Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-11 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES › Subject 110-11-1 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES › Rule 110-11-1-.03 - Adoption of Amendments to Codes

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The following amendments to codes are hereby adopted by the
				  Board of Community Affairs as amendments to the Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Codes for Construction:
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1994 STANDARD BUILDING CODE
Amend Section 1604.2 of the 1994 Standard Building Code to
				  read as follows:
1604.2
Reduction Of Uniform Live Load
1604.2 Delete the Georgia amendment in its entirety and
				  substitute in lieu thereof the original wording of the 1994 SBCCI Standard
				  Building Code for code requirements on the Reduction of Uniform Live
				  Loads.
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1995 CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING
				  CODE
Amend Section 1603 of the 1995 CABO One and Two Family
				  Dwelling Code (Vented Room Heaters) by adding a new Section 1603.1.2 to read as
				  follows:
1603.1.2 Unvented room heaters shall not have a normal input
				  rating in excess of 40,000 Btu per hour (11.7 kW) and shall not be installed in
				  sleeping quarters.
EXCEPTION: Listed unvented room heaters for installation in
				  bedrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 10,000 Btu per hour
				  (2.9 kW). Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bathrooms shall not
				  have normal input rating in excess of 6,000 Btu per hour (1.8 kW). Gas fired
				  vented heaters installed in bedrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be
				  connected to an effective chimney or gas vent and equipped with a safety
				  shutoff device. Gas fired unvented heaters installed in bedrooms, bathrooms or
				  rooms generally kept closed shall be wall-mounted.
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Amend Section 517 of the 1996 National Electrical Code as
				  follows:
517.21
Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection For
				  Personnel
Delete the Georgia amendment in its entirety and substitute
				  in lieu thereof the original working of the 1996 National Electrical Code for
				  requirement on ground fault circuit interrupters.
GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE
1994 STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Amend Section 3001.3 (paragraphs 3001.3.1 and 3001.3.2) of
				  the 1994 Standard Fire Prevention Code to read as follows:
3001.3
Dispensing Flammable or Combustible Liquids
3001.3.1 No dispensing, transfer or storage of flammable or
				  combustible liquids shall be permitted inside of any building or structure.
Exception:
1. As provided for in Chapter 9 of this code.
2. When the procedures used follow the guidelines and
				  requirements set forth in NFPA 410 "Standard for Aircraft Maintenance."
3001.3.2 No flammable or combustible liquid shall be
				  dispensed into or removed from the fuel system of an aircraft within any
				  aircraft hanger.
EXCEPTION: Aircraft fuel system maintenance conducted in
				  accordance with NFPA 410.
Amend Chapter 3, Recognized Standards and Publications to add
				  the following:
National Fire Protection Association
410 Standard on Aircraft Maintenance 3001.3.1
3001.3.2
GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE
1994 STANDARD GAS CODE
Amend Section 504 of the 1994 Standard Gas Code to read as
				  follows:
504
Water Heaters
504.2
Location
504.2.2 When water heaters or hot water storage tanks are
				  installed in remote locations such as suspended ceiling spaces or in attics,
				  the tank or heater shall rest in a galvanized steel or other pan that has been
				  tested and certified by an approved testing agency or approved by the local
				  authority having jurisdiction. It shall be of equal corrosion resistance having
				  a thickness of at least equal to 0.0276 inch (0.7 mm) galvanized steel. Pans
				  shall have a minimum depth of 1 1/2 inches (38 mm). All drain pans shall have a
				  minimum of 1 inch (25.4 mm) drain. See chapter 5 of the Standard Plumbing Code
				  for other safety pan requirements.
Amend Section 505 (paragraphs 505.1 and 505.4) of the 1994
				  Standard Gas Code to read as follows:
505
Room Heaters
505.1
Installation - General
505.1.1 Listed unvented room heaters shall be installed in
				  accordance with their listings and the manufacturer's instruction. Unvented
				  room heaters shall not have a normal input rating in excess of 40,000 Btu per
				  hour (11.7 kW) and shall not be installed in sleeping quarters.
EXCEPTION: Listed unvented room heaters for installation in
				  bedrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 10,000 Btu per hour
				  (2.9 kW). Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bathrooms shall not
				  have normal input rating in excess of 6,000 Btu per hour (1.8 kW).
505.4.1 Installations in Bedrooms
505.4.1 Gas fired vented heaters installed in bedrooms or
				  rooms generally kept closed shall be connected to an effective chimney or gas
				  vent and equipped with a safety shutoff device.
505.4.2 Gas fired unvented heaters installed in bedrooms,
				  bathrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be wall-mounted.
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1994 STANDARD HOUSING CODE
Amend Section 302.5 of the 1994 Standard Housing Code to read
				  as follows:
302.5
Heating Facilities
302.5.3 Gas heaters listed for unvented use shall be
				  permitted provided the room heaters are installed in accordance with their
				  listing and the manufacturer's instructions. Unvented room heaters shall not
				  have a normal input rating in excess of 40,000 Btu per hour (11.7 kW) and shall
				  not be installed in sleeping quarters.
EXCEPTION: Listed unvented room heaters for installation in
				  bedrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 10,000 Btu per hour
				  (2.9 kW). Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bathrooms shall not
				  have normal input rating in excess of 6,000 Btu per hour (1.8 kW).
302.5.3.1 Gas fired vented heaters installed in bedrooms or
				  rooms generally kept closed shall be connected to an effective chimney or gas
				  vent and equipped with a safety shutoff device. Gas fired unvented heaters
				  installed in bedrooms, bathrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be
				  wall-mounted.
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1994 STANDARD PLUMBING CODE
Amend Section 507.8 of the 1994 Standard Plumbing Code to
				  read as follows:
507.8
Safety Pans and Relief Valve Waste
507.8.1 When water heaters or hot water storage tanks are
				  installed in remote locations such as suspended ceiling spaces or in attics,
				  the tank or heater shall rest in a galvanized steel or other pan that has been
				  tested and certified by an approved testing agency or approved by the local
				  authority having jurisdiction. It shall be of equal corrosion resistance having
				  a thickness of at least equal to 0.0276 inch (0.7 mm) galvanized steel.
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1995 CABO MODEL ENERGY CODE WITH GEORGIA
SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
Amend Section 704 of the 1995 CABO Model Energy Code with
				  Georgia Supplements and Amendments Code to read as follows:
2. The Roof/Ceiling U-values specified in the envelope
				  requirements of Section 402 of RS-22 or 704.1.2.3 shall be permitted to be
				  adjusted in accordance with 704.1.1.1.
704.1.1.1
U-value adjustment:
The Roof/Ceiling
				  U-value for buildings that are mechanically cooled and have a roof covering
				  with a high albedo surface can be increased in accordance with this section
				  provided the roof surface:
a) has a minimum total solar reflectance of 0.75 when tested
				  in accordance with ASTM E 903, and
b) has a minimum infrared emittance of 0.75 when tested in
				  accordance with ASTM E 408.
The adjusted U-value is equal to the code specified U-value
				  times the following adjustment factor.
Climate Range (HDD65)
Thermal Zone (Fig.
						  703)
Adjustment Factor
4500
1.000
3501-4500
3
1.114
2501-3500
2
1.125
2500
1
1.160
704.1.2.3 Roof/Ceilings.
Roof/Ceiling
				  assemblies shall comply with Table 704B.
Table 704B
Prescriptive Roof/Ceiling Values
Thermal Zone 1
Value of Roof/Ceiling 2
U(max) R(min)
I
0.070
14
II
0.070
14
III
0.070
14
Notes:
1. Thermal zones are shown in Figure 703.
2. The U-values shall be permitted to be adjusted in
				  accordance with 704.1.1.1.
704.6 Reference Standards.
The following
				  references are in addition to the reference standards in Chapter 5 of
				  RS-22.
RS-43
ASTM E 903-88 Standard test Method for Solar Absorptance,
				  Reflectance, and Materials Using Integrating Spheres. ASTM. Philadelphia, PA
				  19103
RS-44
ASTM E 408-71 (1990). Test Method for Normal Emittance of
				  Surfaces Using Inspection Meter Techniques. ASTM. Philadelphia, PA
				  19103
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  8-2-20
et
				  seq.