Build Seminars

Build Seminars are presented by the Community Development Department to educate the public about current City of Sandy Springs policies, procedures, and construction requirements.

Seminar information is subject to change based on updates to building codes, City ordinances, zoning regulations, and departmental policies related to evolving construction practices.

Upcoming Seminars

• How to Pass Your Inspections the First Time
  • Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
  • Register for the Build Seminar

Past Seminars

• Proper Installation of Concrete Anchors for Residential Construction
  • Tuesday, May 26, 2026 
• From Upload to Approval: The Easy Path to Getting a Permit
  Tuesday, April 14, 2026
• 2024 International Residential Code Changes
  Wednesday, February 11, 2026
• Permit Smarter, Not Harder: The Ultimate Pre-Permitting Playbook
  Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Wood Deck Design and Detailing per the IRC Code
  September 23, 2025
• Understanding the Georgia Energy Code
  June 24, 2025
• Continuous Load Path in Residential Construction
  May 27, 2025
• 2023 National Electrical Code: An Overview of the New Code Updates
  January 28, 2025
• High Performance Sealants and Waterproofing
  September 24, 2024
  • View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in new tab)
• OpenGov — The New Online Permitting Portal
  June 25 and July 23, 2024
  • View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in new tab)
• Residential Stormwater Management
  August 29, 2023
  • View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in new tab)
• Proper Installation of Anchors and Hold Downs
  July 2023
  • View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in new tab)
  • Watch Video Recording I (opens in new tab)
  • Watch Video Recording II — Demonstration (opens in new tab)
• Commercial Tenant Do's and Don'ts
  April 2023
  • View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in new tab)
  • Watch Video Recording (opens in new tab)
• Proper Design and Installation of Signs
  February 2023
  • View Seminar Slides (PDF opens in new tab)
  • Watch Video Recording (opens in new tab)