Building Inspection

Our Mission

The mission of the Inspections and Enforcement Division of the Whitfield Engineering Department is the administration and enforcement of the Georgia minimum standard technical codes for construction and the enforcement of the City of Dalton and Whitfield County ordinances for building, zoning and property maintenance to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide information and interpretations regarding adopted codes and ordinances
  • Review construction drawings for permitting
  • Inspect construction for code compliance
  • Investigate complaints regarding sub-standard properties

Services

For Online Permit Application Submittal or Inspections Requests/Status, please click the link below:

Contact Information

Michael Fowler
136 Gillespie DR
Dalton, GA 30721
mjfowler@whitfieldcountyga.com
(706) 275-7474

Permitting Desk Contacts:


buildingpermits@
whitfieldcountyga.com

Brittany Rowland
browland@whitfieldcountyga.com

Diane Chavez
dchavez@whitfieldcountyga.com

Codes

Applications