Current Mandatory Codes as Adopted by DCA:

  • International Building Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020) 
  • International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020) 
  • International Fire Code, 2018 Edition (No Georgia Amendments)
  • International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020) 
  • International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020) 
  • International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020) 
  • National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition (No Georgia Amendments)
  • International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, with Georgia Supplements and Amendments (2020)  
  • International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020) 
  • For information and questions regarding the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) or the Georgia Accessibility Code please contact the State Fire Marshal's Office.

Current Permissive Codes as Adopted by DCA:

  • Disaster Resilient Building Code IBC Appendix(2013)
  • Disaster Resilient Building Code IRC Appendix (2013)
  • International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2015)
  • International Existing Building Code, 2012 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2015)
  • National Green Building Standard, 2008 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2011)