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Multifamily Rental Housing (MRH) Information for Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Inspections

The Multifamily Rental Housing (MRH) code ordinance states that every MRH unit must have their Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems inspected by a qualified trade inspector that meets the minimum credentials specified in the MRH ordinance.  This ordinance requires these inspections to be completed every five (5) years.  To lessen the demand on the available trade inspectors, the current policy is to have a rolling start for all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trade inspections beginning with the older MRH properties the first year and then spread out over the next five (5) years. 

Mechanical (HVAC) inspections

The Mechanical Trade Inspector will inspect all Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) components and Temperature Controls of a building to make sure that the equipment is properly maintained and operating within the manufacturer’s specifications. These inspections are similar to the annual A/C and Heating tune-ups common with many HVAC service companies.

What is the Mechanical Trade Inspector minimum qualifications? 

  • Licensed Conditioned Air Contractor in the State of Georgia (both Restricted & Non-Restricted license types are allowed).

Electrical Inspections

The Electrical Trade Inspector will inspect all wiring, conduits, and outlets inside each multifamily rental unit and common space amenity buildings/structures to identify potential electrical hazards and make the necessary repairs to ensure that everything is up to code and functioning properly. This includes but is not limited to the main electrical panel, HVAC wiring, smoke alarms, CO detectors, and service entrance electrical components.

What is the Electrical Trade Inspector minimum qualifications? 

  • Licensed Electrical Contractor in the State of Georgia (both Restricted & Non-Restricted license types are allowed).

Plumbing Inspections 

The Plumbing Trade Inspector will inspect plumbing fixtures and systems to make sure that the equipment is properly maintained and operating within the manufacturer’s specifications.

What are the minimum qualifications?

  • Licensed Plumber in the State of Georgia
  • Master Plumber & Journeyman Plumber license types are allowed

MEP Five-Year Scheduling for Apartments

Each apartment will be assigned a rolling start date based on age. Click below to see the yearly assignment of the MEP inspections over the next five years.

MEP Inspection SCHEDULING

MEP inspection on Online Portal

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

MEP Inspection Online Portal Tutorial Video

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