How to Fill Out Certificate of Compliance

Certificate of Compliance at a glance

What it is: Certificate of Compliance with the Inefficient Plumbing Fixtures Replacement Plan Ordinance (Section 25-45 through Section 25-60), certifying water conserving plumbing fixtures.

Where and when to file: Please fax this certificate, along with your application for water/sewer service, to Treasury and Accounting Services at 404-687-3504.

Purchasers of properties constructed before 1993 must submit this Certificate of Compliance certifying that all structures on the property only contain water conserving plumbing fixtures before obtaining water service.

A filled-in Certificate of Compliance example: a plumber signs the certificate

Certificate of Compliance example filled out, example: a plumber signs the certificate
Dana Sample, who bought a 1985 house, submits the Certificate of Compliance. A licensed plumber inspects the service address and signs, so Home Inspector stays empty. The plumber's name is also entered as the Inspector's Name. The picture shows the signed certificate, and its names and figures are sample values.

How to fill out Certificate of Compliance, box by box

Applicant's Last Name and Service Address

Certificate of Compliance example filled out, applicant's Last Name and Service Address

Please Print the Applicant's Last Name, First Name and MI.

Enter the Service Address, City, State and Zip Code.

Inspector's Name

Certificate of Compliance example filled out, inspector's Name

After I, enter the Inspector's Name, who asserts under penalty of perjury, pursuant to the laws of the State of Georgia, that all structures on the property only contain water conserving plumbing fixtures and that all other kinds of plumbing fixtures have been removed from all structures on the property.

Licensed Plumber

Certificate of Compliance example filled out, licensed Plumber

Under SIGN, a Licensed Plumber enters Print Name, Signature, Date and GA License Number.

Home Inspector

Certificate of Compliance example filled out, home Inspector

A Home Inspector enters Print Name, Signature, Date and Business License Number.

More rules for Certificate of Compliance

The service address must be inspected by a licensed plumber or home inspector and this certificate must be signed verifying that all plumbing fixtures are water conserving fixtures.

If your property is exempt from compliance, you must submit the Exemption Form with your application for water/sewer service.

Common questions about Certificate of Compliance

Where do I file it?

Please fax this certificate, along with your application for water/sewer service, to Treasury and Accounting Services at 404-687-3504.

Sources

[1] Certificate of Compliance with the Inefficient Plumbing Fixtures Replacement Plan Ordinance, as served (the Official source link on this page).

Certificate Of Compliance Form PDF Details

The Certificate of Compliance is required under the Inefficient Plumbing Fixtures Replacement Plan Ordinance in DeKalb County, Georgia. Property buyers must file this document before the county grants water service access for buildings constructed before 1993. A licensed plumber or home inspector conducts a detailed review of every fixture, confirming that faucets, toilets, and showerheads meet current water conservation standards.

Who Needs to File This Document

Any individual or authorized representative purchasing a pre-1993 property in the DeKalb County service area must complete the filing process. In general, processing takes 5 to 10 business days after the inspection report is submitted. If a specific section of the ordinance means your property qualifies for an exemption, you can submit an additional Exemption document along with your application for water or sewer service.

What the Inspection Covers

The inspection is administered by a licensed plumber or certified home inspector who checks each fixture against local standards. Toilets must use 1.6 gallons per flush or less, faucets are limited to 2.2 gallons per minute, and showerheads must stay at or below 2.5 gallons per minute. Any fixtures that were not part of the original build are also reviewed. Once all items pass, the inspector signs off, confirming that every filed requirement has been satisfied.

Related Documents

Depending on your situation, you may also need a Certificate of Plumbing Compliance or an Alabama Certificate of Compliance if your property falls under a different jurisdiction. For properties connected to municipal utilities, check whether a Sewerage and Water Board Application applies to your case. Please note that the required documents vary by county and state.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameCertificate Of Compliance Form
Form Length1 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out15 sec
Other namescompliance dekalb, dekalb county certificate of compliance, dekalb county low flow certificate, certificate of compliance dekalb water