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Georgia Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 11 current statewide building code adoption records for Georgia, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.

Current Georgia adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Georgia State Minimum Standard Fuel Gas Code 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) ICC Jan 1, 2026 Amended Official source
Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code 2024 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Jan 1, 2026 Amended Official source
Georgia State Minimum Standard Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) ICC Jan 1, 2026 Amended Official source
Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) ICC Jan 1, 2026 Amended Official source
Georgia State Minimum Standard Mechanical Code 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2026 Amended Official source
Georgia State Minimum Standard Fire Pevention Code 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Jan 1, 2026 Amended Official source
Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Jan 1, 2026 Amended Official source
Georgia Electrical Code with 2026 Georgia Amendments 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Jan 1, 2026 Amended Official source
Georgia State Minimum Standard Existing Building Code - Permissive Code 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC Jan 1, 2021 Custom Official source
Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) ICC Jan 1, 2021 Custom Official source
Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Not listed Custom Official source

Georgia building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Georgia?

The current dataset contains 11 active adoption records for Georgia. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, IRC, ISPSC, NFPA 70.

Does Georgia amend its adopted model building codes?

The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended, Custom. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.

How do I confirm the code for a project in Georgia?

Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in Georgia.

Are these Georgia records legal advice?

No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.