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 (opens in new tab)

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 (PDF, opens in new tab)

CBI Certification Presentation (PDF, opens in new tab)

List of CBIs Registered in Sandy Springs 2025 (PDF, opens in new tab)

CBI Training

2026 Quarterly Training Sessions

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Training ended)
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Register here, opens in new tab)
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Register here, opens in new tab)
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Register here, opens in new tab)

2025 Quarterly Training Sessions

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Rescheduled to Thursday, January 23, 2025, 1:00 pm) (Training ended)
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Training ended)
Monday, August 4, 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Training ended)
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Training ended)

2024 Quarterly Training Sessions

Tuesday, January 29, 2024, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Training ended)
Monday, May 13, 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Training ended)
Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Training ended)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Training ended)
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Training ended)

Past Training Sessions

Monday, October 23, 2023, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Training ended)
Monday, November 20, 2023, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Training ended)

Multifamily Rental Housing Taskforce

The MRH task force comprises three City Divisions: Building Department, Code Enforcement, and 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