Georgia, Hall County Plumbing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas
Hall County, Georgia Plumbing Permit Requirements
Hall County, Georgia's Building Inspections Division is responsible for administering and enforcing building codes, including those for plumbing. For properties in unincorporated areas, the same county-level jurisdiction applies. Plumbing permits are required for various types of work, including the repair, replacement, or installation of sewer laterals, sewer taps, or sewer caps within five feet of the city main, and for repairing or replacing 50% or more of a sewer lateral. Additionally, any repair, replacement, or installation of a new sewer tap must be done under the authority having jurisdiction. The county has adopted the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, with specific amendments and deletions outlined in the Hall County Code. A plumbing license is generally required to obtain a permit, though exceptions may apply. Fees for permits are determined by the Hall County Fee Schedule.
Effective March 31, 2025, for residential permits, an Environmental Health Review is required if the property is on a septic system. This documentation must be obtained from Hall County Environmental Health prior to submitting a permit application. All permit applications are submitted through the Accela Software portal, which allows for online submission and tracking.
Work that requires a building permit, which may include plumbing aspects, includes:
- Accessory structures less than 144 square feet that will require utilities (i.e., electricity or plumbing).
- Additions to existing structures.
- New construction for site-built residences, manufactured homes, or industrialized homes.
For more detailed information or specific questions regarding permit requirements and applications, you can contact the Hall County Building Inspections Office.