Georgia Building Codes

Codes
Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code
adopts the IBC 2018 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code
adopts the IRC 2018 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Fire Prevention Code
adopts the IFC 2018 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code
adopts the IPC 2018 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Mechanical Code
adopts the IMC 2018 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code
adopts the IFGC 2018 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code
adopts the IECC 2015 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Swimming Pool and Spa Code
adopts the ISPSC 2018 with amendments
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2019 of Georgia
adopts the NFPA 13, 2019 with amendments
This code is not available on UpCodes.
Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code
adopts the NFPA 70, 2017 without amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code
adopts the NFPA 70, 2020 without amendments
Georgia State Minimum Fire Safety Standards
adopts the NFPA 101, 2018 with amendments
This code is not available on UpCodes.
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete of Georgia
adopts the ACI 318 2014 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code
adopts the IBC 2012 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code
adopts the IRC 2012 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Fire Code
adopts the IFC 2012 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code
adopts the IPC 2012 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Mechanical Code
adopts the IMC 2012 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code
adopts the IFGC 2012 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code
adopts the IECC 2009 with amendments
Georgia State Minimum Standard Swimming Pool and Spa Code
adopts the ISPSC 2012 with amendments
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2013 of Georgia
adopts the NFPA 13, 2013 with amendments
National Electrical Code 2017 of Georgia
adopts the NFPA 70, 2017 without amendments
OSHA
OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping
OSHA 1910 General Industry
OSHA 1926 Construction
Additional Resources
2010 ADA Standards
Fair Housing Act Design Manual [PDF]

Adoption Info

Notice:

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
 
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code
(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
 
Georgia State Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code
(2018 Edition)
Revised January 1, 2020
Original document
 
Georgia State Amendments to the International Mechanical Code
(2018 Edition)
Revised January 1, 2020
Original document
 
Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code
(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
 
Georgia State Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
(2018 Edition)
Revised January 1, 2020
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code (2012 Edition)

 
Georgia Amendments 2014
Revised January 1, 2014
Original document
 
Georgia Amendments 2015
Revised January 1, 2015
Original document
 
Georgia Amendments 2017
Revised January 1, 2017
Original document
 
Georgia Amendments 2018
Revised January 1, 2018
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings

 
Georgia Amendments 2014
Revised January 1, 2014
Original document
 
Georgia Amendments 2015
Revised January 1, 2015
Original document
 
Georgia Amendments 2018
Revised January 1, 2018
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Fire Code

 
Georgia Amendments 2014
Revised January 1, 2014
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code

 
Georgia Amendments 2014
Revised January 1, 2014
Original document
 
Georgia Amendments 2015
Revised January 1, 2015
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Mechanical Code

 
Georgia Amendments 2014
Revised January 1, 2014
Original document
 
Georgia Amendments 2015
Revised January 1, 2015
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code

 
Georgia Amendments 2014
Revised January 1, 2014
Original document
 
Georgia Amendments 2015
Revised January 1, 2015
Original document
Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code

 
Georgia Amendments 2011
Revised January 1, 2011
Original document
 
Georgia Amendments 2012
Revised January 1, 2012
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

 
Georgia Amendments 2014
Revised January 1, 2014
Original document
FURTHER INFORMATION
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Georgia Building Codes

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, 2017, National Electrical Code, 2020, Life Safety Code, 2018, and the Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 2014.

Georgia building codes, including the fire and residential codes

Georgia Agencies

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Website: http://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/constructioncodes/programs/codes2.asp
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta
GA
30329
Phone: (850) 487-1824