Which of the following projects requires a Georgia contractor to obtain a building permit?
Correct Answer
B) Adding a 200 square foot room addition
Room additions require building permits in Georgia, while the other activities listed are typically exempt from permit requirements.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A 200 sq ft room addition structurally alters the building envelope, affects load-bearing elements, and requires electrical, plumbing, or HVAC tie-ins — all of which trigger Georgia's mandatory building permit requirement.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Replacing a water heater with same capacity unit
Replacing a water heater with the same-capacity unit is generally classified as a like-for-like appliance replacement. Georgia typically exempts this from permit requirements when no structural or system changes are involved.
Option C: Painting exterior trim
Painting exterior trim is purely cosmetic and involves no structural, electrical, or mechanical work. It is explicitly exempt from permit requirements in Georgia and most jurisdictions.
Option D: Installing a fence under 6 feet high
Installing a fence under 6 feet high is generally exempt from Georgia building permit requirements. Fences above that threshold or on certain zoning-sensitive properties may require permits, but sub-6-foot residential fences typically do not.
Memory Technique
If it adds square footage or changes the structure, you always need a permit. Room addition = new construction in miniature = permit required. Cosmetic or like-for-like replacements = no permit.
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