Forsyth County Government Alerts http://www.forsythco.com Forsyth County Government Alerts and Updates en-us Passport Application Hours http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1534 6/6/2008 Georgia Amendments to the International Mechanical Code http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1510 REMINDER

THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AS AMENDED BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS READS AS FOLLOWS:

804.3.8 Mechanial draft systems for manually fired appiances and fireplaces. A smoke detector powered by the building wiring and equipped wth a battery back-up shall be installed in the room with the appliance or fireplace.

PLEASE NOTE THIS REQUIRE ...]]> 4/21/2008 2008 LARP and Road Resurfacing Lists http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1497 The 2008 LARP and County Resurfacing Lists are currently posted under the Roads and Bridges Department Pages located on left of this page under Milling / Patching Operation.

All of the roads listed on the 2008 LARP List have been successfully milled and deep patched by the Roads and Bridges Department and are now awaiting overlay by the State awarded contractor.

...]]> 3/28/2008 Contractor's License http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1487 3/21/2008 McGinnis Ferry Road Reconstruction http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1478 Georgia DOT will begin construction on McGinnis Ferry Road from Sargent Road to the Chattahoochee River, in late July 2007. The project, which will impact 5 miles of roadway, is scheduled to be complete July 31, 2010.

Project Overview

  • McGinnis Ferry Road will be widened from two lanes to four lanes, doubling current traffic capacity in the area.
  • Construction includes sidewalks and a raised ...]]> 3/13/2008 All 2008 Changes in Permitting and Inspection Processes http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1447 JULY 1ST, 2008 GEORGIA STATE CONTRACTOR LICENSING WILL TAKE EFFECT. YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE THE CORRECT LICENSING FOR THE TYPE OF PERMIT YOU ARE REQUESTING.

    THE CONTRACTOR LICENSING REQUIRES THAT YOU HAVE A QUALIFYING AGENT TO PULL PERMITS. THERE IS A FORM THAT WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED AND BROUGHT INTO THE OFFICE FOR ALL QUALIFYING AGENTS.  THE QUALIFYING AGENT FORM MUST BE A ...]]> 1/4/2008 Plan Review for Residential http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1440 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008

    PLAN REVIEW FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLINGS (TOWNHOMES/CONDOS)

    January 1, 2008 Forsyth County will require a residential plan review on all single family attached dwellings (townhomes/condos). The submittal and review process will be the same as our commercial plan review procedures. Exception: on reside ...]]> 12/19/2007 Georgia International Energy Conservation Code Supplements and Amendments 2008 http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1425 Energy Code:  

    403.2.1 Insulation. Supply and return ducts in unconditioned attics and exterior locations shall be insulated to a minimum of R-8. All other ducts located outside the building thermal envelope shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6.

    Exception: Ducts or portions thereof located completely inside the building thermal envelope. (Effective January 1, 2008)  

    ...]]>     11/30/2007     McGinnis Ferry Road Reconstruction http://www.forsythco.com/info_details.asp?articleid=1370 Georgia DOT will begin construction on McGinnis Ferry Road from Sargent Road to the Chattahoochee River, in late July 2007. The project, which will impact 5 miles of roadway, is scheduled to be complete July 31, 2010.

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