The Douglas County Building and Permits Office is located on the first floor of the Douglas County Courthouse. The building and permits office is responsible for protecting Douglas County residents from hazards and faulty design or construction, through issuing permits for construction and conducting inspections. Mark Teal is the acting chief of building official/development services director. Permits for construction are issued weekdays from 9am to 3:45pm, and inspections may be scheduled through voice-mail, from 9am to 5pm, by dialing 770-920-7333.