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-.13 - Adoption of the 2003 Standard Housing Code, the 2003 Standard Existing Building Code, Georgia Amendments to the 2000 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 2000 Standard Building Code, 2000 Standard Plumbing Code, and the 2000 Standard Mechani cal Code, effective January 1, 2004

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Board of Community Affairs hereby adopts the following
				  code editions and amendments as the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes for
				  Construction:
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ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE
(International Residential Code for one and Two Family
				  Dwellings)
The CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE (International
				  Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings), 2000 Edition, published by
				  the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., when used in
				  conjunction with these Georgia Amendments, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling
				  Code
.
THESE AMENDMENTS ARE TO BE USED
IN
				  ADDITION
TO THOSE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2002 AND
				  JANUARY 1, 2003. WHEN USED TOGETHER THEY CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL GEORGIA STATE
				  MINIMUM STANDARD ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE.
Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 32) are deleted from the
CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code
according to Title 8,
				  Chapter 2, Article 1, Part 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Electrical (Chapters 33 through 42) are deleted and
				  substitute for Electrical requirements the
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code)
.
Appendices
Appendices appendices are not enforceable unless they are
				  specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted for enforcement in
				  the ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(a) Change all references from the ICC Electrical Code to the
				  Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code.
(b) Change all references from the International Energy
				  Conservation Code to the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The Georgia
				  State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for heating and air conditioning
				  equipment.
Scope
The provisions of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code
				  (International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings) shall apply
				  to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair,
				  equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one
				  and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not
				  more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and their
				  accessory structures.
GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILER/WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE
				  VESSELS
(a) The State's Minimum requirements for Boilers/Water
				  Heaters and Pressure Vessels over 200,000 BTU (58.56 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, 2004)
*Revise the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code
				  (International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings), 2000
				  Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 3
BUILDING PLANNING
SECTION R307
TOILET, BATH AND SHOWER SPACES
*Revise Section R307.1 to read as follows:
R307.1 Space required.
Fixtures shall be spaced
				  as per Figure R307.2. Doors are permitted to encroach on clearance areas.
(Effective January 1, 2004)
SECTION R309
GARAGES AND CARPORTS
*Revise Section R309.1.1 to read as follows:
R309.1.1 Duct penetration.
Ducts in the garage
				  and ducts penetrating the walls or ceilings separating the dwelling from the
				  garage shall be constructed of a minimum No. 26 gauge (0.48 mm) sheet steel or
				  other approved Class 0 or Class 1 air duct material, except fibrous glass flex
				  duct, and shall have no openings into the garage unless the garage space is
				  conditioned by a separate unit. Fibrous glass flexible air ducts and air duct
				  connectors are not permitted to pass through the wall or ceiling assembly.
				  (Effective January 1, 2004)
SECTION R310
EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENINGS
*Revise Section R310.1.2 to read as follows:
R310.1.2 Minimum opening height.
The minimum net
				  clear opening height shall be 24 inches (610 mm). Projections not exceeding 1"
				  total, such as, window slides or guides, driplips and weatherstripping are
				  permitted in the clear opening.
(Effective January 1, 2004)
*Revise Section R310.1.3 to read as follows:
R310.1.3 Minimum opening width.
The minimum net
				  clear opening width shall be 20 inches (508 mm). Projections not exceeding 1"
				  total, such as, window slides or guides, driplips and weatherstripping are
				  permitted in the clear opening. (Effective January 1, 2004)
SECTION R322
MOISTURE VAPOR RETARDERS
*Delete Section R322.1 of the existing Georgia Amendments
				  Revised January 1, 2002 entirely and substitute to read as follows:
R322.1 Moisture Control.
The requirements for
				  Moisture Vapor Retarders shall be governed by the Georgia Energy Code for
				  Buildings (International Energy Conservation Code) Section 502.1.1. (Effective
				  January 1, 2004)
SECTION R324
PROTECTION AGAINST TERMITES
*Delete Section R324.1 of the existing Georgia Amendments
				  Revised January 1, 2002 and substitute the following to read:
*Revise Section R324.1 by adding a sentence at the end of
				  section to read as follows:
R324.1 Subterranean termite control. ...
any
				  combination of these methods or any other method which has been approved for
				  use by the State Department of Agriculture.
(Effective January 1, 2004)
*Add New Subsection R324.1.1 to read as follows:
R324.1.1 Inspection of separation areas outside
				  structure
. The minimum clearance between exterior cladding and grade
				  shall be 6" to soil and 2" to impervious surfaces such as concrete or
				  asphalt.
Exception:
Walls covered by masonry
				  veneer.
(Effective January 1, 2004)
CHAPTER 4
FOUNDATIONS
SECTION 403
FOOTINGS
*
Revise Section R403.1.4 to read as
				  follows:
R403.1.4 Minimum depth.
All exterior footings
				  and foundation systems shall extend below the frost line specified in Table
				  R301.2(1). All exterior footings shall be placed at least 12 inches below
				  grade. (Effective January 1, 2004)
SECTION R404
FOUNDATION WALLS
*Revise Section R404.1.7, Exception 2 of the existing Georgia
				  Amendments Revised January 1, 2002 to read as follows:
R404.1.7 Backfill placement.
Exception:
2)Such bracing is not required for poured concrete walls
				  which have cured at least 7 (seven) days or are of sufficient strength as
				  determined by an engineer.
(Effective January 1, 2004)
CHAPTER 13
GENERAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SECTION M1305
APPLIANCE ACCESS
*Revise first sentence of Section M1305.1.4 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.
(Effective January 1, 2004)
CHAPTER 43
REFERENCED STANDARDS
*Revise the AF&PA Standard reference number for WFCM to
				  read as follows:
American Forest and Paper Association
AF&PA
111 19th
				  Street, NW, #800
Washington DC 20036
Standard reference
							 number
Title
Reference in code section
							 number
WFCM
ANSI/AF&PA Wood Frame
R301.2.1.1
Construction Manual for One and Two Family
							 Dwellings, 2001 Edition
(Effective January 1, 2004)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
STANDARD BUILDING CODE
(INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE)
The STANDARD BUILDING CODE (International Building Code),
				  2000 Edition, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International,
				  Inc., when used in conjunction with these Georgia Amendments, shall constitute
				  the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard Building
				  Code
.
THESE AMENDMENTS ARE TO BE USED
IN ADDITION
TO THOSE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2002 AND JANUARY 1,
				  2003, WHEN USED TOGETHER, THEY CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
				  STANDARD BUILDING CODE.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(a) Change all references from the ICC Electrical Code to the
				  Georgia State Minimum Standard National Electrical Code.
(b) Change all references from the International Energy
				  Conservation Code to the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The Georgia
				  State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for efficiency and coefficient of
				  ratings of equipment.
SCOPE:
The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard Building
				  Code (International 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: 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
				  CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code (International Residential Code).
Appendices
Appendices appendices are not enforceable unless they are
				  specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted for enforcement in
				  the ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.
*Revise the Standard Building Code (International Building
				  Code), 2000 Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 35
REFERENCE STANDARDS
*Revise the AF&PA Standard reference number for WFCM to
				  read as follows:
American Forest and Paper Association
AF&PA
111 19th
				  Street, NW, #800
Washington DC 20046
Standard reference
							 number
Title
Reference in code section
							 number
WFCM
ANSI/AF&PA Wood Frame
1609.1.1,
Construction Manual for One and Two Family
							 Dwellings, 2001 Edition
2308.2.1
(Effective January 1, 2004)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE
(INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE)
The STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE (International Mechanical Code),
				  2000 Edition, as published by the Southern Building Code Congress
				  International, Inc., when used in conjunction with these Georgia Amendments,
				  shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard Mechanical
				  Code (International Mechanical Code).
THESE AMENDMENTS ARE TO BE USED
IN ADDITION
TO THOSE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001. WHEN USED TOGETHER, THEY
				  CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(a) Change all references from the ICC Electrical Code to the
				  Georgia State Minimum Standard National Electrical Code.
(b) Change all references from the International Energy
				  Conservation Code to the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The Georgia
				  State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for efficiency and coefficient of
				  performance rating of mechanical equipment.
SCOPE:
This 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).
Appendices:
Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
				  referenced in the body of the code or adopted for enforcement in the ordinance
				  of the authority having jurisdiction.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILER/WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE
				  VESSELS:
(a) The State's minimum requirements for Boilers/Water
				  Heaters and Pressure Vessels over 200,000 BTU (58.56 kW), 210 degrees
				  Fahrenheit or 120-gallon 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 Standard Mechanical Code (International
				  Mechanical Code), 2000 Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 202
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
*Delete the definition for ABSORBTION SYSTEM without
				  substitution in the Georgia Amendments Revised January 1, 2001.
(Effective January 1, 2004)
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 306
ACCESS AND SERVICE SPACE
*Revise the second sentence of Section 306.4 to read as
				  follows:
306.4 Appliances under floors.
In the second
				  sentence of the first paragraph, delete the following "and nor more than 20
				  feet
...
to appliances."
(Effective January 1, 2004)
CHAPTER 4
VENTILATION
SECTION 401
GENERAL
*Revise the first sentence of Section 401.5.1 to read as
				  follows:
401.5.1 Intake openings.
Mechanical and gravity
				  outside air intake openings shall be located a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm)
				  from any hazardous or noxious contaminant, such as vents, chimneys, plumbing
				  vents, streets, alleys, parking lots and loading docks, except as otherwise
				  specified in this code. (Effective January 1, 2004)
SECTION 405
SYSTEM CONTROLS
*Add a new Section 405.2 to read as follows:
405.2 CO2 Sensors
. Carbon dioxide sensors may be
				  utilized for control of ventilation systems, as outlined in ASHRAE Standard
				  62-1999.
(Effective January 1, 2004)
CHAPTER 11
REFRIGERATION
SECTION 1106
MACHINERY ROOM, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
*Add a new Section 1106.7 to read as follows
1106.7 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
The
				  mandatory requirement for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units
				  located at each mechanical room, as noted in reference standard ASHRAE Standard
				  15-1994, is deleted.
(Effective January 1, 2004)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
STANDARD PLUMBING CODE
(INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE)
The STANDARD PLUMBING CODE (International Plumbing Code),
				  2000 Edition, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International,
				  Inc., when used in conjunction with these Georgia Amendments, shall constitute
				  the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing
				  Code
.
THESE AMENDMENTS ARE TO BE USED
IN ADDITION
TO THOSE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001, JANUARY 1, 2002 AND
				  JANUARY 1, 2003. WHEN USED TOGETHER, THEY CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL GEORGIA STATE
				  MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING CODE.
Appendices
Appendices appendices are not enforceable unless they are
				  specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted for enforcement in
				  the ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
CODE REFERENCE:
(a) Change all references from the ICC Electrical Code to the
				  Georgia State Minimum Standard National Electrical Code.
(b) The Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used
				  for efficiency and coefficient of ratings of plumbing equipment.
Scope
The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing
				  Code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, replacement,
				  repairs, relocation, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within
				  the State of Georgia. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and
				  equipment, fuel gas-fired waterheaters, and waterheater venting systems shall
				  be regulated by
NFPA 54
(
National Fuel Gas
				  Code).
REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILER/WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE
				  VESSELS
(a) The State's Minimum requirements for Boilers/Water
				  Heaters and Pressure Vessels over 200,000 BTU (58.56 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 Standard Plumbing Code (International Plumbing
				  Code), 2000 Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 4
FIXTURES, FAUCETS AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
SECTION 401
GENERAL
*Revise Section 401.4 of the Georgia Amendments Revised
				  January 1, 2003 to read 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.
				  Except 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, 2004)
SECTION 403
MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES
*Revise Section 403.2 to read as follows:
403.2 Separate facilities.
Where plumbing
				  fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be provided for each sex.
Exceptions:
1. Separate facilities shall not be required for private
				  facilities.
2. Separate employee facilities shall not be required in
				  occupancies in which 15 or less people are employed.
3. Separate facilities shall not be required in structures or
				  tenant spaces of the following occupancies: office 1200 sq. ft., restaurant 500
				  sq. ft., laundries (self service) 1400 sq. ft. and beauty/barber shops 900 sq.
				  ft.
4. Separate facilities shall not be required in mercantile
				  structures or tenant spaces of mercantile occupancies with a total occupant
				  load, including both employees and customers, of 50 or less.
(Effective January 1, 2004)
SECTION 410
DRINKING FOUNTAINS
*Revise Section 410.1 of the Georgia Amendments Revised
				  January 1, 2003 to read as follows:
410.1 Approval.
Drinking fountains shall conform
				  to ASME A112.19.1, ASME A112.19.2 or ASME A112.19.9, and water coolers shall
				  conform to ARI 1010. Where water is served in restaurants and nightclubs,
				  drinking fountains shall not be required.
(Effective January 1, 2004)
CHAPTER 6
WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
SECTION 603
WATER SERVICE
*Revise Section 603.2 of the Georgia Amendments Revised
				  January 1, 2001 to read as follows:
603.2 Separation of water service and building
				  sewer.
Water service pipe and the building sewer shall be separated by 5
				  feet (1524 mm) of undisturbed or compacted earth.
Exceptions:
1. The required separation distance shall not apply where the
				  bottom of the water service pipe within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the sewer is a
				  minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) above the top of the highest point of the sewer
				  and the pipe materials conform to Section 703.1.
2. Water service pipe is permitted to be located in the same
				  trench with a building sewer, provided such sewer is constructed of materials
				  listed in Table 702.2.
3. The required separation distance shall not apply where a
				  water service pipe crosses a sewer pipe provided the water service pipe is
				  sleeved to at least 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the sewer pipe
				  centerline, on both sides of such crossing with pipe materials listed in Table
				  605.4, Table 605.5, Table 702.2 or Table 702.3.
(Revised January 1, 2004)
SECTION 607
HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
*Delete Section 607.1 entirely 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.
(Revised January 1, 2004)
CHAPTER 10
TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS
SECTION 1003
INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS
*Revise Section 1003.5 adding a new sentence to read as
				  follows:
1003.5 Sand interceptors in commercial establishments.
Sand and similar interceptors for heavy solids shall be designed and
				  located so as to be provided with ready access for cleaning, and shall have a
				  water seal of not less than 6 inches (152 mm). In elevator pits where oil
				  containment complying with ASTM A17.1-302.3 g is provided by the elevator
				  manufacturer no additional oil separator shall be required. (Revised January 1,
				  2004)
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O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  8-2-20
et
				  seq.