Multifamily Rental Housing (MRH) Information for Certified Building Inspector

NEW CBI INSPECTION SOFTWARE FOR 2025!

The City of Sandy Springs will begin utilizing its new software for the CBI inspection services starting 2025. 
MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OPENGOV

What does a CBI inspect?

The Certified Building Inspector conducts the interior inspection of all multifamily rental unit(s), the corresponding condenser unit(s) outside the building and all attic spaces in each building.

The minimum qualifications for a Certified Building Inspector to conduct MRH inspections are (at least one of the following):  

• Registered Architect in the State of Georgia
• Licensed Civil/Structural Engineer in the State of Georgia
• A current ICC Commercial Combination Inspector Certification
• A current ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification

Annual Certification Course

• All Certified Building Inspectors shall complete an annual certification course presented by the City of Sandy Springs.
• Shall submit all current documentation that states they meet the minimum qualifications each year.

CBI Inspection Report

2024 CBI Certification Presentation

List of CBI's Registered in Sandy Springs 2024 

Certified Building Inspector (CBI) Training

2025 Quarterly Training Session Dates: 

1. Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 9:00 am – Rescheduled to Thursday, January 23, 2025, 1:00 pm (Training ended)
2. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 9:00 am – Noon (Register Here)
3. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 am – Noon (Register Here)
4. Tuesday, October 22, 2025, 9:00 am - Noon (Register Here)

2024 Quarterly Training Session Dates: 

1. Tuesday, January 29, 2024 @ 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (Training ended)
2. Monday, May 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Training ended)
3. Tuesday, July 30, 2024 @ 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Training ended)
4. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Training ended)
5. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Training ended)

Past Trainings:

1. Monday, October 23, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Training ended)
2. Monday, November 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Training ended)

Multifamily Rental Housing Taskforce

The MRH task force comprises of three City Divisions: Building Department, Code Enforcement, Fire Department working collaboratively to implement this process. Please email MRH@SandySpringsGA.gov with your questions and concerns.

FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Scott McColl
Deputy Fire Marshal

CODE ENFORCEMENT
Yvonne Shaw
Code Enforcement Manager

BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Jonathan Livingston, P.E.
Building Official