Georgia Building Code, Permit and Licensing Information
Updated: May 24, 2024
Georgia Building Code Agency:
Georgia Codes Advisory Board
Department of Community Affairs
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329-2231
(404) 679-4840
https://www.dca.ga.gov/local-government-assistance/construction-codes-industrialized-buildings/construction-codes
What are the Current Adopted Georgia Building Codes?
- 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
- 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2018 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2018 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
- 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) – Effective January 1, 2021
- State Energy Code 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2013 with amendments
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2018
Applicability (statewide, local, limited): STATEWIDE
State code must be enforced in local jurisdictions.
Notes: Georgia building code covering all building construction is statewide mandatory. Enforcement of the code is up to local jurisdiction.
Additional Building Codes By State
| State Website | https://www.georgia.gov |
| State Licensing | General Contractor does not require a State License. Contractor licensing is required for Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing trades. |
| State Licensing Division | https://sos.ga.gov/state-licensing-board-residential-and-general-contractors |
| State Fire Marshall | https://oci.georgia.gov/inspections-permits-plans |
| State Environmental Permit | https://epd.georgia.gov/ |
Additional Building Codes by State
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming