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The mission of the Building Department is to protect the investment of property owners by providing inspection services on residential and commerical buildings in an effort to ensure compliance with the minimum provisions of mandatory building codes as required by state law; the enforcement of which provides for the health, safety and welfare of the general public, tax payers and citizens of Cherokee County.    

 
Forms and Documents
Document Name Description
Authorized Permit Agent Form The Authorized Permit Agent form may be used by a licensed contractor to designate an individual to obtain permit(s) on his/her behalf for the project.
Commercial and Industrial building permit New electronic submittal information for all commercial and plan review approval/permit
Demolition Permit For residential or commercial projects.
Energy Code Affidavit
Homeowner Affidavit For homeowners serving as their own contractor
IECC Building Envelope Prescriptive Path for energy code compliance
Local Amendment Appendix G - IRC (doc) Local amendment for barrier height requirements around swimming pools, spas and hot tubs
Local Amendment to IRC (doc) Local Amendment to the International Residential Code for provisions of sprinklers in drive-under garages in lieu of gypsum separation between garage and habitable rooms above.
Manufactured Housing Permit Permit for pre-manufactured housing (commonly known as mobile home)
Pool Barrier Notice (doc)
Requirement: Manufactured Housing Information needed in order to obtain a permit for a manufactured home
Requirement: Residential Swimming Pool Requirements for obtaining permit for a swimming pool
Residential application New Construction, Additions, Renovations, to include garage/carports, sheds, storage/utility rooms.
Residential Inspection Schedule (doc) Requirements for the inspection process
Service Application Application for Electric, Mechanical and Plumbing permit
Sewer Affidavit
Sub-Contractor Affidavit Affidavit for all trade services; Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Gas (pools included)
Swimming Pool Appendix G requirement Requirements for state and local law regarding fencing, gates and alarms for pools, hot tubs and spas.
Swimming Pool Application - Residential For above-ground, in-ground pools (vinyl, gunite, fiberglass, etc.)
Temporary Construction Power Affidavit Liability release for temporary power for commercial and residential permits
Temporary Modular Building Permit For modular sales offices and construction only.
Tenant Occupancy Change A permit required when a new tenant moves into a commercial space or takes over an existing business.
Third Party Engineer List A list of third party engineers approved by Cherokee County
Tips for Consumers Residential & General Contractor Awareness
Water and Sewer Notice Water and Sewage Authority requires an inspection of the water and sewer connection and clean-outs.
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