit FAQs
Who issues building permits in the City of Rome?
The Rome-Floyd County Building Inspection Department is responsible for review, permitting and inspection of City of Rome construction projects.
Are MEP permits separate?
Yes. The department identifies separate electrical, mechanical and plumbing permit categories and publishes an MEP application.
How much notice is required for inspections?
The department’s single-family procedures require at least 24 hours notice, scheduled through 706-236-4480.
What information is needed when scheduling an inspection?
The published procedures require the project address, permit number and inspection type.
Inspections are where schedules slip.
Get a free quote →Does Rome publish current permit fees?
Yes. The Building Inspection page links a 2026 fee schedule covering building and trade permits, plan review and other charges.
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