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-.26 - International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2018 Edition with 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Georgia State Amendments

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING
				  CODE
(INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH
				  GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2018 Edition,
				  published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with
				  these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING
				  CODE, 2018 EDITION, 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 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.
CHAPTER 4
FIXTURES, FAUCETS AND FIXTURE
				  FITTINGS
*Revise Table 403.1 'Minimum Number of Required Plumbing
				  Fixturesa' by adding the following requirement under
				  the column labeled 'Other' for line number '7' 'One- and two-family dwellings'
				  and 'Apartment house' descriptions:
Table 403.1 Minimum Number of Required Plumbing
				  Fixturesa
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, 2024)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING
				  CODE
(INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH
				  GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2018 Edition,
				  published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with
				  these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING
				  CODE, 2018 EDITION, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Plumbing Code.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(c) 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
).
(d) 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.
CHAPTER 4
FIXTURES, FAUCETS AND FIXTURE
				  FITTINGS
*
Delete Table 403.1 'Minimum Number of
				  Required Plumbing Fixtures' from the International Plumbing Code 2020
				  Amendments.
(Effective January 1, 2023)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING
				  CODE
(INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH
				  GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2018 Edition,
				  published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with
				  these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING
				  CODE, 2018 Edition, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Plumbing Code.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(e) 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
).
(f) 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.
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 25, Chapter 15 and
				  the Rules and Regulations of the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire
				  Commissioner.
*Revise the International Plumbing Code, 2018
				  Edition, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 5
WATER HEATERS
SECTION 506
MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER
				  HEATERS
*Name Change Table 506 'Minimum Capacities for Residential
				  Water Heaters' to 'Minimum First Hour Rating for Residential Water Heaters' and
				  Revise to read as follows:
TABLE 506 MINIMUM FIRST HOUR RATING FOR
				  RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS
1, 2, 3
Number of Bathrooms
1 to 1.5
2 to 2.5
3 to 3.5
Number of Bedrooms
1
2
3
2
3
4
5
3
4
5
6
First Hour Rating, in Gallons
38
49
49
49
62
62
74
62
74
74
74
FHR= First Hour Rating, 1 gal=3.7854 L, 1
				  gph=1.5 mL/s
1. Tankless Water Heaters
				shall be sized and installed per manufacturer's recommendations.
2. Water heaters for single family dwellings
				having more than six bedrooms and/or 3 1/2 baths shall be sized per
				manufacturer's recommendations.
3.
				Table 506 reflects the total minimum requirements for one or multiple water
				heating units.
(Effective January 1, 2022)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING
				  CODE
(INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH
				  GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2018 Edition,
				  published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with
				  these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING
				  CODE, 2018 EDITION, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Plumbing Code.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE: