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-.09 - Adoption of Amendments to Codes Effective January 1, 2000

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The following amendments to codes are hereby adopted by the
				  Board of Community Affairs as amendments to the Georgia State Minimum Standard
				  Codes for Construction:
GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE 1994 STANDARD BUILDING
				  CODE
Chapter 10 Means of Egress
Section 1005 Special Exit Requirement
* Revise subsection 1005.6 Mezzanines, to read as
				  follows:
The State's minimum requirements for means of egress from
				  mezzanines shall be established by the Life Safety Code. Areas not specifically
				  addressed by the Life Safety Code and which are addressed by the Standard
				  Building Code, the Standard Building Code shall be used as a supplement.
Chapter 16 Structural Loads
Section 1609 Load Combinations
*
Revise Section 1609.2 regarding strength
				  design to read as follows:
Except for load combinations which include seismic, load
				  factors for ultimate strength of concrete, LRFD of wood and plastic design or
				  LRFD of steel shall be indicated in the appropriate design standards referenced
				  in this code.
(Remainder of section unchanged)
Chapter 19 Concrete
Section 1906 Mixing and Placing Concrete
*
Add a new Section 1906.1.2 to read as
				  follows:
1906.1.2 Cells and cavities in masonry units of foundation
				  and basement walls shall be cleaned of all trash, debris, wood scraps, and
				  other extraneous content before concrete placement.
Chapter 23 Wood
Section 2301 Scope
* Add the following standard to subsection 2301.2.5:
American Forest and Paper Association
AF&PA/ASCE 16-95 Load and Resistance Factor Design
				  (LRFD)
Standard for Engineered Wood Construction.
*Revise subsection 2301.4.7 to read as follows:
Hardwood and decorative plywood shall be manufactured and
				  identified as required in ANSI/HPVA HP-1.
Section 2304 Protection Against Decay and Termites
*
Add a new Section 2304.6 to read as
				  follows:
2304.6 All Concrete or mortar excess along the exterior
				  foundation perimeter shall be broken away and removed prior to chemical soil
				  treatment of the exterior in order to enhance penetration of the chemical into
				  the soil which is directly adjacent to the exterior.
Chapter 26 Plastic
Section 2603 Foam Plastic Insulation
* Add an exception to subsection 2603.1.3 to read as
				  follows:
1. Where an approved method of protecting the foam plastic
				  and structure from subterranean termite damage is provided.
(renumber the remaining exceptions)
Chapter 35 Reference Standards
Section 3502 Referenced Standards
*
Add the following standard:
Standard Designation Section
AF&PA/ASCE Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
				  Standard for Engineered Wood Construction. 16-95 2301.2.5
* Delete reference standard ANSI/HPMA HP-83, NfoPA Design
				  Values for Joists and Rafters and NfoPA National Design Specification for Wood
				  Construction 1991 and Design Values for Wood Construction, July 1991, NfoPA
				  Span Table for Joist and Rafters, 1993, NfoPA Technical Report No. 7. The
				  Permanent Wood Foundation System, 1/87, NfoPA Wood Construction Data No. 5
				  Heavy Timber Construction Details, 1990 and substitute the following standards
				  respectively:
Standard Designation Section
ANSI/HPVA HP-1-1994 Hardwood and decorative Plywood
2301.4.7
AF & PA Design Values for Joists and Rafters, 1997
2301.5
ANSI/AF&PA National Design Specification for Wood
							 Construction
709.6.3.3
(NDS®), 1997 and Design
							 Values for Wood Construction, 1997, 1707.3.1 a Supplement to the National
							 Design Specification
2301.2.5
2310.3.2
2310.4.3
2311.3.2
2311.4.2
2312.4
2312.4.5.1
312.4.5.2
2312.4.6
AF&PA Span Table for Joist and Rafters, 1993
2307.3.1
2309.1.1
AF&PA Technical Report No. 7, The Permanent Wood
						  Foundation System, 1/87
1804.8
2306.3
AF & PA Wood Construction Data No. 5,Heavy Timber
						  Construction Details, 1990
2301.2.5
Section 3505 Organizations
*
Change the names and addresses of the HPMA and
				  the NfoPA respectively, to read as follows:
HPVA
Hardwood Plywood & Veneer
Association
P. O. Box 2789
Reston, Virginia
							 22090-2789
AF&PA
American Forest and Paper
Association
111 19th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
(The remainder of the section is
				  unchanged)
GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY
				  DWELLING CODE,1995 EDITION
Chapter 3 Building Planning
Section 323 Protection Against Termites
Subsection 323.1.1 Foam Plastics
*
Add an exception number 2 (and number the
				  existing exception "1") to subsection 323.1.1 Foam Plastics to read as
				  follows:
2. Where an approved method of protecting the foam plastic
				  and structure from subterranean termite damage is provided.
* Add a new Section 323.4 to read as follows:
323.4 Cells and cavities in masonry units of foundation and
				  basement walls shall be cleaned of all trash, debris, wood scraps, and other
				  extraneous content before concrete placement.
* Add a new Section 323.5 to read as follows:
323.5 All Concrete or mortar excess along the exterior
				  foundation perimeter shall be broken away and removed prior to chemical soil
				  treatment of the exterior in order to enhance penetration of the chemical into
				  the soil which is directly adjacent to the exterior.
* Add a new Section 325 to read as follows:
325 Deck Construction
325.1
Application:
The provisions of this
				  section shall control the design and construction of exterior balconies, decks,
				  and porches.
325.1.2
Requirements:
Exterior decks, porches,
				  and its structural elements shall be capable of accommodating all superimposed
				  live, dead, and other loads according to Section 301 and all lateral loads in
				  accordance with this code. Fills which support footings, shall be designed,
				  installed and tested in accordance with accepted engineering practice.
325.2
Attachment to structure:
Exterior decks,
				  and porches shall be secured to a 11/2 inch main structural member by 1/2 inch
				  bolts installed 32 inches on center or shall be self-supporting and attached as
				  prescribed in 325.2.
325.2.1
Flashing:
Exterior balconies, decks,
				  and porches shall be flashed in accordance with Section 703.8.
325.3
Framing Details:
Framing members shall be
				  fastened in accordance with Table 602.3a using corrosion resistant fasteners or
				  equivalent. Floor joists shall be supported by a minimum of 11/2 inch bearing
				  surface.
325.4
Bracing:
Adequate bracing shall be
				  provided to resist lateral movement.
325.5
Footings:
Footings shall comply with
				  Section 403.
325.6
Guardrails:
Guardrails shall comply with
				  Section 315.3, and 315.4.
325.7
Stairs:
Stairs leading from exterior
				  balconies, decks, and porches shall comply with Section 314.
Chapter 4 Foundations
Section 403 Footings
Subsection 403.1 General
* Revise Subsection 403.1 so as to read as follows:
403.1
General
All exterior walls shall be
				  supported on continuous solid masonry or concrete footings, wood foundations,
				  or other approved structural systems which shall be of sufficient design to
				  support safely, the loads imposed as determined from the character of the soil
				  and, except when erected on solid rock or otherwise protected from frost, shall
				  extend below the frost line as specified in Table 301.2a. Minimum sizes for
				  concrete or masonry footings and anchor bolt placement shall be set forth in
				  Table 403.1 and Figure 403.1a. Footing for wood foundations shall be in
				  accordance with the details set forth in Section 404.2, Figure 403.1b and
				  403.1c.
GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION
				  CODE, 1994 EDITION
Chapter 6 Fire Protection
Section 603 Installation and maintenance of Fire
				  Protection Systems and Appliances
Subsection 603.3 Portable Fire
				  Extinguishers
*
Delete subsection 603.3 in its entirety and
				  substitute the following:
603.3
Portable Fire Extinguishers
The State's
				  minimum requirements for portable fire extinguishers shall be established by
				  the Life Safety Code. Areas not specifically addressed by the Life Safety Code
				  but which are addressed by the Standard Fire Prevention Code or the Standard
				  Building Code, the Standard Fire Prevention Code or the Standard Building Code
				  shall be used as a supplement.
Chapter 9, Flammable and Combustible
				  Liquids
Section 907 Service Stations
Subsection 907.3 Storage and Handling
*
Delete subsection 907.3.5.6 in its entirety
				  and substitute the following:
See NFiPA 30A, Section
				  2-4.2 Storage Tanks for
				  requirements regarding storage tanks.
GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, 1994
				  EDITION
Chapter 5 Water Heaters
Section 506 Connections
* Add a sentence to the end of subsection 506.2 to read as
				  follows:
Hot water supply systems in buildings, where the developed
				  length of hot water piping from the source to the farthest fixture exceeds 100
				  feet, shall maintain heated water temperature in all supply piping to within 40
				  feet of any heated water outlet.
Chapter 6 Water Supply and Distribution
Section 607 Sizing of Water Distribution Systems
Subsection 607.9 Water Pressure Reducing Valve of
				  Regulators
* Delete subsection 607.9.3 in its entirety.
* Delete subsection 607.9.4 in its entirety.
Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage
Section 704 Building Sewer
Subsection 704.6 Minimum Size Building Sewer
* Revise Subsection 704.6 to read as follows:
No Building sewer can be less than 4 inches in size with the
				  exception of a branch, not less than 2 inches in size, serving a detached
				  garage, accessory building or forced lines.
Subsection 704.7 Back Water Valves
* Add a new subsection 704.7 Back Water Valves to read as
				  follows:
704.7
Back Water Valves
704.7.1
Fixture Branches
Backwater valves shall be installed in the branch of the
				  building drain, which receives only the discharge from fixtures located within
				  the such branch on the same floor, and shall be located below grade. Where
				  fixtures are located below the level of the top of the first upstream manhole,
				  such fixtures shall be protected by a backwater valve.
704.7.2
Material
Backwater valves shall have all bearing parts of corrosion
				  resistant material. Backwater valves shall comply with ASME A112.14.1, CSA
				  CAN/CSA-B181.1, or CSA CAN/CSA-B181.2
704.7.3
Seal
Backwater valves shall be so constructed as to insure a
				  mechanical seal against backflow.
704.7.4
Diameter
Backwater valves, when fully open, shall have a capacity not
				  less than that of the pipes in which they are installed.
704.7.5
Location
Backwater valves shall be so installed to be accessible for
				  service and repair.
Chapter 9 Vents
Section 902 Definitions
* Revise the definition of branch vent as follows:
BRANCH VENT - a vent connecting one or more individual vents
				  with a vent stack, or stack vent or terminating in the open air.
Section 920 Size and Length of Vents
* Add a new section 920.4.1 to read as follows:
920.4.1 A branch vent shall only vent fixtures on the same
				  floor level that connect to a horizontal branch or fixture branch.
Chapter 11 Storm Drainage
Section 1112 Backwater Valves
* Delete Section 1112 Backwater Valves in its entirety. Refer
				  to Section 704.7 for requirements regarding backwater valves.
THE 1999 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH
				  GEORGIA AMENDMENTS
* The 1999 Edition of the National Electrical Code is
				  hereby adopted in its entirety as if quoted verbatim herein.
The following Georgia Amendments to the 1999 Edition of the
				  National Electrical Code are adopted in conjunction thereto:
Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection
Article 210 Branch Circuits
Section 210-8(b)Other Dwelling Units
*
Add a new location to the list of locations as
				  follows:
3) Within 6 feet of a sink or basin, excluding those listed
				  in Section 517-21.
Section 210-70 Lighting Outlets Required
* Amend subsection 210-70(a)(1) Habitable Rooms to read as
				  follows:
(1) Habitable Rooms. At least one wall switch-controlled
				  lighting outlet "to provide illumination" shall be installed in every habitable
				  room and bedroom. "A lighting fixture shall be permitted to be installed
				  meeting the requirements of Section 410-8(b), (c) and (d)."
* Add and exception to subsection 210-70(a)(3) Storage or
				  Equipment Space to read as follows: Exception: No lighting is required in attic
				  spaces that have no equipment and the space is less than 30" in continuous
				  height for a distance of 72" in depth when measured perpendicular to the access
				  opening. If a light fixture is installed in such spaces it shall meet the
				  requirement of Section 410-8(a).
Article 220 Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service
				  Calculations
Section 220-30 Optional Calculation-Dwelling Unit
*
Amend subsection 220-30(c)so as to read as
				  follows:
(c)
Heating and air-conditioning Load.
Include
				  the largest of the following five selections (load in kVA). 100 percent of the
				  nameplate rating(s) of the air conditioning and cooling, including heat pump
				  compressors.
100 percent of the nameplate ratings of electric thermal
				  storage and other heating systems where the usual load is expected to be
				  continuous at the full nameplate value. Systems qualifying under this selection
				  shall not be calculated under any other selection in (c). 65 percent of the
				  nameplate ratings(s) of the central electric space heating, including integral
				  supplemental heating in heat pumps. 65 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of
				  electric space heating if less than four separately controlled units. 40
				  percent of the nameplate ratings(s) of electric space heating if four or more
				  separately controlled units.
Article 250 Grounding
Section 250-104 Bonding of Piping Systems and Exposed
				  Structural Steel Subsection 250-104(b)Metal Gas Piping
* Add the following to subsection 250-104(b):
The bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with Table
				  250-122 using the rating of the circuit that may energize the piping. The
				  equipment grounding conductor for the circuit that may energize the piping
				  shall be permitted to serve as the bonding means.
Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials
Article 333 Armored Cable
Section 333-3 Uses Permitted
* Add the following to Section 333-3:
Armored cable without the bonding strip inside the armor of
				  the cable shall be limited for use only in existing installations and limited
				  to six feet in any ground return path or be protected by GFCI or by AFCI when
				  the cable exceeds six feet in length.
FPN: Armored cable without the bonding strip has a high
				  impedance ground return path in lengths exceeding six feet and constitutes a
				  fire or shock hazard due to ground faults.
Article 364 Busways
Section 364-9 Overcurrent Protection
*
Revise Section 364-9 to read as
				  follows:
(a) General. Overcurrent protection shall be provided in
				  accordance with Sections 364-10 through 364-13.
(b) Residential Occupancies. Residential occupancies shall be
				  ground-fault protected when provided for solidly grounded wye busways of more
				  than 100 volt to ground, but not exceeding 600 volts phase-to-phase for each
				  overcurrent device rated 1000 amperes or more.
Exception to (b): For existing buildings where
				  records indicate the systems have been adequately maintained."
Chapter 4 Equipment for General Use
Article 410 Lighting Fixtures, Lampholders, Lamps and
				  Receptacles
Section 410-57(b)Wet Locations
* Delete Section 410-57(b) and substitute the
				  following:
410-57 (b). Wet Locations a receptacle installed in a wet
				  location shall be in a weatherproof enclosure, the integrity of which is not
				  affected when the attachment plug cap is inserted or removed.
Chapter 6 Special Equipment
Article 695 Fire Pumps
Section 695-6 Power Wiring
Subsection 695-6(b)Circuit Conductors
* Amend subsection 695-6(b)so as to read as follows: They
				  shall be permitted to be routed through a building(s) encased in 2 in. (50.8mm)
				  of concrete, or they shall be permitted to be a listed electrical circuit
				  protective systems with a minimum of 1-hour fire resistance with a minimum of
				  1-hour fire resistance.
Chapter 7 Special Conditions
Article 700 Emergency Systems
Section 700-9 Wiring, Emergency System
Subsection 700-9(d)(1) Fire Protection
* Amend subsection 700-9(d)(1) as follows: Delete letter (d)
				  under subsection 700-9(d)(1) and reletter the remaining conditions.
Appendix D
* Correct Example No. D2 in Appendix D so as to read as
				  follows:
Example No. D2(c). (Page 70-610) Optional Calculation for
				  One- Family Dwelling with Heat Pump (Single-Phase, 240/120-Volt Service).
(see Section 220-30).
Heat Pump and Supplementary Heat*:
20.76 kVA × 65% = 13.49 kVA
Totals
Net general load
19,280 VA
Heat pump and supplementary heat
13,490
						  VA
Total
32770 VA
32.77 kVA × 1000 ÷ 240 V = A 136.5 A
This dwelling unit would be permitted to be served by a 150-A
				  service.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  8-2-20
et
				  seq.