solution home » services » solution Office of Buildings – Overview, Location and Office HoursThe Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings, authorizes activities such as construction, tree removal, sign placement and technical work. The Office of Buildings upholds local, state-wide and national standards to protect against safety risks, such as structural failures, fire hazards caused by electrical and heating systems, and electrical shock. Permits are required for all new construction as well as for specific alterations to existing structures, including structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical changesThe Office of Buildings consists of the following divisions – • Express Permits • Commercial Permits • Light Commercial Permits • Residential Permits • Trade Permits • Fire Life Safety GroupThe Office of Buildings is located at – 55 Trinity Ave. SW3rd Floor – Suite 3900Atlanta, GA 30303Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM. * * NOTE: Hours of operation for specific services vary and may be viewed via the links below. Office of BuildingsExpress PermitsCommercial PermitsLight Commercial PermitsResidential PermitsTrade PermitsFire Life Safety GroupThis Article was created on: 04/29/2019This Article was last updated on: 08/26/2020