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-.14 - Adoption of the 2003 International Fire Code with Georgia Amendments, Georgia Amendments to the 2000 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 2000 Standard Building Code, 2000 Standard Plumbing Code, 2000 Standard Mechanical Code, 2000 Standard Gas Code, and the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code, effective January 1, 2005

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
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INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:
A GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
STANDARD CODE
The INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2003 Edition, published by the
				  International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia
				  Amendments, shall constitute this official
Georgia
State
Minimum Standard 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
).
(b) Replace all references to the
International
				  Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) with references to
				  the
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings
. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings
shall be used for
				  efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of equipment.
SCOPE:
This
Georgia State Minimum Standard Code
(the
International 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.
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY
*Delete paragraph 102.5 in its entirety and insert in its
				  place the following:
102.5 Existing and special historic buildings.
Refer to 102.1 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 by the state, or as appropriate, a local
				  jurisdiction, as historic buildings when such buildings or structures are
				  judged by the fire official to be safe and in the public interest of health,
				  safety and welfare. When evaluating the safety of existing and historic
				  buildings the fire 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,' and the
				  provisions of O.C.G.A. Sections
				  25-2-13(b)(3)
				  &
				  25-2-13(b)(4).
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Delete paragraph 102.6 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
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
.
102.6.1 Basic minimum standard.
Except where
				  otherwise stated in this
Code
, where this
Code
or the standards referenced thereby and in Chapter 45 of this
Code
and the provisions of other chapters of the Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner deal with the same subject,
				  situation or condition, the more protective or stringent provision shall be the
				  basic minimum standard to the degree specified in Section 103.
102.6.2 Recognized standards and publications.
In Chapter 45 of this
Code
, under the heading 'NFPA,'
				  the year edition of the National Fire Protection Association codes and
				  standards referenced for purposes of this
Code
are the
				  specific editions and any modifications thereto adopted by the various chapters
				  of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Add a new paragraph 102.10 to read as follows:
102.10 General provisions.
102.10.1
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
. For conditions existing prior to the adoption of
				  this
Code
, the provisions and modifications adopted in Chapter
				  120-3-3, under Rule
				  120-3-3-.04 for Section 4.6 of NFPA
				  101, the
Life Safety Code
(
LSC
), shall apply
				  to the application of this
Code
. 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 the code
				  as adopted in these regulations.
102.10.2
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. 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, 2005)
SECTION 103
PURPOSE AND INTENT
*Delete Section 103 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
103.1 General.
The primary purpose of the
Code
as adopted is to provide, along with other adopted codes
				  and standards, for the reasonable 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 purpose of this
Code
be
				  accomplished by:
(1) Coordinating application and enforcement of its
				  provisions with those of other applicable codes, standards and regulations; 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.
103.2 Coordination of provisions.
This
Code
shall apply to all buildings, structures and facilities
				  as provided in subsection 102.1, except as herein provided and shall be
				  utilized in conjunction with the
Life Safety Code
(
LSC
), the
International Building Code
(
IBC
), the
International Fire Code
(
IFC
), the
International Mechanical
Code (
IMC
), and the
International Fuel Gas
				  Code
(
IFGC
), to the degree provided in 103.1. Where
				  specific occupancy types and structures have been addressed by additional NFPA
				  standards in addition to the
LSC,
the specific NFPA standard
				  related to the occupancy type and/or structure shall take precedence over any
				  of the requirements of the
International Codes
referenced in
				  subsection 1.4.3 of the
LSC,
except for areas where the
International Codes
provide for additional requirements
				  related to minimum construction requirements and standpipes.
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.
103.3 Resolution of conflicts.
Where any
				  technical requirements which are addressed by this
Code
and
				  the
IBC
, the
IMC,
and the
IFGC,
and other referenced NFPA Codes and/or Standards; and where two or
				  more of the aforementioned codes and/or standards establish differing
				  requirements, whether conflicting or more restrictive, the code conflict
				  resolution principles specified in O.C.G.A. Section
				  25-2-13(g)  shall
				  be applied by the authority having jurisdiction.
"
Exception: Where this Code provides for additional
				  requirements related to standpipes
."
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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, 2005)
SECTION 107
MAINTENANCE
*Delete Section 107.6 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
107.6 Overcrowding.
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 overcrowded
				  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, or to take other actions deemed appropriate to have the condition
				  or obstruction corrected.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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, 2005)
SECTION 109
VIOLATIONS
The provisions of Section 109, VIOLATIONS, are not adopted
				  for purposes of the Rules of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Local governing
				  authorities may adopt the provisions for local purposes.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
SECTION 110
UNSAFE BUILDINGS
The provisions of Section 110, UNSAFE BUILDINGS, 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, 2005)
SECTION 111
STOP WORK ORDER
The provisions of Section 111, STOP WORK ORDER, 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, 2005)
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 2-A:40-B:C rating on the
				  roof being covered.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
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 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 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, 2005)
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 Fire
				  Code Official.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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 hydrant mains shall be provided where
				  required by the local 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, 2005)
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, 2005)
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, 2005)
CHAPTER 7
FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 703
FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION
*Add a new paragraph 703.5 to 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, 2005)
CHAPTER 8
INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND
FURNISHINGS
SECTION 801
GENERAL
*Delete paragraph 801.1 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
801.1 General.
The State's minimum requirements
				  for furniture, furnishings, interior finishes, interior trim, decorative
				  materials, and decorative vegetation shall be as required by the
LSC
, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of
				  the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 901
GENERAL
*Delete section 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 standards(s) applicable to the provisions
				  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, 2005)
*Add a new paragraph 901.6.3 to read as follows:
901.6.3
Automatic sprinkler 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, provided however, that any area not specifically
				  addressed by NFPA 25, and which is specifically addressed by this
Code
, the specific provision of this
Code
shall be the minimum requirement. A certificate of inspection, as
				  specified by NFPA 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, 2005)
SECTION 903
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
*Delete paragraph 903.2 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
903.2
The requirements for the installation,
				  design, testing and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems shall be as
				  required by the
LSC
and, as applicable, 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. If there are any areas not specifically addressed by the
LSC
or by NFPA Standards 13, 13D or 13R, and which are
				  addressed by this
Code
, the specific provisions of this
Code
shall be the minimum requirements.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
SECTION 904
ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
*Delete paragraph 904.11 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
904.11 Fire protection for cooking operations
904.11.1
The design, installation, protection
				  and maintenance of cooking equipment, shall be as required by the
LSC
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. If there are
				  any areas not specifically addressed by the
LSC
or by NFPA 96,
				  and which are addressed by this
Code
, the specific provisions
				  of this
Code
shall be the minimum requirements.
904.11.2
Fire suppression systems approved for
				  the protection of commercial cooking equipment shall be designed, installed,
				  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, 2005)
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 this Code,
International
				  Fire Code (IFC).
If there are any areas not specifically addressed by
				  this Code
IFC
and which are addressed by the
LSC
, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of
				  the Safety Fire Commissioner, the requirements of the
LSC
shall be the State minimum requirements. Standpipe systems shall be
				  installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 14,
Standard for the
				  Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems
, and NFPA
				  25,
Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of
				  Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
, as adopted by Chapter120-3-3,
				  Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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.
Unless specifically prohibited in the
LSC
, portable
				  fire extinguishers shall be installed in all buildings, structures and
				  facilities falling under the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner. Any area not specifically addressed in the
LSC
and which are addressed by this
Code
or by any of the
				  standards or codes adopted by the various chapters of the Rules and Regulations
				  of the Safety Fire Commissioner, the provisions addressed by the other
				  applicable standard or code shall be the State minimum requirements.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Delete paragraph 906.2 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
906.2 General requirements.
The selection,
				  installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers shall comply with
				  NFPA 10,
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
, as adopted
				  by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner.
Exception:
The maximum travel distance to reach
				  an extinguisher shall not apply to the spectator seating portions of Group A-5
				  occupancies.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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 the
LSC
, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of
				  the Safety Fire Commissioner. If there are any areas not specifically addressed
				  by the
LSC
and which are addressed by the
IBC
or by this
Code
, the requirements of the
IBC
or this
Code
shall be the State minimum requirements.
				  Fire alarm systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA
				  72,
National Fire Alarm Code
, as adopted by Chapter
				  120-3-3,Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Delete paragraph 907.2 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
907.2 Smoke detectors - general.
The State's
				  minimum requirements for smoke detectors or smoke detection systems shall be as
				  required by the
LSC
, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, except where they are specifically
				  addressed by the O.C.G.A. Title 25, Chapter 2. If there are any areas not
				  specifically addressed by the
LSC
or by O.C.G.A. Title 25,
				  Chapter 2, and which are addressed by the
IBC
or by this
Code
, the requirements of the
IBC
or this
Code
shall be the State minimum requirements. Such detectors
				  installed as required by O.C.G.A. Title 25, Chapter 2, and the applicable
				  provisions of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner shall
				  be properly maintained in an operable condition.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Delete paragraph 907.3 in its entirety.
SECTION 909
SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS
*Add a new paragraph 909.2.1 to read as follows:
909.2.1 Smoke control.
For guidance on
				  designing, installing, acceptance testing, periodic testing, and maintaining
				  engineered smoke-control systems, see the following (see
LSC
A.23.3.1.3 for existing detention and correctional occupancies):
(1) NFPA 92A,
Recommended Practice for Smoke-Control
				  Systems
(2) NFPA 92B,
Guide 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.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
SECTION 910
SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS
*Add an exception to paragraph 910.1 to read as
				  follows:
Exception 2: ESFR Sprinkler system(s).
In areas
				  of buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic ESFR sprinkler
				  system(s), neither smoke or heat venting nor mechanical smoke removal systems
				  are required.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
SECTION 1001
GENERAL
*Delete paragraph 1001.1 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
1001.1
The State's means of egress requirements
				  and all components thereof, with the exception of mezzanines, unless otherwise
				  addressed in the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, shall
				  be established by the
LSC
, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3,
				  Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
1001.1.1
The State's minimum requirements for
				  means of egress from mezzanines shall be established by the
Life Safety
as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety
				  Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Add the following paragraph 1001.3 to read as
				  follows:
1001.3 Overcrowding 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.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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, 2005)
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, 2005)
CHAPTER 27
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 2701
GENERAL
*Delete paragraph 2701.1 in its entirety and substitute in
				  its place the following:
2701.1 Scope.
The State's minimum requirements
				  for the storage, handling, use, and transportation of hazardous materials such
				  as but not limited to: aerosols (Chapter 28); compressed gases (Chapter 30);
				  corrosive materials (Chapter 31); cryogenic fluids (Chapter 32); explosives and
				  fireworks (Chapter 33); flammable and combustible liquids (Chapter 34);
				  flammable gases (Chapter 35); flammable solids (Chapter 36); highly toxic and
				  toxic materials (Chapter 37); liquefied petroleum gases (Chapter 38); organic
				  peroxides (Chapter 39); oxidizers (Chapter 40); pyrophoric materials (Chapter
				  41); pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate) plastics (Chapter 42); unstable (reactive)
				  materials (Chapter 43); water-reactive solids and liquids (Chapter 44); and
				  other materials deemed hazardous by the Fire Code Official shall be in
				  accordance with the applicable Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				  Commissioner. If there are areas not specifically addressed by the Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, but which are addressed by this
Code
, the minimum standards established by this
Code
shall apply.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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, 2005)
CHAPTER 33
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
SECTION 3306
SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
*Delete paragraph 3306.5.1.3 in its entirety and substitute
				  in its place the following:
3306.5.1.3
Small arms primers or percussion caps
				  - 10,000 on display in a non-sprinklered building; 25,000 on display in a
				  sprinklered building.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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, 2005
)
CHAPTER 38
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
*Delete Chapter 38 in its entirety and substitute in its
				  place the following:
The provisions relating to the storage and handling of
				  liquefied petroleum gases shall be those in NFPA 58,
Liquefied
				  Petroleum Gas Code,
as adopted by Chapter 120-3-16, Rules and
				  Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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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. (International Code Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia
				  Amendments and the Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2001,
				  2002, 2003 and 2004, 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
).
(b) Replace all references to the
International
				  Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) with references to
				  the
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings
. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings
shall be used for
				  efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of plumbing equipment.
SCOPE:
The provisions of the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Plumbing Code
(
International Plumbing Code
)shall
				  apply to the erection, installation, alteration, replacement, repairs,
				  relocation, addition, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within the State
				  of Georgia. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment,
				  fuel gas-fired water heaters and water heater venting systems shall be
				  regulated by
NFPA 54
(
National Fuel Gas
				  Code
).
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
(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.
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 306
TRENCHING, EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL
*Revise Section 306.3 'Backfilling.'
306.3 Backfilling.
Loose earth free from rocks,
				  broken concrete, frozen chunks and other rubble, shall be placed in the trench
				  in 6-inch (153 mm) layers and tamped in place until the crown of the pipe is
				  covered by a minimum of 6 inches (153 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, 2005)
CHAPTER 5
WATER HEATERS
SECTION 502
INSTALLATION
*Revise Section 502.2 'Water heaters installed in garages' to
				  add exception.
502.2 Water heaters installed in garages.
Exception:
Elevation of the ignition source is not required for
				  appliances that are listed and labeled as flammable vapor resistant and for
				  installation without elevation.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
SECTION 504
SAFETY DEVICES
*Revise Section 504.6.1 'Discharge' of the Georgia Amendments
				  revised January 1, 2002 and rename 'Relief discharge.'
504.6.1 Relief discharge.
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. The
				  discharge pipe shall not be trapped. 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 (GA
				  Amendments). Provisions shall be made at the low point to drain the trapped
				  portion of the discharge pipe.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Revise Section 504.7 'Required pan' of the Georgia
				  Amendments revised January 1, 2002 to add exception.
504.7 Required pan.
Exception:
A pan is not required when the water heater is located on a
				  concrete floor or a wood floor covered with vinyl or tile flooring.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 6
WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
SECTION 602
WATER REQUIRED
*Revise Section 602.2 'Potable water required' to add
				  exception.
602.2 Potable water required.
Exception:
Fixture shutoff valves are not required on tubs and
				  showers.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 10
TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS
SECTION 1003
INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS
*Revise Section 1003.4 'Oil separators required' to add
				  sentence.
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.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Delete Section 1003.5 'Oil separators' of the Georgia
				  Amendments revised January 1, 2001 without substitution. Revert to original
				  Section 1003.5 'Sand interceptors in commercial establishments.'
(Effective January 1, 2005)
GA STATE AMENDMENTS
*Delete Appendix J in the current Georgia State Amendments
				  without substitution.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE
(INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE)
The STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE (International Mechanical Code),
				  2000 Edition, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International,
				  Inc. (International Code Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia
				  Amendments and the Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2001 and
				  2004, 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
).
(b) Replace all references to the
International
				  Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC)
with references to
				  the
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings
. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings
shall be used for
				  efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of mechanical
				  equipment.
SCOPE:
The provisions of the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Mechanical Code
(
International 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
).
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
(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.
CHAPTER 4
VENTILATION
SECTION 403
MECHANICAL VENTILATION
*Revise Section 403.3 'Ventilation rate' to add
				  exception.
403.3 Ventilation rate.
Exception #2:
The minimum outdoor airflow rate may also be determined in
				  accordance with Addendum "n" of ASHRAE 62-2001 as an alternate method.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 6
DUCT SYSTEMS
SECTION 603
DUCT CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION
*Revise Section 603.1 'General' to add.
603.1 General.
Ducts and duct systems complying with the following
				  applicable standards shall be deemed as meeting the intent of this code:
1. SMACNA
Fibrous Glass Duct Construction
				  Standards
; or SMACNA
HVAC Duct Construction Standards-Metal
				  and Flexible
; or NAIMA
Fibrous Glass Duct Construction
				  Standards
.
2. ASHRAE Handbook
3. UL-181; UL-181A and UL-181B
4. ADC
Flexible Duct Performance and Installation
				  Standards
5. ACCA Manual D-
Residential Duct Systems
;
				  ACCA Manual Q-
Commercial Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System
				  Design.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 15
REFERENCED STANDARDS
*Revise Chapter 15 'Referenced Standards' to add.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
ACCA
Air Conditioning Contractors of
							 America 2800 Shirlington Road, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22206
Standard reference number
Title
Referenced in code section number
Manual D
Residential Duct Systems
603.1
Manual Q
Commercial Low Pressure, Low Velocity
Duct System Design
603.1
ADC
Air Diffusion Council 1000 East Woodfield Road,
							 Suite 102 Schaumburg, IL 60173
Standard reference number
Title
Referenced in code number section
Flexible Duct Performance and Installation
							 Standards
(Third Edition 2003)
603.1
NAIMA
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
							 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 310 Alexandria, VA 22314
Standard reference number
Title
Referenced in code section number
Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards
							 603.1
UL
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 333 Pfingsten Road
							 Northbrook, IL 60062-2096
Standard reference number
Title
Referenced in code section number
181A-94
Standard for Closure Systems for Use with Rigid Air
							 Ducts and Air Connectors
603.1
181B-95
Standard for Closure Systems for Use with Flexible
							 Air Ducts and Air Connectors
603.1
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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. (International Code Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia
				  Amendments and the Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2002, 2003
				  and 2004, 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
).
(b) Replace all references to the
International
				  Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) with references to
				  the
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings
. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings
shall be used for
				  efficiency and coefficient of performance 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
Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family
				  Dwelling Code
(
International Residential Code for One- and
				  Two-Family Dwellings
).
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 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 202
DEFINITIONS
*Revise Section 202 'Definitions' to add definition of
				  'Elevator Door Opening Protective Device.'
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
				  714.2.3.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 4
SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON
USE AND OCCUPANCY
SECTION 403
HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
*Delete Section 403.9 'Elevators,' rename 'Elevators and
				  elevator lobbies' and substitute.
403.9 Elevators and elevator lobbies.
403.9.1
All elevators on all floors shall open
				  into elevator lobbies which are separated from the remainder of the building by
				  non-rated smoke partitions with automatic or self-closing doors in accordance
				  with Section 714.
Exceptions:
1. Elevator lobbies within an atrium.
2. Elevators which are located on the exterior of the
				  building and served by exterior walkways.
3. The main entrance level of the building except as required
				  by Section 403.9.5.
4. Elevator shafts which connect three contiguous stories or
				  less within the building.
5. Elevators which serve open air parking decks and not more
				  than one floor in accordance with Section 406.3 beneath other
				  occupancies.
6. Hoistways which are provided with a mechanical smoke
				  control system designed to resist the migration of smoke to other floors
				  through the hoistway in accordance with Section 513 of the International
				  Mechanical Code.
7. In buildings protected with an approved automatic
				  sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903, lobbies are not required where
				  a listed elevator door opening protective device, in compliance with Section
				  1001.1 (GA Amendments), is provided at the hoistway opening other than at the
				  designated primary and alternate floors of elevator return, subject to approval
				  by the authority having jurisdiction.
403.9.2
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 into the
				  lobby, but no area less than the largest cab discharging into the lobby, and
				  shall have no lobby dimension less than five feet (1.53 m). Openings in the
				  elevator lobby shall be limited to those required for access to theelevators
				  and for egress from the building. Approved smoke dampers shall be installed
				  where mechanical ducts penetrate the lobby enclosure.
403.9.3
Each elevator lobby shall be provided
				  with an approved smoke detector located on the lobby ceiling. When the detector
				  is activated, elevator doors shall not open and all cars serving that lobby are
				  to return to the main floor and be under manual control only. If the main floor
				  detector or a transfer floor detector is activated, all cars serving the main
				  floor or transfer floor shall return to a location approved by the fire
				  department and building official and be under manual control only. The detector
				  may serve to close the lobby doors.
403.9.4
Elevator operation and installation
				  shall be in accordance with Chapter 30.
403.9.5 Designated floors for elevator return.
New elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving walks shall be installed in
				  accordance with the requirements of ANSI/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 Section
				  8.2.4 (NFPA 101, 2000 Edition) 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.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 7
FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 707
SHAFT AND VERTICAL EXIT ENCLOSURES
*Delete Section 707.14.1 'Elevator lobby' of the Georgia
				  Amendments revised January 1, 2002. Delete Section 707.14 'Elevator and
				  dumbwaiter shafts' and substitute.
707.14 Elevator and dumbwaiter shafts.
Elevator
				  hoistway and dumbwaiter enclosures shall be constructed in accordance with this
				  section, Sections 403.9 and 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 atleast 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 (1.53 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 903.3.1.1, except as
				  provided in Section 707.14.2.
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 903.3.1.1 or 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 Section 1001.1 (GA Amendments),
				  is provided at the hoistway opening other than at the designated primary and
				  alternate floors of elevator return, subject to approval by the authority
				  having jurisdiction.
10. Elevator shafts which connect three contiguous stories or
				  less within the building.
707.14.2 Designated floors for elevator return.
New elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving walks shall be installed in
				  accordance with the requirements of ANSI/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 Section
				  8.2.4 (NFPA 101, 2000 Edition) 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.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 16
STRUCTURAL DESIGN
SECTION 1615
EARTHQUAKE LOADS-SITE GROUND MOTION
*Revise Section 1615.1 'General procedure for determining
				  maximum considered earthquake and design spectral response accelerations' to
				  add exception and two new figures.
1615.1 General procedure for determining maximum considered
				  earthquake and design spectral response accelerations.
Exception #2:
As an alternate Figures 1615(11) and 1615(12) shall be
				  permitted to be used in Georgia.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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FIGURE 1615(11)
MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE GROUND MOTION FOR GEORGIA OF
				  0.2 SEC SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5 PERCENT OF CRITICAL DAMPING), SITE
				  CLASS B
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FIGURE 1615(12)
MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE GROUND MOTION FOR GEORGIA OF
				  1.0 SEC SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5 PERCENT OF CRITICAL DAMPING), SITE
				  CLASS B
SECTION 1616
EARTHQUAKE LOADS-CRITERIA SELECTION
*Revise Section 1616.3 'Determination of seismic design
				  category' to add exception.
1616.3 Determination of seismic design category.
Exception:
The seismic design category is permitted to be determined
				  from Table 1616.3(1) alone when all of the following apply:
1. The approximate fundamental period of the structure, Ta,
				  in each of the two orthogonal directions determined in accordance with
				  1617.4.2.1 is less than 0.8 Ts, determined in accordance with 1615.1.4;
2. Equation 16-35 is used to determine the seismic response
				  factor, Cs; and
3. The diaphragms are rigid as defined in Section 1602.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 23
WOOD
SECTION 2304
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
*Revise Section 2304.9.5 'Fasteners in preservative-treated
				  and fire-retardant-treated wood' and rename 'Fasteners in naturally durable,
				  preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated wood.'
2304.9.5 Fasteners in naturally durable,
				  preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated wood.
Fasteners for
				  naturally durable wood shall be resistant to corrosion or be protected to
				  resist corrosion. Where sacrificial coatings are applied to fasteners, a
				  minimum coating thickness capable of protecting the fastener for the expected
				  service life of the structure shall be provided. Fasteners for
				  preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated wood shall be of hot-dipped
				  zinc-coated galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper.
				  Fastenings for wood foundations shall be as required in AF&PA Technical
				  Report No. 7. The coating weights for zinc-coated fasteners shall be in
				  accordance with ASTM A 153M or ASTM A 641, Supplementary Requirements.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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GEORGIA STATE
ENERGY CODE FOR BUILDINGS
(INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE)
The GEORGIA STATE ENERGY CODE FOR BUILDINGS (International
				  Energy Conservation Code), 2000 Edition, published by the International Code
				  Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia Supplements and Amendments
				  and the Georgia Supplements and Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2003,
				  shall constitute this official
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Code.
GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS
SCOPE:
Each chapter of these Georgia 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 90.1-2001
. (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 Supplements and Amendments conflict with
				  either the
International Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
)or
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard
				  90.1-2001
, these Georgia 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 Supplements and Amendments
				  conflict with other mandatory
State Minimum Standard Codes
,
				  the
International Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) and these Georgia 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:
(a) Replace all references to
ASHRAE/IESNA
				  90.1-1999
with references to
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
				  90.1-2001
.
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 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
.
CHAPTER 3
DESIGN CONDITIONS
SECTION 302
THERMAL DESIGN PARAMETERS
*Revise Figure 302.1(11)
				  'Georgiaa' to change Cherokee County and Forsyth
				  County from Climate Zone 8 to Climate Zone 7A.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 5
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DESIGN BY COMPONENT
PERFORMANCE APPROACH
SECTION 502
BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS
*Revise Note #2 of Section 502.2.1.2 'Roof/ceiling.'
502.2.1.2 Roof/ceiling.
Note #2:
Weather-stripped access doors (minimum
U
-0.35), weather-stripped hatches/scuttle hole covers (minimum
R
-19 insulation or
U
-0.05), or
				  weather-stripped disappearing/pull-down stairs (minimum
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
				  Table 502.2a Footnote a, Sections 502.1.4 Air
				  leakage and 502.1.4.2 Caulking and sealants and Table 502.2.1 in Appendix
				  B.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Revise Section 502.2.1.6 'Basement walls,' add superscript
				  '1' to title and add exceptions and notes.
502.2.1.6 Basement walls1.
The exterior walls of conditioned basements2
				  shall have a thermal transmittance value not exceeding the valve given in Table
				  502.2 from the top of the basement wall to a depth of 10 feet (3048 mm) below
				  grade, or to the level of the basement floor, whichever is less.
Exceptions:
1. For conditioned basements in Climate Zones 4B, 5A, 6B and
				  7A, insulate the Mass Wall with minimum
R
-5 insulation and the
				  cavity in Stud Walls, Cripple Walls and Bands with minimum
R
-11 insulation.
2. For conditioned basements in Climate Zone 8, insulate the
				  Mass Wall with minimum
R
-6 insulation and the cavity in Stud
				  Walls, Cripple Walls and Bands with minimum
R
-11 insulation.
When using Exceptions 1 or 2, the basement is "Deemed to
				  Comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code; if the rest of the dwelling
				  complies by any method in Chapters 5 or 6 or by another approved compliance
				  method, the whole dwelling is "Deemed to Comply."
Note 1: IECC defines a 'basement wall' as 'the opaque portion
				  of a wall which encloses one side of a basement and having an average
				  below-grade area greater than or equal to 50 percent of its total wall area,
				  including openings.'
Note 2: 'Basement' is defined in the Georgia Amendments to
				  the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code (International Residential Code),
				  revised January 1, 2002.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Revise Section 502.2.3.6 'Basement walls,' add superscript
				  '1' to title and add exceptions and notes.
502.2.3.6
Basement walls1.
The exterior walls of conditioned basements2
				  shall have a thermal transmittance value not exceeding the valve given in Table
				  502.2 from the top of the basement wall to a depth of 10 feet (3048 mm) below
				  grade, or to the level of the basement floor, whichever is less. The
U
-factor of the wall shall be determined by selecting the
U
-factor for the wall section from Appendix A Table 502.2.3.6
				  or Appendix B Tables 502.2.3.1(1a) or 502.2.3.1(1b).
Exceptions:
1. For conditioned basements in Climate Zones 4B, 5A, 6B and
				  7A, insulate the Mass Wall with minimum
R
-5 insulation and the
				  cavity in Stud Walls, Cripple Walls and Bands with minimum
R
-11 insulation. When using this Exception, include all
				  openings and exclude any opaque area of the walls in the basement when
				  calculating Percent of Openings.
2. For conditioned basements in Climate Zone 8, insulate the
				  Mass Wall with minimum
R
-6 insulation and the cavity in Stud
				  Walls, Cripple Walls and Bands with minimum
R
-11 insulation.
				  When using this Exception, include all openings and exclude any opaque area of
				  the walls in the basement when calculating Percent of Openings.
When using Exceptions 1 or 2, the basement is "Deemed to
				  Comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code; if the rest of the dwelling
				  complies by any method in Chapters 5 or 6 or by another approved compliance
				  method, the whole dwelling is "Deemed to Comply."
Note 1: IECC defines a 'basement wall' as 'the opaque portion
				  of a wall which encloses one side of a basement and having an average
				  below-grade area greater than or equal to 50 percent of its total wall area,
				  including openings.'
Note 2: 'Basement' is defined in the Georgia Amendments to
				  the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code (International Residential Code),
				  revised January 1, 2002.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Add new Table 502.2.3.6 'Conditioned Walls in
				  Basements.'
See page 7.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Revise Section 502.2.4 'Compliance by prescriptive
				  specification on an individual component basis.'
Section 502.2.4 Compliance by prescriptive
				  specification on an individual component basis.
For buildings with a
				  window area less than or equal to 15 percent, 18 percent, 25 percent, or 30
				  percent (Type A-1 residential buildings) or 22 percent or 25 percent (Type A-2
				  residential buildings) of the gross exterior wall area, the thermal resistance
				  of insulation applied to the opaque building envelope components shall be
				  greater than or equal to the minimum
R
-values, and the thermal
				  transmittance of all fenestration assemblies shall be less than or equal to the
				  maximum
U
-factors shown in Tables 502.2.4(1), 502.2.4(2),
				  502.2.4(3), 502.2.4(4), 502.2.4(5), 502.2.4(6), or 502.2(7), as applicable.
				  Sections 502.2.4.1 through 502.2.4.12 and 502.2.4.15 through 502.2.4.17 shall
				  apply to the use of these tables.
Note: Percent refers to the Percent of Opening to be
				  determined by dividing the total openings (including conditioned basement
				  openings) by the Gross Wall Area. For these tables the Gross Wall Area is the
				  normal projection of all exterior walls above grade enclosing conditioned
				  space, including all windows and doors therein. When using these tables,
				  include openings in the basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the
				  basement when calculating Percent of Openings. Percent of Openings = 100 x
				  (Openings in Floors Above Grade + Openings in Basement) / (Gross Wall Area
				  Above Grade + Openings in Basement).
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 9
REFERENCED STANDARDS
*Revise Chapter 9 'Reference Standards' to update NFRC
				  Standard Reference Numbers.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
NFRC
National Fenestration Rating Council,
							 Inc. Suite 120 1300 Spring Street Park
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Standard reference number
Title
Referenced in code section number
100-97, -01
Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product
							 U-Factors
102.5.2, 601.3.2, 601.3.2.1
200-97, -01
Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Solar
							 Heat Gain Coefficients and Visible Transmittance at Normal
							 Incidence
102.5.2, 601.3.2, 601.3.2.1
GA STATE SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
*Revise Table 502.2.1 of Appendix B of the Georgia
				  Supplements and Amendments revised January 1, 2003 to add Note 1 and renumber
				  notes.
See page 7.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Revise Table 502.2.3.1(1a) 'Wall R-values* 2 x 4 Wood Studs
				  16" OC (Insulation plus sheathing)' of Appendix B of the Georgia Supplements
				  and Amendments revised January 1, 2003.
See page 8.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Delete Tables 502.2.4(1-9) and Tables 502.2.4(1-5) and 602.1
				  of the Georgia Supplements and Amendments revised January 1, 2003 and
				  substitute with new Tables 502.2.4(1-7) and 602.1.
See pages 9-12.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Revise Table 701 'Minimum Thermal Component Requirements' of
				  the Georgia Supplements and Amendments revised January 1, 2003.
See page 13.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Delete Single Step Residential Energy Code Compliance Tables
				  of Appendix B of the Georgia Supplements and Amendments revised January 1, 2003
				  and substitute.
See pages 14-28.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
End of Amendments
TABLE 502.2.1
SUMMARY OF MINIMUM INSULATION
							 VALUES
MAXIMUM U-FACTOR FOR ENVELOPE
							 COMPONENTS
ELEMENT1
MODE
TYPE A-1 & A-2 RESIDENTIAL
							 BUILDINGS
R-value
Walls Stud
Heating or cooling
R-11
Walls Masonry/CMU2
Heating or cooling
R-5
Attic Knee Walls3
Heating or cooling
R-19
Roof/ceiling
Heating or cooling
R-19
Floor over unheated spaces
Heating or cooling
R-11
Windows4
Heating or cooling
U-0.65 with max. SHGC 0.40
Note 1: Weather-stripped access doors (minimum
U
-0.35), weather-stripped hatches/scuttle hole covers (minimum
R
-19 insulation or
U
-0.05), or
							 weather-stripped disappearing/pull-down stairs (minimum
U
-0.35) shall be deemed to meet the minimum insulation
R
-values of any Element.
Note 2: Any Mass wall above or below grade.
Note 3: Attic Knee wall for purpose of Georgia Energy
							 Code is defined as any vertical or near vertical wall in the building envelope
							 that has conditioned space on one side and attic space on the other
							 side.
Exception: When the attic space formed by the Attic
							 Knee Wall, the ceiling of the floor below and the sloped roof is not vented and
							 the sloped roof is insulated (the insulated roof is the building
							 envelope).
Note 4: Maximum window U-factor shall be 0.65 and
							 maximum SHGC shall be 0.40. These window requirements were implemented on
							 January 1, 2004.
TABLE
							 502.2.3.6
CONDITIONED WALLS IN
							 BASEMENTS
REQUIRED INSULATION R-VALUE FOR
							 COMBINATION BASEMENT MASS WALLS AND STUD WALLS
CLIMATE ZONE FROM FIGURE 302.1(11)
Mass Wall
Stud Wall
Bands
4B
R-5
R-11
R-11
5A
R-5
R-11
R-11
6B
R-5
R-11
R-11
7A
R-5
R-11
R-11
8
R-6
R-11
R-11
Note: Include all openings and exclude any opaque area of the
				  walls in the basement when calculating Percent of Openings when using this
				  Table.
TABLE 502.2.3.1(1A)
WALL R-VALUES 2 X 4 WOOD STUDS 16'' OC (INSULATION PLUS
				  SHEATHING)
R-11
R-12
R-13
R-14
R-15
R-16
R-17
R-18
Attic Knee Wall
R-19
R-20
R-11 Batts & Plywood/OSB (R-10.91)
(U-0.0916)
R-11 Batts & Fiberboard
(R-11.68)
(U-0.0859)
R-11 Batts & R-2 Foam
(R-12.42)
(U-0.0805)
R-11 Batts & R-3 Foam
(R-13.50)
(U-0.0741)
R-11 Batts & R-4 Foam
(R-14.56)
(U-0.0686)
R-11 Batts & R-5 Foam
(R-15.62)
(U-0.0640)
R-11 Batts & R-6 Foam
(R-16.66)
(U-0.060)
R-11 Batts & R-7 Foam
(R-17.70)
(U-0.0565)
2x6 wall
R-19 Batts
(R-15.42)
(U-0.0648)
R-11 Batts & R-8 Foam
(R-18.73)
(U-0.0534)
R-11 Batts & R-9 Foam
(R-19.77)
(U-0.0506)
R-11 Batts & Gypsum 2 sides (Garage)
(R-10.61)
(U-0.0942)
R-11 Batts & Plywood/OSB Fiberboard
(R-12.36)
(U-0.0809)
R-13 Batts & Gypsum on Two Sides
(Garages)
(R-11.52)
(U-0.0868)
R-13 Batts & Fiberboard
(R-12.64)
(U-0.0791)
R-13 Batts & R-2 Foam
(R-13.42)
(U-0.0745)
R-13 Batts & R-3 Foam
(R-14.53)
(U-0.0688)
R-13 Batts & R-4 Foam
(R-15.63)
(U-0.0640)
R-13 Batts & R-5 Foam
(R-16.71)
(U-0.0598)
2x4 wall
R-19 Batts
(R-13.08)
(U-0.0764)
R-13 Batts & R-6 Foam
(R-17.79)
(U-0.0562)
R-13 Batts & R-7 Foam
(R-18.85) (U-0.0530)
R-11 Batts & Plywood/OSB Unfinished Basement
							 wall
(R-10.41)
(U-0.0960)
R-13 Batts & Plywood/OSB
(R-11.83)
(U-0.0846)
R-13 Plywood/OSB Fiberboard (R-13.35)
(U-0.0749)
R-15 Batts & Plywood/OSB (R-12.66)
(U-0.0790)
R-15 Batts & Fiberboard
(R-13.51)
(U-0.0740)
R-15 Batts & R-2 Foam
(R-14.32)
(U-0.0698)
R-15 Batts & R-3 Foam
(R-15.48)
(U-0.0646)
2x4 wall
R-13 Batts & R-6 Foam
(R-17.68)
(U-0.0565)
R-15 Batts & R-4 Foam
(R-16.62)
(U-0.0602)
R-15 Batts & R-5 Foam
(R-17.73) (U-0.0564)
R-13 Batts & Plywood/OSB Unfinished Basement
							 wall
(R-11.3)
(U-0.0884)
R-15 Batts & Gypsum on Two Sides
(Garages)
(R-12.32)
(U-0.0811)
R-13 Batts R-0.62 OSB
R-3 Foam
(R-15.22)
(U-0.0657)
R-13 Batts
R-0.62 OSB
R-4 Foam
(R-16.3)
(U-0.0613)
R-13
R-0.62 OSB
R-5 Foam
(R-17.38)
(U-0.0575)
2x4 wall
R-15 Batts & R-4 Foam
(R-16.50)
(U-0.0606)
R-19 Batts & Plywood/OSB
(R-15.84)
(U-0.0631)
R-19 Batts & Fiberboard
(R-16.65)
(U-0.0601)
2x6 wall
R-15 Batts & R-4 Foam
(R-17.94)
(U-0.0557)
R-19 Batts & OSB Unfinished Basement wall
(R-15.75)
(U-0.0635)
R-19 Batts & Gypsum on Two Sides
(Garages)
(R-15.53)
(U-0.0644)
Wall R-values shown in this chart are for the insulated
				  (opaque) wall areas based on 25% framing factor (bands uninsulated); does not
				  include any openings (windows and doors). Per FTC Regulation
				  16 CFR
				  460, the R-value of the insulation shall not
				  be more than 10% below the R-value shown in a label, fact sheet, ad, or other
				  promotional material for that insulation. R-values shown in labels, fact
				  sheets, ads, or other promotional materials shall be rounded to the nearest
				  tenth. However, R-values of 10 or more may be rounded to the nearest whole
				  number. Therefore, an R-2 Foam shall be an aged/stabilized R-1.8 or higher, an
				  R-3 Foam shall be an aged/stabilized R-2.7 or higher, an R-4 Foam shall be an
				  aged/stabilized R-3.6 or higher and etc. For full details on LABELING AND
				  ADVERTISING OF HOME INSULATION see:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr460_03.html
.
TABLE 502.2.4(1)
PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-1
				  RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
WINDOW AREA 15 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA
Maximum
Minimum
CLIMATE ZONE
[FIGURE 302.1(11)]
Glazing U-factor1
SHGC1
Ceiling
R-value 2,3
Exterior Wall
R-value4
Floor
R-value
Basement Wall
R-value5
Slab perimeter
R-value6
Crawl space wall R-value
4B
0.65
0.4
R-30
R-11
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-5
5A
0.65
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-6
6B
0.65
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
7A-1
0.65
0.4
R-38
R-16
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
7A-2
0.60
0.4
R-38
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
8
0.60
0.4
R-38
R-16
R-19
R-6
R-0
R-10
8
0.55
0.4
R-38
R-13
R-19
R-6
R-0
R-10
Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
				  meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
				  ceilings & under HVAC.
Note 3: Where ceiling is R-38 and up to 25% R-19 insulation,
				  may use R-30 on 100% of ceiling area.
Note 4: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
				  and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
				  plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
				  direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
				  wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
				  basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
				  Percent of Openings.
Note 6: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
				  of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
				  Paragraph 502.2.1.4.
TABLE 502.2.4(2)
PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-1
				  RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
WINDOW AREA 18 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA
Maximum
Minimum
CLIMATE ZONE
[FIGURE 302.1(11)]
Glazing U-factor1
SHGC1
Ceiling
R-value 2,3
Exterior Wall
R-value4
Floor
R-value
Basement Wall
R-value5
Slab perimeter
R-value6
Crawl space wall R-value
4B-1
0.60
0.4
R-30
R-11
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-5
4B-2
0.65
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-5
5A-1
0.60
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-13
R-5
R-0
R-6
5A-2
0.55
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-6
6B-1
0.60
0.4
R-30
R-15
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
6B-2
0.55
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
7A-1
0.55
0.4
R-38
R-16
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
7A-2
0.51
0.4
R-30
R-16
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
7A-3
0.50
0.4
R-38
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
8-1
0.50
0.4
R-38
R-16
R-19
R-6
R-0
R-10
8-2
0.47
0.4
R-30
R-16
R-19
R-6
R-0
R-10
8-3
0.45
0.4
R-38
R-13
R-19
R-6
R-0
R-10
Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
				  meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
				  ceilings & under HVAC.
Note 3: Where ceiling is R-38 and up to 25% R-19 insulation,
				  may use R-30 on 100% of ceiling area.
Note 4: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
				  and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
				  plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
				  direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
				  wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
				  basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
				  Percent of Openings.
Note 6: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
				  of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
				  Paragraph 502.2.1.4.
TABLE 502.2.4(3)
PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-1
				  RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
WINDOW AREA 18 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA
R-13 WALL WITH PLYWOOD/OSB SHEATHING AND R-30 CEILING
Maximum
Minimum
CLIMATE ZONE
[FIGURE 302.1(11)]
Glazing U-factor1
SHGC1
Ceiling
R-value 2
Exterior Wall
R-value3
Floor
R-value
Basement Wall
R-value4
Slab perimeter
R-value5
Crawl space wall R-value
4B-13 Wall
0.65
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-5
5A-13 Wall
0.62
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-13
R-5
R-0
R-6
6B-13 Wall
0.58
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
7A-13 Wall
0.48
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
8-13 Wall
0.43
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-6
R-0
R-10
Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
				  meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
				  ceilings & under HVAC.
Note 3: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
				  and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
				  plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
				  direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 4: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
				  wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
				  basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
				  Percent of Openings.
Note 5: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
				  of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
				  Paragraph 502.2.1.4.
TABLE 502.2.4(4)
PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-1
				  RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
WINDOW AREA 25 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA
Maximum
Minimum
CLIMATE ZONE
[FIGURE 302.1(11)]
Glazing U-factor1
SHGC1
Ceiling
R-value 2,3
Exterior Wall
R-value4
Floor
R-value
Basement Wall
R-value5
Slab perimeter
R-value6
Crawl space wall R-value
4B-1
0.55
0.4
R-30
R-16
R-13
R-5
R-0
R-5
4B-2
0.50
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-13
R-5
R-0
R-5
4B-3
0.45
0.4
R-30
R-11
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-5
5A-1
0.49
0.4
R-30
R-16
R-13
R-5
R-0
R-6
5A-2
0.45
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-13
R-5
R-0
R-6
5A-3
0.40
0.4
R-30
R-11
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-7
6B-1
0.45
0.4
R-30
R-15
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
6B-2
0.43
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
6B-3
0.40
0.4
R-30
R-11
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
7A-1
0.39
0.4
R-30
R-16
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
7A-2
0.37
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
8-1
0.35
0.4
R-38
R-13
R-19
R-6
R-0
R-10
8-2
0.36
0.4
R-30
R-16
R-19
R-6
R-0
R-10
Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
				  meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
				  ceilings & under HVAC.
Note 3: Where ceiling is R-38 and up to 25% R-19 insulation,
				  may use R-30 on 100% of ceiling area.
Note 4: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
				  and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
				  plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
				  direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
				  wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
				  basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
				  Percent of Openings.
Note 6: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
				  of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
				  Paragraph 502.2.1.4.
TABLE 502.2.4(5)
PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-1
				  RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
WINDOW AREA 30 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA
Maximum
Minimum
CLIMATE ZONE
[FIGURE 302.1(11)]
Glazing U-factor1
SHGC1
Ceiling
R-value 2,3
Exterior Wall
R-value4
Floor
R-value
Basement Wall
R-value5
Slab perimeter
R-value6
Crawl space wall R-value
4B-1
0.50
0.4
R-30
R-19
R-13
R-5
R-0
R-5
4B-2
0.45
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-13
R-5
R-0
R-5
5A-1
0.45
0.4
R-30
R-19
R-13
R-5
R-0
R-6
5A-2
0.40
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-13
R-5
R-0
R-6
6B-1
0.43
0.4
R-30
R-19
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
6B-2
0.40
0.4
R-38
R-16
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
6B-3
0.04
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
7A
0.35
0.4
R-38
R-16
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
8
0.34
0.4
R-387
R-16
R-19
R-6
R-0
R-10
Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
				  meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
				  ceilings & under HVAC.
Note 3: Where ceiling is R-38 and up to 25% R-19 insulation,
				  may use R-30 on 100% of ceiling area.
Note 4: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
				  and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
				  plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
				  direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
				  wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
				  basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
				  Percent of Openings.
Note 6: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
				  of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
				  Paragraph 502.2.1.4.
Note 7: 100% of the ceiling shall be minimum R-38.
TABLE 502.2.4(6)
PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-2
				  RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
WINDOW AREA 22 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA
Maximum
Minimum
CLIMATE ZONE
[FIGURE 302.1(11)]
Glazing U-factor1
SHGC1
Ceiling
R-value
Exterior Wall
R-value3
Floor
R-value
Basement Wall
R-value4
Slab perimeter
R-value5
Crawl space wall R-value
4B-5A
0.65
0.4
R-19
R-11
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-5
6B-8
0.65
0.4
R-302
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
				  meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
				  ceilings & under HVAC.
Note 3: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
				  and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
				  plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
				  direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 4: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
				  wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
				  basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
				  Percent of Openings.
Note 5: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
				  of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
				  Paragraph 502.2.1.4.
TABLE 502.2.4(7)
PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-2
				  RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
WINDOW AREA 25 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA
Maximum
Minimum
CLIMATE ZONE
[FIGURE 302.1(11)]
Glazing U-factor1
SHGC1
Ceiling
R-value2
Exterior Wall
R-value3
Floor
R-value
Basement Wall
R-value4
Slab perimeter
R-value5
Crawl space wall R-value
4B
0.65
0.4
R-19
R-11
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-5
5A
0.65
0.4
R-19
R-13
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-6
6B
0.60
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
7A
0.58
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
8
0.58
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-10
Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
				  meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
				  ceilings & under HVAC.
Note 3: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
				  and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
				  plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
				  direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 4: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
				  wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
				  basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
				  Percent of Openings.
Note 5: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
				  of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
				  Paragraph 502.2.1.4.
TABLE 602.1
SIMPLIFIED PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE THERMAL COMPONENT
				  CRITERIA
MINIMUM REQUIRED THERMAL PERFORMANCE (U-FACTOR AND
				  R-VALUE)1
Maximum
Minimum
CLIMATE ZONE
[FIGURE 302.1(11)]
Glazing U-factor1
SHGC1
Ceiling
R-value3,4
Exterior Wall
R-value5
Floor
R-value
Basement Wall
R-value6
Slab perimeter
R-value7
Crawl space wall R-value
4B
0.65
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-5
5A
0.60
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-13
R-5
R-0
R-6
6B
0.55
0.4
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-7
7A-1
0.55
0.4
R-38
R-16
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
7A-2
0.50
0.4
R-38
R-13
R-19
R-5
R-0
R-8
8-1
0.50
0.4
R-38
R-16
R-19
R-6
R-0
R-10
8-1
0.45
0.4
R-38
R-13
R-19
R-6
R-0
R-10
Note 1: Maximum 18% fenestration area.
Note 2: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
				  meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
				  ceilings & under HVAC.
Note 4: Where ceiling is R-38 and up to 25% R-19 insulation,
				  may use R-30 on 100% of ceiling area.
Note 5: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
				  and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
				  plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
				  direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 6: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
				  wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
				  basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
				  Percent of Openings.
Note 7: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
				  of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
				  Paragraph 502.2.1.4.
TABLE 701
MINIMUM THERMAL COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS
Element
Type Nonresidential & Residential
							 Conditioned
Minimum R-value of Insulation
Maximum U-factor SHGC
Roof
Metal Buildings1
R-19 with Thermal Block
0.065
Insulation Entirely above Deck except Metal
							 Buildings
R-15
0.063
Attic and Other2
R-30
0.034
Walls above Grade
Metal Building
R-13
0.113
Cavity Walls3
R-13
N/A
Mass Walls4
Per ASHRAE 90.1
Glazed Fenestration
Any
N/A
U-0.65 / SHGC 0.60
Note 1: Metal buildings with purlins 5' on center and 1" x 3"
				  thermal block.
Note 2: See appropriate ANSI/ASHRAE/IESN 90.1-2001 Tables
				  B-5, B-6, B-8, B-9 or B-11 and Tables A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 for Attic and other
				  Building Roof Minimum Thermal Requirements.
Note 3: Steel Framed or Wood Framed and Other Walls. See
				  ANSI/ASHRAE/IESN 90.1-2001 Tables B-5, B-6, B-8, B-9 or B-11.
Note 4: Masonry, concrete, CMU, or other solid walls with a
				  minimum weight of 30 pounds per square foot. See ANSI/ASHRAE/IESN 90.1-2001,
				  Page 13, Definitions, Mass Wall.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 4B - South Georgia - Option 4B-2-2005-18%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
1. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
2. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
3. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 4B, as
				  shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
4. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
5. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
6. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
7. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
18.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.65
-Windows
2
0.65
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-30
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
OSB/Plywood
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-11
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors)/(opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 4B - South Georgia - Option 4B-3-2005-25%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
8. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
9. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
10. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 4B,
				  as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
11. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
12. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 25.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
13. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
14. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
25.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.50
-Windows
2
0.50
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-30
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
OSB/Plywood
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-13
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 5A - South Central Georgia - Option
				  5A-2-2005-18%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
15. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
16. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
17. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 5A or
				  4B, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
18. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
19. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
20. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
21. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
18.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.62
-Windows
2
0.62
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-30
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
OSB/Plywood
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-13
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 5A - South Central Georgia - Option
				  5A-3-2005-25%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
22. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
23. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
24. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 5A or
				  4B, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
25. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
26. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 25.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
27. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
28. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
25.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.45
-Windows
2
0.45
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insula
							 tion3
R-30
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
OSB/Plywood
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-13
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 6B - Central Georgia - Option
				  6B-3-2005-18%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
29. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
30. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
31. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 6B,
				  5A or 4B, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
32. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
33. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
34. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
35. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
18.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.55
-Windows
2
0.55
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-30
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
OSB/Plywood
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-19
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 6B - Central Georgia - Option
				  6B-4-2005-25%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
36. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
37. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
38. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 4B,
				  5A or 4B, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
39. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
40. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 25.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
41. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
42. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
25.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.43
-Windows
2
Max. U-factor
0.43
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-30
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
OSB/Plywood
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-19
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option
				  7A-4-2005-18%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
43. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
44 Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
45. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
				  6B, 5A or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
46. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
47. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
48. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
49. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed: Gas
				  furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other
				  (explain) ____________
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
18.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.50
-Windows
2
0.55
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-38
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
R-3
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-19
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area. Also complies if 100% of ceiling is R-30.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-16 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option
				  7A-7-2005-25%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
50. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
51. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
52. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
				  6B, 5A, or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
53. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
54. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
55. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
56. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
18.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.50
-Windows
2
0.51
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-30
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
R-3
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-19
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-16 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area
-
Option
				  7A-8-2005-18%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
57. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
58. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
59. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
				  6B, 5A, or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
60. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
61. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
62. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
63. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed: Gas
				  furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other
				  (explain) ______
-% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
18.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.50
-Windows
2
0.50
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-38
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall
							 Sheathing
4
OSB/Plywood/FibBd
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space
R-19
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall
&
Bands
cavity insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option
				  7A-7-2005-25%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
64. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
65. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
66. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
				  6B, 5A, or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
67. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
68. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 25.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
69. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
70. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) _____________
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
25.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.40
-Windows
2
0.37 Max.
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-30
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Attic Knee Wall
cavity
							 insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
OSB/Plywood/FibBd
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-19
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area. May also insulate 100% with R-30.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. Up to 40% of the gross wall area
				  can be gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option
				  7A-OSB-2005-18%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
71. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
72. Your building is three stories or less in height and
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
73. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
				  6B, 5A, or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
74. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
75. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
76. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
77. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
78. Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0;
				  Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
18.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.55
-Windows
2
0.55
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-38
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
R-3
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-19
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulatio n5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-16 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 7A - Metro Atlanta - Option
				  7A-OSB-2005-18%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
79. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
80. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
81. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
				  6B,5A or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
82. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
83. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
84. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
85. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
18.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.48
-Windows
2
0.48
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-30
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
OSB/Plywood
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-19
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-5
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 8 - North Georgia - Option 8-3-2005-25%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
86. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
87. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
88. Your building site may be located in any Climate Zone, as
				  shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
89. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
90. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 25.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
91. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
92. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
25.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Windows
2
0.35
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-38
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
OSB/Plywood
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-19
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-6
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area. Also complies if 100% of ceiling is R-30.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 8 - North Georgia - Option 8-4-2005-18%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
93. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
94. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
95. Your building site may be located in any Climate Zone, as
				  shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
96. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
97. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
98. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
99. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
18.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.47
-Windows
2
0.47
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-30
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
R- 3
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-19
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-6
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-16 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
Climate Zone 8 - North Georgia - Option 8-OSB-2005-18%
You are "deemed to comply" with the
Georgia State
				  Energy Code for Buildings
if your residential structure meets the
				  following conditions:
100. Your building shall be a one or two family detached
				  dwelling built using wood framing.
101. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
				  above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.
102. Your building site may be located in any Climate Zone,
				  as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).
103. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
				  R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.
104. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
				  percent of the gross wall area.
105. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air
				  sealing including all air tight, I. C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with
				  attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.
106. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:
Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat
				  pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______
-
% Openings
in gross area
							 of exterior wall1
18.0% Max.
-Solid Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.35
-Glazed Doors Max.
							 U-factor
2
0.43
-Windows
2
0.43
-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)
0.40 Max.
-Ceiling
insulation3
R-30
-Wall
cavity
							 insulation4
R-13
-Knee Wall
cavity insulation
R-19
-Wall Sheathing
4
OSB/Plywood
-Floor
Insulation (over unconditioned
							 space)
R-19
-Basement Mass Wall
insulation
							 Min.
R-6
-Basement Stud Wall & Bands
cavity
							 insulation5
R-11
-Slab Perimeter
Insulation
							 6
R-0
All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
				  stabilized (aged) R-values.
All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
				  Features.
Foam Plastics
shall not be installed below grade
				  on exterior side of foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These
				  R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will
				  apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Georgia. If you
				  must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or
				  higher U-factor, then do not use this method.
No substitutions are
				  allowed here.
Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show
				  compliance, such as The Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck software
				  (available at
www.energycodes.gov
).
				  You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with
				  Georgia modifications.
At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you
				  plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the
"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance
method, you
				  may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
				  permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
				  used to calculate % Openings).
________________________________________________________________________
Note 1: "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the
				  openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior
				  wall. % Openings = 100 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
				  basement opaque walls).
Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
				  is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
				  requirements to allow for decorative glazing.
Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
				  ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
				  insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
				  total ceiling area.
Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
				  R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
				  basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
				  gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.
Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
				  insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
				  insulation.
Note 6: Unheated slabs.
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
STANDARD GAS CODE
(INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE)
The STANDARD GAS CODE (International Fuel Gas Code), 2000
				  Edition, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.
				  (International Code Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia
				  Amendments and the Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2001, 2002
				  and 2003, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Gas 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
).
(b) Replace all references to the
International
				  Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) with references to
				  the
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings
. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings
shall be used for
				  efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of equipment.
SCOPE:
The provisions of the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Gas Code
(
International Fuel Gas Code
) shall apply to
				  the installation of fuel gas piping systems, fuel gas utilization equipment and
				  related accessories as follows:
1. Coverage of piping systems shall extend from the point of
				  delivery to the connections with gas utilization equipment (See definition of
				  'Point of Delivery').
2. a. Systems with an operating pressure of 125 psig (862 kPa
				  gauge) or less.
b. Piping systems for gas-air mixtures within the flammable
				  range with an operating pressure of 10 psig (69 kPa gauge).
c. LP-Gas piping systems with an operating pressure of 20
				  psig (140 kPa gauge) or less.
3. Piping systems requirements shall include design,
				  materials, components, fabrication, assembly, installation, testing,
				  inspection, operation and maintenance.
4. Requirements for gas utilization equipment and related
				  accessories shall include installation, combustion, ventilation air and
				  venting.
The provisions of the
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Gas Code
(
International Fuel Gas Code
) shall
not
apply to the following:
1. Portable LP-Gas equipment of all types that are 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 acetylene 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 chemical
				  reactions 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 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.
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
Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Mechanical Code
(
International Mechanical
				  Code
).
The State's minimum requirements for natural gas systems
				  shall be established by
NFPA 54
(
National Fuel Gas
				  Code
). For areas not specifically addressed by
NFPA 54
(
National Fuel Gas Code
)which are addressed by the
Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code
(
International
				  Fuel Gas Code
), the
Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code
(
International Fuel Gas Code
) shall be used as a
				  supplement.
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
(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.
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 305 (IFGC)
INSTALLATION
*Delete existing Exception #1 of Section 305.2 'Elevation of
				  ignition source' of the Georgia Amendments revised January 1, 2001 and
				  substitute.
305.2 Elevation of ignition source.
Exception #1:
Elevation of the ignition source is not required for
				  appliances that are listed and labeled as flammable vapor resistant and for
				  installation without elevation.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Add new Section 310 'Bonding' with Sub-Section 310.1 'Gas
				  pipe bonding.'
SECTION 310
BONDING
310.1 Gas pipe bonding.
Each above-ground portion of a gas piping system that is
				  likely to become energized shall be electrically continuous and bonded to an
				  effective ground-fault current path. Gas piping shall be considered to be
				  bonded where it is connected to gas utilization equipment that is connected to
				  the equipment grounding conductor or the circuit supplying that
				  equipment.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM
STANDARD 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. (International Code
				  Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia Amendments and the
				  Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2002, 2003 and 2004, shall
				  constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two
				  Family Dwelling Code
.
Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 32) is deleted from the CABO
				  ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE (International Residential Code for One- and
				  Two-Family Dwellings) according to Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 1, Part 2 of the
				  Official Code of Georgia, Annotated (O.C.G.A.). Substitute for plumbing
				  requirements the
Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code
(
International Plumbing Code
).
Electrical (Chapters 33 through 42) is deleted from the CABO
				  ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE (International Residential Code for One- and
				  Two-Family Dwellings). Substitute for electrical requirements the
Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code
(
National Electrical 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
).
(b) Replace all references to the
International
				  Energy Conservation Code
(
IECC
) with references 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
GeorgiaState Minimum Standard
				  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, 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
(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.
CHAPTER 3
BUILDING PLANNING
SECTION R309
GARAGES AND CARPORTS
*Revise Section R309.2 'Separation required' to add
				  exception.
R309.2 Separation required.
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,
Standard Test Method 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, 2005)
SECTION R323
PROTECTION AGAINST DECAY
*Revise Section R323.3 'Fasteners.'
R323.3 Fasteners.
Fasteners for naturally
				  durable and preservative-treated wood shall be resistant to corrosion or be
				  protected to resist corrosion. Where sacrificial coatings are applied to
				  fasteners, a minimum coating thickness capable of protecting the fastener for
				  the expected service life of the structure shall be provided. Fasteners for
				  pressure preservative and fire-retardant-treated wood shall be of hot-dipped
				  zinc-coated galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper. The
				  coating weights for zinc-coated fasteners shall be in accordance with ASTM A
				  153M or ASTM A 641M, Supplemental Requirements. Fastenings for permanent wood
				  foundations shall be as required in AF&PA Technical Report No. 7.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 4
FOUNDATIONS
SECTION R404
FOUNDATION WALLS
*Revise Section R404.2.6 'Fastening.'
R404.2.6 Fastening.
Wood structural panel
				  foundation wall sheathing shall be attached to framing in accordance with Table
				  R602.3(1) and Sections R402.1.1 and R323.3.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Revise Section R404.3 'Wood sill plates.'
R404.3 Wood sill plates.
Wood sill plates shall
				  be a minimum of 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) nominal lumber. Sill plate
				  anchorage shall be in accordance with Sections R403.1.6, R602.11 and R323.3.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
CHAPTER 6
WALL CONSTRUCTION
SECTION R602
WOOD WALL FRAMING
*Revise Footnote a of Table R602.3(1) 'Fastener Schedule For
				  Structural Members.'
R602.3(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
				  R323.3. Nails used for framing and sheathing connections shall have minimum
				  average bending yield strengths as shown: 80 ksi (551 MPa) for shank diameter
				  of 0.192 inch (20d common nail), 90 ksi (620 MPa) for shank diameters larger
				  than 0.142 inch but not larger than 0.177 inch, and 100 ksi (689 MPa) for shank
				  diameters of 0.142 inch or less.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
*Revise Section R602.10.5 'Continuous structural panel
				  sheathing' to add exception.
R602.10.5 Continuous structural panel sheathing.
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 15 inches (381 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 R602.10.5. The wood
				  structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued
				  laminated header and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure R602.10.5. 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 4.77 mm) thick and shall be used on each bolt. This exception is only
				  permitted in Seismic Design Categories A-C.
(Effective January 1, 2005)
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O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  8-2-20
et
				  seq.