Building Services

Residential & General Contractors State License Requirements:

The Georgia General Assembly created the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors in 2004 to regulate individuals engaged in construction contracting. Applicants for licensure must pass a two-part examination covering the license they are attempting to obtain, and business and law. The Board has the authority to adopt rules, set standards for licensure, adopt mandatory standards of professional conduct, and investigate and discipline unauthorized, negligent or incompetent practice. 
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Decks - Building or Replacing

For those citizens who may wish to build a deck, or repair a deck on their home, check out the Prescriptive Deck Details document below. This design document applies to single-span, single-level residential decks only.

Decks must be constructed in conformance with the details contained herein. A copy of this deck detail must be on the job site and available to the inspector during each required inspection.

Georgia Amendments: Prescriptive Deck Details, Based on the 2012 International Residential Code

Georgia Amendments: Prescriptive Deck Details, Based on the 2015 International Residential Code

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