residential building permit checklist - Forsyth County Government

RESIDENTIAL
SWIMMING
POOL
PERMIT
PACKET

CHECKLIST
Please complete the entire application package, including:
□ Permit Details Form
□ Property Owner Authorization Form or signed copy of Sales Contract
□ Affidavits
1. Georgia State Energy Code affidavit.
2. Contractor Affidavits – Required. (must be signed and submitted prior to applying for
building permit)
� Electrical affidavit/ Temp to Perm.
� Mechanical affidavit.
� Plumbing affidavit.
3. Self Work Affidavit (if applicable – will be signed at building permit submittal)
4. Pool Drain Discharge Location Affidavit.
□ Georgia Erosion & Sediment Control Certification Card – attach copy of card
□ Temporary Toilet / Exemption Form – Required by Forsyth County Health Department (will
be signed at building permit submittal)
□ Septic Tank Permit – Required if on septic. Obtain at Forsyth County Health Department
(770-781-6909) prior to applying for building permit.
□ Site Plan – Scale drawing 2 copies 8 ½ x 11 see page 3 for additional requirements
□ Individual lot permit – if applicable
□ Fees – See Fee Schedule. Impact fees are required for all new finished space.
□ Inspection process see page 8
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GENERAL INFORMATION
**All site plans and permit cards are to remain onsite
until a Certificate of Completion has been obtained **
RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
A site plan is required for any proposed residential building or structures, any proposed addition to an
existing residential building or structure, any proposed residential accessory building or structure,
including swimming pools and retaining walls. The following information is required to be on site plan.
a. Property lines with dimensions
b. Location and names of all abutting streets and rights of way
c. Minimum required front, side and rear building setback lines with dimensions
d. The approximate outline of all proposed and existing buildings and structures including
projections such as fireplaces, bay windows, porches, patio’s and deck’s.
e. The approximated outline of all driveways, walkways, swimming pools, retaining walls, and
other improvements proposed or existing.
f. Outline of roof overhangs need not be shown however dimensions of overhangs must be
listed.
g. Dimensions of building and distances between all structures and the nearest property lines.
Dimensions of all projections including bay windows, fireplaces, porches, decks, and eaves.
h. Location and dimension of all floodplain limits, buffer requirements, and all drainage or any
other easements.
i. Subdivision name, lot number, street address and zoning.
j. Required zoning conditions for separation between buildings on adjacent lots specifying where
measurement is taken from wall to wall, foundation to foundation, eave to eave, roof overhang
to roof overhang.
k. Any and all other zoning requirements of the zoning approval square footage requirements,
garage single double etc.
**The issuance of a building permit does not assure that the building setbacks
have been met or that the structure does not encroach on any easement, or
buffer. The owner and/or permit holder have the sole responsibility of
determining compliance with setbacks and non-encroachment of easements and
buffers. **
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Building Permit # ___________________________
PERMIT DETAILS FORM
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 Repermit (if repermit old permit number)__________________________
Construction Type: On- Site
Sewer System: Septic: (Forsyth County Health Dept. Permit #___________)
Sewer: County City Private
Pool Type: Gunite Liner Fiberglass Above ground
Square footage of Swimming Pool: ________________
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Total disturbed acreage associated with this permit and the disturbed acreage for any adjacent permits
that will be disturbed at the same time:
Total Acreage: ___________________ Disturbed Acreage: _______________________
Current use of Property: Vacant Residential Agricultural Other ________________
Other buildings on property: Home Storage Buildings Other ____________________________
Will pool be heated? Yes No
Will electric underground be needed? Yes No
Will underground gas line inspection be needed? Yes No
Pool Heater Size: __________BTU
NO STRUCTURES OF ANY TYPE SHALL BE INSTALLED OR CONSTRUCTED WITHIN ANY EASEMENT
I, ______________________________________________, hereby certify that the above information
is true and correct.
________________________________________________
Property Owner Signature
________________________________________________ ________________
Notary Public Signature and Stamp Date
GSWCC CERTIFICATION
I am aware that a Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission Card Holder must be on site during any
land disturbance activity. (Copy of Card must be presented with permit application)
__________________________________________________
GSWCC Certification Card Holder Signature
Certification # ______________________________________
________________________________________________ ________________
Notary Public Signature and Stamp Date
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PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION FORM
Property Location: _________________________________________________________________
Self Work: I will seek to obtain my own permit and ag ree to fill out a Self Work Affidavit at time of
building permit submittal.
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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SWIMMING POOL DRAIN DISCHARGE
LOCATION AFFIDAVIT
Article III, Section 82-63
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any storm water, surface water, groundwater,
roof runoff, swimming pool backwash or drain, subsurface drainage, uncontaminated cooling water,
or unpolluted industrial process waters to any sanitary sewer, and wastewaters shall not be
discharged to a sanitary sewer, except in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and permits
(including without limitation, NPDES permits requiring treatment prior to discharge.
The penalty for violation:
Section: 82-98 civil penalties.
(a) Any user or person who has violated, or continues to violate, any provision of this ordinance, a
wastewater discharge permit, or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or
requirement shall be liable to the county for a maximum civil penalty of $1,000.00 per violation
per day. In the case of monthly or other long-term average discharge limit violations, penalties
shall accrue for each day during the period of the violation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, civil
penalties may be in addition to, but shall not be duplicative of, administrative fines assessed
under section 82-91, and the county is authorized to bring an action for civil penalties
regardless of whether such administrative fines have been assessed.
By signing this affidavit I state that my swimming pool is not connected in any way to the County
sanitary sewer system.
Signature
Address
Subdivision
Notary Public
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Date

Inspection Process
Inspections
The following information is provided to assist homeowners and contractors with the inspection process once
all necessary permits have been obtained. The Inspection Department conducts trade specific inspections.
1. Pool Location Inspection: The purpose of this inspection is to verify pool location on the lot, as well as
set back requirements. This requires a minimum a painted outline of the below ground pool walls. You
may also request this inspection after excavation. (Before pool walls are in place). The approved site
plan must be posted on site available for inspectors to review at all times throughout the inspection
process. Pool setbacks are measured to the closest point of the structure above or below grade. In most
cases this is the outer edge of the pool walls (not water’s edge). It is the permit applicant’s
responsibility to ensure all property lines are clearly marked, preferably by string in order for the
setbacks to be measured accurately. In cases where the setback measurement cannot be accurately
verified or where the structure is one foot or less from the required setback, a registered survey may be
required.
2. Pool steel in Ground: This is an electrical inspection of the steel basket and bonding of the light niche.
(prior to basket pour)
3. Rough piping Inspection: This inspection includes a vacuum entrapment hazard inspection using one
of the following: Appendix G, 2006 International Residential Code or APSP/ANSI 7 standard. This
inspection must be done prior to basket pour and includes all circulation piping. Piping must be
suitably visible to ensure compliance. Copies of these standards are available through the permit office.
The “pool steel in ground” and “the piping inspection” can be requested simultaneously, however
piping inspections are conducted by plumbing inspectors so two different inspectors will be coming out
to your job.
4. Deck steel inspection: This is to ensure proper grounding of steel under the deck area that surrounds the
pool, and also grounding of any equipment. (prior to deck pour)
o An additional underground inspection may be needed if you have underground wiring or gas
pipe that is not in place at the time of the deck steel inspection.
5. Final Plumbing: This will be an inspection of listed outlet covers, any plumbing requirements for
makeup water, as well as inspection of SVRS when required. Inspection should be requested after all
systems are installed and functioning.
6. Final Inspections: This is the last inspection on pools. Pools should be complete and ready for use
before requesting this inspection. All equipment is installed and functioning. The pool barriers as well as
any required door alarms are installed. The inspector will need access into the dwelling to verify alarms.
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