Plan Review, Inspections, Fire Codes

Permits

• Fireworks, Explosives, and Raw Wood Waste Processing/Recycling Operations require an Operational Permit
• Commercial buildings, commercial structures, and commercial interior projects located in unincorporated Forsyth County and the City of Cumming require plan review prior to construction, see the plan review section below for more information on submittal
• Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, Commercial Hoods, Hood Suppression, Paint Booths, Paint Booth suppression systems, and Storage Tanks (under 660 gallons) require plan review to the Fire Marshal's Office prior to installation see the plan review section below for more information on submittal

Inspections

Inspections are handled in two categories: new construction and existing buildings. Inspections in either category require a 72-hour notice for an inspector.

New Construction

To schedule a fire inspection or for fire code questions, call the Fire Marshal's Office at (678) 455-8072 or contact via e-mail at fmorequest@forsythco.com.

50% inspections are offered as a courtesy to help answer any questions that a contractor may have prior to the required 80% inspection. 50% inspections are mandatory in multi-family dwellings

80% inspections are conducted when structural elements are in place and open for review of life safety components such as fire barriers, vertical shafts, stairways, smoke stops, etc.

100% inspections are conducted when the building is ready to occupy and open for business. Upon completing and passing the 100% inspection, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued.

Contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at least 3 days prior to reaching the 80% & 100% completion.

Existing Buildings

Annual inspections can be made upon request.

Inspection Fees

All fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

Plan Review

Owners, their agents or designee are required to submit plans and specifications of all proposed buildings, structures and property described in the Forsyth County Fire Ordinance Chapter 38 Section 4 and all building elements described below.

Plans that are reviewed only by the Fire Marshal’s office must be submitted electronically through eplansolution.com for both County and City. Plans must be in black ink on white background in a PDF format.

The following two sites are used to submit electronic plans see schedule below on where to submit your electronic plans based off your type and location.

• ePlanSolutions.com
• Forsyth County Customer Self Service Portal