Message from the Cobb County Fire Marshal's Office
Notification of Change in Software for Inspection Testing and Maintenance Reports
February 17, 2025
The Cobb Fire Marshal's Office is committed to enhancing our services and improving the efficiency of our operations. As part of this commitment, we would like to inform you that, effective Monday, March 17, 2025, we will be transitioning from the Mobile Eyes software system to the Accela software system for managing Inspection Testing and Maintenance (ITM) reports.
This change will streamline the reporting process, providing both you and our office with a more efficient and user-friendly experience. Please note that beginning on the effective date, all ITM reports must be submitted via Accela.
In the coming weeks, we will provide additional resources and guides, to ensure a smooth transition. Should you have any questions or require assistance with the new software, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office at 770.528.8310 or fmoinspections@cobbcounty.org .
Thank you for your attention to this important update. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to working with you through the new platform.
Sincerely,
Nick Dawe
Fire Marshal
Cobb Fire Marshal's Office
Termination of Pipe Check Inspection Before Installation
Effective March 9, 2025, the Cobb County Fire Marshal’s Office will no longer require the inspection of prefabricated fire sprinkler piping prior to installation. This change follows input from the Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association, which highlighted that this inspection is uncommon in the State of Georgia and not necessary, given the automated precision used in sprinkler pipe fabrication.
The industry has emphasized the responsibility for ensuring quality piping and clean weld outlets rests with the Licensed Fire Sprinkler Contractor, not the AHJ. Additionally, contractors have expressed concerns about the labor hours spent waiting on this uncommon process, could be better utilized in other areas of the project.
To maintain proper documentation, we will now require that projects using prefabricated pipe submit a Sprinkler Pipe Welding / Threading Form (or an equivalent document), available on our website under the "Inspections" section.