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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, 2006 Edition,
				  published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with
				  these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments, 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.
Chapter 2: Definitions.
Chapter 3: Climate Zones.
"Climate zones from Figure 301.1 or Table 301.1 shall be used
				  in determining the applicable requirements from Chapters 4 and 5."
Chapter 4: Residential Energy Efficiency.
Compliance Pathways for Low-Rise Residential
				  Construction:
Any of those delineated in this chapter; or
REScheck
1
Chapter 5: Commercial Energy Efficiency.
Compliance Pathways for Commercial and High-Rise Residential
				  Construction:
Any of those delineated in this chapter; or
COMcheck
1
Chapter 6: Referenced Standards.
Appendices A-E
Throughout the appendices there is information that may be
				  helpful in meeting and understanding the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Energy Code.
In cases of conflict, refer to the
IECC
for clarification.
1.
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
IECC.
They may be obtained from the D.O.E. by calling
				  (800) 270-CODE (2633) or free of charge online at www.energycodes.gov [File
				  Link Not Available]. When following the
REScheck
compliance
				  pathway, select the Georgia Version. When following the
COMcheck
compliance pathway, select the Georgia Version (based on
ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004
[with 2008 Georgia State
				  Supplements and Amendments to the 2006
IECC]).
The 'basic requirements' of the
IECC
apply
				  to all compliance methods.
Where these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments conflict
				  with either the
IECC
or
ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1,
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-factors.
It is not the intention of this code to abridge safety or
				  health. Where the
IECC
and these Georgia State Supplements and
				  Amendments conflict with other mandatory
State Minimum Standard Codes,
the
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.
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 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101
SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
*Delete Section 101.1, 'Title', without substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Delete Section 101.4.4,"Change in occupancy', without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
SECTION 102
MATERIALS, SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
*Revise Section 102.1.1,"Building thermal envelope
				  insulation', by adding at end as follows:
102.1.1 Building thermal envelope insulation.
(Beginning of section left unchanged.)
...the job site. Insulation should be installed and the
				  envelope sealed in accordance with Appendix A,"AIR SEALING KEY POINTS'.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
SECTION 104
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
*Delete SECTION 104,"CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS', without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
SECTION 105
INSPECTIONS
*Delete SECTION 105,"INSPECTIONS', without
				  substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
*Add definition of "AIR BARRIER' as follows:
AIR BARRIER.
Any material that blocks air flow
				  between a conditioned space and an unconditioned space, including necessary
				  sealing to block excessive air flow at edges and seams. (Information on proper
				  air sealing may be found in Appendix A,"AIR SEALING KEY POINTS', on the U.S.
				  Department of Energy's Building America website
[
www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america
],
				  and in the Energy and Environmental Building Association's [EEBA's] Builders
				  Guides [
www.eeba.org
]. These references
				  include guidance on identifying and sealing air barriers.)
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Add definition of "ATTIC KNEEWALL' as follows:
ATTIC KNEEWALL.
Any vertical or near-vertical
				  wall in the building envelope that has conditioned space on one side and
				  unconditioned attic space on the other side. If the envelope features the
				  insulation installed along the sloped ceiling, the vertical wall is considered
				  an interior wall and thus does not require insulation.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Add definition of "GREEN ROOF' as follows:
GREEN ROOF.
Roof envelope surfaces that are
				  either extensively and/or intensively vegetated, containing from 3 inches to 24
				  inches (76 mm to 610 mm) or more of growing medium, applied over a
				  multi-layered waterproofing membrane that includes insulation and
				  drainage/moisture retention elements.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Revise definition of "
R
-VALUE (THERMAL
				  RESISTANCE)' by adding at end as follows:
R
-VALUE (THERMAL RESISTANCE).
(Beginning of definition left unchanged.)
...per unit area
				  (
h
-ft2-°F/Btu)
				  [(m2-;K)/W]. All
R
-values shall be
				  stabilized (aged minimum 2 years)
R
-values.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
CHAPTER 4
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
SECTION 401
GENERAL
*Revise Section 401.3,"Certificate', by revising first
				  sentence and adding at end as follows:
401.3 Certificate.
A permanent certificate shall
				  be readily accessible and shall be posted on or near the electrical
				  distribution panel or air handler. The certificate shall be.
(Middle part of section left unchanged.)
.water heating equipment. The certificate shall also list the
				  calculated heating load, sensible cooling load, latent cooling load and cfm for
				  space conditioning.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
SECTION 402
BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE
*Delete Tables 402.1.1,"Insulation And Fenestration
				  Requirements By Componenta ', and 402.1.3,
				  "Equivalent
U-
Factorsa ', and
				  substitute by adding new Table 402.1.1,"Insulation And Fenestration
				  Requirements By Componenta ', as follows:
TABLE 402.1.1
INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY
				  COMPONENTa
CLIMATE ZONE
FENESTRATION
U-FACTORb
SKYLIGHT U-
FACTORb
GLAZED
								FENESTRATION
SHGCb
CEILING R-
VALUEc
WOOD FRAME WALL
								R-
VALUEd
ATTIC
KNEEWALLe
2
0.65
0.75
0.40
R-30 or U-0.030
R-13 or U-0.082
R-18 or U-0.065
3
0.65
0.65
0.40
R-30 or U-0.030
R-13 or U-0.082
R-18 or U-0.065
4
0.40
0.60
0.40
R-38 or U-0.025
R-13 or U-0.082
R-18 or U-0.065
CLIMATE ZONE
MASS WALL
								R-VALUE
FLOOR R-
VALUEf
BASEME NT WALL
								R-
VALUEg,j
SLAB
R-
V A LU E
AND
DEPTH
h
CRAWL SPACE WALL
								R-
VALUEi,j
2
R-5 or U-0.141
R-13 or U-0.064
R-0
U-0.36
0
R-0
U-0.477
3
R-5 or U-0.141
R-19 or U-0.047
5/13
U-0.136
0
5/13
U-0.136
4
R-5 or U-0.141
R-19 or U-0.047
5/13
U-0.136
0
5/13
U-0.136
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a.
R
-values are minimums.
U
-factors and SHGC are maximums.
R
-19 shall
				  be permitted to be compressed into a 2 × 6 cavity. Nonfenestration
U
-factors shall be obtained from measurement, calculation or
				  an approved source.
b.The fenestration
U
-factor column excludes
				  skylights. The SHGC column applies to all glazed fenestration, including doors
				  50 percent or more glazed. One door or window (or up to 15 square feet [1.4
				  m2] of glazed fenestration) may be exempt from
				  meeting the
U
-factor and SHGC.
c.Ends and sides of ceiling joist cavity shall be blocked
				  with an approved air barrier. Flat ceiling insulation shall be in contact with
				  interior side of ceiling. Ceiling areas without attic space in Climate Zone 4
				  may be
R
-30 (maximum of 25 percent of ceiling area). For HVAC
				  platform and floored access path areas, ceiling insulation may be reduced to
R
-19.
d.All vertical insulation shall be in substantial contact
				  with an air barrier on all six (6) sides.
Exceptions:
1.Unfinished basements (insulation shall be restrained to
				  stay in place).
2.On interior side of wall in Climate Zones 2 and 3 behind
				  tubs, showers and fireplaces (insulation shall be restrained to stay in place).
e.
R
-13 +
R
-5,
R
-15 +
R
-3, or
R
-19
				  compressed into a 2 × 6 cavity is deemed to meet
R
-18 minimum
				  requirement. Attic side shall have a sealed air barrier.
f.Floor insulation shall be installed to maintain permanent
				  contact with the underside of the subfloor decking, and insulation ends shall
				  be blocked. Cantilevered floors shall be
R
-30 and band area
				  above exterior wall shall be blocked.
g.
R
-5 is mass and
R
-13 is
				  cavity and band. For basements with no direct conditioning, either the floor or
				  all of the basement walls shall be insulated. For basements with direct
				  conditioning, all of the basement walls shall be insulated.
h.Unheated slabs. Heated slabs shall have exterior edge
				  insulated to
R
-5 to a depth of 2 feet (610 mm). Insulation
				  located below grade shall be in compliance with Section 402.2.7.
i.See Section 402.2.8 of these Georgia State Supplements and
				  Amendments.
j.Consideration should be given for mold, moisture, and for
				  termite inspection and treatment.
Georgia is Climate Zone 3
Exceptions:
1.Climate Zone 2 Counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Baker,
				  Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Colquitt,
				  Cook, Decatur, Echols, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Grady, Jeff Davis, Lanier,
				  Liberty, Long, Lowndes, McIntosh, Miller, Mitchell, Pierce, Seminole, Tattnall,
				  Thomas, Toombs, Ware and Wayne.
2.Climate Zone 4 Counties: Banks, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade,
				  Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin,
				  Murray, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White and Whitfield.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Revise Section 402.2.8,"Crawl space walls', to read as
				  follows:
402.2.8 Crawl space walls.
As an alternative to
				  insulating floors over crawl spaces, crawl space walls shall be permitted to be
				  insulated when the crawl space is not vented to the outside. Crawl space wall
				  insulation shall be permanently fastened to the wall and extend downward from
				  the floor to within 9 inches (229 mm) of the finished interior grade adjacent
				  to the foundation wall. A 3-inch (76 mm) inspection/view strip immediately
				  below the floor joists shall be provided to permit inspections for termites.
				  Exposed earth in unvented crawl space foundations shall be covered with a
				  continuous vapor retarder (minimum 6-mil [0.15 mm]). All joints of the vapor
				  retarder shall overlap by 6 inches (152 mm) and be sealed or taped. The edges
				  of the vapor retarder shall extend at least 6 inches (152 mm) up the stem wall
				  and shall be attached and sealed to the stem wall.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Add new Section 402.3.7,"Weather-stripped access doors', as
				  follows:
402.3.7 Weather-stripped access doors.
Weather-stripped access doors (maximum
U
-0.35),
				  weather-stripped hatches/scuttle hole covers (minimum
R
-19
				  insulation or maximum
U
-0.05), or weather-stripped
				  disappearing/pull-down stairs (maximum
U
-0.35) shall be
				  calculated as a sub-element with a
U
-factor of
U
-0.05 or insulation
R
-value of
R
-19. Weather-stripping, factory applied or approved by the
				  local building official, shall be deemed to meet the sealing requirements of
				  Section 402.4.1.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Delete Option #3 from Section 402.4.3,"Recessed
				  lighting'.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Add new Section 402.4.4,"Air barriers', as follows:
402.4.4 Air barriers.
Materials used as air
				  barriers shall have air leakage of less than 0.004 cfm per square foot (0.02
				  L/s/m2) when tested in accordance with ASTM E 2357
				  or ASTM E 2178, and ASTM E 283.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Add new Section 402.7,"Minimum insulation values for
				  envelope components. (Mandatory).', as follows:
402.7 Minimum insulation values for envelope
				  components. (Mandatory).
The minimum insulation
R
-values and maximum fenestration
U
-factors
				  for thermal envelope components in projects complying under Sections 402.1
				  through 402.3 (Prescriptive and
Total UA, including use of RES
check
) shall
				  be according to Table 402.7.1 of these Georgia State Supplements and
				  Amendments.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Add new Table 402.7.1,"Summary Of Minimum Insulation
R
-Values And Maximum
U
-Factors For Envelope
				  Components', as follows:
TABLE 402.7.1
SUMMARY OF MINIMUM INSULATION
R
-VALUES AND
				  MAXIMUM
U
-FACTORS FOR ENVELOPE COMPONENTS
ELEMENT1
MODE
MINIMUM
R-
VALUE
OR
MAXIMUM
U-
FACTOR
Walls Stud
Heating or Cooling
R-13
Walls
								Masonry/CMU2
Heating or Cooling
R-5
Attic Kneewalls3
Heating or Cooling
R-18
Roof/Ceiling
Heating or Cooling
R-19
Floor Over Unheated Spaces
Heating or Cooling
R-13
Windows4
Heating or Cooling
U-0.65 with
Maximum
0.40
SHGC
1.Weather-stripped access doors (maximum
U
-0.35), weather-stripped hatches/scuttle hole covers (minimum
R
-19 insulation or maximum
U
-0.05), or
				  weather-stripped disappearing/pull-down stairs (maximum
U-0.35)
shall be deemed to meet the minimum insulation
R
-values of any element.
2.Any mass wall above or below grade.
Exception:
Climate Zone 2.
3.See definition of "ATTIC KNEEWALL' in these Georgia State
				  Supplements and Amendments.
4.Maximum window
U
-factor shall be 0.65 and
				  maximum SHGC shall be 0.40.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
SECTION 403
SYSTEMS (Mandatory)
*Revise Section 403.2.1, 'nsulation', to read as
				  follows:
403.2.1 Insulation.
Supply and return ducts in
				  unconditioned attics and exterior locations shall be insulated to a minimum of
R-
8. All other ducts located outside the building thermal
				  envelope shall be insulated to a minimum of
R
-6.
Exception:
Ducts or portions thereof located
				  completely inside the building thermal envelope.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Revise Section 403.2.2, 'Sealing', to read as
				  follows:
403.2.2 Sealing.
All ducts, air handlers, filter
				  boxes, and building cavities used as ducts shall be sealed. Joints and seams
				  shall comply with Section M1601.3.1 of the
International Residential
				  Code.
Air handlers with a manufacturer's designation for an air
				  leakage of no more than 2 percent of the design air flow rate when tested at an
				  air pressure of 1-inch water gauge when all air inlets, air outlets, and
				  condensate drain port(s) are sealed shall be deemed sealed. Air handlers with
				  filter boxes shall be tested with the filter box in place.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
CHAPTER 5
COMMERCIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
SECTION 501
GENERAL
*Add new Section 501.3, 'ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1
				  compliance pathway', (
title only
) as follows:
501.3 ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 compliance pathway.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Add new Section 501.3.1, 'Permanently vegetative green
				  roofs', as follows:
501.3.1 Permanently vegetative green roofs.
When
				  following the ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 compliance pathway, any portions of a
				  roof that are permanently vegetative green roofs may use the Roof
U
-Factor Multipliers of [ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1] Table
				  5.5.3.1 for calculation of minimum roof
U
-factor.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Add new Table 501.3.2, 'Assembly
U
-Factors
				  For Metal Building Roofs', (ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 Table A2.3, 'Assembly
U
-Factors For Metal Building Roofs',
with
				  revisions
) as follows:
TABLE 501.3.2
ASSEMBLY
U
-FACTORS FOR METAL BUILDING
				  ROOFS1
INSULA
TION
SYSTEM
RATED R-
VALUE OF INSULAT
ION2
TOTAL
RATED
R-
VALUE
OF
INSULA
TION
OVERAL
L U-
FACTOR
FOR
ENTIRE
BASE
ROOF
ASSEMB
LY
OVERALL U-FACTOR FOR ASSEMBLY
								OF BASE ROOF PLUS CONTINUOUS INSULATION
(UNINTERRUPTED BY
								FRAMING)
RATED R-VALUE OF CONTINUOUS
								INSULATION
R-5.6
R-11.2
R-16.8
R-22.4
R-28.0
R-33.6
STANDING SEAM ROOFS WITH THERMAL
								BLOCKS
0.16 2
None
0
1.280
0.08
0.087
0.059
0.045
0.036
0.030
R-6
6
0.167
6
0.058
0.044
0.035
0.029
0.025
R-10
10
0.097
0.06 3
0.046
0.037
0.031
0.026
0.023
SINGLE LAYER
R-11
11
0.092
0.06
0.045
0.036
0.030
0.026
0.022
R-13
13
0.083
1
0.043
0.035
0.029
0.025
0.022
R-16
16
0.072
0.05
0.040
0.033
0.028
0.024
0.021
R-19
19
0.065
0.05 1
0.038
0.031
0.026
0.023
0.020
0.04
8
0.04 7
0.04 5
R-10+R-10
20
0.063
0.04
0.037
0.031
0.026
0.023
0.020
R-10+R-11 R-11+R-11
21 22
0.061 0.060
5
0.04 4
0.036 0.036
0.030 0.030
0.026 0.026
0.023 0.022
0.020 0.020
R-10+R-13
23
0.058
0.04
0.035
0.029
0.025
0.022
0.020
R-11+R-13
24
0.057
3
0.035
0.029
0.025
0.022
0.020
DOUBLE LAYER
R-13+R-13
26
0.055
0.04 2
0.034
0.029
0.025
0.022
0.019
R-10+R-19
29
0.052
0.04
0.033
0.028
0.024
0.021
0.019
R-11+R-19
30
0.051
0
0.032
0.027
0.024
0.021
0.019
R-13+R-19
32
0.049
0.04
0.032
0.027
0.023
0.021
0.019
R-16+R-19 R-19+R-19
35 38
0.047 0.046
0
0.03 8
0.031 0.030
0.026 0.026
0.023 0.023
0.020 0.020
0.018 0.018
0.03 7
0.03 7
SCREW DOWN ROOFS
R-10
10
0.153
0.08
0.056
0.043
0.035
0.029
0.025
R-11
11
0.139
2
0.054
0.042
0.034
0.028
0.025
R-13
13
0.130
0.07 8
0.053
0.041
0.033
0.028
0.024
R-19
19
0.085
0.07
0.044
0.035
0.029
0.025
0.022
0.05 8
FILLED CAVITY WITH THERMAL
								BLOCKS
R-19+R-10
29
0.041
0.03 3
0.028
0.024
0.021
0.0198
0.017
1.Based on purlins spaced five feet (1524 mm) on center. For
				  other purlin spacing use Figure 6-2 to calculate overall
U
-factor.
2.Multiple
R
-values are listed in order from
				  inside to outside.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Delete Tables 503.2.3(1), 503.2.3(2) and 503.2.3(5) and
				  substitute as follows:
TABLE 503.2.3(1)
UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS AND CONDENSING UNITS, ELECTRICALLY
				  OPERATED, MINIMUM EFFICIENCY
EQUIPMENT TYPE
SIZE CATEGORY
SUB-CATEGORY OR RATING
								CONDITION
MINIMUM
EFFICIENCYb
TEST
PROCEDUREa
Air
Conditioners, Air Cooled
< 65,000
Split System
13.0 SEER
Btu/hd
Single Package
13.0 SEER
>= 65,000 Btu/h and
< 135,000 Btu/h
Split System and Single Package
10.3 EERc (before Jan 1,
								2010)
11.2 EERc (as of Jan 1,
								2010)
ARI 210/240
>= 135,000 Btu/h and
< 240,000 Btu/h
Split System and Single Package
9.7 EERc
(before Jan 1, 2010)
11.0 EERc (as of Jan 1,
								2010)
ARI 340/360
>= 240,000 Btu/h and
< 760,000 Btu/h
Split System and Single Package
9.5 EERc
9.7 IPLVc
(before Jan 1, 2010)
10.0 EERc
9.7 IPLVc (as of Jan 1,
								2010)
>= 760,000 Btu/h
Split System and Single Package
9.2 EERc
9.4 IPLVc
(before Jan 1, 2010)
9.7 EERc
9.4 IPLVc (as of Jan 1,
								2010)
Through-the-Wall, A ir Cooled
< 30,000
Btu/hd
Split System
10.9 SEER (before Jan 23, 2010)
ARI 210/240
12.0 SEER (as of Jan 23, 2010)
Single Package
10.6 SEER (before Jan 23, 2010)
12.0 SEER (as of Jan 23, 2010)
Air
Conditioners, Water and Evaporatively Cooled
< 65,000 Btu/h
Split System and Single Package
12.1 EER
ARI 210/240
>= 65,000 Btu/h and
< 135,000 Btu/h
Split System and Single Package
11.5 EERc
>= 135,000 Btu/h and
< 240,000 Btu/h
Split System and Single Package
11.0 EERc
ARI 340/360
>= 240,000 Btu/h
Split System and Single Package
11.5 EERc
For SI: 1 British thermal unit per hour = 0.2931 W.
a.Chapter 6 contains a complete specification of the
				  referenced test procedure, including the referenced year version of the test
				  procedure.
b.IPLVs are only applicable to equipment with capacity
				  modulation.
c.Deduct 0.2 from the required EERs and IPLVs for units with
				  a heating section other than electric resistance heat.
d.Single-phase air-cooled air conditioners < 65,000 Btu/h
				  are regulated by the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987
				  (NAECA), SEER values are those set by NAECA.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
TABLE 503.2.3(2)
UNITARY AND APPLIED HEAT PUMPS, ELECTRICALLY OPERATED,
				  MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
EQUIPMENT TYPE
SIZE CATEGORY
SUB-CATEGORY OR RATING
								CONDITION
MINIMUM
EFFICIENCYb
TEST
PROCEDUREa
Air Cooled (Cooling Mode)
< 65,000
Btu/hd
Split System
13.0 SEER
ARI 210/240
Single Package
13.0 SEER
>= 65,000 Btu/h and
< 135,000 Btu/h
Split System and Single Package
10.1 EERc (before Jan 1,
								2010)
11.0 EERc (as of Jan 1,
								2010)
>= 135,000 Btu/h and
< 240,000 Btu/h
Split System and Single Package
9.3 EERc
(before Jan 1, 2010)
10.6 EERc (as of Jan 1,
								2010)
ARI 340/360
>= 240,000 Btu/h
Split System and Single Package
9.0 EERc
9.2 IPLVc
(before Jan 1, 2010)
9.5 EERc
9.2 IPLVc (as of
Jan 1, 2010)
Through-the-Wall (Air Cooled, Cooling Mode)
< 30,000
Btu/hd
Split System
10.9 SEER (before Jan 23, 2010)
12.0 SEER (as of Jan 23, 2010)
ARI 210/240
Single Package
10.6 SEER (before Jan 23, 2010)
12.0 SEER (as of Jan 23, 2010)
Water Source
(Cooling Mode)
< 17,000 Btu/h
86°F Entering Water
11.2 EER
ARI/ASHRAE-13256-1
>= 17,000 Btu/h and
< 135,000 Btu/h
86°F Entering Water
12.0 EER
Groundwater Source (Cooling Mode)
< 135,000 Btu/h
59°F Entering Water
16.2 EER
ARI/ASHRAE-13256-1
Ground Source
(Cooling Mode)
< 135,000 Btu/h
77°F Entering Water
13.4 EER
ARI/ASHRAE-13256-1
Air Cooled
(Heating Mode)
< 65,000
Btu/hd
(Cooling Capacity)
Split System
7.7 HSPF
ARI 210/240
Single Package
7.7 HSPF
>= 65,000 Btu/h and
< 135,000
47°F db/43°F wb
3.2 COP (before Jan 1,
Btu/h
(Cooling Capacity)
Outdoor Air
2010)
3.3 COP
(as of Jan 1, 2010)
3.1 COP
>= 135,000 Btu/h
(Cooling Capacity)
47°F db/43°F wb
Outdoor Air
(before Jan 1, 2010)
3.2 COP
(as of Jan 1, 2010)
ARI 340/360
Split System
7.1 HSPF
(before Jan 23, 2010)
7.4 HSPF
Through-the-Wall (Air Cooled, Heating Mode)
< 30,000
Btu/hd
(as of Jan 23, 2010)
ARI 210/240
7.0 HSPF
Single Package
(before Jan 23, 2010)
7.4 HSPF
(as of Jan 23, 2010)
Water Source
(Heating Mode)
< 135,000 Btu/h
(Cooling Capacity)
68°F Entering Water
4.2 COP
ARI/ASHRAE-13256-1
Groundwater Source
< 135,000 Btu/h
50°F Entering Water
3.6 COP
ARI/ASHRAE-
(Heating Mode)
(Cooling Capacity)
13256-1
Ground Source
(Heating
Mode)
< 135,000 Btu/h
(Cooling Capacity)
32°F Entering Water
3.1 COP
ARI/ASHRAE-13256-1
For SI: °C = [(°F) - 32]/1.8, 1 British thermal unit per hour
				  = 0.2931 W.
db = dry-bulb temperature, °F; wb = wet-bulb temperature,
				  °F
a.Chapter 6 contains a complete specification of the
				  referenced test procedure, including the referenced year version of the test
				  procedure.
b.IPLVs and Part load rating conditions are only applicable
				  to equipment with capacity modulation.
c.Deduct 0.2 from the required EERs and IPLVs for units with
				  a heating section other than electric resistance heat.
d.Single-phase air-cooled heat pumps < 65,000 Btu/h are
				  regulated by the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 (NAECA),
				  SEER and HSPF values are those set by NAECA.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
TABLE 503.2.3(5)
BOILERS, GAS- AND OIL-FIRED, MINIMUM EFFICIENCY
				  REQUIREMENTS
EQUIPMENT
TYPEf
SIZE CATEGORY
SUB-CATEGORY OR RATING
								CONDITION
MINIMUM
EFFICIENCYb
TEST PROCEDURE
Boilers, Gas-Fired
< 300,000 Btu/h
Hot Water
80% AFUE
DOE 10 CFR Part 430
Steam
75% AFUE
>= 300,000 Btu/h and
>= 2,500,000 Btu/h
Minimum
Capacityb
75% Et and 80%
								Ec
DOE 10 CFR Part 431
> 2,500,000
Btu/hf
Hot Water
80% Ec
Steam
80% Ec
Boilers, Oil-Fired
< 300,000 Btu/h
------------
80% AFUE
DOE 10 CFR Part 430
>= 300,000 Btu/h and
>= 2,500,000 Btu/h
Minimum
Capacityb
78% Et and 83%
								Ec
DOE 10 CFR Part 431
> 2,500,000
Btu/ha
Hot Water
83% Ec
Steam
83% Ec
Boilers, Oil-Fired (Residual)
>= 300,000 Btu/h and
>= 2,500,000 Btu/h
Minimum
Capacityb
78% Et and 83%
								Ec
DOE 10 CFR Part 431
> 2,500,000
Btu/ha
Hot Water
83% Ec
Steam
83% Ec
For SI: 1 British thermal unit per hour = 0.2931 W.
a.Chapter 6 contains a complete specification of the
				  referenced test procedure, including the referenced year version of the test
				  procedure.
b.Minimum ratings as provided for and allowed by the unit's
				  controls.
c.
Ec
= Combustion
				  efficiency (100 percent less flue losses). See reference document for detailed
				  information.
d.
Et
= Thermal
				  efficiency. See reference document for detailed information.
e.Alternative test procedures used at the manufacturer's
				  option are ASME PTC-4.1 for units greater than 5,000,000 Btu/h input, or ANSI
				  Z21.13 for units greater than or equal to 300,000 Btu/h and less than or equal
				  to 2,500,000 Btu/h input.
f.These requirements apply to boilers with rated input of
				  8,000,000 Btu/h or less that are not packaged boilers, and to all packaged
				  boilers. Minimum efficiency requirements for boilers cover all capacities of
				  packaged boilers.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
CHAPTER 6
REFERENCED STANDARDS
*Revise referenced ARI standards as follows (standards not
				  listed remain unchanged):
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
4301 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 200
ARI
Arlington, VA 22203
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*Add new Figure 6-1, 'F2-Values For Slab-On-Grade Perimeter
				  Insulation', as follows:
FIGURE 6-1
F2-VALUES FOR SLAB-ON-GRADE PERIMETER INSULATION
R-VALUE OF
								INSULATION
(HORIZONTAL OR
								VERTICAL)
24 INCHES (610
								mm)
36 INCHES (914
								mm)
48 INCHES (1219
								mm)
R-0
1.043
1.042
1.041
R-1
0.906
0.881
0.886
R-2
0.859
0.823
0.826
R-2.751
0.839
0.799
0.799
R-3
0.833
0.791
0.790
R-4
0.816
0.769
0.764
R-5
0.804
0.752
0.745
R-6
0.794
0.739
0.728
R-7
0.786
0.727
0.714
R-8
0.779
0.717
0.702
R-9
0.773
0.709
0.692
R-10
0.767
0.701
0.684
R-11
0.767
0.699
0.677
R-12
0.767
0.696
0.670
R-13
0.767
0.694
0.664
R-14
0.767
0.692
0.658
R-15
0.767
0.691
0.655
R-16
0.767
0.688
0.649
1.May use
R-2.75
at 48 inches (1219 mm) in
				  residential applications where carpet or hardwood on plywood is used as the
				  finish floor treatment.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
*Add new Figure 6-2, 'Metal Roof
U
-Factors
				  With
R-19
Fiberglass Insulation Installed Over The
				  Purlins1', as follows:
FIGURE 6-2
METAL ROOF
U
-FACTORS WITH
R-19
FIBERGLASS INSULATION INSTALLED OVER THE
				  PURLINS1
THROUGH-FASTENED
METAL ROOF
STANDING SEAM
								METAL
ROOF2
PURLIN
SPACING3
U-FACTOR
PURLIN
SPACING3
U-FACTOR
2.0 feet
0.147
2.0 feet
0.112
2.5 feet
0.126
2.5 feet
0.096
3.0 feet
0.113
3.0 feet
0.086
3.5 feet
0.103
3.5 feet
0.079
4.0 feet
0.095
4.0 feet
0.073
4.5 feet
0.089
4.5 feet
0.068
5.0 feet
0.085
5.0 feet
0.065
1.Through-fastened metal roof values are based on ORNL/MBMA
				  November 2004 User Agreement Report,"Tests of Through-Fastened Metal Roof
				  Assemblies". Standing seam metal roof values are based on ASHRAE/IESNA Standard
				  90.1 for 5-foot purlin spacing and conservatively estimated for other spacing
				  using the same relationship as through-fastened test data.
2.1-inch by 3-inch (25 mm by 76 mm) thermal block is required
				  between metal roof and purlins.
3.For roofs with mixed spacing, calculate the average roof
U
-factor as shown below.
Example: Total roof is 8000 ft2
				  (743.22 m2) standing seam metal roof. 1600
				  ft2 (148.64 m2)-20% of
				  it-is on purlins spaced at 21/2 feet (762 mm). 6400
				  ft2 (594.58 m2)-80% of
				  it-is on purlins spaced at 5 feet (1524 mm). Average Roof
U
-Factor = 0.20 x 0.096 + 0.80 x 0.065 = 0.071.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
APPENDICES
Throughout these appendices there is information that may be
				  helpful in meeting and understanding the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Energy Code.
In cases of conflict, refer to the 2006 International
				  Energy Conservation Code for clarification.
APPENDIX A
AIR SEALING KEY POINTS
*Add new Appendix A, 'AIR SEALING KEY POINTS'. See pages 17
				  through 23.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
APPENDIX B
BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE
*Add new Appendix B, 'BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE'. See page
				  24.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
APPENDIX C
WINDOW PRODUCT RATING, CERTIFICATION AND LABELING
*Add new Appendix C, 'WINDOW PRODUCT RATING, CERTIFICATION
				  AND LABELING'. See pages 25 through 26.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
APPENDIX D
SAMPLE CHECKLIST FOR WOOD FRAMING IN LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL
				  CONSTRUCTION
*Add new Appendix D, 'SAMPLE CHECKLIST FOR WOOD FRAMING IN
				  LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION'. See page 27.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
APPENDIX E
SAMPLE CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED EXAMPLE
*Add new Appendix E,"SAMPLE CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED
				  EXAMPLE'. See pages 28 through 29.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
End of Supplements and Amendments.
APPENDIX A
AIR SEALING KEY POINTS
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APPENDIX B
BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE
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APPENDIX C
WINDOW PRODUCT RATING, CERTIFICATION AND LABELING
Section 102.1.3 of the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Energy Code
requires that a fenestration product (i.e. windows, glass
				  doors and skylights) be labeled with its
U
-factor and solar
				  heat gain coefficient (SHGC). Fenestration product
U
-factors
				  and SHGCs shall be determined by an accredited, independent laboratory in
				  accordance with NFRC 100 (for
U
-factors) and NFRC 200 (for
				  SHGCs), or from default values from Tables 102.1.3(1) and 102.1.3(2) (for
U
-factors) and Table 102.1.3(3) (for SHGC). Manufacturers that
				  label their products with NFRC
U
-factors and SHGCs shall use
				  an NFRC label (see sample NFRC label below). The label shall list as a minimum:
U
-factor, SHGC, frame type, number of panes of glazing,
				  whether the window is fixed or operable, and the type of glazing tint (if
				  present). The label shall contain the words "Meets Thermal Break Criteria" if
				  the product claims a
U
-factor based on a thermal-break
				  product.
NATIONAL FENESTRATION RATING COUNCIL (NFRC)
U
-FACTOR AND SHGC
Below is a sample window label of NFRC-determined energy
				  performance values that code officials should look for during
				  inspections:
FIGURE 102.1.3
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Note: This sample window label also contains "Visible
				  Transmittance" (VT) performance values. The
Georgia State Minimum
				  Standard Energy Code
does not establish minimum requirements for VT,
				  but this and other information that might be useful to builders, designers,
				  consumers and others (e.g. air leakage rates) may also be present on labels
				  used by some manufacturers.
APPENDIX C
WINDOW PRODUCT RATING, CERTIFICATION AND LABELING
(Continued)
If NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 are not used to determine product
U
-factor and SHGC, then manufacturers shall obtain default
				  values from Tables 102.1.3(1) and 102.1.3(2) (for
U
-factors)
				  and Table 102.1.3(3) (for SHGCs) and label the product with a Default Window
				  Label. Manufacturers or assemblers shall label their products with default
U
-factors and SHGCs: For example, site-built and
				  shop-assembled windows without NFRC labels shall follow the format of the
				  sample Default Window Label below.
This label shall list as a minimum: Default
U
-factor from Tables 102.1.3(1) and 102.1.3(2), default SHGC
				  from Table 102.1.3(3), frame type, number of panes of glazing, whether the
				  window is fixed or operable, and the type of glazing tint (if present). The
				  label shall contain the words "Meets Thermal Break Criteria" if the product
				  claims a
U
-factor based on a thermal-break product.
DEFAULT
U
-FACTOR AND SHGC
Below is a sample window label of default energy performance
				  values that code officials should look for during inspections (if no NFRC
				  label):
DEFAULT
Manufacturer/Assembler
								Certifying to Default U-Factor and Default SHGC:
Window Label
XYZ Supply
								Co.
Double Pane
Key Features:
Operable
Wood Frame
Bronze Tint
U-FACTOR
SHGC
(Default U-Factor from Tables 102.1.3(1) and
								102.1.3(2))
0.55
(Default SHGC from Table
								102.1.3(3))
0.6
APPENDIX D
SAMPLE CHECKLIST FOR WOOD FRAMING IN LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL
				  CONSTRUCTION
(To be filled out by permit applicant and presented to
				  Building Department at time permit is requested. A copy must be available at
				  the job site for Code Enforcement Officer's review.)
New Building or
								Renovation?
Which One:
ENTRY OR CHECKMARK (IF
								APPLICABLE)
Ceilings
Access to Attic Area (Minimum R-3)
List Value:
R-
Flat Ceiling Insulation
List Value:
R-
Sloped Ceiling Insulation
(UA Trade-Off
List Value:
R-
Calculations Required; Minimum R-19)
Walls
Cavity Insulation (Batt or Blown-In)
List Value:
R-
Insulated Sheathing (Leave Blank for OSB, Plywood,
								Etc.)
List Value:
R-
Attic Kneewall Insulation (Air Barrier on Attic
								Side; Minimum R-18)
List Value:
R-
Fenestration
Window U-Factor (from Label)
List Factor:
U-
Window SHGC (from Label; Maximum 0.40)
List SH
GC:
Skylight U-Factor (from Label)
List Factor:
U-
Skylight SHGC (from Label; Maximum 0.40)
List SH
GC:
Door U-Factor
List Factor:
U-
Foundations
Floor Insulation
List Value:
R-
Basement Wall Insulation
List Value:
R-
Mass Wall Insulation (Minimum R-5)
List Value:
R-
Vented Crawl Space: Foundation Vents Installed Per
								Code
Check:
Closed Crawl Space: Minimum 6-mil (0.15 mm) Poly is
								Taped and Extends up Walls 6 Inches (153 mm)
Check:
Air Leakage (See Section 402.4 and Appendix
								A)
Windows: Caulked, Sealed with 0.34-0.37 Air
								Infiltration Rate
Check:
Doors: Sealed, Weather-Stripped (Including Those to
								Unconditioned Areas: Attic, Unheated Basement, Etc.)
Check:
Sole Plate: Caulked or Sealed
Check:
"Can" Lights: Properly Sealed
Check:
Tubs/Showers on Exterior Walls: Properly
								Sealed
Check:
Other Penetrations/Openings: Caulked, Sealed or
								Gasketed as Necessary
Check:
Heating/Cooling
								Efficiency
Gas or Propane Furnace (Minimum 78%
								AFUE)
List AFUE
:
Heat Pump (Minimum 7.7 HSPF)
List HSPF
:
Air Conditioner (Minimum 13 SEER)
List SEER
:
Other System(s) (e.g. Fuel Oil)
List Type:
List Efficiency
:
Duct Insulation (See Section 403.2; Minimum
								R-6/R-8)
List Value:
R-
Ducts: Sealed with Mastic or Code-Approved
								Tape
List Seala
nt
Method:
Mechanical Ventilation
Outdoor Air Intakes and Exhausts Check:
Installed with Automatic or __________
Gravity Dampers
Permit Applicant: _______ Permit Number: ______ Issue
				  Date:
______
Job Address: ________________
County: __________ Subdivision: ____________ Lot #:
________
APPENDIX E
SAMPLE CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED EXAMPLE
SAMPLE CERTIFICATE
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Georgia Energy Code Compliance
				  Certificate*
Builder __________ Contact Information _________
Insulation Co. __________ Contact Information
				  _________
Heating & Air Co. __________ Contact Information
				  __________
Envelope Information
Flat Ceiling/Roof
R
-Value Sloped/Vault
				  Ceiling
R
-Value __________
Exterior Wall
R
-Value __________ (Note:
R
-13 +
R
-3 is
R
-13 Cavity
				  and
R
-3 Sheathing)
Attic Kneewall Cavity
R
-Value__________
				  Attic Kneewall
Sheathing
R
-Value __________
Basement Stud Wall
R
-Value Basement
				  Continuous
R
-Value __________
Crawlspace Stud Wall
R
-Value
				  Crawlspace
Continuous
R
-Value __________
Foundation Slab Edge
R
-Value Above Grade
				  Mass
Wall
R
-Value __________
Cantilevered Floor
R
-Value Floor Over
Unconditioned Space
R
- Value
				  __________
Other Insulation
R
-Values __________
Window
U
-Factor __________ Window SHGC
				  __________
Skylight
U
-Factor __________ Skylight SHGC
				  __________
Glazed Door
U
-Factor Opaque Doors (< 50%
				  glazed
U
-Factor
Mechanical Summary
Water Heater Installed By __________
Gas _____ Energy Factor _____
Electric ________ Energy Factor ________
Other (Explain) ________ Efficiency ________
Number of Heating & Cooling Systems: __________(# of Air
				  Handlers)
Heating Gas___ AFUE___
Air Source Heat Pump ________ HSPF________
Heat (Other)________ Efficiency________
Cooling System Type________ (Direct Expansion, Heat Pump,
				  Geothermal, Etc.) SEER________
Total House Heating Load _ (Btu/h, Based on ACCA
Manual J____ or____)
Total House Cooling Load _ (Btu/h, Based on ACCA
Manual J___ or___)
Cooling Sensible Load _ (Btu/h) Cooling
Latent Load ________ (Btu/h)
Total Air Handler CFM ________ (Based on
				  Design/Calculations)
Heating & Cooling Load Calculations Performed by (Name)
				  ________
*Certificate shall be readily accessible and posted on the
				  electrical distribution panel or air handler. List primary type when there is
				  more than one value for each component (i.e. certificate shall list the value
				  covering the largest area). The certificate shall be completed by the builder
				  or registered design professional.
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APPENDIX E
SAMPLE CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED EXAMPLE
(Continued)
EXAMPLE OF COMPLETED SAMPLE CERTIFICATE
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Georgia Energy Code Compliance
				  Certificate*
Builder
A-1 Home
				  Builder
Contact Information
404-555-
1122
Insulation Co.
Super
				  R
Contact Information
404-555-
2233
Heating & Air Co.
Acme
				  HVAC
Contact Information
404-555-3344
Envelope Information
Flat Ceiling/Roof
R
-Value
30
Sloped/Vault Ceiling
R
-Value
N/A
Exterior Wall
R
-Value
13
				  + 3
(Note:
R
-13 +
R
-3
				  is
R
-13 Cavity and
R
-3
				  Sheathing)
Attic Kneewall Cavity
R
-Value
13
Attic Kneewall
Sheathing
R
-Value
5
Basement Stud Wall
R
-Value
N/A
Basement Continuous
R
-Value
N/A
Crawlspace Stud Wall
R
-Value
0
Crawlspace
Continuous
R
-Value
5
Foundation Slab Edge
R
-Value
0
Above Grade Mass
Wall
R
-Value
N/A
Cantilevered Floor
R
-Value
N/A
Floor Over
Unconditioned Space
R
-Value
19
Other Insulation
R
-Values
N/A
Window
U
-Factor
0.34
Window SHGC
0.37
Skylight
U
-Factor
N/A
Skylight SHGC
N/A
Glazed Door
U
-Factor
N/A
Opaque Doors (< 50%
glazed
U
-Factor
0.35
Mechanical Summary
Water Heater Installed By
Acme
				  Plumbing
Gas
X
Energy Factor
0.61
Electric
Energy Factor ________
Other (Explain) ________ Efficiency________
Number of Heating & Cooling Systems:
2
(# of Air Handlers)
Heating Gas
X
AFUE
80%
Air
Source Heat Pump ____ HSPF ________
Heat (Other)________ Efficiency________
Cooling System Type
DX Air
				  Conditioner
(Direct
Expansion, Heat Pump, Geothermal, Etc.) SEER
13
Total House Heating Load
57,144
(Btu/h, Based on
ACCA Manual J
X
or)
Total House Cooling Load
45,737
(Btu/h, Based on
ACCA Manual J
X
or)
Cooling Sensible Load
33,537
(Btu/h)
Cooling Latent Load
12,200
(Btu/h)
Total Air Handler CFM
1,526
(Based on
				  Design/Calculations)
Heating & Cooling Load Calculations Performed by (Name)
Jay Manuello, Acme HVAC
*Certificate shall be readily accessible and posted on the
				  electrical distribution panel or air handler. List primary type when there is
				  more than one value for each component (i.e. certificate shall list the value
				  covering the largest area). The certificate shall be completed by the builder
				  or registered design professional.
EXAMPLE OF COMPLETED SAMPLE CERTIFICATE
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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 and the Georgia State Amendments adopted effective January 1
				  of 2007, 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 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 310 (IFGS)
ELECTRICAL BONDING
*Add new Section 310.1.1, 'Bonding Corrugated Stainless Steel
				  Tubing (CSST)', as follows:
310.1.1 Bonding Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
				  (CSST).
Corrugated stainless steel tubing shall be directly bonded to
				  the electrical grounding system. The direct bonding connection shall be made
				  with American Wire Gauge (AWG) number 6 copper wire. The copper wire shall be
				  attached to either the CSST fitting or to a segment of rigid piping component
				  connected to a fitting located near the electrical meter using an approved
				  bonding clamp in accordance with the CSST manufacturer's installation
				  instructions. The bonding conductor shall be affixed to either the grounding
				  conductor or electrode using an approved clamp or other approved means of
				  attachment.
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(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 and the Georgia State Amendments adopted effective January 1
				  of 2007, 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 State Amend
				  ments
).
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.
CHAPTER 4
VENTILATION
SECTION 405
SYSTEMS CONTROL
*Revise Section 405.2, 'CO2 Sensors' of the Georgia
				  Amendments revised January 1, 2007 to read as follows:
405.2 CO2 Sensors.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors
may
be utilized for control of ventilation systems, as
				  outlined in ASHRAE Standard 62.1.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
CHAPTER 6
DUCT SYSTEMS
SECTION 606
SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS CONTROL
*Revise Section 606.2.1, 'Supply air systems' of the Georgia
				  Amendments revised January 1, 2007 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 m3/s).
(Effective January 1, 2008)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING CODE (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 and the Georgia State Amendments adopted effective January 1
				  of 2007, 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.
CHAPTER 10
TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS
SECTION 1003
INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS
*Add exception to Section 1003.4 'Oil separators required' of
				  the Georgia Amendment revised January 1, 2007 to read as follows:
1003.4 Oil separators required.
Exception:
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, and
				  factories where oily and flammable liquid wastes are produced, 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, 2008)
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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 and the Georgia State
				  Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2007, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling
				  Code
.
Part IV, Energy Conservation (Chapter 11), is deleted from
				  the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
				  Substitute all references to
Chapter 11 ENERGY EFFICIENCY with references to the
Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC with Georgia State
				  Supplements an d Amendments).
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
Georgia State 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.
*Revise the International Residential Code for One-
				  and Two-Family Dwellings, 2006 Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 3
BUILDING PLANNING
SECTION R309
GARAGES AND CARPORTS
*Revise Exception #1 of Section R309.2, 'Separation
				  required', to read 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.The sprinkler system shall be connected to a reliable water
				  supply system with or without an automatic operated pump.
2.A piping system serving both sprinkler and domestic needs
				  shall be acceptable.
3.Ordinary-temperature-rated residential or quick response
				  sprinklers (135°F to 170°F [57°C to 77°C]) with a 1/2-inch (13 mm) orifice
				  shall be installed.
4.The minimum operating pressure of any residential or quick
				  response sprinkler shall be 7 psi (0.5 bar).
5.Walls that resist the passage of smoke shall separate the
				  sprinklered compartment from any other space(s). Openings in this wall shall be
				  regulated by Section R309.1.
6.The maximum area protected by a single sprinkler head shall
				  not exceed 144 ft2 (13.4
				  m2).
7.The maximum distance between sprinklers shall not exceed 12
				  feet (3.7 m).
8.The maximum distance to a wall or partition shall not
				  exceed 6 feet (1.8 m).
9.The minimum distance between sprinklers within a
				  compartment shall be 8 feet (2.4 m).
10.Pendent and upright sprinkler heads shall be positioned so
				  that the deflectors are within 1 to 4 inches (25.4 mm to 102 mm) below
				  framing.
11.Sprinkler heads shall be located on a looped piping
				  configuration.
12.Minimum pipe size, including that for copper, listed
				  chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), and polybutylene (PB) piping shall be
				  3/4-inch (19 mm).
13.Garage doors in the open position shall not interfere with
				  the operation of a sprinkler head.
14.A smoke detector shall be installed in accordance with
				  Section R313.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
CHAPTER 24
FUEL GAS
SECTION G2411 (310)
ELECTRICAL BONDING
*Add new Section G2411.1.1,"Bonding Corrugated Stainless
				  Steel Tubing (CSST)', as follows:
G2411.1.1 Bonding Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
				  (CSST).
Corrugated stainless steel tubing shall be directly bonded to
				  the electrical grounding system. The direct bonding connection shall be made
				  with American Wire Gauge (AWG) number 6 copper wire. The copper wire shall be
				  attached to either the CSST fitting or to a segment of rigid piping component
				  connected to a fitting located near the electrical meter using an approved
				  bonding clamp in accordance with the CSST manufacturer's installation
				  instructions. The bonding conductor shall be affixed to either the grounding
				  conductor or electrode using an approved clamp or other approved means of
				  attachment.
(Effective January 1, 2008)
End of Amendments.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  8-2-20
et
				  seq.