Project: Building Code Administration Services in Fulton County, GA

Fulton County, Georgia

NOVA began providing Building Code Administration services to unincorporated Fulton County in January 2016. This portion of the county is in south Fulton County, generally southwest of the Atlanta airport, encompassing approximately 96.3 square miles and supporting a population of 93,977 citizens. NOVA is performing residential and commercial Building Code inspections, Commercial Plan review, and is serving as the County’s Permitting Department.

• The Building Code Inspection Group consists of three (3) full-time ICC-certified residential and commercial inspectors performing structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections on new construction and renovation projects, as well as erosion and sediment control inspections. We also support the County with a part-time Building Official who works with the Community Development Director on a daily basis.
• NOVA staffs a part-time plan reviewer to perform commercial plan review for new construction and renovation projects.
• NOVA is providing a Permitting Supervisor and one supporting permit technician, who work along with one other County permit technician.

Geographic Size: 96.29 square miles

Approximate Population: 93,977

Reference Contact: Michelle Macauley, (former) Assistant Director, Planning and Community Services Department, 404-784-1049

Contract Term: Jan 2016 through December 2025

Key NOVA Staff Members: Steve Willenborg, PE