​Georgia Adopts New Building Codes

According to the December 3 edition of Code Alerts from NEMA, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs recently adopted eight new mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes with Georgia State Amendments. The updated codes, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, include:

• 2018 International Building Code with Georgia Amendments
• 2015 International Energy Conservation Code with Georgia Amendments
• 2018 International Fire Code with no Amendments
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code with Georgia Amendments
• 2018 International Mechanical Code with Georgia Amendments
• 2018 International Plumbing Code with Georgia Amendments
• 2018 International Residential Code with Georgia Amendments
• 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with Georgia Amendments

For more information on the construction codes, visit the Georgia Department of Community Affairs website.