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 AMENDMENTS2018 Mandatory Codes as Adopted by DCA
Georgia State Amendments to the
International Building Code (2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2024
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the
International Residential Code for One- and Two Family Dwellings (2018 Edition)
effective January 1, 2024
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the
International Plumbing Code (2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2024
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the
International Mechanical Code (2018 Edition)
revised January 1, 2024
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the
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
Rule 120-3-3-.04
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
Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code
(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
Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the
International Energy Conservation Code
(2015 Edition)
revised January 1, 2022
Original document
GA R&R - GAC - Rule 111-8-40-.40.
Physical Plant Design and Construction
effective January 1, 2022
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the National Electrical Code
(2020 Edition)
revised September 1, 2021
Original document
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
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
Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing 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 Fuel Gas 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
Rule 120-3-3-.04 State Minimum Fire Safety Standards with Modifications
effective January 1, 2020
Original document
Subject 120-3-16. Rules and Regulations for Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Rule 120-3-16-.07. Adopted Codes and Standards
effective January 1, 2020
Original document
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 111-8-40-.40 Physical Plant Design and Construction
effective January 1, 2018
Original document
Rules of Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
Chapter 120-3-20 - Access to and Use of Public Facilities by Handicapped Persons
effective January 1, 2015
Original document
2012 Mandatory Codes as Adopted by DCA
Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
Chapter 120-3-25 - Rules and Regulations for Escalators and Elevators
effective December 29, 2020
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code
(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
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2017
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code
(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
Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2015
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Mechanical Code
(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
GA R&R - GAC - Rule 111-8-40-.40
Physical Plant Design and Construction
effective May 19, 2014
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code
(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
Georgia State Amendments to the International Fire Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code
(2012 Edition)
revised January 1, 2014
Original document
Georgia State Amendments to the International Mechanical Code
(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
Georgia State Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
(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
Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the
International Energy Conservation Code
(2009 Edition)
revised January 1, 2011
Original document
Georgia
Georgia's building codes are generally regulated by the Department of Consumer Affairs for the Georgia state minimum standard codes and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire for state fire safety codes.
The mandatory codes are the building, residential, fire, plumbing, mechanical, gas, electrical, energy, and swimming pool codes. The mandatory codes are applicable to all construction state-wide; whether or not a local government chooses to locally enforce these codes. Permissive codes are applicable only when specifically adopted by a local government.
However, local governments may, under certain conditions, adopt local amendments to the state minimum standard codes. Any/all local amendments must be submitted to the state for review and approval.
Department of Community Affairs
Website
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) periodically reviews and revises the Georgia state minimum standard codes. Codes include:
Building Residential Plumbing Mechanical Fuel Gas Electrical Energy Swimming Pool and Spa Code
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
Website
The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner adopts and enforces the state's fire safety, fire alarm, and fire suppression system requirements. Codes include:
Life Safety Fire Fire Sprinkler Fire Alarm Elevator Accessibility
Department of Community Health
Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
The Healthcare Facility Regulation Division oversees the construction regulations for healthcare facilities in the state. These regulations are designed to ensure that healthcare facilities meet specific standards for safety, functionality, and quality of care. Codes include: