New Mobile Homes - Forsyth County Government

RESIDENTIAL
MOBILE HOME
PERMIT
PACKET

CHECKLIST
Please complete the entire application package, including:
□ Permit Details Form
□ Approved Plat of Property (2 copies 8½ x 11’’ required)
• Plat approved by Forsyth Planning and Community Development thru minor plat
process
• Previously approved plat (copy can be obtained at courthouse)
□ Site Plan
• Actual dimensions of property
• Size and location of building on property showing distance from property lines
• Driveway location
• Location of any existing structures on property
• Porch and deck located on mobile home
□ Contractor: All mobile home permits must be obtained by a licensed mobile home
installer.
□ Property Owner Authorization Form
□ Proof of Water
1. Water meter purchase, 2. Well
□ Affidavits
1. Contractor Affidavits – Required. (must be signed and submitted prior to applying
for building permit).
• Electrical Affidavit.
• Plumbing Affidavit. (will only be required if customer is required to have a
licensed plumber)
• Well Affidavit. (if water is provided by well provided by Planning office clerk)
2. Self Work Affidavit (if applicable – will be provided by Planning office clerk)
□ Mobile Home Placement Letter to verify zoning and acreage of property (provided by
planning office clerk to be carried to Tax Commissioner’s Office when applying for mobile
home decal.)
□ Ad Valorem Tax Receipt & Decal to be provided by Tax Commissioner’s Office (to replace a
mobile home a tax receipt showing paid taxes on old mobile home is required at time of
permit.)
□ Georgia Erosion & Sediment Control Certification Card – Required if 1 acre of land
disturbance. (Copy of card required)
□ Temporary Toilet / Exemption Form – Required by Forsyth County Health Department (will
be provided by Planning office clerk)
□ Septic Tank Permit – Required if on septic. Obtain at Forsyth County Health Department
(770-781-6909) prior to applying for building permit.
□ Fees – See Fee Schedule. Impact fees are required for all new finished space.
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PERMIT DETAILS FORM
Building Permit # _____________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________
Directions to job site:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Subdivision Name: _______________________________________________________
Lot # _______
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Forsyth County Business License / Registration # ________________________________________________
Business Name: ______________________________________________ Phone # ____________________
Address: _____________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _______________________
Onsite Contact Person: Name: __________________________________________ Phone#: _____________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________________
OWNER INFORMATION
Last Name: _______________________ First Name: _________________________ Phone #_____________
Address: _________________________________________City/State/Zip: ___________________________
PROJECT INFORMATION
Description of work: ______________________________________________________________________
Class Work: New Replacement
Utility Company: GA Power Sawnee EMC
Current use of property: Vacant Residential Agricultural Other
Total # of Rooms: (including baths): ____________ # of Bedrooms: ________ # of Bathrooms: ___________
Mobile Home Name: _____________________________________
Year model: _____________
Width: ________________________ Length: ________________________ of mobile home.
Other buildings on property: None List: ___________________________________________________
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Required Information: Total disturbed acreage associated with this permit and the disturbed acreage
for any adjacent permits that will be disturbed at the same time of this permit.
Total acreage: ________________
Disturbed acreage: _______________
Minimum Setback Requirements:
Front: __________ Rear: __________ Side: __________ Corner: __________
Sewer System:
Septic: (Forsyth County Health Dept. Permit #___________)
Sewer: County City Private
Water System: County City Private Well
POWER WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL ALL REINSPECT FEES ARE PAID.
TEMPORARY CONNECTION TO ELECTRICAL SERVICES IS REQUIRED BEFORE FINAL
INSPECTION.
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PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
Property Location: _________________________________________________________________
Contractor: I hereby authorize the person named in the Authorized Agent section to both obtain a
building permit for my property and complete construction.
Combination: I will seek to obtain a permit for contractor as authorized in the Contractor Authorization
section. Construction will be completed by the contractor.
AUTHORIZED AGENT
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________________________
Phone # ______________________Email Address: _______________________________________
NOTARIZATION
I, ______________________________________________, hereby certify that the above information
is true and correct.
________________________________________________
Property Owner Signature
________________________________________________
Notary Public Signature and Stamp
________________
Date
CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZATION
I, the contractor, authorize the property owner to pursue a building permit under my business license
name and number.
_______________________________________________
Contractor Signature
________________
Date
_______________________________________________
Forsyth County Business License / Registration #
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Mobile Home Electrical Permit Affidavit
Date: __________________
Building Permit:
Subdivision Name: _______________________________________________ Lot: _____________
Job Site Address: __________________________________________________________________
This is to certify that I am the:
State Licensed Electrician
State Licensed Mobile Home Installer
Homeowner (self work affidavit to be provided by Planning office clerk)
Responsible for the electrical connection from the outside disconnect to the inside panel for the
mobile home at the above listed address.
This is to certify that I am responsible for the Electrical installation and compliance with Georgia
State Energy Code for buildings as it applies to this installation. In the event of any change in my
status on this application, I understand that I will be held responsible for the job until the Department
of Planning and Community Development has been notified in writing of this change.
____________________________________ ______________________________________
Company Name Forsyth County License or Registration #
____________________________________ ______________________________________
Licensed Electrical Contractor Signature State License #
____________________________________ ______________________________________
Licensed Mobile Home Installer Signature Forsyth County License or Registration #
______________________________________
Notary Public Signature and Stamp
________________
Date
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Electrical System Diagram
Disconnect
size in amps
Size of copper
service wire
Size of
conduit
Size of aluminum
service wire
Size of
conduit
Size of
ground
wire
100 #4 1 ¼ “ #2 1 ¼ “ #6
150 #1 2” 2/0 2” #6
200 2/0 2” 4/0 2” #4
Notes:
• Mobile home must be unlocked on the day of inspection.
• If personal belongings are stored in home, someone must be on site to meet the electrical
inspector.
• Call inspector between 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on the day of inspection to arrange an
approximate time to meet on site.
• Pole size requirements 6x6 Treated Square Or Round
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