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-.16 - Adoption of the 2006 International Building Code with Georgia Amendments, the 2006 International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings with Georgia Amendments, the 2006 International Fire Code with Georgia Amendments, the 2006 International Plumbing Code with Georgia Amendments, the 2006 International Mechanical Code with Georgia Amendments, the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code with Georgia Amendments, Georgia Amendment to the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code, effective January 1, 2007

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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD
GAS CODE
(INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE
				  AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2006 Edition, published by
				  the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia
				  State Amendments, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Gas Code
.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
Replace all references to the ICC
Electrical
				  Code
with references to the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Electrical Code
(
National Electrical Code
with Georgia State Amendments
).
*Revise the International Fuel Gas Code, 2006
				  Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
*Delete Chapter 1 'Administration' in its entirety without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 300 (IFGC)
GENERAL APPLICABILITY STANDARDS
*Add new Section 300 'General Applicability Standards' as
				  follows:
300.1 Scope.
This code shall apply to the
				  installation of fuel gas piping systems, fuel gas utilization equipment,
				  gaseous hydrogen systems and related accessories in accordance with Sections
				  300.1.1 through 300.1.5.
Exception:
Detached one- and two-family
				  dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three
				  stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall
				  comply with the
International Residential Code
.
300.1.1 Gaseous hydrogen systems.
Gaseous
				  hydrogen systems shall be regulated by Chapter 7.
300.1.2 Piping systems.
These regulations cover
				  piping systems for natural gas with an operating pressure of 125 pounds per
				  square inch guage (psig) (862 kPa gauge) or less, and for LP-gas with an
				  operating pressure of 20 psig (140 kPa gauge) or less, except as provided in
				  Section 402.6.1. Coverage shall extend from the point of delivery to the outlet
				  of the equipment shutoff valves. Piping systems requirements shall include
				  design, materials, components, fabrication, assembly, installation, testing,
				  inspection, operation and maintenance.
300.1.3 Gas utilization equipment.
Requirements
				  for gas utilization equipment and related accessories shall include
				  installation, combustion and ventilation air and venting and connections to
				  piping systems.
300.1.4 Systems and equipment outside the scope.
This code shall not apply to the following:
1. Portable LP-gas equipment of all types that is not
				  connected to a fixed fuel piping system.
2. Installation of farm equipment such as brooders,
				  dehydrators, dryers and irrigation equipment.
3. Raw material (feedstock) applications except for piping to
				  special atmosphere generators.
4. Oxygen-fuel gas cutting and welding systems.
5. Industrial gas applications using gases such as acetylene
				  and acetylenic compounds, hydrogen, ammonia, carbon monoxide, oxygen and
				  nitrogen.
6. Petroleum refineries, pipeline compressor or pumping
				  stations, loading terminals, compounding plants, refinery tank farms and
				  natural gas processing plants.
7. Integrated chemical plants or portions of such plants
				  where flammable or combustible liquids or gases are produced by, or used in,
				  chemical reactions.
8. LP-gas installations at utility gas plants.
9. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) installations.
10. Fuel gas piping in power and atomic energy plants.
11. Proprietary items of equipment, apparatus or instruments
				  such as gas-generating sets, compressors and calorimeters.
12. LP-gas equipment for vaporization, gas mixing and gas
				  manufacturing.
13. Temporary LP-gas piping for buildings under construction
				  or renovation that is not to become part of the permanent piping system.
14. Installation of LP-gas systems for railroad switch
				  heating.
15. Installation of hydrogen gas, LP-gas and compressed
				  natural gas (CNG) systems on vehicles.
16. Except as provided in Section 401.1.1, gas piping,
				  meters, gas pressure regulators and other appurtenances used by the serving gas
				  supplier in the distribution of gas, other than undiluted LP-gas.
17. Building design and construction, except as specified
				  herein.
18. Piping systems for mixtures of gas and air within the
				  flammable range with an operating pressure greater than 10 psig (69 kPa
				  gauge).
19. Portable fuel cell appliances that are neither connected
				  to a fixed piping system nor interconnected to a power grid.
300.1.5 Other fuels.
The requirements for the
				  design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical
				  systems operating with fuels other than fuel gas shall be regulated by the
International Mechanical Code
.
300.2 Appendices.
Provisions in the appendices
				  shall not apply unless specifically adopted.
300.3 Intent.
The purpose of this code is to
				  provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and
				  public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction,
				  installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use
				  of fuel gas systems.
300.4 Severability.
If a section, subsection,
				  sentence, clause or phrase of this code is, for any reason, held to be
				  unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
				  portions of this code.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 301 (IFGC)
GENERAL
*Delete exception to Section 301.11 'Flood hazard' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 307 (IFGC)
CONDENSATE DISPOSAL
*Revise Section [M] 307.3 'Drain pipe materials and sizes' to
				  add exception as follows:
[M] 307.3 Drain pipe materials and sizes.
Exception:
If an approved condensate pump is used, the condensate line
				  must be sized according to the manufacturer's instructions.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 4
GAS PIPING INSTALLATIONS
SECTION 404 (IFGC)
PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION
*Revise Section 404.8 'Protection against corrosion' to read
				  as follows:
404.8 Protection against corrosion.
Metallic
				  pipe or tubing exposed to corrosive action, such as soil condition or moisture,
				  shall be protected in an approved manner. Ferrous metal exposed in exterior
				  locations shall be protected from corrosion in a manner satisfactory to the
				  code official. Where dissimilar metals are joined underground, an insulating
				  coupling or fitting shall be used. Piping shall not be laid in contact with
				  cinders.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 406 (IFGS)
INSPECTION, TESTING AND PURGING
*Rename Section 406.6.2 'Before turning gas on' as 'Turning
				  gas on' and revise to read as follows:
406.6.2 Turning gas on.
When turning gas on into
				  a system of new gas piping, the entire system shall be inspected to determine
				  that there are no open fittings or ends and that all valves at unused outlets
				  are closed and plugged or capped.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 409 (IFGC)
SHUTOFF VALVES
*Add new Section 409.2.1 'Point of delivery service valve' as
				  follows:
409.2.1 Point of delivery service valve.
Where
				  the point of delivery is the outlet of the service meter assembly or the outlet
				  of the service regulator, a service shutoff valve shall be installed. Such
				  valve is considered to be part of the customer piping system.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 412 (IFGC)
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-
DISPENSING FACILITIES
*Delete Section 412 'Liquefied Petroleum Gas Motor Vehicle
				  Fuel-Dispensing Facilities' and substitute the following:
412 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Motor Vehicle
				  Fuel-Dispensing Facilities.
Under Georgia law, the Rules and Regulations
				  of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner's Office govern the storage, delivery
				  and dispensing of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. Refer to the Rules and Regulations
				  of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner's Office and NFPA 58 for all
				  requirements concerning liquefied petroleum gas motor vehicle fuel-dispensing
				  facilities.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 413 (IFGC)
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL-
DISPENSING FACILITIES
*Delete Section 413 'Compressed Natural Gas Motor Vehicle
				  Fuel-Dispensing Facilities' and substitute the following:
413 Compressed Natural Gas Motor Vehicle
				  Fuel-Dispensing Facilities.
Under Georgia law, the Rules and Regulations
				  of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner's Office govern the storage, delivery
				  and dispensing of compressed natural gas. Refer to the Rules and Regulations of
				  the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner's Office and NFPA 52 for all requirements
				  concerning compressed natural gas motor vehicle fuel-dispensing
				  facilities.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 6
SPECIFIC APPLIANCES
SECTION 624 (IFGC)
WATER HEATERS
*Add new Section 624.3 'Boilers/water heaters' as
				  follows:
624.3 Boilers/water heaters.
The State's minimum
				  requirements for boilers/water heaters and pressure vessels over 200,000 BTU/h
				  (58.61 kW), 210 degrees Fahrenheit or 120 gallons capacity shall be established
				  by O.C.G.A. Title 34, Chapter 11 and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia
				  Department of Labor.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 631 (IFGC)
BOILERS
*Add new Section 631.4 'Additional regulations' as
				  follows:
631.4 Additional regulations.
For additional
				  regulations regarding boilers/water heaters, see Section 624.3 (GA Amendments).
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 8
REFERENCED STANDARDS
*Revise Chapter 8 'Referenced Standards' to add as
				  follows:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
NFPA Quincy, MA 02269
Standard reference number
Title
Referenced in code section number
52
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel
							 Systems
413, GA Amendments
58
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
412, GA Amendments
(Effective January 1, 2007)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD BUILDING CODE
(INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE
				  AMENDMENTS)
The International Building Code, 2006 Edition, published by
				  the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia
				  State Amendments, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Building Code
.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(a) Replace all references to the ICC
Electrical Code
with references to the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Electrical Code
(
National Electrical Code with Georgia State
				  Amendments
).
(b) Replace all references to the
International
				  Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) with references to
				  the
Georgia
State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC
				  with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments)
. The
Georgia
				  State Minimum Standard Energy Code
shall be used for efficiency and
				  coefficient of performance ratings of equipment.
APPENDICES:
Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
				  referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
				  Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.
SCOPE:
The provisions of the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Building Code
shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement,
				  enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,
				  maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any
				  appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exception #1:
Detached one- and two-family
				  dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three
				  stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall
				  comply with the
Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family
				  Dwelling Code
(
International Residential Code for One- and
				  Two-Family Dwellings with Georgia State Amendments
).
Exception #2:
The following table titled 'Codes
				  Reference Guide' establishes specific primary and supplementary code
				  applications and is to be applied by the authority having jurisdiction.
CODES REFERENCE
							 GUIDE
Area
Primary
Supplement
Occupancy Classification
LSC
IBC
Building Construction Types Including allowable
							 height, allowable building areas, and the requirements for sprinkler protection
							 related to minimum building construction types.
IBC
LSC
Means of Egress
LSC
NONE
Standpipes
IBC
IFC
Interior Finish
LSC
NONE
HVAC Systems
IMC
NONE
Vertical Openings
LSC
NONE
Sprinkler Systems minimum construction
							 standard
LSC
NONE
Fire Alarm Systems
LSC
NONE
Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detection Systems
State Statute and LSC
NONE
Portable Fire Extinguishers
IFC
NONE
Cooking Equipment
LSC and NFPA 96
NONE
Fuel Fired Appliances
IFGC
NFPA 54
Liquid Petroleum Gas
NFPA 58
NFPA 54 or IFGC
Compressed Natural Gas
NFPA 52
NONE
*Revise the International Building Code, 2006
				  Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
*Delete Chapter 1 'Administration' without substitution.
				  Chapter 1 to remain in the Code as a
reference and
guide for
				  local governments in development of their own
Administrative
				  Procedures
.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 202
DEFINITIONS
*Add definition of 'Elevator Door Opening Protective Device'
				  as follows:
ELEVATOR DOOR OPENING PROTECTIVE DEVICE.
Any
				  device that either independently or in conjunction with the (elevator) door
				  assembly allows the device(s) to meet the requirements of Section
				  715.4.3.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 4
Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and
Occupancy
SECTION 415
GROUPS H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4 AND H-5
*Delete Section 415.6.3 'Liquefied petroleum gas-distribution
				  facilities' in its entirety and replace with the following:
415.6.3 Liquefied petroleum gas-distribution
				  facilities.
The design and construction of propane, butane, propylene,
				  butylenes and other liquefied petroleum gas-distribution facilities shall
				  conform to the applicable provisions of Sections 415.6.3.1 through 415.6.3.5.2
				  of this Code. The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas systems shall
				  conform to the
International Fire Code
. The design and
				  installation of piping, equipment and systems that utilize liquefied petroleum
				  gas shall be in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner, Chapter 120-3-16 "Rules and Regulations for Liquefied Petroleum
				  Gases". Liquefied petroleum gas distribution facilities shall be ventilated in
				  accordance with the
International Mechanical Code
and Section
				  415.6.3.1 of this Code.
CHAPTER 5
GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS
SECTION 508
MIXED USE AND OCCUPANCY
*Revise Section 508.3.1.3 'Separation' to add exceptions as
				  follows:
Exceptions:
1. Group H-2, H-3, H-4 or H-5 occupancies shall be separated
				  from all other occupancies in accordance with Section 508.3.3.
2. All Group R occupancies shall be separated from other
				  accessory occupancies in accordance with Section 508.3.3.4.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Exception to Section 508.3.2.3 'Separation' as
				  follows:
Exceptions:
1. Group H-2, H-3, H-4 or H-5 occupancies shall be separated
				  from all other occupancies in accordance with Section 508.3.3.
2. All Group R occupancies shall be separated from other
				  occupancies in accordance with Section 508.3.3.4.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 7
FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 705
FIRE WALLS
*Delete exception to Section 705.3 'Materials' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 707
SHAFT ENCLOSURES
*Delete Sections 707.14 'Elevator, dumbwaiter and other
				  hoistways' and 707.14.1 'Elevator lobby' and substitute the following:
707.14 Elevator, dumbwaiter and other hoistways.
Elevator, dumbwaiter and other hoistway enclosures shall be constructed
				  in accordance with this section, Section 707.4 and Chapter 30.
707.14.1 Elevator lobby.
Elevator lobbies
				  opening onto floors required to be provided with fire-rated exit access
				  corridors and elevator lobbies in high-rise buildings shall be provided with an
				  elevator lobby at each floor. The elevator lobby shall be separated from exit
				  access corridors by 1-hour fire barriers with all duct penetrations protected
				  with approved automatic smoke dampers. Each elevator lobby shall have at least
				  one means of egress, shall contain at least thirty square feet (2.79 m²) for
				  each elevator cab discharging in the lobby, but no area less than the largest
				  cab discharging into the lobby, and shall have no lobby dimension less than
				  five feet (1.52 m). Openings into the elevator lobby shall be limited to those
				  required for access to the elevators and for egress from the building.
Exceptions:
1. In office buildings, elevator lobbies are not required
				  from a street floor lobby provided the entire street floor is equipped with an
				  automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section [F] 903.3.1.1, except as
				  provided in Section 707.14.2 (GA Amendments).
2. Elevators not required to be located in a shaft in
				  accordance with Section 707.2.
3. Where additional doors are provided in accordance with
				  Section 3002.6.
4. In other than Groups I-2 and I-3, and buildings which are
				  not classified as high-rise buildings, lobby separation is not required where
				  the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed throughout
				  in accordance with Section [F] 903.3.1.1 or [F] 903.3.1.2.
5. Elevator lobbies are not required within an atrium.
6. Elevators which are located on the exterior of the
				  building and served by exterior walkways.
7. Elevators which serve open air parking decks in accordance
				  with Section 406.3 beneath other occupancies.
8. Hoistways which are provided with mechanical systems
				  designed to resist the passage of smoke to other floors through the
				  hoistway.
9. Lobbies are not required where a listed elevator door
				  opening protective device, in compliance with the 'Rules and Regulations of the
				  Safety Fire Commissioner chapter 120-3-3 Rules and Regulations for the State
				  Minimum Fire Safety Standards', is provided at the hoistway opening other than
				  at the designated primary and alternate floors of elevator return.
10. Enclosed elevator lobbies are not required where the
				  elevator hoistway is pressurized in accordance with Section 707.14.3 (see
				  renumbering instructions of GA Amendment 707.14.2).
11. For existing buildings or existing structures reference
				  Section 3403.1 (GA Amendments).
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*
Renumber Sections 707.14.2 'Enclosed elevator
				  lobby pressurization alternative' through 707.14.2.5 'Activation of
				  pressurization system' as Sections 707.14.3 through 707.14.3.5, and add new
				  Section 707.14.2 'Designated floors for elevator return' as follows:
707.14.2 Designated floors for elevator return.
New elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving walks shall be installed in
				  accordance with the requirements of ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and
				  Escalators. The elevator lobby of the designated floor and the alternate floor
				  specified by Rule 2.27.3 shall be separated from the remainder of the building
				  by 1 hour fire-rated construction. In buildings equipped with automatic
				  sprinkler protection, smoke partitions in accordance with the 'Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter 120-3-3 Rules and
				  Regulations for the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards' may be used in lieu of
				  1 hour fire-rated construction. Except health care occupancies, openings in the
				  elevator lobby shall be limited to those required for access to the elevators
				  from exit access corridors only. Elevator lobbies may be used as part of the
				  means of egress from the building.
Exceptions:
1. Elevator lobbies are not required within an atrium.
2. Elevator lobbies are not required where elevators are
				  installed on open exterior walls.
3. Elevator lobbies are not required where elevators are
				  installed in open air parking structures.
4. Elevator lobbies are not required in buildings three
				  stories or less with vertical openings protected in accordance with the
				  applicable occupancy chapter.
5. Elevator lobbies are not required in mercantile
				  occupancies that have properly protected openings for escalators or
				  stairs.
6. Existing installations acceptable to the authority having
				  jurisdiction.
7. For existing buildings or existing structures reference
				  Section 3403.1 (GA Amendments).
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 903
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
*Revise Section [F] 903.2.7 'Group R' to add exception as
				  follows:
[F] 903.2.7 Group R.
Exception:
Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies which meet the exceptions
				  allowed by the 'Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter
				  120-3-3 Rules and Regulations for the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards' are
				  exempt from this requirement.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 11
ACCESSIBILITY
* Delete Chapter 11 'Accessibility' without
				  substitution.
{Cross-reference in State law: Title 30, Chapter 3 of the
				  Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A) and the Rules and Regulations of
				  the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner.}
CHAPTER 14
EXTERIOR WALLS
SECTION 1404
MATERIALS
*Add new Section 1404.11 'Exterior insulation finish systems'
				  as follows:
1404.11 Exterior insulation finish systems.
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) shall be from manufacturers with a
				  current ICC Evaluation Report and shall be installed in accordance with ANSI
				  99A, ASTM C 1397, ASTM C 1535, ASTM E 2273 (for drainable EIFS), manufacturer's
				  installation instructions and the requirements of this section.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1405
INSTALLATION OF WALL COVERINGS
*Add new Section 1405.18 'Exterior insulation finish systems'
				  as follows:
1405.18 Exterior insulation finish systems.
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) shall be installed in
				  accordance with the manufacturer's ICC Evaluation Report criteria and
				  manufacturer's installation and application instructions.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Section 1405.19 'Installation of wall coverings' as
				  follows:
1405.19 Installation of wall coverings.
Clearance between wall cladding, except masonry veneer, shall be at
				  least 6 inches (152 mm) and a 2-inch (51 mm) clear inspection space above paved
				  areas must be visible below cladding down to the final grade of the top of the
				  soil which is immediately adjacent to the structure.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 15
ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES
SECTION 1507
REQUIREMENTS FOR ROOF COVERINGS
*Revise Section 1507.4.4 'Attachment' to read as
				  follows:
1507.4.4 Attachment.
Metal roof panels shall be
				  secured to the supports in accordance with the approved manufacturer's
				  fasteners. In the absence of manufacturer recommendations, the following
				  applicable fasteners shall be used:
1. Galvanized fasteners shall be used for steel roofs.
2. 300 series stainless-steel fasteners shall be used for
				  copper roofs.
3. Stainless-steel fasteners are acceptable for all types of
				  metal roofs.
4. Aluminum fasteners shall be used for aluminum roofing.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 17
STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
SECTION 1701
GENERAL
*Add new Section 1701.4 'Guidelines' as follows:
1701.4 Guidelines.
The local building official
				  or authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to use ACEC/SEAOG SI GL
				  01-03/16/2006, Georgia Special Inspections Guidelines, in part or in whole for
				  the purposes of implementing and enforcing the provisions of Chapter 17,
				  'Structural Tests and Special Inspections', and/or establishing a Special
				  Inspections program for their jurisdiction.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1703
APPROVALS
*Rename Section 1703.7 'Evaluation and follow-up inspection
				  services' as 'Evaluation and follow-up inspection services for "fabricated
				  assemblies."'
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1704
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
*Revise first paragraph of Section 1704.1 'General' to read
				  as follows:
1704.1 General.
Where application is made for
				  construction as described in this section, the owner or the registered design
				  professional in responsible charge acting as the owner's agent shall employ one
				  or more special inspectors to provide inspections during construction on the
				  types of work listed under Section 1704. The special inspector shall be
				  qualified in accordance with Table 1704.1. These inspections are in addition to
				  the inspections specified in Section 109.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Table 1704.1 'Minimum Special Inspector
				  Qualifications'
See pages 15 through 17.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise exception #2 to Section 1704.1 'General' to read as
				  follows:
1704.1 General.
Exception # 2:
Special inspections are not required for buildings unless the
				  design involves the practice of professional engineering or architecture as
				  defined by applicable state statutes and regulations governing the professional
				  registrations and certification of engineers or architects, unless specifically
				  exempted in other sections of this code.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 18
SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
SECTION 1802
FOUNDATION AND SOILS INVESTIGATIONS
*Delete exception to Section 1802.2 'Where required.'
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1803
EXCAVATION, GRADING AND FILL
*Revise the second sentence of Section 1803.2 'Placement of
				  backfill' to read as follows:
1803.2 Placement of backfill.
(First sentence left unchanged.)
...low strength material (CLSM). The backfill shall be placed
				  in lifts not to exceed 12 inches (305 mm) and compacted, in a manner that does
				  not damage the foundation, waterproofing, dampproofing material, or interior
				  and exterior finishes.
(exception left unchanged.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Section 1803.7 'Excavation greater than 10 feet
				  (3048 mm)' as follows:
1803.7 Excavation greater than 10 feet (3048 mm).
When an excavation extends more than 10 feet (3048 mm) below the
				  established curb grade nearest the point of excavation under consideration, the
				  one causing the excavation to be made, if given the necessary license to enter
				  the adjoining premises, shall provide at his own expense one of the following:
1. Underpinning and protection required by that part of the
				  excavation which extends to a depth greater than 10 feet (3048 mm) below the
				  established curb grade nearest the point of excavation under consideration,
				  whether or not the existing footings or foundations extend to the depth of 10
				  feet (3048 mm) or more below curb grade, or,
2. Shoring and bracing of the sides of the excavation
				  required to prevent any soil movement into the excavation. If permanent lateral
				  support is provided, the method used must satisfy requirements of the building
				  official.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1808
PIER AND PILE FOUNDATIONS
*In Section 1808.1 'Definitions,' revise definition of 'Pier
				  Foundations' by changing "12 times" to "10 times."
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1812
PIER FOUNDATIONS
*Revise Section 1812.2 'Lateral dimensions and height' to
				  read as follows:
1812.2 Lateral dimensions and height.
The
				  minimum horizontal dimension of isolated piers used as foundations shall be 16
				  inches (406 mm), and the height shall not exceed 10 times the least horizontal
				  dimension.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 19
CONCRETE
SECTION 1901
GENERAL
*Revise Item #10 of Section 1901.4 'Construction documents'
				  to read as follows:
1901.4 Construction documents.
Item #10:
Stressing sequence for posttensioning tendons for members
				  where the stressing sequence is necessary to properly erect an unconventional
				  structure.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1905
CONCRETE QUALITY, MIXING AND PLACING
*Revise Section 1905.6.1'Qualified technicians' to read as
				  follows:
1905.6.1 Qualified technicians.
Concrete shall
				  be tested in accordance with the requirements in Sections 1905.6.2 through
				  1905.6.5. Qualified field testing technicians from an approved agency per Table
				  1704.1 shall perform tests on fresh concrete at the job site, prepare specimens
				  required for curing under field conditions, prepare specimens required for
				  testing in the laboratory and record the temperature of the fresh concrete when
				  preparing specimens for strength tests. Qualified laboratory technicians from
				  an approved agency per Table 1704.1 shall perform all required laboratory
				  tests.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 21
MASONRY
SECTION 2109
EMPIRICAL DESIGN OF MASONRY
*Revise second sentence of Section 2109.6.3.2 'Bonding with
				  prefabricated joint reinforcement' to read as follows:
2109.6.3.2 Bonding with prefabricated joint reinforcement.
(First sentence left unchanged)
...of wall area. The vertical spacing of the joint
				  reinforcing shall not exceed 16 inches (406 mm).
(Remainder of section left unchanged.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 29
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
SECTION 2902
MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES
*Delete the requirements for "service sinks" from Table
				  [P]2902.1 'Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Fixturesª' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 2902.4.1 'Location of toilet facilities in
				  occupancies other than covered malls' by revising Exception as follows:
Exception:
The location and maximum travel
				  distances to required employee toilet facilities in factory, storage, and
				  industrial occupancies are permitted to exceed that required by this section,
				  provided that the location and maximum travel distance are approved.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 30
ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS
SECTION 3006
MACHINE ROOMS
*Revise Section 3006.5 'Shunt trip' to read as
				  follows:
3006.5 Shunt trip.
Where elevator hoistways or
				  elevator machine rooms containing elevator control equipment are protected with
				  automatic sprinklers, a means installed in accordance with NFPA 72, Section
				  3-9.4, Elevator Shutdown, shall be
				  provided to disconnect automatically the main line power supply to the affected
				  elevator prior to the application of water. If the means is located in the
				  affected elevator machine room, it shall be in a water resistant enclosure.
				  This means shall not be self-resetting. The activation of sprinklers outside
				  the hoistway or machine room shall not disconnect the main line power supply.
				  Machine rooms having a two hour fire separation from the building and provided
				  with smoke detection interconnected to the building fire alarm system are not
				  required to be sprinklered.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 33
SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 3305
SANITARY
*Revise Section 3305.1 'Facilities required' to read as
				  follows:
3305.1 Facilities required.
Sanitary facilities
				  shall be provided during construction, remodeling or demolition activities.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 34
EXISTING STRUCTURES
SECTION 3403
ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS
*Revise Section 3403.1 'Existing buildings or structures' to
				  add at end as follows:
3403.1 Existing buildings or structures.
(Beginning of section left unchanged.)
...a new structure. The extent to which the existing system
				  shall be made to conform to the requirements of the State Minimum Standard
				  Codes for new construction shall be as follows unless otherwise required by
				  this section:
1. When the estimated cost of the new work is less than fifty
				  percent (50%) of the replacement cost of the existing system or building, the
				  new work shall be brought in to conformance with the requirements of the State
				  Minimum Standard Codes for new construction.
2. When the estimated cost of the new work is equal to or
				  greater than fifty percent (50%) of the replacement cost of the existing system
				  or building, the entire system or building shall be made to conform to the
				  requirements of the State Minimum Standard Codes for new construction.
3. For essential service facilities Occupancy Category IV
				  type buildings as defined by Table 1604.5, when the estimated cost of the new
				  work is equal to or greater than thirty percent (30%) of the replacement cost
				  of the existing system, the entire system shall be made to conform to the
				  requirements of the State Minimum Standard Codes for new construction.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
[EB] SECTION 3410
COMPLIANCE ALTERNATIVES
*Delete [EB] Section 3410 'Compliance Alternatives' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 35
REFERENCED STANDARDS
*Revise Chapter 35 'Referenced Standards' to add as
				  follows:
ACEC/G
American Council of Engineering
							 Companies of Georgia Peachtree Center, Harris Tower, Suite 700 233 Peachtree
							 Street Atlanta, GA 30303
Standard reference
							 number
Title
Referenced in code section
							 number
ACEC/SEAOG Georgia Special Inspections
				  Guidelines...............................1701.4, GA Amendments
SI GL 01-03/16/2006 (Available for download at:
http://acecga.org/
)
ANSI
American National Standards
							 Institute
25 West
							 43rd Street, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10036
Standard reference
							 number
Title
Referenced in code section
							 number
99A-01 American National Standard for Exterior
Insulation and Finish Systems
				  (EIFS)...............................1404.11, GA Amendments
ASME
American Society of Mechanical
							 Engineers
Three Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016-5990
Standard reference
							 number
Title
Referenced in code section
							 number
A17.1-04 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators with
A17.1a-2004 addenda and A17.1S
				  Supplement...................707.14.2, GA Amendments
ASTM
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA
							 19428-2859
Standard reference
							 number
Title
Referenced in code section
							 number
C 1397-05 Standard Practice for Application of Class
PB Exterior Insulation and Finish
				  Systems.........................1404.11, GA Amendments
C 1535-05 Standard Practice for Application of
				  Exterior
Insulation and Finish Systems Class
				  PI.............................1404.11, GA Amendments
E 2273--03 Standard Test Method for Determining the
Drainage Efficiency of Exterior Insulation and
Finish Systems (EIFS) Clad Wall
				  Assemblies......................1404.11, GA Amendments
(Effective January 1, 2007)
End of Amendments.
TABLE 1704.1 MINIMUM SPECIAL
							 INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
Category of Testing and
							 Inspection
Minimum Qualifications (refer to key at end of
							 Table)
Shop Inspection
Field Inspection/
Review
Review Submittals
Review Testing, Certification, & Lab
							 Reports
1704.2 Inspection of Fabricators
Pre-cast Concrete
A, C, D, E
Structural Steel Construction
C, F, G
Wood Construction
A
Cold Formed Metal Construction
A
1704.3 & 1707.2 Steel
							 Construction
Welding
C, F, G
C, F, G
A
A, B
High Strength Bolting, Inspection of Steel Frame
							 Joint Details
A, C
A
A, B
1704.4 & 1708.3 Concrete
							 Construction
Reinforcing Placement, Cast-in-Place Bolts,
							 Pre-stressing Steel installation, Concrete and Shotcrete Placement and curing
							 operations
A, C, H, I
Erection of pre-cast concrete members
A, C, H
Concrete Field Testing
A, I, J, H, C
Review certified mill reports and design mixes
A
Review use of Required Design Mix
A, I, J, H, C
Pre-stressed (pre-tensioned) concrete force
							 application
A, C, E
Post-tensioned concrete force application
A, C, D
Review of in-situ concrete strength, prior to
							 stressing post-tensioned concrete
A
Reinforcing steel weldability, reinforcing welding,
							 weld filler material
C, F, G
1704.5 & 1708.1 Masonry
Review
f'm
prior to construction
A
Mortar joint construction, grout protection and
							 placement, materials proportion, type/size/location of reinforcement,
							 structural elements, anchorage, and connectors
A, C, K, L
Sampling/Testing of Grout/Mortar specimens
A, C,
(J + M)
Observe preparation of masonry prisms for testing of
							 compressive strength of masonry, f'm
A, C, K, L
Inspection of welding of reinforcing steel
C, F, G
1704.7 & 1803 Soils
Observe Site Preparation and Fill Placement with
							 Testing of Compaction for compliance with the Geotechnical Report for the
							 project
A, I
Observe and Test Bearing Materials below Shallow
							 Foundations for ability to achieve design bearing capacity
A, N
Review Compaction Testing for compliance with the
							 Geotechnical Report for the project
A
1704.8, 1704.9 & 1808 Pile and Pier
							 Foundations
Observe Installation
A, N
Observe Load Tests
A
1704.10 Sprayed Fire-Resistant
							 Materials
Observe surface conditions, application, average
							 thickness and density of applied material, and cohesive/adhesive bond
A, C
1704.11 Mastic and intumescent fire-resistant
							 coatings
Observe application compliance with AWCI 12-B
A, C
1704.12 Exterior Insulation and Finish
							 Systems
Inspect EIFS Systems
A, B, C, O
1704.13 Special Cases
Work of unusual or special nature
A, B, O
[F]1704.14 Smoke Control
See Requirements of IBC Section
							 [F]1704.14.2
.
1705, 1707 & 1708 Seismic and Wind
							 Resistance
Periodic inspection of fabrication, installation
							 and/or anchorage of building systems and components
A
KEY:
A. Georgia Professional Engineer (GA PE) competent in the
				  specific task area or graduate of accredited engineering/engineering technology
				  program under the direct supervision of a GA PE.
B. Georgia Registered Architect (GA RA) or graduate of
				  accredited architecture/architecture technology program under the direction of
				  a GA RA.
C. International Code Council (ICC) Special Inspector
				  Certification specific to the particular material and testing methodology
				  applicable to each Category of Testing and Inspection listed in the
				  table.
D. Post-tensioning Institute (PTI) Certification.
E. Pre-stressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Certified
				  Inspector.
F. American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector
				  (CWI) or AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector working under the direct
				  on-site supervision of a CWI.
G. American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level
				  II certification or a Level III certification if previously certified as Level
				  II in the particular material and testing methodology applicable to each
				  Category of Testing and Inspection listed in the table.
H. American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Construction
				  Special Inspector.
I. National Institute for Certification of Engineering
				  Technicians (NICET) Level II or III certification specific to the particular
				  material and testing methodology applicable to each Category of Testing and
				  Inspection listed in the table.
J. ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician with Grade 1
				  certification.
K. Georgia Concrete and Product Association (GC&PA) -
				  Masonry Association of Georgia (MAG) Masonry Construction Inspector
				  Certification.
L. National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Concrete
				  Masonry Testing Procedures certification.
M. GC&PA - MAG Masonry Testing Technician
				  certification.
N. NICET Certified Engineering Technologist (CT).
O. Other Qualified Special Inspector as approved by the
				  Building Official.
Notes
:
The minimum qualifications shown are either
one
				  or the other per category
(not all) unless otherwise
				  stated.
Materials testing shall be done by an Approved Testing Agency
				  meeting the requirements of IBC Section 1703 and ASTM E 329.
The Building Official is authorized to approve Special
				  Inspectors who have documented relevant experience and are progressing towards
				  achieving the minimum qualifications noted above prior to January 1,
				  2008.
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD
ENERGY CODE
(INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
WITH GEORGIA STATE SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2000 Edition,
				  published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with
				  these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments and the Georgia State
				  Supplements and Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2003, 2005 and 2006,
				  shall constitute the official
Georgia
State
Minimum Standard Energy Code.
GEORGIA STATE SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
SCOPE:
Each chapter of these Georgia State Supplements and
				  Amendments corresponds with a chapter of the
International Energy
				  Conservation Code
(
IECC
).
Chapter 1: Administration and Enforcement.
Chapter 2: Definitions.
Chapter 3: Design Conditions. 'The criteria of this chapter
				  establish the design conditions for use with Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 8.'
Chapter 4: Residential Building Design by Systems Analysis
				  and Design of Buildings Utilizing Renewable Energy Sources. 'This chapter
				  establishes design criteria in terms of total energy use by a residential
				  building, including all of its systems.' (One method by which to achieve
				  compliance for low-rise residential construction.)
Chapter 5: Residential Building Design by
				  Component1 Performance Approach. 'Residential
				  buildings or portions thereof that enclose conditioned space shall be
				  constructed to meet the requirements of this chapter.' (One method by which to
				  achieve compliance for low-rise residential construction.)This chapter offers
				  the use of 'trade-offs,' whereby values between building components may be
				  substituted or traded-off for compliance. A properly completed Georgia
				  Trade-Off Worksheet2 or the use of appropriate
				  computer software (
REScheck
3) may
				  be used to validate any trade-off.
Chapter 6: Simplified Prescriptive Requirements for
				  Residential Buildings, Type A-1 and A-2. 'This chapter sets forth
				  energy-efficiency-related requirements for the design and construction of Type
				  A-1 and A-2 residential buildings.' (One method by which to achieve compliance
				  for low-rise residential construction.)
Chapter 7: Building Design for All Commercial Buildings.
				  Commercial buildings [except those that comply with Chapter 8, Design by
				  Acceptable Practice for Commercial Buildings; the Single Step Compliance for
				  Simple Commercial Buildings; or appropriate computer software
				  (
COMcheck
3)] shall meet the
				  requirements of
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004
. (One
				  method by which to achieve compliance for commercial and high-rise residential
				  construction.)
Chapter 8: Design by Acceptable Practice for Commercial
				  Buildings. 'The requirements contained in this chapter are applicable to
				  commercial buildings, or portions of commercial buildings.' (One method by
				  which to achieve compliance for commercial and high-rise residential
				  construction.)
Chapter 9: Referenced Standards.
Appendix A.
Appendix B. Provides additional prescriptive methods by which
				  to achieve compliance, simple methods and forms to assist in compliance
				  calculations, and illustrations to assist in the understanding of compliance
				  requirements.
Individual structures should follow a single compliance
				  method and not a combination of compliance methods. The 'basic requirements' of
				  the
International Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) apply to all compliance methods.
Where these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments conflict
				  with either the
International Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
)or
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard
				  90.1-2004
, these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments shall take
				  precedence.
Air infiltration accounts for substantial heat loss, heat
				  gain and moisture migration in a building. Proper sealing around all doors,
				  windows and other envelope penetrations through the walls, ceiling and
				  foundation is as important to code compliance as are proper insulation R-values
				  and component U-values.
It is not the intention of this code to abridge safety or
				  health. Where the
International Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) and these Georgia State Supplements and
				  Amendments conflict with other mandatory
State Minimum Standard
				  Codes
, the
International Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) and these Georgia State Supplements and
				  Amendments shall be enforced as written provided safety, health or
				  environmental requirements of other mandatory
State Minimum Standard
				  Codes
are not abridged.
CODE REFERENCE:
Replace all references to
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1999
and
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001
with references to
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004
.
APPENDICES:
Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
				  referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
				  Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.
1. 'Component' refers to a particular element of a building,
				  such as a ceiling, an exterior wall, a floor, etc.
2. For the 'Georgia Trade-Off Worksheet,' see Appendix
				  B.
3.
REScheck
and
COMcheck
are computer programs developed by Pacific Northwest National
				  Laboratories for the U.S. Department of Energy (D.O.E.) to assist in
				  demonstration of compliance with the
International Energy Conservation
				  Code
(
IECC
). They can be obtained from the D.O.E. by
				  calling (800) 270-CODE (2633) or free of charge online at
www.energycodes.gov
.
*Revise the International Energy Conservation Code,
				  2000 Edition, as follows:
GEORGIA STATE SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
*Delete Table 701 'Minimum Thermal Component Requirements' of
				  the Georgia State Supplements and Amendments revised January 1 of 2003 and 2005
				  in its entirety without substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
End of Supplements and Amendments.
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD FIRE CODE
(INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE
AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2006 Edition, published by the
				  International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia State
				  Amendments, shall constitute the official
Georgia
State
Minimum Standard Fire Code.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(a) Replace all references to the ICC
Electrical
				  Code
with references to the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Electrical Code
(National Electrical Code with Georgia State
				  Amendments).
(b) Replace all references to the
International
				  Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) with references to
				  the
Georgia
State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC
				  with Georgia State Amendments)
. The
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Energy Code Buildings
shall be used for efficiency and
				  coefficient of performance ratings of equipment.
SCOPE:
The
Georgia State Minimum Standard Fire Code
establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes and
				  premises and safeguards from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the
				  storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions
				  hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or
				  premises; and from fire hazards in the structure or on the premise from
				  occupancy or operation. It also applies to the construction, extension, repair,
				  alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems.
APPENDICES:
Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
				  referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
				  Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.
*Revise the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, as
				  follows:
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101
GENERAL
*Delete paragraph 101.1 in its entirety and insert in its
				  place the following:
101.1 Title.
The
INTERNATIONAL
				  FIRE CODE
,
2006 edition, published by the International Code
				  Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia Amendments, shall be known
				  as a
Georgia State Minimum Standard Code
,
				  hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 101.3 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
101.3 Purpose and intent.
The primary purpose of
				  this
Code,
as adopted, is to provide, along with other adopted
				  codes and standards, for the reasonable minimum protection of life and property
				  from the hazards created by fire, smoke, explosion, or panic created from a
				  fear of fire or smoke. It is intended that the purposes of this
Code
be accomplished by:
(1) Coordinating application and enforcement of its
				  provisions with those of other applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes, and
				  standards; and
(2) By coordinating the application of its provisions where
				  possible with educational programs or efforts designed to bring about changes
				  in high risk attitudes and behaviors that are the root causes of most fire
				  related problems in Georgia; and
(3) By encouraging or requiring informational and awareness
				  programs designed to make the citizens of Georgia aware of their
				  responsibilities for compliance with this
Code
as well as the
				  other Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner. The intent of this
Code
is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with
				  nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life
				  safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous
				  conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises and to
				  provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency
				  operations.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY
*Add an exception to paragraph 102.1. to read as
				  follows:
Exception:
This Code does not apply to one- and two-family dwellings or
				  one- and two-family row houses (townhouses) separated by a 2-hour fire wall
				  containing not more than three dwelling units per structure.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add an exception to paragraph 102.2. to read as
				  follows:
Exception:
This Code does not apply to one- and two-family dwellings or
				  one- and two-family row houses (townhouses) separated by a 2-hour fire wall
				  containing not more than three dwelling units per structure.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 102.3 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
102.3 Change of use or occupancy.
No change
				  shall be made in use or occupancy of any building or structure that would place
				  the structure in a different division of the same group or occupancy or in a
				  different group of occupancies, unless such structure is made to comply with
				  the requirements of this
Code,
as may be applicable, as well
				  as those of the
International Building Code (IBC),
as adopted
				  by Department of Community Affairs. Pursuant to O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-14, due to a change of use or
				  occupancy of a building or structure the building or structure shall be treated
				  as a proposed (new) building. (Refer to 103.3 of this
Code
regarding the requirements applicable to proposed (new) buildings and
				  structures.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 102.4 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
102.4 Application of the building code.
The
				  design and construction of proposed (new) buildings and structures shall comply
				  with the
International Building Code (IBC),
as modified and
				  adopted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Repairs, alterations,
				  additions, changes in use or occupancy classification, or changes in buildings
				  or structures required by provisions the
IFC,
and which are
				  within the scope of the
IBC,
shall be made in accordance with
				  the
IBC
, for purposes of the Rules and Regulations of the
				  Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 102.5 in its entirety and insert in its
				  place the following:
102.5 Historic Buildings.
Refer to 102.1 and
				  102.2 regarding the application of this
Code
to existing
				  buildings. Except to the extent required by applicable laws of Georgia, the
				  provisions of this
Code
are not mandatory for buildings or
				  structures identified and classified by the state, or as appropriate, a local
				  jurisdiction, as historic buildings when such buildings or structures are
				  judged by the fire code official to be safe and in the public interest of
				  health, safety and welfare. When evaluating the safety of historic buildings
				  the fire code official should consult O.C.G.A. Section
				  8-2-3, 'Uniform Act for the
				  Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings', the
				  provisions of O.C.G.A. Sections
				  25-2-13(b)(3)
				  &
				  25-2-13(b)(4),
				  and NFPA Standard 914,
Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures,
as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety
				  Fire Commissioner as a recommended practice.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 102.6 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following paragraphs:
102.6 Referenced codes and standards.
Where the
				  provisions of this
Code
or the standards referenced thereby
				  and in Chapter 45 of this
Code
do not apply to the specific
				  subjects, situations or conditions encountered that involve risks to life and
				  property from the hazards of fire, panic from fear of fire or smoke, or related
				  hazards, compliance with the applicable chapters of the Rules and Regulations
				  of the Safety Fire Commissioner shall be evidence of compliance with this
Code
.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add a new paragraph 102.10 to Section 102 to read as
				  follows:
102.10
CODES REFERENCE
							 GUIDE
Area
Primary
Supplement
Occupancy Classification
LSC
IBC
Building Construction Types Including allowable
							 height, allowable building areas, and the requirements for sprinkler protection
							 related to minimum building construction types.
IBC
LSC
Means of Egress
LSC
NONE
Standpipes
IBC
IFC
Interior Finish
LSC
NONE
HVAC Systems
IMC
NONE
Vertical Openings
LSC
NONE
Sprinkler Systems minimum construction
							 standard
LSC
NONE
Fire Alarm Systems
LSC
NONE
Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detection Systems
State Statute and LSC
NONE
Portable Fire Extinguishers
IFC
NONE
Cooking Equipment
LSC and NFPA 96
NONE
Fuel Fired Appliances
IFGC
NFPA 54
Liquid Petroleum Gas
NFPA 58
NFPA 54 or IFGC
Compressed Natural Gas
NFPA 52
NONE
Coordination of provisions.
This
Code
shall apply to all buildings, structures and facilities
				  as provided in subsections 102.1 and 102.2, and shall be utilized in
				  conjunction with codes and standards specified in Table 102.10entitled, CODES
				  REFERENCE GUIDE.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add a new paragraph 102.11 to read as follows:
102.11 Liability.
The fire code official,
				  officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for
				  the jurisdiction, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally, and is
				  hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons
				  or property as a result of an act required or permitted in the discharge of
				  official duties.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
102.11.1 Legal defense.
Any suit instituted
				  against any officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or
				  employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this
				  code shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until
				  the final termination of the proceedings. The fire code official or any
				  subordinate shall not be liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that
				  is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code; and any officer of
				  the department of fire prevention, acting in good faith and without malice,
				  shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or
				  by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in
				  connection therewith.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 103
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION
*Delete Section 103 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following.
SECTION 103
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING AND PROPOSED
(NEW) BUILDINGS
*Add a new subsection 103.1 to read as follows:
103.1 General Provisions.
The administration,
				  enforcement and penalty provisions of O.C.G.A. Title 25, Chapter 2, and the
				  administrative provisions of the various chapters of the Rules and Regulations
				  of the Safety Fire Commissioner shall apply to and regulate the application and
				  enforcement of this
Code
by the Safety Fire Division of the
				  Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
Note: Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting any
				  local jurisdiction from adopting the deleted portions of Chapter 1 of this
Code
for local purposes, provided, however, local amendments
				  shall not be less restrictive than this
Code,
and other codes
				  and standards as adopted by the various chapters of the Rules and Regulations
				  of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
103.1.1
The provisions of O.C.G.A. Title 25,
				  Chapter 2, and other applicable state laws, and the applicable provisions of
				  various chapters of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
				  regarding the requirements for certificates, licenses, permits, plan reviews,
				  inspections, approvals, fees, etc. shall apply and are in addition to any
				  requirements of local jurisdictions. Local authorities having jurisdiction need
				  to be consulted to determine if rules and regulations of the local jurisdiction
				  regarding the requirements for local certificates, licenses, permits, plan
				  reviews, inspections, approvals, fees, etc. also apply.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
103.1.1.1
The administrative, operational, and
				  maintenance provisions of this Code, with regard to the Safety Fire Division of
				  the Office of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, shall be limited to the
				  scope and intents and purposes of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
				  (O.C.G.A.) Title 25, Chapter 2, and the Commissioner's Rules and Regulations.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
103.1.1.1.1
Pursuant to O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-13(d), every
				  person who owns or controls the use of any building, part of a building, or
				  structure described in O.C.G.A
				  25-2-13(b)(1),
				  which because of floor area, height, location, use or intended use as a
				  gathering place for large groups, or use or intended use by or for the aged,
				  the ill, the incompetent, or the imprisoned, constitutes a special hazard to
				  property or to the life and safety on account of fire or panic from fear of
				  fire, must so construct, equip, maintain, and use such building or structure as
				  to afford every reasonable and practical precaution and protection against
				  injury from such hazards. No person who owns or controls the use or occupancy
				  of such a building or structure shall permit the use of the premises so
				  controlled for any such specially hazardous use unless he has provided such
				  precautions against damage to property or injury to persons by these hazards as
				  are found and determined by the Commissioner in the manner described in
				  O.C.G.A. 25-2-13(d)  to be
				  reasonable and practical.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add a new subsection 103.2 to read as follows:
103.2 Existing buildings.
Every building and
				  structure existing as of April 1, 1968, which building or structure is listed
				  in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of O.C.G.A
				  25-2-13 shall comply with the
				  minimum fire safety standards in the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner promulgated pursuant to O.C.G.A.
				  25-2 which were in effect at the
				  time such building or structure was constructed.
Exception
#1: Any nonconformance noted under the
				  electrical standards adopted at the time such building or structure was
				  constructed shall be corrected in accordance with the current electrical
				  standards adopted pursuant to O.C.G.A.
				  25-2.
Exception
#2: A less restrictive provision
				  contained in any subsequently adopted minimum fire safety standard pursuant to
				  O.C.G.A. 25-2, may be applied to any
				  existing building or structure.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
103.2.1 Existing buildings to be deemed a proposed
				  building.
For the purposes of O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-14(b), any
				  existing building or structure listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of
				  O.C.G.A. 25-2-13 and which comes under the
				  jurisdiction of the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner, pursuant to
				  O.C.G.A. 25-2-14(b), shall
				  be deemed to be a proposed (new) building in the event such building or
				  structure is subject to substantial renovation, a fire or other hazard of
				  serious consequence, or a change in the classification of occupancy. The term
				  "substantial renovation", for purposes of this subsection means any
				  construction project involving exits or internal features of such building or
				  structure costing more than the building's or structure's assessed value
				  according to county tax records at the time of such renovation (O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-14). Where a change of
				  classification is involved, also refer to 102.3 of this
Code.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add a new 103.3 to read as follows:
103.3 Proposed (new) buildings and additions to existing
				  buildings:
1. Pursuant to O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-14.1(b),
				  every proposed building and structure listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)
				  of O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-13 shall comply with the
				  adopted minimum fire safety standards that were in effect on the date that
				  plans and specifications therefore were received by the state fire marshal, the
				  proper local fire marshal, or state inspector for review and approval.
2.Plans and specifications for all proposed buildings which
				  come under classification in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-13 and which come under the
				  jurisdiction of the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-12 shall be submitted to and
				  receive approval by either the state fire marshal, the proper local fire
				  marshal, or state inspector before any state, municipal, or county building
				  permit may be issued or construction started (O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-14(a)). All
				  such plans and specifications submitted as required by O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-14(a)  shall
				  be accompanied by a fee in the amount provided in O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-4.1 and shall bear the seal
				  and Georgia registration number of the drafting architect or engineer or shall
				  otherwise have the approval of the Commissioner.
3. Pursuant to O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-37(a), it
				  shall be unlawful for any person to begin construction on any proposed building
				  or structure which comes under the classification in paragraph (1) of
				  subsection (b) of O.C.G.A
				  25-2-13 and which comes under the
				  jurisdiction of the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-12 without first having plans
				  approved in accordance with O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-14.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add a new 103.4 to read as follows:
103.4 Proposed building construction and completion.
Pursuant to O.O.G.A. 25-2-14(b), a complete set of plans and
				  specifications approved as set forth in 103.3 shall be maintained on the
				  construction site, and construction shall proceed in compliance with the state
				  minimum fire safety standards under which such plans and specifications were
				  approved. The owner of any such building or structure or his authorized
				  representative shall notify the state fire marshal, the proper local fire
				  marshal, or state inspector upon completion of approximately 80 percent of the
				  construction thereof and shall apply for a certificate of occupancy when
				  construction of such building or structure is completed.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add a new 103.5 to read as follows:
103.5 Certificate of occupancy required.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-14(c), every
				  building or structure which comes under classification in paragraph (1) of
				  subsection (b) of O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-13 and which comes under the
				  jurisdiction of the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-12 shall have a certificate of
				  occupancy issued by the state fire marshal, the proper local fire marshal, or
				  state inspector before such building or structure may be occupied. Such
				  certificates of occupancy shall be issued for each business establishment
				  within the building, shall carry a charge in the amount provided in O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-4.1, shall state the occupant
				  load for such business establishment or building, shall be posted in a
				  prominent location within such business establishment or building, and shall
				  run for the life of the building, except as provided in O.C.G.A.
				  25-2-14(d). (See
				  103.2.1 of the IFC, as adopted by the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 105
PERMITS
The provisions of
Section 105, PERMITS
, are not
				  adopted for purposes of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner. Local governing authorities may adopt the provisions for local
				  purposes. Refer to 102.10.2 with regard to permits required by the Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 107
MAINTENANCE
*Delete Section 107.6 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
107.6 Overcrowding and Life Safety Hazards.
Overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the approved capacity of
				  a building or a portion thereof shall not be allowed. The fire code official,
				  upon finding any overcrowding conditions or obstructions in aisles, passageways
				  or other means of egress, or upon finding any condition which constitutes a
				  life safety hazard, shall be authorized to cause the event to be stopped until
				  such condition or obstruction is corrected. A structure, building, individual
				  room or designated portion thereof shall be deemed to be overcrowded if the
				  number of occupants exceeds one person per 5 sq. ft of open net floor area of
				  such room or space when fixed seating is not provided. In addition, a
				  structure, building, room or designated portion thereof shall also be deemed
				  overcrowded if the total number of occupants exceeds the exit capacity of the
				  structure, building, room or area involved.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 108
BOARD OF APPEALS
The provisions of
Section 108, BOARD OF APPEALS
,
				  are not adopted for purposes of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner. Local governing authorities may adopt the provisions for local
				  purposes.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 109
VIOLATIONS
*Delete paragraph 109.3 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
109.3 Violation penalties.
Persons who shall
				  violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the
				  requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in
				  violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code
				  official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code,
				  shall be guilty of violation of Code Section
				  25-2-37 of the Official Code of
				  Georgia Annotated. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has
				  been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
109.3.1 Abatement of violation.
In addition to
				  the imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire code official is
				  authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or
				  to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a
				  structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or
				  occupancy of a structure on or about any premises.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 201
GENERAL
*Delete paragraph 201.3 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
201.3 Terms defined in other codes.
Where terms
				  are not defined in this
Code
and are defined in the
International Building Code (IBC)
,the
International
				  Fuel Gas Code (IFC)
, the
International Mechanical Code (IMC),
or codes and standards of the National Fire Protection Association
				  (NFPA), as adopted by the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those
				  codes and standards.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 202
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
*Add the following definitions to Section 202:
Day-care Center
- A day-care facility subject to
				  licensure or commission by the Department of Human Resources where more than 12
				  clients receive care.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
Group Day-care Home
- A day-care facility
				  subject to licensure or commission by the Department of Human Resources where
				  at least seven but not more than 12 clients receive care.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
Personal Care Home/Assisted Living Facility
-
				  Any building or part thereof that is used for the lodging or boarding of seven
				  or more residents, not related by blood or marriage to the owners or operators,
				  for the purpose of providing personal care services.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
Residential Occupancies.
Occupancies, as
				  specified in the scope of this standard, include the following, as defined in
				  Chapter 2 of this Code, or the
IBC
,or by State law, or by the
				  Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner:
(1) Apartment buildings, (2) Lodging and rooming houses, (3)
				  Board and care facilities, (4) Hotels, motels, and dormitories, (5) Personal
				  care homes and assisted living facilities, (6) Day-care centers and group
				  day-care homes.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
SECTION 303
ASPHALT KETTLES
*Delete paragraph 303.5 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
303.5 Fire Extinguishers.
There shall be at
				  least one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 and with a
				  minimum 2-A:40-B:C rating within 25 feet (7620 mm) of each asphalt(tar) kettle
				  during the period such kettle is being utilized, and a minimum of one
				  additional portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 3-A: 40-B: C rating on the
				  roof being covered.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 308
OPEN FLAMES
*Add new exceptions 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to paragraph 308.3.7 to
				  read as follows:
Exception #4:
In Group A public assembly occupancies having an occupant
				  load greater than 300, a minimum ceiling height of 25 feet and that are
				  protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system
				  installed in accordance with NFPA 13, as adopted by the Rules and Regulations
				  of the Safety Fire Commissioner, pyrotechnic special effect devices shall be
				  permitted to be used on stages before proximate audiences for ceremonial or
				  religious purposes, as part of a demonstration in exhibits, or as part of a
				  performance, provided that precautions satisfactory to the authority having
				  jurisdiction are taken to prevent ignition of any combustible material and use
				  of the pyrotechnic device complies with NFPA 1126,
Standard for the Use
				  of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience
, as adopted by the Rules
				  and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner. The ceiling height may be
				  lowered to a minimum of 15 feet upon approval of the authority having
				  jurisdiction having witnessed a demonstration shot of all types of devices
				  being used in the display.
Exception #5:
In Group A public assembly occupancies having an occupant
				  load greater than 300, a minimum ceiling height of 25 feet and that are
				  protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system
				  installed in accordance with NFPA 13, as adopted by the Rules and Regulations
				  of the Safety Fire Commissioner, flame effects before an audience shall be
				  permitted in accordance with NFPA 160,
Standard for Flame Effects
				  Before an Audience
, as adopted by the Rules and Regulations of the
				  Safety Fire Commissioner. The ceiling height may be lowered to a minimum of 15
				  feet upon approval of the authority having jurisdiction having witnessed a
				  demonstration of all types of devices being used in the display.
Exception
#6:
On stages and
				  platforms as a necessary part of a performance in public assembly occupancies
				  having an occupant load greater than 300, a minimum ceiling height of 25 feet
				  and that are protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic
				  sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13, as adopted by the Rules
				  and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner. The ceiling height may be
				  lowered to a minimum of 15 feet upon approval of the authority having
				  jurisdiction having witnessed a demonstration of all types of devices being
				  used in the display.
Exception
#7:
In Group A public
				  assembly occupancies having an occupant load greater than 100 with fixed
				  seating, a minimum ceiling height of 25 feet and that have a minimum of two
				  certified fire fighters on site with proper fire fighting equipment as
				  determined by the local fire official, pyrotechnic special effect devices shall
				  be permitted to be used on stages before proximate audiences for ceremonial or
				  religious purposes, as part of a demonstration in exhibits,or as part of a
				  performance, provided that precautions satisfactory to the authority having
				  jurisdiction are taken to prevent ignition ofany combustible material and use
				  of the pyrotechnic device complies with NFPA 1126,
Standard for the Use
				  of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience
, as adopted by the Rules
				  and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner. The ceiling height may be
				  lowered to a minimum of 15 feet upon approval of the authority having
				  jurisdiction having witnessed a demonstration shot of all types of devices
				  being used in the display.
Exception
#8:
In public assembly
				  occupancies having an occupant load greater than 100 with fixed seating, a
				  minimum ceiling height of 25 feet and that have a minimum of two certified fire
				  fighters on site with proper fire fighting equipment as determined by the local
				  fire official, flame effects before an audience shall be permitted in
				  accordance with NFPA 160,
Standard for Flame Effects Before an
				  Audience
, as adopted by the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner. The ceiling height may be lowered to a minimum of 15 feet upon
				  approval of the authority having jurisdiction having witnessed a demonstration
				  of all types of devices being used in the display.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 310
SMOKING
*Delete paragraph 310.1 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
310.1 General.
The smoking or carrying of a
				  lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or any other type of smoking paraphernalia or
				  material is prohibited in buildings, structures, or areas, or portions of
				  buildings, structures, or areas, as indicated is this section, or any other
				  section of this Code or in any other code or standard, as adopted the Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add a new Section 316 to read as follows:
SECTION 316
LABORATORIES
316.1 General.
Laboratories in which chemicals
				  are used shall comply with
NFPA 45
, as adopted by the Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
Exception:
Laboratories in I-2 (healthcare)
				  occupancies and in medical and dental offices, which shall comply with NFPA 99,
				  as adopted by the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 4
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
SECTION 406
EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND RESPONSE PROCEDURES
*Add an exception to paragraph 406.2 to read as
				  follows:
Exception Child care-giver training.
A minimum
				  of five hours initial fire safety training and recommendation for receipt of a
				  certificate of merit for successful completion of the training shall be
				  required for all directors, operators and all staff members of day-care centers
				  and group day-care homes. The curriculum for the fire safety training shall
				  receive written approval by the State Fire Marshal's Office and be taught by an
				  instructor registered with the Safety Fire Commissioner's Office. All staff
				  members shall receive this training within 90 days from receipt of a license,
				  being commissioned or the opening of a new center or home. Any new staff member
				  shall receive a minimum of five hours initial fire safety training and
				  recommendation for receipt of a certificate of merit for successful completion
				  of the training within 90 days of employment. In addition, a minimum of two
				  hours fire safety refresher training recommendation for receipt of a
				  certificate of merit for successful completion of the training shall be
				  required for all directors, operators and all staff members of day-care centers
				  and group day-care homes every three years from the date initial training is
				  received. The curriculum for the fire safety refresher training shall receive
				  written approval by the State Fire Marshal's Office and be taught by an
				  instructor registered with the Safety Fire Commissioner's Office.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 408
USE AND OCCUPANCY-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
*Add new paragraphs 408.2.3 and 408.2.3.1 to read as
				  follows:
408.2.3 Crowd Managers.
Assembly occupancies
				  having occupant loads of 100 or more shall be provided with a minimum of one
				  trained crowd manager or crowd manager supervisor. Where the occupant load
				  exceeds 250, additional trained crowd managers or crowd manager supervisors
				  shall be provided at a ratio of 1:250, crowd manager/supervisor to occupants,
				  respectively, unless otherwise permitted by the following:
1. This requirement shall not apply to assembly occupancies
				  used exclusively for religious worship with an occupant load not exceeding
				  2000.
2. With the exception of assembly occupancies noted above
				  where alcoholic beverages are consumed, the ratio of trained crowd managers to
				  occupants shall be permitted to be reduced where, in the opinion of the
				  authority having jurisdiction, the existence of an approved, supervised
				  sprinkler system and the nature of the event warrant.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
408.2.3.1
The crowd manager shall receive
				  approved training in crowd management techniques.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 408.5.5 'Resident participation' to add an
				  exception as follows:
408.5.5 Resident participation.
Exception: Actual exiting from windows shall not be required.
				  Where a drill scenario includes the escape from windows, opening the window and
				  signaling for assistance shall be acceptable.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
SECTION 501
GENERAL
*Add a new paragraph 501.5 to read as follows:
501.5
Where buildings or facilities fall under
				  the jurisdiction of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner as set forth in the
				  Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.), Title 25, Chapter 2, except for
				  State owned facilities, it is intended that the provisions of Chapter 5 that
				  primarily relate to fire department response, access to facilities, access to
				  building interiors, key boxes, premises identification, fire department
				  connection locations, and fire hydrant locations be administered by the local
				  Fire Chief and / or Fire Code Official responsible for providing fire or other
				  emergency response to the buildings or facilities. With regard to State owned
				  facilities, that are not provided with a facility fire department, it is
				  intended that the local Fire Chief and/or Fire Code Official have input in the
				  planning of facilities with regard to the noted provisions covered by Chapter
				  5.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 503
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
*Delete paragraph 503.1.1 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
503.1.1 Buildings
and facilities.
Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility,
				  building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within
				  the jurisdiction as determined by the local Fire Chief and/or Fire Code
				  Official of the responding fire department or agency. The fire apparatus access
				  road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to
				  within 150 feet (45.7 m) of all portions of the facility or any portion of the
				  exterior wall of the first story of the building as measured by an approved
				  route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exception:
The local Fire Chief and/or Fire Code
				  Official of the responding fire department or agency is authorized to increase
				  the dimension of 150 feet (45.7 m) where:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved
				  automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,
				  903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.
2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of
				  location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other
				  similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is
				  provided.
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U
				  occupancies.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 504
ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS
*Add a new paragraph 504.1.1 to read as follows:
504.1.1 Access Doors.
For fire fighting
				  purposes, there shall be at least one access door in each 100 linear feet (30.5
				  m) or major fraction thereof of the exterior walls which face the access
				  roadways required by Section 503, unless otherwise required in this code
				  section. In exterior walls designed with continuous rolling dock doors, which
				  face access roadways, there shall be at least one access door in each 200
				  linear feet (61 m) or fraction thereof. Required access doors shall be a
				  minimum of 3 feet (0.9 m) wide and 6 feet 8 inches (2 m) high and shall be
				  accessible without use of a ladder. Rolling doors are acceptable for such
				  purposes in buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler
				  system(s) unless otherwise approved for unsprinklered buildings by the local
				  Fire Chief and/or Fire Code Official.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 508
FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
*Delete paragraph 508.5.1 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
508.5.1 Where required.
Where a portion of the
				  facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
				  jurisdiction is more than 500 feet (152 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus
				  access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the
				  facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where
				  required by the local Fire Chief and/or Fire Code Official of the responding
				  fire department or agency.
Exceptions:
1. For group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance
				  requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).
2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved
				  automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
				  903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
SECTION 601
GENERAL
*Add a new paragraph 601.3 to read as follows:
601.3
Where reference is made in this
Code
to the
International Electrical Code,
it
				  shall be construed as referencing NFPA 70,
National Electrical
				  Code
(
NEC
) as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 603
FUEL-FIRED APPLIANCES
*Delete paragraph 603.1.4 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
603.1.4 Fuel Oil.
The grade of fuel oil used in
				  a burner shall be that for which the burner is approved and as stipulated by
				  the manufacturer. The use of crankcase oil or any other oil containing gasoline
				  shall not be used except as permitted in NFPA 31,
Standard for the
				  Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment
, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-11,
				  Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete 603.4 in its entirety and substitute in its place the
				  following (603.4.1 remains unchanged):
603.4 Portable heaters.
Portable liquefied
				  petroleum gas, or liquid fuel fired space heating devices designed to be
				  portable are prohibited in all portions of occupancies in Groups A, E, I, R-1,
				  R-2, R-3 and R-4.
Exceptions:
1. In emergency conditions, when approved by the authority
				  having jurisdiction, equipment designed to be portable may be used for a
				  specified time provided such equipment is properly protected and separated from
				  combustibles as specified by the manufacturer's instructions and the authority
				  having jurisdiction.
2. Listed and approved unvented fuel-fired heaters in one-
				  and two-family dwellings.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 605
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WIRING AND HAZARDS
*Delete paragraph 605.10 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following (Paragraphs 605.10.1 through 605.10.4 remain
				  unchanged)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
605.10 Portable, electric space heaters.
Portable, electric space heaters shall be prohibited in all portions of
				  occupancies in Groups A, E, R-1, R-2, and R-4. Where permitted, portable
				  electric space heaters shall comply with Sections 605.10.1 through 605.10.4.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add a new paragraph 605.11 to read as follows:
605.11 Separation from Transformers.
Space
				  separation for transformers shall be as follows:
1. Transformer pad locations shall be a minimum of 10 feet (3
				  m) from any building, building overhangs, canopies, exterior walls, balconies,
				  exterior stairs and/or walkways connected to the building.
2. Transformer pad edges shall be not less than 14 feet (4.3
				  m) from any doorway.
3. Transformer pad edges shall be not less than 10 feet (3 m)
				  from any window or other opening.
4. If the building has an overhang, the 10 foot (3 m)
				  clearance shall be measured from a point below the edge of the overhang only if
				  the building is three stories or less. If the building is four stories or more,
				  the 10 foot (3 m) clearance shall be measured from the outside building
				  wall.
5. Fire escapes, outside stairs, and covered walkways
				  attached to or between buildings, shall be considered as part of the building.
Exception # 1:
For (1), transformer pads may be located closer to
				  noncombustible walls than the above required minimum clearances upon written
				  approval of the authority having jurisdiction, however, in no case shall the
				  transformer location be less then 3 feet (0.9 m) from the building.
Exception # 2:
Transformer pads existing prior to December 31, 1994, are
				  exempted from this requirement. When buildings are modified, reductions in
				  space separations may be less than the above required minimum clearances upon
				  written approval of the authority having jurisdiction.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 609
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS
*Delete paragraph 609.1 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
609.1 General.
Commercial kitchen exhaust hoods
				  and residential cooking appliances in commercial and public buildings shall
				  comply with the requirements of NFPA 96,
Standard for Ventilation
				  Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations,
as
				  adopted by Chapter 120-3-3 of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 609.2 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
609.2 Where required.
A commercial hood
				  complying with NFPA 96 shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking
				  appliances and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that
				  produce grease laden vapors.
Exception:
Except as provided for in the scoping
				  provisions subsection 1.1.4 of NFPA 96.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 7
FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 703
FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION
*Add a new paragraph 703.5to read as follows:
703.5 Barrier Identification.
All fire and/or
				  smoke barriers or walls shall be effectively and permanently identified with
				  signs or stenciling above a decorative ceiling and/or in concealed spaces with
				  letters a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) high on a contrasting background spaced a
				  maximum of 12 feet (3.7 m) on center with a minimum of one per wall or barrier.
				  The hourly rating shall be included on all rated barriers or walls. Suggested
				  wording '(__) Hour Fire and Smoke Barrier-Protect All Openings.'
Exception:
Existing stenciling acceptable to the
				  authority having jurisdiction.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 704
FLOOR OPENINGS AND SHAFTS
*Delete 704.1 in its entirety and substitute in its place the
				  following:
704.1 Enclosures.
The provisions of NFPA 101,
Life Safety Code,
as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3 of the Rules
				  and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, shall govern the enclosure
				  requirements of vertical shafts, including but not limited to stairways and
				  service and utility shafts. (Refer to Table 102.10, CODES REFERENCE GUIDE)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete 704.2 in its entirety and substitute in its place the
				  following:
704.2 Opening protectives.
The provisions of
				  NFPA 101,
Life Safety Code,
as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3 of
				  the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, shall govern the
				  protection of openings in fire rated enclosures and barriers, including the
				  self-closing or automatic closing of opening protectives.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 8
INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND
FURNISHINGS
SECTION 801
GENERAL
*
Delete Sections 801 through 804 in their
				  entirety and substitute in their place the following:
SECTION 801 GENERAL,
801.1 Scope.
The provisions of NFPA 101,
Life Safety Code,
as
				  adopted by Chapter 120-3-3 of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner, shall govern interior finish and interior trim, in proposed (new)
				  and existing buildings. Sections 805, 806, 807, and 808 of this Code shall
				  govern decorative vegetation, decorative materials other than decorative
				  vegetation, and furniture and furnishings in proposed (new) and existing
				  buildings. (Refer to Table 102.10, CODES REFERENCE GUIDE)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 901
GENERAL
*Delete paragraph 901.4.2 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
901.4.2
Provisions in excess of the minimum
Code
requirements shall, as a minimum, be installed to meet
				  the provisions of the currently adopted code(s) and/or standard(s) which may be
				  applicable to the provision at the time of its installation. Any non-required
				  fire protection system which is added onto, or interconnected with, any
				  required fire protection system (of a similar type), shall be designed,
				  installed, and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the currently
				  adopted code(s) and/or standard(s) which may be applicable to the provision at
				  the time of its installation.
Exceptions:
1. Other installations not conforming with the provisions of
				  the currently adopted code(s) and/or standard(s) applicable to the provision at
				  the time of its installation if such installations are reported and filed with
				  the local responding fire department and the authority having jurisdiction. In
				  addition, such systems shall be identified as required by the authority having
				  jurisdiction.
2. Non-required systems designed, reviewed, installed and
				  approved in accordance with local codes and/or ordinances.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add a new paragraph 901.6.3 to read as follows:
901.6.3
Automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe
				  systems, and other water based fire extinguishing systems, including fire
				  pumps, required or installed, shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 25,
Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based
				  Fire Protection Systems
, adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner. A certificate of inspection, as
				  specified by NFPA Standard 25, shall be retained on file at the facility and
				  shall be made available to the Fire Code Official upon request for review for a
				  period of at least three years.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 901.7.2 and substitute in its place the
				  following:
Tag Required.
(a) A tag shall be used to indicate that a system, or portion
				  thereof, has been removed from service.
(b) For water based fire protection systems the tagging
				  provisions of NFPA 25,
Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and
				  Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems,
as adopted by
				  Chapter 120-3-3 of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
				  shall apply.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 903
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
*Delete paragraph 903.2 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
903.2 Where required.
(a
)
Approved
				  automatic sprinkler systems for proposed (new) and existing buildings and
				  structures shall be installed as required by the applicable provisions of NFPA
				  101,
Life Safety Code,
as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3 of the
				  Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, provided, however, the
International Building Code
shall govern the requirements for
				  sprinkler protection that is related to minimum building construction types. In
				  addition, automatic sprinkler systems may be required by other NFPA standards
				  adopted by Chapter 120-3-3 Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner. (Refer to Table 102.10, CODES REFERENCE GUIDE).
Exception:
Spaces or areas in telecommunications
				  buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated
				  electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines,
				  provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with a supervised
				  automatic fire alarm system, and are separated from the remainder of the
				  building by fire barriers consisting of walls and floor / ceiling assemblies
				  having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2-hours.
Note
:
NFPA 76,
Recommended Practice for
				  the Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities, should
be
				  consulted. Refer to the edition adopted as a recommended practice by Chapter
				  120-3-3 of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add a new paragraph 903.2.1 to read as follows:
903.2.1 Basic design and installation requirements.
The requirements for the installation, design, and testing of automatic
				  sprinkler systems shall be, as applicable by, NFPA 13,
Standard for the
				  Installation of Sprinkler Systems
, NFPA 13D,
Standard for the
				  Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and
				  Manufactured Homes
, or NFPA 13R,
Standard for the Installation
				  of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four
				  Stories in Height
, as adopted and modified by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules
				  and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 904
ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEMS
* Delete paragraph 904.2.1 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
904.2.1 Commercial hood and duct systems.
Each
				  required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system required by Section
				  610 to have a commercial hood complying with NFPA 96 shall be protected with an
				  approved automatic fire-extinguishing system installed in accordance with this
				  code.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 904.11 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following paragraphs:
904.11 Fire Protection for Cooking Operations.
904.11.1
The requirements for, as well as the
				  design, installation, protection, and maintenance of cooking equipment, shall
				  be as required by NFPA 101,
Life Safety Code
and NFPA 96,
Standard for the Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial
				  Cooking Operations
, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner. (Refer to Table 102.10, CODES
				  REFERENCE GUIDE)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
904.11.2
Fire suppression systems approved for
				  the protection of commercial cooking equipment shall be designed, installed,
				  tested, and maintained in accordance with the applicable standards adopted in
				  Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 905
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
*Delete paragraph 905.1 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
905.1 General.
The State's minimum requirements
				  for standpipe systems shall be as required by the
Code
and the
International Building Code
. Standpipe systems shall be
				  designed, installed and tested in accordance with NFPA Standard 14,
Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose
				  Systems,
as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3 of the Rules and Regulations of
				  the Safety Fire Commissioner. (Refer to Table 102.10, CODES REFERENCE GUIDE)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 906
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
*Delete paragraph 906.1 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
906.1 Portable Fire Extinguishers - General.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all buildings, structures,
				  and facilities falling under this
Code
and O.C.G.A.
				  25-2. For any other building,
				  structure, facility, condition or special hazard, portable fire extinguishers
				  shall be provided as may be required by this
Code
in Table
				  906.1,or by various codes and standards adopted by Chapter 120-3-3 of the Rules
				  and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner. (Refer to Table 102.10, CODES
				  REFERENCE GUIDE)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 906.2 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
906.2 General requirements.
The selection,
				  distribution, installation, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers that
				  are required or installed shall be in accordance with NFPA Standard 10,
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
, as adopted by
				  Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
Exceptions:
1. The maximum travel distance to reach an extinguisher shall
				  not apply to the spectator seating portions of Group A-5 assembly
				  occupancies.
2. Thirty-day inspections shall not be required and
				  maintenance shall be allowed to be once every three years for dry-chemical or
				  halogenated agent portable fire extinguishers that are supervised by a listed
				  and approved electronic monitoring device, provided that all of the following
				  conditions are met:
2.1. Electronic monitoring shall confirm that extinguishers
				  are properly positioned, properly charged and unobstructed.
2.2. Loss of power or circuit continuity to the electronic
				  monitoring device shall initiate a trouble signal.
2.3. The extinguishers shall be installed inside of a
				  building or cabinet in a noncorrosive environment.
2.4. Electronic monitoring devices and supervisory circuits
				  shall be tested every three years when extinguisher maintenance is
				  performed.
2.5. A written log of required hydrostatic test dates for
				  extinguishers shall be maintained by the owner to ensure that hydrostatic tests
				  are conducted at the frequency required by NFPA 10.
3. In Group E occupancies, in lieu of locating fire
				  extinguishers in corridors and normal paths of travel as specified in NFPA 10,
				  Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, fire extinguishers may be located in
				  rooms that open directly onto such corridors and pathways provided all of the
				  following are met:
(a) The room in which such extinguishers are placed are
				  located in close proximity to that portion of the corridor where a fire
				  extinguisher would otherwise be placed in accordance with NFPA 10,
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
;
(b) A sign which states in white letters at least one inch in
				  height on a red background, 'FIRE EXTINGUISHER LOCATED IN THIS ROOM,' is placed
				  on the corridor wall immediately adjacent to the entrance way of each such room
				  so that it can be clearly seen at all times;
(c) The rooms in which such extinguishers are placed shall be
				  constantly supervised during school hours; and
(d) Those rooms cannot be subject to being locked at any time
				  the building is occupied.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 906.9 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
906.9 Height above floor.
Portable fire
				  extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be
				  installed so that its top is not more than 54 inches and not less than 48inches
				  above the floor. Hand-held portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight
				  exceeding 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be installed so that its top is not more than
				  3.5 feet (1067 mm) above the floor. The clearance between the floor and the
				  bottom of installed hand-held extinguishers shall not be less than 4 inches
				  (102 mm).
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 907
FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
*Delete paragraph 907.1 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following, while retaining existing subsections:
907.1 Fire Alarm Systems - General.
The State's
				  minimum requirements for fire alarm systems shall be as required by NFPA 101,
Life Safety
Code.
Fire alarm systems shall be
				  designed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA Standard
				  72,
National Fire Alarm Code
, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3,
				  Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner. (Refer toTable 102.10,
				  CODES REFERENCE GUIDE)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraphs 907.2 through 907.16 in their entirety and
				  without substitution.
SECTION 909
SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS
* Delete 909.1 in its entirety and substitute in its place
				  the following:
909.1 Scope and purpose.
This section applies
				  to mechanical or passive smoke control systems when they are required for
				  proposed (new) buildings or portions thereof by provisions of the
Life
				  Safety Code (LSC)
or this
Code,
as adopted by the
				  Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, or by provisions of the
International Building Code (IBC),
as adopted by the
				  Department of Community Affairs.The purpose of this section is to establish
				  minimum requirements for the design, installation, and acceptance testing of
				  smoke control systems that are intended to provide a tenable environment for
				  the evacuation or relocation of occupants. These provisions are not intended
				  for the preservation of contents, the timely restoration of operations, or for
				  assistance in fire suppression or overhaul activities. Smoke control systems
				  regulated by this section serve a different purpose than the smoke- and heat-
				  venting provisions found in Section 910. Mechanical smoke control systems shall
				  not be considered exhaust systems under Chapter 5 of the
International
				  Mechanical Code (IMC)
.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 909.2 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
909.2 General design requirements.
Buildings,
				  structures, or portions thereof required by provisions of the
Life
				  Safety Code (LSC)
or this
Code
, as adopted by the
				  Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, or by provisions of the
International Building Code,
as adopted by the Department of
				  Community Affairs, to have a smoke control system or systems shall have such
				  systems designed in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 909
				  of this Code and the generally accepted and well established principles of
				  engineering relevant to the design. The construction documents shall include
				  sufficient information and detail to describe adequately the elements of the
				  design necessary for the proper implementation of the smoke control systems.
				  These documents shall be accompanied with sufficient information and analysis
				  to demonstrate compliance with these provisions.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add a new paragraph 909.2.1 to read as follows:
909.2.1 Smoke Control.
For the purposes of 909.2
				  the following publications shall be considered as providing the generally
				  accepted and well established principles of engineering relevant to design of
				  required smoke control systems to demonstrate compliance with these provisions.
(1) NFPA 92A,
Standard for Smoke Control Systems
				  Utilizing Barriers and Pressure Differences
(2) NFPA 92B,
Standard
for Smoke
				  Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Areas
(3) NFPA SPP-53,
Smoke Control in Fire Safety
				  Design
(4) ASHRAE/SFPE,
Design of Smoke Management
				  Systems
(5) ASHRAE,
Guideline 5: Guideline for Commissioning
				  Smoke Management Systems
"
(6) NFPA 101,
Life Safety Code
(For
				  non-mandatory guidance involving systems for existing detention and correction
				  facilities refer to A.23.3.1.3 of the 2000 Edition)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 914
FIRE PROTECTION BASED ON SPECIAL DETAILED
REQUIREMENTS OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
*Insert a new paragraph 914.7.3 to read as follows:
914.7.3 Limited Use Special Amusement Buildings:
Special amusement buildings not open to the public in excess of 45 days
				  shall be permitted, provided all of the following conditions are met:
1. Portable fire extinguishers with a minimum of a 2A:10B:C
				  rating are placed at each activity or viewing station;
2. A smoke detection system is placed throughout the facility
				  with a detector located at each activity or viewing station and located
				  throughout corridors and halls not to exceed a spacing more than 15 feet (4.6
				  m) from a wall or more than 30 feet (9.1 m) on center;
3. Emergency lighting shall be provided which will cause
				  illumination of the means of egress upon activation of the fire alarm, any
				  required smoke detector, or upon loss of power;
4. Personnel dedicated for the sole purpose of providing a
				  fire watch shall be stationed at each activity or viewing station. Such
				  personnel shall be provided with a direct communication device for
				  communication with all other stations throughout the facility. In addition such
				  personnel shall be provided with appropriate training for the operation of
				  portable fire extinguishing equipment;
5. Communication to the responding fire department of
				  emergency dispatch center is available from the facility;
6. The facility shall be posted prohibiting smoking with
				  smoking receptacles located a minimum of 15 feet (9.1 m) from the
				  structure;
7. A fire tour is conducted throughout the structure every
				  hour and documentation of the time the tour was conducted including the name of
				  personnel conducting the fire tour is maintained. Such documentation shall be
				  readily available to the code official upon request.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
SECTION 1001
GENERAL
*Delete Sections 1001 through 1027 in their entirety and
				  substitute in their place the following:
1001.1 General.
Proposed (new) and existing
				  buildings or portions thereof shall be provided with means of egress and
				  related safeguards as set forth by NFPA 101,
Life Safety Code,
as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3 of the Rules and Regulations of the
				  Safety Fire Commissioner. (Refer to Table 102.10, CODES REFERENCE GUIDE)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add the following paragraph 1001.
2
to read
				  as follows:
1001.2 Overcrowding and Life Safety Hazard Prevention.
Overcrowding or admittance of any person beyond the approved capacity of
				  a building or a portion thereof shall not be allowed. It is the responsibility
				  of the manager and the person in charge of a building, structure, or portion
				  thereof not to allow an overcrowded condition or any condition which
				  constitutes a life safety hazard to exist, and to take prompt action to remedy
				  an overcrowded condition or life safety hazard when evidence of such a
				  condition is noted, or when advised or ordered by the Fire Code Official or
				  his/her representative. (Refer to Section 202 and to 107.6)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 1028.1 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
1028.1 General.
The means of egress and related
				  safeguards for buildings and structures or portions thereof shall be maintained
				  in accordance with this section and with the provisions of NFPA 101,
Life Safety Code,
as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3 of the Rules
				  and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 1028.4 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
1028.4 Exit signs, emergency lighting, and emergency
				  power systems.
Exit signs shall be properly maintained and shall be
				  operable when a building or structure is occupied. Emergency lighting and
				  emergency power for exit signs shall be maintained so as to be in a state of
				  operational readiness at any time a building or structure is occupied.
				  Emergency generators and power systems shall be tested and maintained as set
				  forth by 604.3 of this
Code.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 11
AVIATION FACILITIES
SECTION 1103
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
*Delete paragraph 1103.5 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
1103.5 Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids.
No dispensing, transfer or storage of flammable or combustible liquids
				  shall be permitted inside any building or structure.
Exceptions:
1. As provided in Chapter 34 of this
Code
,
				  provided the provisions are not less protective than the provisions of any
				  applicable codes and standards adopted by the Rules and Regulations of the
				  Safety Fire Commissioner.
2. When the procedures used follow the guidelines and
				  requirements set forth in NFPA 410,
Standard for Aircraft
				  Maintenance
.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1106
AIRCRAFT FUELING
*Delete paragraphs 1106.1 through 1106.21.1 in their entirety
				  and substitute in their place a new paragraph 1106.1 to read as follows:
1106.1 Aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations
				  and Airport Fuel Systems.
All aircraft motor vehicle fuel-dispensing
				  stations and airport fuel systems shall be in accordance with Chapter 120-3-11
				  Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner entitled, 'Rules and
				  Regulations for Flammable and Combustible Liquids.'
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1107
HELISTOPS AND HELIPORTS
*Delete paragraph 1107.1 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
1107.1 General.
Helistops and heliports shall be
				  maintained in accordance with Section 1107. Helistops and heliports on
				  buildings or structures shall be constructed in accordance with the
IBC
and the requirements set forth by NFPA 418,
Standard for Heliports
.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 22
MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR
GARAGES
SECTION 2201
GENERAL
*Delete paragraphs 2201.1 through 2201.6 in their entirety
				  and substitute in their place a new paragraph 2201.1 to read as follows:
2201.1 Scope.
Automotive motor fuel-dispensing
				  facilities, marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities, fleet vehicle motor
				  fuel-dispensing facilities and repair garages shall be in accordance with
				  Chapter 120-3-11 Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
				  entitled, 'Rules and Regulations for Flammable and Combustible Liquids'.
Exception:
This chapter shall apply to hydrogen
				  motor fuel-dispensing and generation facilities as specified in section 2209
				  and repair garages where referenced by subsection 406.6, entitled, 'Repair
				  Garages,' of the
International Building Code
.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 2203
LOCATION OF DISPENSING DEVICES
*Delete sections 2203 through 2208 and all other paragraphs
				  there under and Section 2210 all other paragraphs there under in their entirety
				  without substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 27
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 2701
GENERAL
*Add two new exceptions to paragraph 2701.1 to read as
				  follows:
Exception #1.
Storage, transportation, use, dispensing, mixing and handling
				  of Flammable and Combustible Liquids as outlined in Chapter 120-3-11 Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner entitled, 'Rules and Regulations
				  for Flammable and Combustible Liquids.'
Exception #2.
Storage, handling, and transportation of liquefied petroleum
				  gas (LP-Gas) and the installation of LP-gas equipment pertinent to systems for
				  such use as outlined Chapter 120-3-16 Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner entitled, 'Rules and Regulations for Liquefied Petroleum
				  Gases.'
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 2703
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
*In Table 2703.11.1, add superscript "k" to Oxidizers in the
				  Material column and add the following footnote "k" to read as follows:
k. Group M occupancies with Class 2 and Class 3 oxidizers
				  exceeding these quantities shall include fire protection in accordance with
				  NFPA 430, Section
				  7-4.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 33
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
SECTION 3301
GENERAL
*Delete Sections 3301 through 3307 and all related paragraphs
				  there under in their entirety and substitute in their place the
				  following:
3301. Explosives and blasting.
The provisions of
				  Chapter 120-3-10 Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
				  entitled, 'Rules and Regulations for Explosives and Blasting Agents' shall
				  govern the possession, manufacture, storage, handling, sale and use of
				  explosives, explosive materials and small arms ammunitions.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 3308
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
*Delete paragraph 3308.1 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
3308.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
In addition to the
				  requirements of this Section for the display of fireworks the provisions of
				  O.C.G.A. Title 25, Chapter 2, and Chapter 120-3-22, Rules and Regulations of
				  the Safety Fire Commissioner, shall apply. Where there may be a conflict
				  between a provision of this Section and a provision of the above referenced law
				  or regulation, the provision of the above referenced law or regulation shall
				  apply. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the use of
				  fireworks by railroads or other transportation agencies for the signal purposes
				  or illumination, or the sale or use of blank cartridges for a show or theater,
				  or for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sports or for the use by
				  military organizations.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete paragraph 3308.11 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
3308.11 Retail display and sale.
(a) Fireworks
				  as defined in the Official Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) Title 25, Chapter 10 in
				  25-10-1 (a)(1) shall not be made available for sale at retail or wholesale,
				  except as provided in O.C.G.A.
				  25-10. (b) Non-explosive sparkling
				  devices as defined in O.C.G.A.
				  25-10-1(b)  are
				  permitted for retail sales to the public, provided, however, it is unlawful for
				  any such devices to be sold to any person under 18 years of age (O.C.G.A.
				  25-10-2(b)(1). In
				  addition, it is unlawful to sell such items to any person by any means other
				  than an in-person, face-to-face sale. Further, such person shall provide proper
				  identification to the seller at the time of such purchase. The term 'proper
				  identification' means any document issued by a governmental agency containing a
				  description of the person, such person's photograph, or both, and giving such
				  person's date of birth and includes without being limited to, a passport,
				  military identification card, driver's license, or an identification card
				  authorized under O.C.G.A. Sections
				  40-5-100 through
				  40-5-104. (c) In areas where
				  devices are stored or displayed for retail sales, at least one
				  pressurized-water type portable fire extinguisher complying with NFPA 10, as
				  adopted by Chapter 120-3-3 of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner shall be located not more than 20 feet and not closer than 15 feet
				  from the storage or display location. In addition,"NO SMOKING" signs complying
				  with Section 310 shall be conspicuously posted in areas of such storage or
				  display, unless in a building where smoking is clearly marked as prohibited.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 34
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
SECTION 3401
GENERAL
*Add a new nonapplicability paragraph number 10 to paragraph
				  3401.2 to read as follows:
10. The storage, transportation, use, dispensing, mixing and
				  handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids as outlined in Chapter 120-3-11
				  Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner entitled, 'Rules and
				  Regulations for Flammable and Combustible Liquids.'
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 38
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
*Delete Sections 3801 through 3811 and all related paragraphs
				  there under in their entirety and substitute in their place a new Section 3801
				  to read as follows:
SECTION 3801
GENERAL
3801.1 Scope.
Storage, handling and
				  transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) shall comply with NFPA 58.
				  Properties of LP-gases shall be determined in accordance with Appendix B of
				  NFPA 58. The design and construction of propane, butane, propylene, butylenes
				  and other liquefied petroleum gas-distribution facilities shall conform to the
				  applicable provisions of Sections 415.6.3.1 through 415.6.3.5.2 of the
				  International Building Code. The design and installation of piping, equipment
				  and systems that utilize liquefied petroleum gas shall be in accordance with
				  Chapter 120-3-16 Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
				  entitled, 'Rules and Regulations for Liquefied Petroleum Gases.' Liquefied
				  petroleum gas-distribution facilities shall be ventilated in accordance with
				  the International Mechanical Code and Section 415.6.3.1. (Refer to Table
				  102.10, CODES REFERENCE GUIDE).
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 45
REFERENCED STANDARDS
Replace the ICC EC - 06 ICC
Electrical Code
reference with the
Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical
				  Code
(
National Electrical Code
). The following are
				  the section numbers where such references exist:
603.1.3, 603.1.7, 603.5.2, 604.2.16.1, 604.2.16.2, 605.1,
				  605.3, 605.4, 605.9, 606.16, 904.3.1, 907.6, 909.11, 909.12.1, 909.16.3,
				  1106.3.4, 1204.2.3, Table 1304.1, 1404.7, 1503.2.1, 1503.2.1.1, 1503.2.1.4,
				  1503.2.5, 1504.6.1.2.2, 1504.9.4, 1604.5, 1703.2.1, 1803.7.1, 1803.7.2,
				  1803.7.3, 1903.4, 2004.1, 2201.5, 2205.4, 2208.8.1.2.4, 2209.2.3, 2211.3.1,
				  2211.8.1.2.4, 2403.12.6.1, 2404.15.7, 2606.4, 2703.7.3, 2703.8.7.1, 2703.9.4,
				  2704.7, 2705.1.5, 3003.7.6, 3003.8, 3003.16.11, 3003.16.14, 3203.7, 3203.7.2,
				  3403.1, Table 3403.1.1, 3403.1.3, 3404.2.8.12, 3404.2.8.17, 3406.2.8, 3503.1.5,
				  3503.1.5.1, 3606.5.5, 3606.5.6, 3704.2.2.8.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
Replace the NFPA Standard Reference numbers with the year
				  edition with the same NFPA Standard Reference numbers and titles, however; each
				  year edition shall be those as adopted by the Rules and Regulations of the
				  Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, Chapters 102-3-3, 120-3-10, 120-3-11 and
				  120-3-12. The following are the Standard Reference numbers and the section
				  numbers where such references exist:
(Effective January 1, 2007)
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
NFPA Quincy, MA 02269
Standard reference
							 number
Title
Referenced in code section
							 number
10 Portable Fire Extinguishers. . . . . . . . .. ..Table
				  901.6.1, 906.2, 906.3, Table 906.3(1), Table 906.3(2), 2106.3
11 Low-, Medium-, High-expansion Foam ... . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 904.7, 3404.2.9.1.2
11A Medium- and High-expansion Foam Systems . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 904.7, 3404.2.9.1.2
12 Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.. . . . .. . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 901.6.1, 904.8, 904.11
12A Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems .. . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . .................. . . . . . . . Table 901.6.1, 904.9
13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems:...Table 704.1,
				  903.3.1.1, 903.3.2, 903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.2, 904.11, 905.3.4, 907.9, 2301.1,
				  2304.2, Table 2306.2, 2306.9, 2307.2, 2307.2.1, 2308.2.2, 2308.2.2.1, 2310.1,
				  ..............................2501.1, 2804.1, 2806.5.7, 3404.3.3.9, Table
				  3404.3.6.3(7), 3404.3.7.5.1, 3404.3.8.4
13D Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family
				  Dwellings and Manufactured Homes. 903.3.1.3,
				  ...................................................................................903.3.5.1.1
13R Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
				  Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in
				  Height........................................................................903.3.1.2,
				  903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.1.2, 903.4
14 Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems . . . . . . . .
				  . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905.2, 905.3.4, 905.4.2, 905.8
15 Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  3404.2.9.1.3
16 Installation of Foam-water Sprinkler and Foam-water Spray
				  Systems . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... 904.7, 904.11
17 Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Table 901.6.1, 904.6, 904.11
17A Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 901.6.1, 904.5, 904.11
20 Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection . . .
				  ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 913.1, 913.2, 913.5.1
22 Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . ............................................... ... 508.2.2
24 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their
				  Appurtenances . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508.2.1, 909.5
25 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-based Fire
				  Protection Systems . . . . . 508.5.3, Table 901.6.1,
...................904.7.1, 912.6, 913.5
30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.
				  .............403.6.2, 3403.6.2.1, 3404.2.7, 3404.2.7.1, 3404.2.7.2,
				  3404.2.7.3.6, 3404.2.7.4, 3404.2.7.6, 3404.2.7.7, 3404.2.7.8, 3404.2.7.9,
				  3404.2.9.2, 3404.2.9.3, 3404.2.9.5.1.1, 3404.2.9.5.1.2, 3404.2.9.5.1.3,
				  3404.2.9.5.1.4, 3404.2.9.5.1.5, 3404.2.9.5.2, 3404.2.9.6.4, 3404.2.10.2,
				  3404.2.11.4, 3404.2.11.5.2, 3404.2.12.1, 3404.3.1, 3404.3.6, 3404.3.7.2.3,
				  3404.3.7.5.1,
				  ...................................................................3404.3.8.4,
				  3406.8.3
30A Code for Motor Fuel-dispensing Facilities and Repair
				  Garages . . . 2201.4, 2201.5, 2201.6, 2206.6.3, 2210.1
30B Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products. . . . .
				  2801.1, 2803.1, 2804.1, Table 2804.3.1, Table 2804.3.2, Table 2804.3.2.2,
				  2804.4.1, 2804.5.2, 2804.6, Table 2806.2, 2806.2.3, 2806.3.2, Table 2806.4,
				  ....................................................2806.5.1, 806.5.6,
				  2807.1
31 Installation of Oil-burning Equipment . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . .. . . . .....603.1.7, 603.3.1, 603.3.3
32 Dry Cleaning Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  1207.1, 1207.3
33 Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials
				  . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1504.3.2
34 Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or
				  Combustible Liquids . . . . . .... .. ... 1505.3, 1505.4.1.1
35 Manufacture of Organic Coatings . . . . .. . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001.3, 2005.4
40 Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film. .. . . .
				  .306.2
51 Design and Installation of Oxygen-fuel Gas Systems for
				  Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes .. . 2601.5,
				  ........................................................2607.1, 2609.1
51A Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . 2608.1
52 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel System Code .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3001.1
55 Standard for the Storage, Use and Handling of Compressed
				  Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationery Containers Cylinders and
				  Tanks................................. ....... 2209.2.1, 3201.1, 3501.1,
				  4001.1
57 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Vehicular Fuel System Code . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3001.1
58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code . .. . . . . . 3801.1,
				  3803.1, 3803.2.1, 3803.2.1.2, 3803.2.1.7, 3803.2.2, 3804.1,
				  ...............3804.3.1, 3804.4, 3806.2, 3806.3, 3807.2, 3808.1, 3808.2,
				  3809.11.2, 3811.3
59A Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas
				  (LNG) . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . ... 3001.1, 3201.1
61 Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural
				  and Food Products Facilities . . .. . . . . Table 1304.1
69 Explosion Prevention Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 911.1, 911.3, Table
				  1304.1
72 National Fire Alarm Code... 509.1, Table 901.6.1, 903.4.1,
				  904.3.5, 907.2, 907.2.1.1, 907.2.10, 907.2.10.4, 907.2.11.2, 907.2.11.3,
				  907.2.12.2.3, 907.2.12.3, 907.3, 907.5, 907.6, 907.10.2, 907.11, 907.15,
				  907.17,......................................907.18, 907.20, 907.20.2,
				  907.20.5
80 Fire Doors and Fire Windows . .. . . . . . . . . 703.2,
				  1008.1.3.3
85 Boiler and Combustion System Hazards Code . . . . . . . .
				  . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table
				  1304.1
86 Ovens and Furnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . 2101.1
92B Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large Spaces
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909.8
99 Health Care Facilities . . .......... . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . 3006.4
101 Life Safety Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . ... 1025.6.2
110 Emergency and Standby Power Systems . . . . . . .. . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604.1, 604.3, 604.4, 913.5.2, 913.5.3
111 Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power
				  Systems. ............................ 604.1, 604.3, 604.4
120 Coal Preparation Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  .Table 1304.1
160 Flame Effects Before an Audience......... . . . . . . . .
				  . 308.3.6
211 Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning
				  Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  603.2
230 Fire Protection of Storage..... . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 2301.1, 2308.4, 2310.1, 2501.1,
				  3404.3.3.9
241 Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition
				  Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1401.1
260 Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette
				  Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture..... . . . .... . .
				  . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . ..805.1.1.1, 805.2.1.1, 805.3.1.1
261 Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up
				  Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering
				  Cigarettes............................... . . . 805.2.1.1, 805.3.1.1
265 Method of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth
				  Contribution of Textile Wall Coverings in Full Height Panels and Walls . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 803.5.1, 803.5.1.1, 803.5.1.2
286 Standard Method of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution
				  of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth .
				  .......................................... . . . . 803.1, 803.1.2, 803.1.2.1,
				  803.5.1
303 Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards. . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .905.3.7
385 Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids....
				  ................... . . . 3406.5.4.5, 3406.6, 3406.6.1
407 Aircraft Fuel Servicing .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . 1106.2, 1106.3
409 Aircraft Hangars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  914.8.2, 914.8.5
430 Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers. . . . . . . . . .
				  . 4004.1.4
484 Combustible Metals, Metal Powders, and Metal Dusts . . .
				  . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 1304.1
490 Storage of Ammonium Nitrate . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .
				  . 3301.1.5
495 Explosive Materials Code . . . . 911.1, 911.4, 3301.1.1,
				  3301.1.5, 3302.1, 3304.2, 3304.6.2, 3304.6.3,
				  ..............................3304.7.1, 3305.1, 3306.1, 3306.5.2.1, 3306.5.2.3,
				  3307.1, 3307.9, 3307.11, 3307.15
498 Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles
				  Transporting Explosives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  3301.1.2
505 Powered Industrial Trucks, Including Type Designations,
				  Areas of Use, Maintenance, and Operation
				  ........................................................................2703.7.3
654 Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the
				  Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids .
				  ........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 1304.1
655 Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions .. . ..Table
				  1304.1
664 Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and
				  Woodworking Facilities. .Table 1304.1, 1905.3
701 Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-propagation of Textiles
				  and Films .............. 806.2, 807.1, 807.1.2, 807.2, .... 807.4.2.2,
				  1703.5
703 Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood and Fire Retardant
				  Coatings for Building Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . 803.4
704 Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency
				  Response . . . 606.7, 1802.1, 2404.2, 2703.2.2.1,
				  .............................2703.2.2.2, 2703.5, 2703.10.2, 2705.1.10,
				  2705.2.1.1, 2705.4.4, 3203.4.1, 3404.2.3.2
750 Water Mist Fire Protection Systems . . . . . . . .Table
				  901.6.1
1122 Model Rocketry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . 3301.1.4
1123 Fireworks Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3302.1, 3304.2, 3308.1, 3308.2.2, 3308.5,
				  3308.6
1124 Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales
				  of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles...3302.1,
				  .........................................3304.2, 3305.1, 3305.3, 3305.4,
				  3305.5
1125 Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3301.1.4
1126 Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience . . .. .
				  . . 3304.2, 3305.1, 3308.1, 3308.2.2, 3308.4, 3308.5
1127 High Power Rocketry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				  . . . . 3301.1.4
2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems . . . . . . . ..
				  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 901.6.1,
				  904.10
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(INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE
				  AMENDMENTS)
The International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, published by
				  the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia
				  State Amendments, shall constitute the official
Georgia
State
Minimum Standard
				  Plumbing Code.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(a) Replace all references to the ICC
Electrical Code
with references to the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Electrical Code
(
National Electrical Code with Georgia State
				  Amendments
).
(b) Replace all references to the
International
				  Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) with references to
				  the
Georgia
State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC
				  with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments)
. The
Georgia
				  State Minimum Standard Energy Code
shall be used for efficiency and
				  coefficient of performance ratings of plumbing equipment.
GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS/WATER HEATERS AND
PRESSURE VESSELS
The State's minimum requirements for boilers/water heaters
				  and pressure vessels over 200,000 BTU/h (58.61 kW), 210 degrees Fahrenheit or
				  120 gallons capacity shall be established by O.C.G.A. Title 34, Chapter 11 and
				  the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor.
*Revise the International Plumbing Code, 2006
				  Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
*Delete Chapter 1 'Administration' without substitution.
				  Chapter 1 to remain in the Code as a
reference and
guide for
				  local governments in development of their own
Administrative
				  Procedures
.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 202
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
*Revise definition of 'Branch Vent' to read as
				  follows:
BRANCH VENT.
A vent connecting two or more
				  individual vents with a vent stack, stack vent or terminating in the open
				  air.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 300
GENERAL APPLICABILITY STANDARDS
*Add new Section 300 'General Applicability Standards' as
				  follows:
300.1 Scope.
The provisions of this code shall
				  apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation,
				  replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within the
				  state of Georgia. This code shall also regulate nonflammable medical gas,
				  inhalation anesthetic, vacuum piping, nonmedical oxygen systems and sanitary
				  and condensate vacuum collection systems. The installation of fuel gas
				  distribution piping and equipment, fuel-gas-fired water heaters and water
				  heater venting systems shall be regulated by the
International
Fuel Gas Code
.
300.2 Appendices.
Appendices are not enforceable
				  unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code oradopted by
				  the Department of Community Affairs or the authority having
				  jurisdiction.
300.3 Intent.
The purpose of this code is to
				  provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and
				  public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction,
				  installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use
				  of plumbing equipment and systems.
300.4 Severability.
If any section, subsection,
				  sentence, clause or phrase of this code is for any reason held to be
				  unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
				  portions of this code.
300.5 General.
The provisions of this code shall
				  apply to all matters affecting or relating to structures, as set forth in
				  Section 300. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code
				  specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the
				  most restrictive shall govern.
300.6 Maintenance.
All plumbing systems,
				  materials and appurtenances, both existing and new, and all parts thereof,
				  shall be maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the
				  original design in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards
				  required by this code shall be maintained in compliance with the code edition
				  under which they were installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent
				  shall be responsible for maintenance of plumbing systems. To determine
				  compliance with this provision, the code official shall have the authority to
				  require any plumbing system to be reinspected.
300.7 Material and equipment reuse.
Materials,
				  equipment and devices shall not be reused unless such elements have been
				  reconditioned, tested, placed in good and proper working condition and
				  approved.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 304
RODENTPROOFING
*Revise Section 304.4 'Openings for pipes' to read as
				  follows:
304.4 Openings for pipes.
In or on structures
				  where openings have been made in walls, floors or ceilings for the passage of
				  pipes, such openings shall be sealed through the use of metal collars or other
				  approved methods.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 305
PROTECTION OF PIPES AND PLUMBING SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
*Revise Section 305.6.1 'Sewer depth' to read as
				  follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth.
Building sewers shall be a
				  minimum of 6 inches (152.4 mm) below grade.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 306
TRENCHING, EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL
*Revise Section 306.3 'Backfilling' to read as
				  follows:
306.3 Backfilling.
Loose earth free from rocks,
				  broken concrete, frozen chunks and other rubble, shall be placed in the trench
				  in 6-inch (152.4 mm) layers and tamped in place until the crown of the pipe is
				  covered by a minimum of 6 inches (152.4 mm) of tamped earth. The backfill under
				  and beside the pipe shall be compacted for pipe support. Backfill shall be
				  brought up evenly on both sides of the pipe so that the pipe remains aligned.
				  In instances where the manufacturer's installation instructions for materials
				  are more restrictive than those prescribed by the code, the material shall be
				  installed in accordance with the more restrictive requirement.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Section 306.5 'Open trenches' as follows:
306.5 Open trenches.
All excavations required to
				  be made for the installation of a building sewer, building drainage system, or
				  any part thereof within the walls of a building shall be open trench work and
				  shall be kept open until the piping has been inspected, tested and approved.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 308
PIPING SUPPORT
*Delete Section 308.6 'Sway bracing'without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Section 308.7 'Anchorage'without substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 311
TOILET FACILITIES FOR WORKERS
*Delete Section 311 'Toilet Facilities For Workers' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 312
TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
*Revise Section 312.1 'Required tests' to read as
				  follows:
312.1 Required tests.
The permit holder shall
				  make the applicable tests prescribed in Sections 312.2 through 312.9 to
				  determine compliance with the provisions of this code. The permit holder shall
				  give reasonable advance notice to the code official when the plumbing work is
				  ready for tests. The equipment, material, power and labor necessary for the
				  inspection and test shall be furnished by the permit holder and the permit
				  holder shall be responsible for determining that the work will withstand the
				  test pressure prescribed in the following tests. All plumbing system piping
				  shall be tested with either water or by air. After the plumbing fixtures have
				  been set and their traps filled with water, the entire drainage system shall be
				  submitted to final tests. The code official shall require the removal of any
				  cleanouts if necessary to ascertain whether the pressure has reached all parts
				  of the system.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 312.5 'Water supply system test' to read as
				  follows:
312.5 Water supply system test.
Upon completion
				  of a section of or the entire water supply system, the system, or portion
				  completed shall be tested and proved tight under a water pressure not less than
				  the working pressure of the system; or, by an air test of not less than 50 psi
				  (344 kPa). This pressure shall be held for at least 15 minutes. The water or
				  air utilized for tests shall be from a non-contaminated source. The required
				  tests shall be performed in accordance with this section and Section 107.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 314
CONDENSATE DISPOSAL
*Delete Section 314 'Condensate Disposal' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 4
FIXTURES, FAUCETS AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
SECTION 401
GENERAL
*Add new Section 401.4 'Prohibited locations' as
				  follows:
401.4 Prohibited Locations.
No floor drains or
				  other plumbing fixtures except electric water heaters shall be installed in a
				  room containing air handling machinery when such room is used as a
				  plenum.
Exception:
Deep-seal trap floor drains
				  consisting of a minimum 4-inch (102 mm) seal and supplied with a trap primer
				  connected to a water distribution pipe shall be permitted.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 403
MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES
*Revise Table 403.1'Minimum Number of Required Plumbing
				  Fixturesª' to delete the requirements for 'service sink' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Table 403.1 'Minimum Number of Required Plumbing
				  Fixturesª' by adding the following requirement under the column labeled 'Other'
				  for line number '7' descriptions; 'One- and two-family dwellings' and
				  'Apartment house':
Detached single-family, duplex and multi-family dwelling
				  structures three stories or less in height shall have not less than two
				  exterior hose bibs, sill cocks or outside hydrants with one being located on
				  the side or rear of the structure.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise exception of Section 403.4.1 'Location of toilet
				  facilities in occupancies other than covered malls' to read as follows:
403.4.1 Location of toilet facilities in occupancies other
				  than covered malls.
Exception:
The location and maximum travel
				  distances to required employee toilet facilities in factory, storage and
				  industrial occupancies are permitted to exceed that required by this section,
				  provided that the location and maximum travel distance are approved.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 406
AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHERS
*Revise Section 406.3 'Waste connection' to read as
				  follows:
406.3 Waste connection.
The waste from an
				  automatic clothes washer shall discharge through an air break into a standpipe
				  in accordance with Section 802.4 or into a laundry sink. The trap and fixture
				  drain for an automatic clothes washer standpipe shall be a minimum of 2 inches
				  (51 mm) in diameter. The automatic clothes washer fixture drain shall connect
				  to a building drain, branch drain or drainage stack a minimum of 3 inches (76
				  mm) in diameter. Automatic clothes washers that discharge by gravity shall be
				  permitted to drain to a waste receptor or an approved trench drain.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 410
DRINKING FOUNTAINS
*Revise Section 410.1 'Approval' to read as follows:
410.1 Approval.
Drinking fountains shall conform
				  to ASME A112.19.1M, ASME A112.19.2M or ASME A112.19.9M and water coolers shall
				  conform to ARI 1010. Drinking fountains and water coolers shall conform to NSF
				  61, Section 9. Where water is served in restaurants and/or nightclubs, drinking
				  fountains shall not be required. In other occupancies, where drinking fountains
				  are required, water coolers or bottled water dispensers shall be permitted to
				  be substituted for not more than 50 percent of the required drinking fountains.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 5
WATER HEATERS
SECTION 501
GENERAL
*Add new Section 501.9 'Water heaters over 200,000 BTU/h' to
				  read as follows:
501.9 Water heaters over 200,000 BTU/h.
The
				  State's minimum requirements for boiler/water heaters and pressure vessels over
				  200,000 BTU/h (58.61 kW), 210 degrees Fahrenheit or 120 gallons capacity shall
				  be established by O.C.G.A. Title 34, Chapter 11 and the Rules and Regulations
				  of the Georgia Department of Labor.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 502
INSTALLATION
*Revise Section 502.3 'Water heaters installed in attics' to
				  read as follows:
502.3 Water heaters installed in attics.
Attics
				  containing a water heater shall be provided with an opening and unobstructed
				  passageway large enough to allow removal of the water heater. The passageway to
				  the water heater shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches
				  (559 mm) wide. The passageway shall have continuous solid flooring not less
				  than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. A level service space at least 30 inches (762 mm)
				  deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service side
				  of the water heater. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of
				  20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm) where such dimensions are large
				  enough to allow removal of the water heater.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 504
SAFETY DEVICES
*Delete Section 504.6 'Requirements for discharge piping' and
				  substitute the following:
504.6 Requirements for discharge piping.
The
				  relief valve shall discharge full size, separately to a safe place of disposal
				  such as a concrete floor, outside the building, an indirect waste receptor, or
				  other approved location. The discharge shall terminate in a manner that does
				  not cause injury to occupants in the immediate area or structural damage to the
				  building. When the relief valve discharge piping goes upward, a thermal
				  expansion control device shall be installed on the cold water distribution or
				  service pipe in accordance with Section 607.3.2. If the discharge pipe is
				  trapped, provisions shall be made to drain the low point of the trapped portion
				  of the discharge pipe.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*
Delete Section 504.7 'Required pan' and
				  substitute the following:
504.7
Required pan.
Pans shall be installed
				  under storage-type water heaters or water storage tanks installed in attics or
				  above ceilings. The pan shall be galvanized steel having a minimum thickness of
				  24 gauge, or other pans approved for such use. Pans are not required under
				  tankless water heaters.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 506
MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER
HEATERS
*Add new Section 506 'Minimum Capacities For Residential
				  Water Heaters' as follows:
506.1 General.
Water heaters installed in
				  residential occupancies shall be sized in accordance with Table 506. Other
				  methods used to heat water shall be sized to meet the total draw and recovery
				  rates as listed in Table 506.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Table 506 'Minimum Capacities For Residential Water
				  Heaters
1
'.
See page 17.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 6
WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
SECTION 605
MATERIALS, JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS
*
Revise Section 605.9 'Prohibited joints and
				  connections' to add exception to Item #4 'Saddle-type fittings' as
				  follows:
605.9 Prohibited joints and connections.
4. Saddle-type fittings.
Exception:
Saddle-type fittings can be used to
				  connect refrigerator ice makers to an existing residential unit water
				  distribution system provided the manufacturer's installation instructions for
				  the distribution piping do not prohibit the use of saddle fittings. Saddle
				  fittings can be used to install thermal expansion tanks to an existing
				  residential unit water distribution system if approved by the manufacturer of
				  the tank.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 605.14.3 'Soldered joints' to read as
				  follows:
605.14.3 Soldered joints.
Solder joints shall be
				  made in accordance with the methods of ASTM B 828 except a flux conforming to
				  NSF 61 shall be used. All cut tube ends shall be reamed to the full inside
				  diameter of the tube end. All joint surfaces shall be cleaned. The joint shall
				  be soldered with a solder conforming to ASTM B 32. The joining of water supply
				  piping shall be made with lead-free solder and fluxes. "Lead free" shall mean a
				  chemical composition equal to or less than 0.2 percent lead.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 605.15.4 'Soldered joints' to read as
				  follows:
605.15.4 Soldered joints.
Solder joints shall be
				  made in accordance with the methods of ASTM B 828 except a flux conforming to
				  NSF 61 shall be used. All cut tube ends shall be reamed to the full inside
				  diameter of the tube end. All joint surfaces shall be cleaned. The joint shall
				  be soldered with a solder conforming to ASTM B 32. The joining of water supply
				  piping shall be made with lead-free solders and fluxes. "Lead free" shall mean
				  a chemical composition equal to or less than 0.2 percent lead.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 606
INSTALLATION OF THE BUILDING WATER DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM
*Revise Section 606.2 'Location of shutoff valves' to add
				  Location #4 as follows:
606.2 Location of shutoff valves.
4. Shutoff valves to water supplies for refrigerators with
				  automatic icemakers shall be accessible on the same floor as said
				  refrigerators.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 607
HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
*Delete Section 607.1 'Where required' and substitute the
				  following:
607.1 Where required.
In occupied structures,
				  hot water shall be supplied to all plumbing fixtures and equipment utilized for
				  bathing, washing, culinary purposes, cleansing, laundry or building
				  maintenance. In nonresidential occupancies, hot water or tempered water shall
				  be supplied for bathing and washing purposes except for hand-washing
				  facilities. Accessible hand-washing facilities regardless of the occupancy
				  shall not be required to be supplied with hot water.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 607.2.3 'Recirculating pump' to read as
				  follows:
607.2.3 Recirculating pump.
Where a thermostatic
				  mixing valve is installed at the water heater and is used in a system with a
				  hot water recirculating pump, the hot water or tempered water return line shall
				  be routed to the cold water inlet pipe of the water heater and the cold water
				  inlet pipe or the hot water return connection of the thermostatic mixing valve.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 608
PROTECTION OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY
*Revise Section 608.16.5 'Connections to lawn irrigation
				  systems' to read as follows:
608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems.
The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected
				  against backflow by an atmospheric-type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum
				  breaker, a double-check backflow prevention assembly or a reduced pressure
				  principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an
				  atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where interconnected chemical dispensers are used
				  in conjunction with lawn irrigation systems, the potable water supply shall be
				  protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 610
DISINFECTION OF POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
*Revise first paragraph of Section 610.1 'General' to read as
				  follows:
610.1 General.
New or repaired potable water
				  systems shall be flushed and purged of deleterious matter. Systems that cannot
				  be adequately flushed and purged may require disinfection in accordance with a
				  prescribed method. In the absence of a prescribed method, the procedure
				  described in either AWWA C651 or AWWA C652, or as described in this section
				  shall apply. (Remainder of section left unchanged.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 7
SANITARY DRAINAGE
SECTION 701
GENERAL
*Revise Section 701.2 'Sewer required' to read as
				  follows:
701.2 Sewer required.
Every building in which
				  plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall
				  be connected to a public sewer, where available, or an approved private sewage
				  disposal system.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 703
BUILDING SEWER
*Revise Section 703.2 'Drainage pipe in filled ground' to
				  read as follows:
703.2 Drainage pipe in filled ground.
Where a
				  building sewer or building drain is installed on unstable fill or unstable
				  ground, the drainage pipe shall conform to one of the standards for ABS plastic
				  pipe, cast-iron pipe, copper or copper-alloy tubing, or PVC plastic listed in
				  Table 702.3.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 705
JOINTS
*Revise Section 705.8.2 'Solvent cementing' to read as
				  follows:
705.8.2 Solvent cementing.
Joint surfaces shall
				  be clean and free from moisture. If a primer is required by the solvent
				  manufacturer, a purple primer that conforms to ASTM F 656 shall be applied.
				  Solvent cement not purple in color and conforming to ASTM D 2564, CSA B137.3,
				  CSA B181.2 or CSA B182.1 shall be applied to all joint surfaces. The joint
				  shall be made while the cement is wet and shall be in accordance with ASTM D
				  2855. Solvent-cement joints shall be permitted above or below ground.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 705.9.3 'Soldered joints' to read as
				  follows:
705.9.3 Soldered joints.
Solder joints shall be
				  made in accordance with the methods of ASTM B 828 except a flux conforming to
				  NSF 61 shall be used. All cut tube ends shall be reamed to the full inside
				  diameter of the tube end. All joint surfaces shall be cleaned. The joint shall
				  be soldered with a solder conforming to ASTM B 32. The joining of water supply
				  piping shall be made with lead-free solders and fluxes. "Lead free" shall mean
				  a chemical composition equal to or less than 0.2 percent lead.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 705.10.3 'Soldered joints' to read as
				  follows:
705.10.3 Soldered joints.
Solder joints shall be
				  made in accordance with the methods of ASTM B 828 except a flux conforming to
				  NSF 61 shall be used. All cut tube ends shall be reamed to the full inside
				  diameter of the tube end. All joint surfaces shall be cleaned. The joint shall
				  be soldered with a solder conforming to ASTM B 32. The joining of water supply
				  piping shall be made with lead-free solders and fluxes. "Lead free" shall mean
				  a chemical composition equal to or less than 0.2 percent lead.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 705.14.2 'Solvent cementing' to read as
				  follows:
705.14.2 Solvent cementing.
Joint surfaces shall
				  be clean and free from moisture. If a primer is required by the solvent
				  manufacturer, a purple primer that conforms to ASTM F 656 shall be applied.
				  Solvent cement not purple in color and conforming to ASTM D 2564, CSA B137.3,
				  CSA B181.2 or CSA B182.1 shall be applied to all joint surfaces. The joint
				  shall be made while the cement is wet and shall be in accordance with ASTM D
				  2855. Solvent-cement joints shall be permitted above or below ground.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 706
CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DRAINAGE PIPING AND
FITTINGS
*Revise Section 706.3 'Installation of fittings' to delete
				  exception and read as follows:
706.3 Installation of fittings.
Fittings shall
				  be installed to guide sewage and waste in the direction of flow. Change in
				  direction shall be made by fittings installed in accordance with Table 706.3.
				  Change in direction by combination fittings, side inlets or increasers shall be
				  installed in accordance with Table 706.3 based on the pattern of flow created
				  by the fitting. Double sanitary tee patterns shall not receive the discharge of
				  back-to-back fixtures or appliances with pressure or pumping action discharge.
				  Water closets shall not be combined with fixtures other than water closets on a
				  double drainage fitting.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Section 706.4 'Heel- or side-inlet quarter bends'
				  without substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 708
CLEANOUTS
*Delete Section 708.3.1 'Horizontal drains within buildings'
				  and substitute the following:
708.3.1 Horizontal drains within buildings.
Each
				  horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided with a cleanout at the upstream end
				  of the pipe and shall be provided with cleanouts located not more than 100 feet
				  (30 480 mm) apart.
Exceptions:
The following plumbing arrangements
				  are acceptable in lieu of the upstream cleanout:
1. "P" traps connected to the drainage piping with slip
				  joints or ground joint connections.
2. "P" traps into which floor drains, shower drains, or tub
				  drains with removable strainers discharge.
3. "P" traps into which the straight-through type waste and
				  overflow discharge with the overflow connecting to the top of the tee.
4. "P" traps into which residential washing machines
				  discharge.
5. Test tees or cleanouts in a vertical pipe above the
				  flood-level rim of the fixtures that the horizontal pipe serves and not more
				  than 4 feet (1219 mm) above the finish floor.
6. Cleanout near the junction of the building drain and the
				  building sewer which may be rodded both ways.
7. Water closets for the water closet fixture branch only.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 708.3.2 'Building sewers' to read as
				  follows:
708.3.2 Building sewers.
Building sewers shall
				  be provided with cleanouts located not more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) apart
				  measured from the upstream entrance of the cleanout. An additional cleanout
				  shall be provided within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the public right of way. For
				  building sewers 8 inches (203 mm) and larger, manholes shall be provided and
				  located at each change in direction and at intervals of not more than 400 feet
				  (122 m). Manholes and manhole covers shall be of an approved type.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Section 708.3.4 'Base of stack'without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 708.3.5 'Building drain and building sewer
				  junction' to read as follows:
708.3.5 Building drain and building sewer junction.
There shall be a cleanout installed at or near the junction of the
				  building drain and the building sewer. The cleanout shall be outside the
				  building wall unless otherwise approved and shall be brought up to finished
				  ground level. An approved two-way cleanout is allowed to be used at this
				  location to serve as a required cleanout for both the building drain and
				  building sewer.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise first sentence of Section 708.7 'Minimum size' to
				  read as follows:
708.7 Minimum size.
Cleanouts shall be the same
				  nominal size as the pipe they are connected to, up to 4 inches (102 mm). For
				  pipes larger... (Remainder of Section left unchanged).
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 9
VENTS
SECTION 904
VENT TERMINALS
*Revise first sentence of Section 904.1 'Roof extension' by
				  replacing "[NUMBER] inches (mm)" with "6 inches (152 mm)". (Remainder of
				  Section left unchanged)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 906
FIXTURE VENTS
*Delete exception to Section 906.1 'Distance of trap from
				  vent' without substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 910
WASTE STACK VENT
*Revise first sentence of Section 910.2 'Stack installation'
				  to read as follows:
910.2 Stack installation.
The waste stack shall
				  be vertical. Every fixture drain... (Remainder of Section left unchanged).
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 911
CIRCUIT VENTING
*Revise last sentence of Section 911.2 'Vent connection' to
				  read as follows:
911.2 Vent connection.
(Beginning of Section left unchanged)
...with Section 905. The circuit vent may receive waste
				  discharge from fixtures located within the same branch interval, provided that
				  the wet portion remains the same size as the horizontal branch.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 912
COMBINATION DRAIN AND VENT SYSTEM
*Revise Section 912.2.2 'Connection' to read as
				  follows:
912.2.2 Connection.
The combination drain and
				  vent system shall be provided with a dry vent connected at any point within the
				  system or the system shall connect to a horizontal drain that is vented in
				  accordance with one of the venting methods specified in this chapter.
				  Combination drain and vent systems connecting to building drains or waste
				  stacks shall be provided with a dry vent. The vent connection to the
				  combination drain and vent pipe shall extend vertically a minimum of 6 inches
				  (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the highest fixture being vented before
				  offsetting horizontally.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Section 912.4 'Appendix reference' as
				  follows:
912.4 Appendix reference.
Additional provisions
				  for
safe waste systems
are contained in Appendix H 'Section
				  912: Combination Drain and Vent System'.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Appendix H 'Section 912: Combination Drain and Vent
				  System'. See pages 18 through 20.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 10
TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS
SECTION 1002
TRAP REQUIREMENTS
*Revise first paragraph of Section 1002.1 'Fixture traps' to
				  read as follows:
1002.1 Fixture traps.
Each plumbing fixture
				  shall be separately trapped by a water-seal trap, except as otherwise permitted
				  by this code. The trap shall be placed as close as possible to the fixture
				  outlet. The vertical distance from the fixture outlet to the trap weir shall
				  not exceed 24 inches (610 mm). The distance of a clothes washer standpipe above
				  a trap shall conform to Section 802.4. A fixture shall not be double trapped.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 1002.4 'Trap seals' to read as
				  follows:
1002.4 Trap seals.
Each fixture trap shall have
				  a liquid seal of not less than 2 inches (51 mm) and not more than 4 inches (102
				  mm), or deeper for special designs relating to accessible fixtures. Where a
				  trap seal is subject to loss by evaporation, the trap seal shall be protected
				  by a trap seal primer or other approved method. A trap seal primer valve shall
				  conform to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Section 1002.8 'Recess for trap connection' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1003
INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS
*Delete exception to Section 1003.4 'Oil separators required'
				  and revise to read as follows:
1003.4 Oil separators required.
In elevator pits
				  where oil containment complies with the Georgia Department of Labor Elevator
				  Rules and Regulations, no additional oil separator shall be required.At repair
				  garages, car-washing facilities, at factories where oily and flammable liquid
				  wastes are produced and in hydraulic elevator pits, separators shall be
				  installed into which all oil-bearing, grease-bearing or flammable wastes shall
				  be discharged before emptying into the building drainage system or other point
				  of disposal.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 13
REFERENCED STANDARDS
*Revise Referenced Standard 'NSF' to read as follows:
1
NSF
NSF International
789 Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Standard reference
							 number
Title
Referenced in code section
							 number
61-2003e Drinking Water System Components-Health
				  Effects.........424.1, 605.3, 605.4, 605.5, 611.3, 705.9.3 (GA Amendment),
				  705.10.3 (GA Amendment)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
End of Amendments.
TABLE 506
MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER
HEATERS1
*See footnote (1) located below table for
				  manufacturer's specifications.
Fuel
Gas
Elec.
Oil
Gas
Elec.
Oil
Gas
Elec.
Oil
Gas
Elec.
Oil
# of Bedrooms
1
2
3
----
1 to
1 1/2
Baths
Storage (gal)
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
40
30
----
----
----
Input
27
2.5
70
36
3.5
70
36
4.5
70
----
----
----
Draw (gph)
43
30
89
60
44
89
60
58
89
----
----
----
Recovery (gph)
23
10
59
30
14
59
30
18
59
----
----
----
# of Bedrooms
2
3
4
5
2 to
2 1/2
Baths
Storage (gal)
30
40
30
40
50
30
40
50
50
50
66
30
Input
36
4.5
70
36
5.5
70
38
5.5
70
47
5.5
70
Draw (gph)
60
58
89
70
72
89
72
72
89
90
88
89
Recovery (gph)
30
18
59
30
22
59
32
22
59
40
22
59
# of Bedrooms
3
4
5
6
3 to
3 1/2
Baths
Storage (gal)
40
50
30
50
66
30
50
66
30
50
80
40
Input
38
5.5
70
38
5.5
70
47
5.5
70
50
5.5
70
Draw (gph)
72
72
89
82
88
89
90
88
89
92
102
99
Recovery (gph)
32
22
59
32
22
59
40
22
59
42
22
59
1 gal=3.7854 L
1 gph=1.05 mL/s
NOTE:
1. Storage capacity, input and recovery requirements
				  indicated in the table are typical and may vary with each individual
				  manufacturer. Any combination of these requirements to produce the 1-hour draw
				  stated shall be satisfactory. Recovery based on 100 °F (37.8 °C) water
				  temperature rise. The input rating is in units of 1000 BTU/h for gas and oil,
				  and 1000W/h for electric. EXAMPLE: For a 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence, there are
				  three choices as follows: A 40 gal storage/30 gph recovery gas heater; a 50 gal
				  storage/22 gph recovery electric heater; or a 30 gal storage/59 gph recovery
				  oil heater; or an equivalent combination which will produce at least a 70 gph
				  total draw.
APPENDIX H
SECTION 912: COMBINATION DRAIN AND VENT SYSTEM
912.4 Safe Waste System.
912.4.1 Definitions.
SAFE WASTE SYSTEM.
A horizontal waste system
				  composed of a main waste line, branch waste lines, auxiliary vents and a master
				  trap with a fresh air vent (See Figures 1 and 1A).
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FIGURE 1 - SAFE WASTE SYSTEM EXAMPLE
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FIGURE 1A - ALTERNATE SAFE WASTE SYSTEM FOR
INSTALLATION NOT EXCEEDING TWO FLOOR OPENINGS
EXAMPLE
912.4.2 Where required.
As an alternative to
				  other waste systems required by this code, the waste in establishments listed
				  in Section 912.4.3may be collected in a safe waste system. Plans and
				  specifications for each safe waste system shall be submitted to the Plumbing
				  Official and approval shall be obtained before installation is started.
912.4.3 Location.
All establishments where food
				  is manufactured, or processed, having floor drains, hub drains, such as
				  restaurants, cafes, snack bars, grocery stores, meat, poultry and fish markets,
				  drugstores, bakeries, dairies, taverns and cocktail lounges, shall collect such
				  floor drains, hub drains, or open site drains into a safe waste system. Other
				  fixtures not specifically prohibited by Section 912.4.4may also be collected on
				  the safe waste system.
912.4.4 Limits of use.
Each safe waste system
				  shall be limited to one floor. Water closets, urinals, bathtubs, showers, food
				  grinders, disposal units or exterior drain units (such as condensing units
				  drains) shall not be permitted on a safe waste system.
912.4.5 Safe waste system.
The main waste line
				  for the safe waste system is connected to the sanitary waste system through the
				  master trap. Fixtures should be connected directly or indirectly as described
				  in Chapter 7.
912.4.6 Master trap.
The master trap shall not
				  be less than 3 inches (76 mm) in size and shall be located inside the building
				  unless otherwise approved. Provide two cleanouts at the master trap, one on the
				  house side and one in the waste line downstream of the master trap weir. The
				  top of the cleanouts shall be flush with the finish floor.
912.4.7 Master trap venting.
The master trap
				  shall he vented with two vents. A fresh air vent no less than the trap size
				  shall extend from the house side of the trap to the outside of the building, by
				  either (a) extending through the roof independent of any sanitary vent; (b)
				  extending through the outside wall, 12 inches (305 mm) above the flood rim of
				  any connected fixture and terminating with a perforated or bar grate cover or
				  (c) connecting to a fresh air auxiliary vent. A 2-inch (51 mm) sanitary vent
				  shall extend from the sewer side of the master trap through the roof or connect
				  with a dry sanitary vent, in accordance with Chapter 9.
912.4.8 Auxiliary vent.
The auxiliary vent
				  shall be the same size as the master trap and extend from the main waste line
				  through the roof independent of any sanitary vent or may terminate through an
				  outside wall using an acceptable bar grate. When safe waste systems are located
				  on two or more floors of a building, the fresh air and auxiliary vents may be
				  connected together and extend to the outside of the building independent of any
				  sanitary vent.
912.4.9 Waste lines and connections.
See
				  Chapter 7for size and capacity. The main waste line shall be the same size as
				  the master trap. The branch waste lines shall not exceed a maximum length of 48
				  pipe diameters, also refer to Table 710.1for the maximum number of fixture
				  units. Nowhere shall the slope of the safe waste system exceed a 1/4-inch (6.4
				  mm) per foot. Branch waste line exceeding 48 pipe diameters in length will
				  require a 2-inch (51 mm) vent to extend through the roof, or be connected into
				  the auxiliary vent. Trap primers are not required for traps on the house side
				  of the master trap.
912.4.10 Walk-in coolers.
Walk-in coolers
				  requiring a floor drain inside the cooler shall have an untrapped floor drain
				  type casting with a bar grate strainer, and a ball check back water valve. The
				  waste line from the drain located inside the cooler shall extend to a floor
				  drain located outside the cooler. The outside floor drain shall have a bar
				  grate strainer, flashing ring, when required, with an auxiliary inlet for the
				  waste line from the inside drains connected above the trap.
912.4.11
Poultry, Meat or Fish Markets, or
				  Processing Plants.
912.4.11.1
Establishments which clean, process
				  or market poultry, meat, or fish shall have their waste collected in a safe
				  waste system. An interceptor trap shall be installed for these establishments
				  in lieu of a master trap. Cleanouts and venting shall be as for a master
				  trap.
Interceptor traps are described in Chapter 10. Drains from
				  racks and tables must spill onto the floor and the floor shall be graded to the
				  floor drains to catch all refuse from the killing or the cleaning operations.
				  Floor drains shall have removable grate tops. An adequate water supply shall be
				  provided for cleaning floors. All water supply inlets shall be protected with
				  backflow preventers as described in Section 608. Interceptors shall be a
				  maximum of 24 x 24 inches (610 mm x 610 mm).
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD
ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE
(INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE For oNE- AND TWO-FAMILY
				  DWELLINGS WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY
				  DWELLINGS, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used
				  in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments, shall constitute the
				  official
Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling
				  Code
.
Part VII, Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 32), is deleted from
				  the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
				  Substitute for plumbing requirements the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Plumbing Code
(
International Plumbing Code with Georgia State
				  Amendments
).
Part VIII, Electrical (Chapters 33 through 42), is deleted
				  from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
				  Substitute for electrical requirements the
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Electrical Code
(
National Electrical Code with
				  Georgia State Amendments
).
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(a) Replace all references to the ICC
Electrical
				  Code
with references to the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Electrical Code
.
(b) Replace all references to the
International
				  Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) with references to
				  the
Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code
(
IECC
				  with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments
). The
Georgia
				  State Minimum Standard Energy Code
shall be used for heating and air
				  conditioning equipment.
SCOPE:
The provisions of the
GeorgiaState Minimum Standard
				  One and Two Family Dwelling Code
shall apply to the construction,
				  alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and
				  occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of detached one- and
				  two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more
				  than three stories in height with separate means of egress and their accessory
				  structures.
APPENDICES:
Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
				  referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
				  Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.
GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS/WATER HEATERS AND
PRESSURE VESSELS
The State's minimum requirements for boilers/water heaters
				  and pressure vessels over 200,000 BTU/h (58.61 kW), 210 degrees Fahrenheit or
				  120 gallons capacity shall be established by O.C.G.A. Title 34, Chapter 11 and
				  the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor.
PLEASE NOTE: The provisions of Section R301.2.1.1,
				  Design criteria, of the
2006
edition of the International
				  Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings,
shall
				  not
become effective until July 1,
				  2007
. For the period from January 1, 2007, through June 30,
				  2007, the provisions of Section R301.2.1.1, Design criteria, of the
2000
edition of the International Residential Code for One-
				  and Two-Family Dwellings, shall remain in effect.
*Revise the International Residential Code for One-
				  and Two-Family Dwellings, 2006 Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
*Delete Chapter 1 'Administration' without substitution.
				  Chapter 1 to remain in the Code as a
reference and
guide for
				  local governments in development of their own
Administrative
				  Procedures
.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION R202
DEFINITIONS
*Revise definition of 'Accessory Structure' to read as
				  follows:
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE.
In one- and two-family
				  dwellings not more than three stories high with separate means of egress, a
				  building, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building and which
				  is located on the same lot.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise definition of 'Branch Vent' to read as
				  follows:
BRANCH VENT.
A vent connecting two or more
				  individual vents with a vent stack, stack vent or terminating in the open
				  air.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add definition of 'Valve' as follows:
VALVE
Point of Delivery Service Shutoff.
The point of
				  delivery for natural gas systems is the outlet of the service meter assembly or
				  the outlet of the service regulator or service shutoff valve where a meter is
				  not provided. Where a valve is provided at the outlet of the service meter
				  assembly, such valve shall be considered to be downstream of the point of
				  delivery. The point of delivery for undiluted liquefied petroleum gas systems
				  is the outlet of the first stage pressure regulator that provides utilization
				  pressure, exclusive of line gas regulators, in the system.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 3
BUILDING PLANNING
SECTION R306
SANITATION
*Add new Section R306.5 as follows:
R306.5.
One- and two-family dwellings shall have
				  not less than two exterior hose bibs, sill cocks or outside hydrants with one
				  being located on the side or rear of the structure.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Section R306.6 'General' as follows:
R306.6 General.
Toilet facilities shall be
				  provided for construction workers and such facilities shall be maintained in a
				  sanitary condition. Construction worker toilet facilities of the nonsewer type
				  shall conform to ANSI Z4.3.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION R309
GARAGES AND CARPORTS
*Revise Section R309.2 'Separation required' to add
				  exceptions as follows:
R309.2 Separation required.
Exception #1:
Separation is not required in garages protected by an
				  automatic sprinkler system that meets the following criteria:
1. Maximum protected area is 600 square feet (55.74
				  m2).
2. Maximum number of sprinkler heads per domestic system is
				  six.
3. Minimum pipe size supplying domestic water system shall be
				  3/4-inch (19 mm) nominal diameter.
4. Maximum area of coverage per sprinkler head of 100 square
				  feet (9.29 m2).
5. No control valve to isolate the sprinkler head(s) unless
				  supervised.
6. Protected area is defined by physical barriers that extend
				  from floor to ceiling of construction that will resist the passage of
				  smoke.
7. Doors through physical barriers shall be equipped with
				  self-closing devices and be positive-latching.
Exception #2:
A disappearing/pull-down stairway with minimum
				  3/8-inch (9.53 mm) (nominal)
				  fire-retardant-treated structural panel is deemed to meet the 20-minute thermal
				  barrier test based on ASTM E 119,
Test Methods for Fire Tests of
				  Building Construction and Materials
, or deemed to have the fire
				  resistance of or equivalent to 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum wall board.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION R311
MEANS OF EGRESS
*Revise Section R311.5.3.1 'Riser height' to add exception as
				  follows:
R311.5.3.1 Riser height.
Exception:
The first and the last riser may vary by an amount no greater
				  than 3/4 inch (19 mm) from the other risers in the flight of stairs.
(Effective January 1, 2007; AMENDMENT EXPIRES JANUARY 1,
				  2010)
*Revise first sentence of Section R311.5.3.2 'Tread depth' to
				  read as follows:
R311.5.3.2 Tread depth.
The minimum tread depth
				  shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The tread depth...
(Remainder of section left unchanged.)
(Effective January 1, 2007; AMENDMENT EXPIRES JANUARY 1,
				  2010)
SECTION R312
GUARDS
*Revise Section R312.1 'Guards' to add at end as
				  follows:
R312.1 Guards.
(Beginning of section left unchanged.)
...or grade below. The finish grade surface to a retaining
				  wall attached to a house that has a vertical drop on its opposite side of more
				  than 30 inches (762 mm) below the grade shall have a guard (guardrail) not less
				  than 36 inches (914 mm) in height.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 4
FOUNDATIONS
SECTION R404
FOUNDATION AND RETAINING WALLS
*Revise Section R404.1 'Concrete and masonry foundation
				  walls' to read as follows:
R404.1 Concrete and masonry foundation walls.
Concrete and masonry foundation walls shall be selected and constructed
				  in accordance with the provisions of Section R404 or in accordance with ACI
				  318, ACI 332, NCMA TR68-A or ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 or other approved
				  structural standards. When ACI 318, ACI 332 or ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 or the
				  provisions of Section R404 are used to design concrete or masonry foundation
				  walls, project drawings, typical details and specifications are not required to
				  bear the seal of the architect or engineer responsible for design, unless
				  otherwise required by the state law of the jurisdiction having authority.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Table R404.1(1) 'Top Reactions And Prescriptive
				  Support For Foundations Wallsa' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Table R404.1(2) 'Maximum Plate Anchor-Bolt Spacing
				  For Supported Foundation Walla' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Table R404.1(3) 'Maximum Aspect Ratio, L/W For
				  Unbalanced Foundations' without substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 5
FLOORS
SECTION R502
WOOD FLOOR FRAMING
*Revise Section R502.2.2 'Decks' to add at beginning as
				  follows:
R502.2.2 Decks.
Decks shall be constructed in
				  accordance with this code or Chapter 3 of the 1996 Forest Products Society,
				  "Wood Decks, Materials, Construction, and Finishing" manual. Where supported
				  by...
(Remainder of section left unchanged.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Section R502.2.2.1 'Deck ledger connection to band
				  joist (conventional framing)' as follows:
R502.2.2.1 Deck ledger connection to band joist
				  (conventional framing).
For residential applications and a total design
				  load of 50 psf (2.39 kPa), the connection between a pressure preservative
				  treated southern pine (or approved decay-resistant species) deck ledger and a
				  2-inch (51 mm) nominal band joist bearing on a sill plate or wall plate shall
				  be constructed with 1/2-inch (13 mm) bolts with washers per Table
				  R502.2.2.1.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Table R502.2.2.1 'Fastener Spacing For A Residential
				  Southern Pine Deck Ledger And A 2-Inch (51 mm) Nominal Solid-Sawn Band Joist
				  (50 psf (2.39 kPa) Total Load)1,2.'
See page 14.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Figure R502.2.2.1 'Placement Of Bolts In Deck
				  Ledgers (Bands).'
See page 14.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Section R502.2.2.2 'Deck ledger connection to band
				  joist (wood I-joists with rim board)' as follows:
R502.2.2.2 Deck ledger connection to band joist (wood
				  I-joists with rim board).
For residential applications and a total
				  design load of 50 psf (2.39 kPa), when attaching the ledger to manufactured
				  wood floor assemblies that include manufactured rim boards supported by a
				  structural bearing, the installation shall comply with the manufacturer's
				  design and installation specifications. When rim boards are not fully supported
				  by direct bearing, the installation shall be detailed by a registered design
				  professional.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Section R502.2.2.3 'Deck ledger connection to open
				  web floor truss system' as follows:
R502.2.2.3 Deck ledger connection to open web floor
				  truss system.
For residential applications and a total design load of 50
				  psf (2.39 kPa), when attaching the ledger to manufactured open web floor truss
				  systems, the installation shall comply with the manufacturer's design and
				  installation specifications. The deck ledger connection to the floor truss
				  system shall be designed and approved by the truss system manufacturer's
				  registered design professional.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 6
WALL CONSTRUCTION
SECTION R602
WOOD WALL FRAMING
*Revise first sentence of Footnote 'a' of Table R602.3(1)
				  'Fastener Schedule For Structural Members' to read as follows:
TR602.3(1) Fastener Schedule For Structural Members.
Footnote 'a':
All nails are smooth-common, box or deformed shanks except
				  where otherwise stated or as required to be hot-dipped zinc-coated galvanized
				  steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper in accordance with Section
				  R319.3. Nails used for...
(Remainder of footnote left unchanged.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Section R602.10.5 'Continuous wood structural panel
				  sheathing' and substitute the following:
R602.10.5 Continuous structural panel sheathing.
When continuous wood structural panel sheathing is provided in
				  accordance with Method 3 of Section R602.10.3, including areas above and below
				  openings, braced wall panel lengths shall be in accordance with Table
				  R602.10.5. Wood structural panel sheathing at corners shall be installed in
				  accordance with Figure R602.10.5. The bracing amounts in Table R602.10.1 for
				  Method 3 shall be permitted to be multiplied by a factor of 0.9 for walls with
				  a maximum opening height that does not exceed 85 percent of the wall height or
				  a factor of 0.8 for walls with a maximum opening height that does not exceed 67
				  percent of the wall height.
Exception:
Vertical wall segments, in the first
				  story of one- or two-story buildings, next to garage openings shall be
				  permitted to have a 6:1 height-to-width ratio (with height being measured from
				  top of header to sill plate) when constructed in accordance with the following
				  provisions. Each panel shall have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm)
				  and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed
				  on one face with a single layer of
				  3/8-inch (9.53 mm) minimum
				  thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized
				  box nails in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.2. The wood structural panel
				  sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued laminated header and
				  shall be nailed in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.2. The header shall extend
				  between the inside faces of the first full-length outer studs of each panel.
				  The clear span of the header between the inner studs of each panel shall be not
				  less than six feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length. A
				  strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1000 pounds (454 kg) shall
				  fasten the header to the side of the inner studs opposite the sheathing. Two
				  anchor bolts shall be installed in accordance with Section R403.1.6, and plate
				  washers shall be a minimum of 2 inches by 2 inches by
				  3/16 inches (51 mm by 51 mm
				  by 4.76 mm) thick and shall be used on each bolt. This exception is only
				  permitted in Seismic Design Categories A-C.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Footnote 'c' of Table R602.10.5 'Length Requirements
				  For Braced Wall Panels In A Continuously Sheathed
				  Walla,b,c' without substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION R613
EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND GLASS DOORS
*Delete Section R613.2 'Window sills' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 7
WALL COVERING
SECTION R702
INTERIOR COVERING
*Revise first sentence of Section R702.2 'Interior plaster'
				  to read as follows:
R702.2 Interior plaster.
Gypsum plaster or
				  portland cement plastering materials shall conform to ASTM C 5, C 28, C 35, C
				  37, C 59, C 61, C 587, C 588, C 631, C 847, C 897, C 933, C 1032 and C 1047,
				  and shall be installed or applied in conformance with ASTM C 843, C 844, C 926
				  and C 1063. Plaster shall not...
(Remainder of section left unchanged.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION R703
EXTERIOR COVERING
*Add Footnote 'a' to 'Joint Treatment' heading of Table
				  R703.4 'Weather-Resistant Siding Attachment And Minimum Thickness' as
				  follows:
TR703.4 Weather-Resistant Siding Attachment And Minimum
				  Thickness.
Footnote 'a':
Where joints are required to be sealed, ASTM C 1193 shall be
				  deemed to meet the intent of Section R703.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise first sentence of Section R703.9 'Exterior insulation
				  finish systems, general' to read as follows:
R703.9 Exterior insulation finish systems, general.
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) shall be from manufacturers
				  with a current ICC Evaluation Report and shall be installed in accordance with
				  ANSI 99A, ASTM C 1397, ASTM C 1535, ASTM E 2273, ICC EIFS Evaluation Reports,
				  manufacturer's installation instructions and the requirements of this section.
				  Decorative trim shall not...
(Remainder of section left unchanged.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 8
ROOF-CEILING CONSTRUCTION
SECTION R802
WOOD ROOF FRAMING
*Revise Section R802.3 'Framing details' to add sentence
				  between first and second sentences as follows:
R802.3 Framing details.
(First sentence left unchanged.)
...as a tie. Where rafters meet to form a ridge they shall be
				  placed directly opposite each other, or centerline offset not more than 11/2
				  inches (38 mm). Ridge board shall...
(Remainder of section left unchanged.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 11
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
*Delete Chapter 11 'Energy Efficiency' without substitution.
				  For energy code compliance refer to the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Energy Code
.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 13
GENERAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SECTION M1305
APPLIANCE ACCESS
*Revise first and last sentences of Section M1305.1.3
				  'Appliances in attics' to read as follows:
M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics.
Attics
				  containing appliances requiring access shall be provided with an opening and a
				  clear and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow the removal of the
				  largest appliance, but not less than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559
				  mm) wide to the appliance. The passageway shall...
(Middle of section left unchanged.)
...access is required. The clear access opening dimensions
				  shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), where such
				  dimensions are large enough to allow the removal of the largest appliance and
				  be accessible by pull down stairs or other permanent steps.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise first sentence of Section M1305.1.4 'Appliances under
				  floors' to read as follows:
M1305.1.4 Appliances under floors.
Underfloor
				  spaces containing appliances requiring access shall be provided with an
				  unobstructed passageway large enough to remove the largest appliance, but not
				  less than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide. A level
				  service...
(Remainder of section left unchanged.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 14
HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT
SECTION M1401
GENERAL
*Revise Section M1401.4 'Exterior installations' to read as
				  follows:
M1401.4 Exterior installations.
Equipment
				  installed outdoors shall be listed and labeled for outdoor installation.
				  Supports and foundations shall prevent excessive vibration, settlement or
				  movement of the equipment. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level
				  shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material
				  extending above grade a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) or shall be suspended a
				  minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 16
DUCT SYSTEMS
SECTION M1601
DUCT CONSTRUCTION
*Revise Section M1601.1 'Duct design' to read as
				  follows:
M1601.1 Duct design.
Duct systems serving
				  heating, cooling and ventilation equipment shall be fabricated and installed in
				  accordance with the
International Mechanical Code
(
IMC
) Chapter 6 and Georgia State Amendments to
IMC
Chapter 6.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 24
FUEL GAS
SECTION G2419 (408)
DRIPS AND SLOPED PIPING
*Revise second and third sentences of Section G2419.4 (408.4)
				  'Sediment trap' to read as follows:
G2419.4 (408.4) Sediment trap.
(Beginning of section left unchanged.)
...equipment as practical. The sediment trap shall be either
				  a tee fitting with a minimum 3 inch (76 mm) long capped nipple in the bottom
				  outlet or other configuration approved as an effective sediment trap.
				  Illuminating appliances, ranges, clothes dryers, decorative appliances for
				  installation in vented fireplaces, decorative vented appliances, and outdoor
				  grills need not be so equipped unless required by manufacturer's installation
				  instructions.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION G2420 (409)
GAS SHUTOFF VALVES
*Add new Section G2420.2.1 'Point of delivery service valve'
				  as follows:
G2420.2.1 Point of delivery service valve.
Where
				  the point of delivery is the outlet of the service meter assembly, or the
				  outlet of the service regulator a service shutoff valve shall be installed.
				  Such valve is considered to be part of the customer piping system.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION G2423 (413)
CNG GAS-DISPENSING SYSTEMS
*Delete Section G2423.1 (413.1) 'General' and substitute the
				  following:
G2423.1 General.
Under Georgia law, the Rules
				  and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner's Office govern the
				  storage, delivery and dispensing of compressed natural gas. Refer to the Rules
				  and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner's Office and NFPA 52
				  for all requirements concerning compressed natural gas motor vehicle
				  Fuel-dispensing stations.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION G2447 (623)
COOKING APPLIANCES
*Delete Section G2447.2 (623.2) 'Prohibited location' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Section G2447.3 (623.3) 'Domestic appliances' without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 43
REFERENCED STANDARDS
*Revise Chapter 43 'Referenced Standards' to add as
				  follows:
American National Standards Institute
25 West 43rd Street, Fourth
				  Floor
ANSI
New York, NY 10036
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
99A-01 American National Standard for Exterior Insulation and
				  R703.9, GA Amendments Finish Systems (EIFS)
Z4.3-87/95 Nonsewered Waste Disposal Systems
				  R306.6, GA Amendments
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
ASTM West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2859
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
C 926-98a (2005) Standard Specification for Application of
				  Portland R702.2, GA Amendments Cement-Based Plaster
C 1193-05a Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants TR703.4,
				  GA Amendments
C 1397-05 Standard Practice for Application of Class PB
				  Exterior R703.9, GA Amendments Insulation and Finish Systems
C 1535-05 Standard Practice for Application of Exterior
				  Insulation and R703.9, GA Amendments Finish Systems Class PI
E 119-00 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
				  and R309.2, GA Amendments Materials
E 2273-03 Standard Test Method for Determining the Drainage
				  R703.9, GA Amendments Efficiency of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
				  (EIFS)
Clad Wall Assemblies
Forest Products Society
2801 Marshall Court
FPS
Madison, WI
				  53705-2295
Standard Referenced reference in code
number Title section number
1996 Edition Wood Decks: Materials, Construction,
				  and Finishing R502.2.2, GA Amendments
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
NFPA
Quincy
, MA
				  02269
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
52 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel
				  Systems G2423.1, GA Amendments
(Effective January 1, 2007)
APPENDIX G
SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
*The Department of Community Affairs hereby adopts Appendix G
				  'Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.'
(Effective January 1, 2007)
End of Amendments.
TABLE R502.2.2.1
FASTENER SPACING FOR A RESIDENTIAL SOUTHERN
PINE DECK LEDGER AND A 2-INCH
(51 mm) NOMINAL SOLID-SAWN BAND JOIST (50 psf
(2.39 kPa) TOTAL LOAD)1,2
JOIST SPAN (feet)
6' and Less
6'-1'' to 8'
8'-1'' to 10'
10'-1'' to 12'
12'-1'' to 14'
14'-1'' to 16'
16'-1'' to 18'
ON-CENTER SPACING OF
							 FASTENERS3,4
1/2'' BOLT WITH WASHERS
36''
36''
34''
29''
24''
21''
19''
Notes:
1. The maximum gap between the face of the ledger board and
				  face of the house band joist shall be 1/2-inch (13 mm).
2. Ledgers shall be flashed to prevent water from contacting
				  the house band joist.
3. Bolts shall be staggered as depicted in Figure
				  R502.2.2.1.
4. Deck ledger shall be 2x8 PPT No. 2 Southern Pine (minimum)
				  or other approved method and material as established by standard engineering
				  practice.
FIGURE R502.2.2.1
PLACEMENT OF BOLTS IN DECK LEDGERS (BANDS)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD
MECHANICAL CODE
(INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE WITH GEORGIA
STATE AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2006 Edition, published by
				  the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia
				  State Amendments, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Mechanical Code
.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(a) Replace all references to the ICC
Electrical Code
with references to the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Electrical Code
(
National Electrical Code with Georgia State
				  Amendments
).
(b) Replace all references to the
International
				  Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC)
with references to
				  the
Georgia
State Minimum Standard Energy Code
				  (IECC
with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments).
The
Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code
shall be used
				  for efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of mechanical
				  equipment.
SCOPE:
The provisions of the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Mechanical Code
shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance,
				  alteration and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed
				  and utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related
				  processes within buildings. This code shall also regulate those mechanical
				  systems, system components, equipment and appliances specifically addressed
				  herein. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel
				  gas-fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance venting systems shall be
				  regulated by the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Gas Code (International
				  Fuel Gas Code with Georgia Amendments)
.
APPENDICES:
Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
				  referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
				  Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.
GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS/WATER HEATERS AND
PRESSURE VESSELS
The State's minimum requirements for boilers/water heaters
				  and pressure vessels over 200,000 BTU/h (58.61 kW), 210 degrees Fahrenheit or
				  120 gallons capacity shall be established by O.C.G.A. Title 34, Chapter 11 and
				  the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor.
*Revise the International Mechanical Code, 2006
				  Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
*Delete Chapter 1 'Administration' without substitution.
				  Chapter 1 to remain in the Code as a
reference and
guide for
				  local governments in the development of their own
Administrative
				  Procedures
.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 301
GENERAL
*Add new Section 301.16 'Related Fire Codes' to read as
				  follows:
301.16 Related fire codes.
Any reference to the
International Fire Code
and/or NFPA standards in any chapter
				  of this code shall be to the latest edition as adopted and amended by the
				  Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 303
EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCE LOCATION
*Revise Section 303.3 'Prohibited locations' as
				  follows:
303.3 Prohibited locations.
Exception #4
. Refer to the
International
				  Fuel Gas Code
for gas-fired appliances.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Section 303.5 'Indoor locations' and substitute the
				  following:
303.5 Indoor locations.
Fuel-fired furnaces and
				  boilers installed in closets and alcoves shall be listed for such installation.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 304
INSTALLATION
*Revise Section 304.9 'Clearances from grade' to read as
				  follows:
304.9 Clearances from grade.
Equipment and
				  appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on a level concrete slab
				  or other approved material extending above adjoining grade minimum of 2 inches
				  (51 mm) or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining
				  grade.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 306
ACCESS AND SERVICE SPACE
*Delete second and third paragraphs of Section
				  306.5'Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures' to read as
				  follows:
306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated
				  structures.
(First paragraph leftunchanged.)
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION [B] 309
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
*Revise Section [B] 309.1 'Space-heating systems'to add
				  exceptions as follows:
[B] 309.1 Space-heating systems.
Exception #2:
Semi-heated spaces as listed in
				  ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1.
Exception #3:
In unfinished basements and
				  enclosed unvented crawlspaces where the wall is insulated in lieu of the
				  floor.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 4
VENTILATION
SECTION 401
GENERAL
*Add a new Section 401.7 'Alternate Ventilation Procedure' to
				  read as follows:
401.7 Alternate Ventilation Procedure.
As an
				  alternate to ventilation rates listed in Table 403.3, Required Outdoor
				  Ventilation Air, designers may utilize ventilation rate procedures and tables
				  in ASHRAE Standard 62.1. If the ASHRAE 62.1 method is used, the entire building
				  shall comply with ASHRAE 62.1 and any additional equipment and/or systems
				  required by ASHRAE 62.1 shall be installed.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 405
SYSTEM CONTROL
*Add a new Section 405.2
'
CO2 Sensors' to read
				  as follows:
405.2 CO2 Sensors
. Carbon dioxide sensors shall
				  be utilized for control of ventilation systems, as outlined in ASHRAE Standard
				  62.1.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 5
EXHAUST SYSTEMS
SECTION 502
REQUIRED SYSTEMS
*
Revise Section [F] 502.5 'Valve-regulated
				  lead-acid batteries in cabinets' to read as follows:
[F] 502.5 Valve-regulated lead-acid batteries in
				  cabinets.
Valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries installed in
				  cabinets, as regulated by the
International Fire Code
, shall
				  be provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 502.5.1 or 502.5.2.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 505
DOMESTIC KITCHEN EXHAUST EQUIPMENT
*Add new Section 505.2
'
Commercial Installations
				  of Domestic Systems' to read as follows:
505.2 Commercial Installations of domestic systems.
Commercial installations of domestic systems shall comply with the
				  current NFPA standards as adopted and amended by the Georgia Insurance and
				  Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Section 505.3 'Exhaust Ducts' to read as
				  follows:
505.3 Exhaust ducts.
Exhaust ducts for domestic
				  range hoods, installed in commercial applications shall be vented to the
				  outside and shall be constructed of Type B vent or smooth-wall duct constructed
				  of 0.0157 inch (0.4mm) galvanized steel.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 506
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM
DUCTS AND EXHAUST EQUIPMENT
*Delete Section 506.1 'General' and substitute the following
				  to read:
506.1 General.
The State's minimum requirements
				  for Type I commercial kitchen hood ventilation system ducts and exhaust
				  equipment shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with the
				  Life Safety Code NFPA 101 and NFPA 96. Other commercial kitchen hood
				  ventilation system ducts and exhaust equipment shall comply with the
				  requirements of this section.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 507
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS
*Delete Section 507.1'General' and substitute the
				  following:
507.1 General.
The State's minimum requirements
				  for Type I commercial kitchen hoods shall be designed, constructed and
				  installed in accordance with the Life Safety Code NFPA 101 and NFPA 96. Other
				  commercial kitchen hoods shall comply with the requirements of this section.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Section 507.2.3
'
Domestic cooking
				  appliances used for commercial purposes' without substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 508
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN MAKEUP AIR
*Renumber Section 508.1 'Makeup air' as 508.2, renumber
				  Section 508.2 'Compensating Hoods' as 508.3, and add new section 508.1
				  'General' as follows:
508.1 General.
The State's minimum requirements
				  for commercial kitchen makeup air Type I hoods shall be in accordance with the
				  Life Safety Code NFPA 101 and NFPA 96. Commercial kitchen makeup air for Type
				  II hoods shall comply with the requirements of this section.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 509
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
*Delete Section 509.1 'Where required' and substitute the
				  following to read:
509.1 Where required.
The State's minimum
				  requirements for fire suppression systems for commercial cooking equipment
				  shall be established by the Life Safety Code and NFPA 96.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 6
DUCT SYSTEMS
SECTION 603
DUCT CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION
*Revise the first sentence Section 603.2 'Duct sizing' to
				  read as follows:
603.2 Duct sizing.
Ducts installed within a one-
				  or two-family dwelling unit shall be designed and sized in accordance with ACCA
				  Manual D or other approved methods. (Remainder of section left unchanged).
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise section 603.6'Flexible air ducts and flexible air
				  connectors' to read as follows:
603.6 Flexible air ducts and flexible air connectors.
(Beginning of section left unchanged.)
...Sections 606.6.2 through 603.6.4, Flexible air ducts and
				  flexible air connectors, both metallic and nonmetallic, shall be installed and
				  supported as specified in the SMACNA HVAC
Duct Construction
				  Standards-Metal and Flexible
and the Air Diffusion Council
Flexible Duct Performance and Installation Standards.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*
Revise second sentence of Section 603.9
				  'Joints, seams and connections' to read as follows:
603.9 Joints seams and connections
. (First
				  sentence left unchanged)....Duct construction standards. When required to be
				  sealed, joints, longitudinal and transverse seams and connections in ductwork
				  shall be securely fastened and sealed with welds, gaskets, mastics,
				  (adhesives), mastic-plus-embedded-fabric systems or tapes, tape and mastics...
				  ... (Remainder of section left unchanged).
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Section 603.9.1
'
Sealing of low
				  pressure metallic duct systems' to read as follows:
603.9.1 Sealing of low pressure metallic duct systems.
Metallic ducts, fittings, elbows, register boots and boxes classified by
				  a pressure rating of positive or negative 0.5 or 1.0 inches of water column,
				  shall be sealed as specified for a Seal Class C in the SMACNA standard, HVAC
				  Duct Construction Standards-Metal and Flexible. Longitudinal seams using a
				  machine-made locking seam are not required to be sealed for these pressure
				  classes.
Exception:
Sealing is not required for negative
				  low pressure exhaust ductwork.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 606
SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS CONTROL
*Rename Section 606.2.1 'Return air systems' as 'Supply air
				  systems' and revise first paragraph to read as follows:
606.2.1 Supply air systems
: Smoke detectors
				  shall be installed in supply air systems with a design capacity greater than
				  2,000 cfm (0.9 m/s)....
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section 606.2.2 'Common supply and return air
				  systems' as 'Common supply air systems' and delete all occurrences of the word
				  "return" from the text.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 8
CHIMNEYS AND VENTS
SECTION 804
DIRECT-VENT, INTEGRAL VENT AND MECHANICAL DRAFT
SYSTEMS
*Revise requirement #3 of Section 804.3.8 'Mechanical draft
				  systems for manually fired appliances andfireplaces' to read as follows:
804.3.8 Mechanical draft systems for manually fired
				  appliances and fireplaces. Requirement #3
. A smoke detector powered by
				  the building wiring and equipped with a battery back-upshall be installed in
				  the room with the appliance or fireplace.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 9
SPECIFIC APPLIANCES, FIREPLACES AND SOLID FUEL-
BURNING EQUIPMENT
SECTION 917
COOKING APPLIANCES
*Delete Section 917.2 'Prohibited location'without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Delete Section 917.3 'Domestic appliances'without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 10
BOILERS, WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
SECTION 1001
GENERAL
*Revise Section 1001.1'Scope' to add at the end of first
				  paragraph as follows:
1001.1 Scope. ...
and pressure vessels.The
				  State's minimum requirements for boilers/water heaters and pressure vessels
				  over 200,000 BTU/h (58.61 kW), 210 degrees Fahrenheit or 120 gallons capacity
				  shall be established by O.C.G.A. Title 34, Chapter 11 and the Rules and
				  Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1007
BOILER LOW-WATER CUTOFF
*Revise Section 1007.1 'General' to add at the end as
				  follows:
1007.1 General. ...
low-water cutoff control. In
				  lieu of the low-water cutoff control, a flow switch or other mechanism as
				  recommended by the manufacturer shall be allowed for water tube boilers.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 11
REFRIGERATION
SECTION 1105
MACHINERY ROOM, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
*Renumber Section [F] 1105.3
'
Refrigerant
				  detector' as 1105.3 and revise to read as follows:
[F] 1105.3 Refrigerant detector.
Refrigerant
				  detectors in machinery rooms shall be provided as required in accordance with
				  ASHRAE 15.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
SECTION 1106
MACHINERY ROOM, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
*Renumber Section [F] 1106.5
'
Remote Controls'
				  to read as follows:
1106.5 Remote controls.
Remote control of the
				  mechanical equipment and appliances located in the machinery room shall be
				  provided as required by "ASHRAE Standard 15".
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Revise Section [F] 1106.6
'
Emergency signs and
				  labels' as 1106.6 and revise to read as follows:
[F] 1106.6 Emergency signs and labels.
Refrigeration units and systems shall be provided with approved emergency
				  signs, charts, and labels in accordance with ASHRAE 15.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 12
HYDRONIC PIPING
SECTION 1206
PIPING INSTALLATION
*Revise Section 1206.8 'Steam piping pitch' to add at the end
				  as follows:
1206.8 Steam piping pitch.
...the steam piping.
				  Branch piping from steam mains shall be taken off at the top of the
				  pipe.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 13
FUEL OIL PIPING AND STORAGE
SECTION 1301
GENERAL
*Revise Section 1301.1 'Scope' to add at the end as
				  follows:
1301.1 Scope.
...International Fire Code. The
				  State's minimum requirements for fuel oil piping and storage shall be as
				  established by the Georgia State Minimum Fire Safety Standards and the Rules
				  and Regulations of the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner. Any
				  areas not addressed by the Georgia State Minimum Fire Safety Standards shall be
				  regulated by this chapter.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 14
SOLAR SYSTEMS
SECTION 1402
INSTALLATION
*Add new Section 1402.8 'Protection of drains' to read as
				  follows:
1402.8 Protection of drains.
Drains serving heat
				  transfer fluids over 140°F (60°C) or which are toxic or corrosive shall be
				  protected in accordance with the requirements of
The International
				  Plumbing Code
.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Section 1402.9'Warning label' to read as
				  follows:
1402.9 Warning label.
Drains in solar systems
				  where high temperature, high pressure, or hazardous fluids are discharged shall
				  have a warning label. For hazardous fluids, the label shall describe the
				  hazardous properties of the fluid and emergency first aid procedures.
Valves regulating such a discharge shall not be readily
				  accessible to unauthorized personnel.
(Effective January 1, 2007)
CHAPTER 15
REFERENCED STANDARDS
*Revise Chapter 15 'Referenced Standards' to add as
				  follows:
Air Diffusion Council
1000 East Woodfield Road
ADC
Schaumburg, IL
				  60173-5921
Standard Referenced reference in code
number Title section number
Flexible Duct Performance and Installation Standards (Fourth
				  Edition 2003) 603.6, GA Amendments
____________
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air
				  Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
1791 Tullie Circle, NE
ASHRAE Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Standard Referenced reference in code
number Title section number
90.1--2004 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-rise
Residential Buildings 309.1, GA Amendments
62.1--2004 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
				  401.7, GA Amendments
405.2, GA Amendments
15--2001 Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems 1105.3,
				  1106.5, 1106.6, GA Amendments
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
NFPA
Quincy, MA 02269
Standard Referenced reference in code
number Title section number
96 Standard for Ventilation and Fire Protection of Commercial
				  Cooking Operations 506.1, 507.1, 508.1, 509.1,
GA Amendments
101 Life Safety Code 506.1, 507.1, 508.1, 509.1,
GA Amendments
Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National
				  Assoc. Inc.
4021 Fafayette Center Road
SMACNA
Chantilly, VA
				  22021
Standard Referenced reference in code
number Title section number
SMACNA--95 HVAC Duct Construction Standards-Metal
				  and Flexible 603.6, GA Amendments
(Effective January 1, 2007)
*Add new Appendix C 'Design and Installation of Residential
				  Flexible Ductwork Systems.' ***This appendix is not enforceable unless it has
				  been specifically adopted by the authority having jurisdiction.***
(Effective January 1, 2007)
APPENDIX C
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL FLEXIBLE
DUCTWORK SYSTEMS
A. SCOPE
1. This information is intended to assist contractors,
				  installers and code officials in the proper design and installation of flexible
				  ductwork systems. The information presented in this document comes primarily
				  from sources in the International Mechanical Code including referenced
				  standards and Georgia Amendments.
2. It is recommended as a guide that HVAC system
				  documentation, including owner's manuals, manufacturer's installation
				  instructions and a sketch of the duct system design that details duct size and
				  approximate duct lengths be provided to the building owner or posted on the air
				  handling unit or furnace. (See sample Duct System Design Sketch). Documentation
				  should also include Manual J calculations.
B. GENERAL
1. The routing and length of flexible duct, the numbers of
				  degrees of each bend and the amount of sag allowed between support joints will
				  have serious effects on system performance due to the increased resistance each
				  introduces. Use the minimum length of flexible duct to make connections. Do not
				  install excess lengths of ducts to allow for possible future relocations of air
				  terminal devices.
2. Flexible air duct trunk lines should not be limited in
				  length. It is recommended as a guide that flexible air duct branch takeoffs
				  (run-outs), flexible air ducts direct to boots from the plenum and flexible
				  ducts in radial duct systems be limited in length to 25 feet (7620 mm). The
				  preferred duct geometry is a "Trunk and Branch" system (see ACCA Manual D
				  Figures 1-4 and 10-7).
3. Flexible air ducts, both metallic and nonmetallic, should
				  be tested in accordance with UL 181. Such ducts should be listed and labeled as
				  Class 0 or Class 1 flexible air ducts.
4. Flexible duct is for indoor use only; do not install
				  product where exposure to direct sunlight can occur. Prolonged exposure to
				  sunlight may cause deterioration of vapor barrier.
5. The inner core may degrade if the duct is positioned near
				  a bio-treatment lamp (UV emitter) installed within the HVAC system.
6. Terminal devices should be supported independently of the
				  flexible duct.
7. Repair torn or damaged vapor barrier/jacket with duct
				  tapes listed and labeled to UL 181B; if internal core is penetrated, replace
				  flexible duct or treat as a splice (see Section E below).
C. SYSTEM SIZING AND DESIGN
Flexible air duct systems should be sized and designed in
				  accordance with ACCA Manual D for residential duct systems or other ICC
				  referenced engineering standards based on the following:
1. Calculation of the supply air for each room should be
				  based on the greater of the heating load or sensible cooling load for that room
				  as determined by a heat loss-heat gain calculation per ACCA Manual J or the
				  ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals.
2. Duct size should be determined by:
a) The supply air requirements of each room.
b) The available static pressure of the blower.
c) The total equivalent length of the various duct runs, duct
				  fittings and terminal devices.
3. Flexible duct and flexible connectors should be sized to
				  deliver the required airflow (as calculated in Step 1 above) in strict
				  accordance with the manufacturer's sizing recommendations, the ACCA Manual D
				  friction chart (Appendix 2, Chart 7) or other appropriate IMC standards.
				  (Flexible duct sizing calculators are available from manufacturers or industry
				  associations).
4. The dwelling should be constructed with adequate space and
				  chases to accommodate all flex ducts without them being compressed or bent in a
				  radius less than one duct diameter, and to avoid bending across sharp corners
				  or incidental contact with metal fixtures, pipes or conduits.
5. Sufficient space should be provided adjacent to all
				  mechanical components located in or forming a part of the air distribution
				  system to assure adequate access for:
a) Construction and sealing
b) Inspection
c) Cleaning and maintenance
D. INSTALLATION
1. Install duct fully extended; do not install in the
				  compressed state or use excess lengths. This will noticeably decrease friction
				  losses.
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				  contact with metal fixtures, pipes or conduits. Radius at center line should
				  not be less than one duct diameter.
3. Do not install near hot equipment (e.g., furnaces,
				  boilers, steam pipes, etc.) that is above the recommended flexible duct use
				  temperature.
4. Do not use for vertical risers in air ducts systems
				  serving more than two floors.
5. Avoid installations where exposure to direct or indirect
				  sunlight or UV producing air treatment devices can occur. Prolonged exposure to
				  sunlight or UV light may cause degradation of the core material or the vapor
				  barrier.
6. Should not be installed within 4 inches (101.6 mm) of hot
				  equipment (furnaces, boilers, steam pipes, etc.) that is above
				  250o F (121o C).
7. Should not penetrate walls where fire dampers are
				  required.
8. Should not be installed in concrete, buried below grade or
				  in contact with the ground.
E. CONNECTING AND SPLICING FLEXIBLE DUCT
1. All connections, joints and splices should be made in
				  accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. (See flexible
				  duct connections and splicing diagrams below).
2. All tapes, mastics and non-metallic fasteners (plastic
				  clamps) used for field installation of flexible ducts should be listed and
				  labeled to UL 181B,
Closure Systems for Use With Flexible Air Ducts and
				  Air Connectors
. Non-metallic fasteners are limited to 6 inch w.g.
				  (water gauge) maximum positive pressure.
3. Sheet metal collars to which flexible ducts are attached
				  should be a minimum of 2 inches (50.8 mm) in length and should be
				  beaded.
4. Sheet metal sleeves used for joining two sections of
				  flexible duct should be a minimum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) in length and should
				  be beaded on both ends.
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F. SUPPORTING FLEXIBLE DUCT
1. Flexible duct shall be supported at manufacturer's
				  recommended intervals, but at no greater distance than 5 feet (1524 mm).
				  Maximum permissible sag is 1/2 inch per foot of spacing between supports.
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2. Hanger or saddle material in contact with the flexible
				  duct should be of sufficient width (minimum 1 1/2" (38 mm)) to prevent any
				  restriction of the internal diameter of the duct when the weight of the
				  supported section rests on the hanger. Individual ducts should be separately
				  supported.
3. Flexible ducts may rest on ceiling joists or truss
				  supports. Maximum spacing between supports should not exceed the maximum
				  spacing per manufacturer's installation instructions.
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4. Support the duct between a metal connection and a bend by
				  allowing the duct to extend straight for a few inches before making the bend.
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5. Vertically installed duct should be stabilized by
				  support straps at a maximum of 6 feet (1829 mm) on center.
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G. SOURCE MATERIAL
Information for these recommendations was compiled from these
				  code sources:
International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition,
with
Georgia
Amendments.
Flexible Duct Performance and Installation Standards
				  (4th ed.)
- Air Diffusion Council
Manual D
-
Residential Duct Systems
- Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
HVAC Duct Construction
				  Standards
-
Metal and Flexible (1995 ed.)
- Sheet Metal
				  and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association, Inc. (SMACNA)
Additional information was also compiled from these
				  documents
Uniform Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, Appendix A: Standard
				  for Installation of Factory-Made Air Ducts
Florida Mechanical Code, Section 610: Air Distribution
				  Systems
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Authority O.C.G.A.
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