Dunwoody Offers New Development Review Plans and Inspections

The City of Dunwoody will now concurrently review both life safety and building codes as part of its plan review process, services currently offered by the DeKalb County Fire Marshal’s office.

The change is an effort to speed up the development plan review process and permitting for building renovation and new construction, according to a release from the city.

The plan reviews and corresponding inspections are being offered at the same cost DeKalb County currently charges. These fire marshal services had been provided through the DeKalb County Fire Marshal's office through an Intergovernmental Agreement for fire services. The DeKalb County Fire Marshall’s office will still provide the city's annual safety inspections and investigate arson incidents.

The city will also "continue to honor and accept permits and inspections performed by the DeKalb County Fire Marshall’s office.

The new service, starting immediately, will be offered as an option for building renovation and new construction as the city mobilizes trained, certified and experienced city staff to complete life safety and accessibility plan reviews and inspections," the release stated.

“Our goal is to provide businesses and property owners with an option for a more streamlined and enhanced permitting process for building renovation and new construction,” stated Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis in the release.  “Dunwoody is taking proactive steps to better serve the development community, residents and businesses which enables the city to be more business and job friendly.” 

Prior to this resolution and since the city’s incorporation, fire marshal services, such as fire safety inspections and plan reviews, have been provided by DeKalb County.