Building Code Information
For further information please contact the building official at (770)345-5536.
The Current State Minimum Standard Codes
The following are the current state minimum standard codes for construction as adopted by the Board of Community Affairs.
Georgia Amendments to become effective January 1, 2014:
- Effective Codes: January 1, 2014 (PDF)
- 2012 IBC- 2014 GA Amendments (PDF)
- 2012 IRC- 2014 GA Amendments (PDF)
- 2012 IRC- 2014 GA Prescriptive Deck Details (PDF)
- 2012 IFC- 2014 GA Amendments (PDF)
- 2012 IPC- 2014 GA Amendments (PDF)
- 2012 IMC- 2014 GA Amendments (PDF)
- 2012 IFGC- 2014 GA Amendments (PDF)
- 2012 ISPSC- 2014 GA Amendments (PDF)
Georgia Amendments to the Mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes:
International Building Code (IBC), 2012 Edition
International Residential Code (IRC), 2012 Edition
International Fire Code (IFC), 2012 Edition
International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2012 Edition
International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2012 Edition
International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2012 Edition
National Electrical Code (NEC), 2011 Edition
- No Amendments
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2009 Edition
Georgia Amendments to the Permissive State Minimum Standard Codes:
International Building Code Appendix
International Residential Code Appendix
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), 2012 Edition
International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2006 Edition
- 2009 Amendments (PDF)
International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2006 Edition
- 2009 Amendments (PDF)
National Green Building Standard (NGBS), 2008 Edition
GEPD Reclaimed Water Systems Guidelines:
Georgia State Amendments Archive
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code (IBC)
- Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code (IRC)
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Fire Code (IFC)
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code (IPC)
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Mechanical Code (IMC)
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code (IFGC)
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (NEC)
- Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC)