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The 2020 NFPA 70 (NEC 2020) is the current Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code effective January 1, 2021. It was preceded by the 2017 NFPA 70 (NEC 2017) which became effective on January 1, 2018.
The 2020 NFPA 70 (NEC 2020) is the current Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code effective January 1, 2021. It was preceded by the 2017 NFPA 70 (NEC 2017) which became effective on January 1, 2018.
INCORPORATED AMENDMENTS
2018 Mandatory Codes as Adopted by DCA
2012 Mandatory Codes as Adopted by DCA
Georgia State Amendments to the
International Plumbing Code (2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2023
Original document
International Plumbing Code (2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2023
Original document
Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the
International Energy Conservation Code (2015 Edition)
revised January 1, 2023
Original document
International Energy Conservation Code (2015 Edition)
revised January 1, 2023
Original document
Rule 120-3-3-.04
State Minimum Fire Safety Standards with Modifications
effective August 30, 2022
Original document
State Minimum Fire Safety Standards with Modifications
effective August 30, 2022
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2022
Original document
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2022
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2022
Original document
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2022
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2022
Original document
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2022
Original document
Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the
International Energy Conservation Code
(2015 Edition)
revised January 1, 2022
Original document
International Energy Conservation Code
(2015 Edition)
revised January 1, 2022
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the National Electrical Code
(2020 Edition)
revised September 1, 2021
Original document
(2020 Edition)
revised September 1, 2021
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2020
Original document
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2020
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Residential Code
for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2020
Original document
for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2020
Original document
Subject 120-3-3 Rules and Regulations for the
State Minimum Fire Safety Standards
Rule 120-3-3-.01 Promulgation and Purpose
effective January 1, 2020
Original document
State Minimum Fire Safety Standards
Rule 120-3-3-.01 Promulgation and Purpose
effective January 1, 2020
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2020
Original document
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2020
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Mechanical Code
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2020
Original document
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2020
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2020
Original document
(2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2020
Original document
Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the
International Energy Conservation Code
(2015 Edition)
Revised January 1, 2020
Original document
International Energy Conservation Code
(2015 Edition)
Revised January 1, 2020
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
(2018 Edition)
Revised January 1, 2020
Original document
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
(2018 Edition)
Revised January 1, 2020
Original document
2012 Mandatory Codes as Adopted by DCA
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2018
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2018
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Residential Code
for One- and Two- Family Dwellings (2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2018
Original document
for One- and Two- Family Dwellings (2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2018
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2017
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2017
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2015
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2015
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Residential Code
for One- and Two- Family Dwellings (2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2015
Original document
for One- and Two- Family Dwellings (2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2015
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2015
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2015
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Mechanical Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2015
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2015
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2015
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2015
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Residential Code
for One- and Two- Family Dwellings (2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
for One- and Two- Family Dwellings (2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Fire Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Mechanical Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the
International Energy Conservation Code
(2009 Edition)
revised January 1, 2012
Original document
International Energy Conservation Code
(2009 Edition)
revised January 1, 2012
Original document
Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the
International Energy Conservation Code
(2009 Edition)
revised January 1, 2011
Original document
International Energy Conservation Code
(2009 Edition)
revised January 1, 2011
Original document
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- Chapter 4 Foundations [Residential Code]
- Chapter 5 Water Heaters [Plumbing Code]
- Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies [Residential Code]
- Chapter 10 Means of Egress [Building Code]
- Chapter 6 Wall Construction [Residential Code]
- Chapter 10 Chimneys and Fireplaces [Residential Code]
- Chapter 4 Gas Piping Installations [Fuel Gas Code]
- Chapter 15 Exhaust Systems [Residential Code]
- Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage [Plumbing Code]
- Chapter 4 Residential Energy Efficiency [Energy Conservation Code]
- Section R403 Footings [Residential Code]
- Section 305 Barrier Requirements [Swimming Pool Code]
- Section 1004 Occupant Load [Building Code]
- Section R602 Wood Wall Framing [Residential Code]
- Section 403 Minimum Plumbing Facilities [Plumbing Code]
- Section R507 Exterior Decks [Residential Code]
- Section R907 Reroofing [Residential Code]
- Section 1009 Stairways [Building Code]
- Section 508 Mixed Use and Occupancy [Building Code]
- Section R905 Requirements for Roof Coverings [Residential Code]
Georgia Agencies
The building codes of Georgia adopt the the International Building Code 2018 (IBC 2018), International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018), International Fire Code 2018 (IFC 2018), International Plumbing Code 2018 (IPC 2018), International Mechanical Code 2018 (IMC 2018), International Fuel Gas Code 2018 (IFGC 2018), International Energy Conservation Code 2015 (IECC 2015), International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2018 (ISPSC 2018), Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019, National Electrical Code, 2020, National Electrical Code, 2017, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016, Life Safety Code, 2018, and the Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 2014.
Georgia Agencies
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Website: https://www.dca.ga.gov
Address: 60 Executive Park South, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: (404) 679-4840
Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
Website: https://oci.georgia.gov/
Address: 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., West Tower, Suite 702, Atlanta GA 30334
Email: consumer@oci.ga.gov
Phone: (404) 656-2070
Georgia Department of Public Health
Website: https://dph.georgia.gov/
Address: 2 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3186
Phone: (404) 657-2700
Website: https://www.dca.ga.gov
Address: 60 Executive Park South, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: (404) 679-4840
Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
Website: https://oci.georgia.gov/
Address: 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., West Tower, Suite 702, Atlanta GA 30334
Email: consumer@oci.ga.gov
Phone: (404) 656-2070
Georgia Department of Public Health
Website: https://dph.georgia.gov/
Address: 2 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3186
Phone: (404) 657-2700