Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 7 of 8 areas verified on primary sources. Federal OSHA state.
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | 2024 IFC + NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2024 edition, with Georgia modifications (Rule 120-3-3-.04, State Minimum Fire Safety Standards); updated rules implemented by May 27, 2025Georgia-modified codes apply to special-hazard buildings under O.C.G.A. 25-2-13 (e.g., more than 15 rentable beds; over three stories); Sec. 510 radio systems follow NFPA 1225 Ch. 18. Further .04 amendments heard Sept 10 and Dec 3, 2025. SourceVerified on the source | Safety Fire Commissioner / State Fire Marshal (Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire) adopts and enforces; counties of 100,000+ and cities of 45,000+ must adopt and enforce locally (O.C.G.A. 25-2-12, via Justia mirror) | In force |
| Building | 2024 IBC with Georgia Amendments (Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes), effective Jan 1, 2026; energy code remains 2015 IECC with Georgia supplementsMandatory codes apply to all construction whether or not locally enforced. The Jan 1, 2026 set also adopted 2024 IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, ISPSC and 2026 Georgia amendments to NEC 2023. IEBC 2018 is permissive only. SourceVerified on the source | Local governments enforce where they run code programs; Board of Community Affairs adopts codes on State Codes Advisory Committee recommendation (O.C.G.A. 8-2-23); State Fire Marshal handles NFPA 101, IFC Georgia amendments and the Georgia Accessibility Code | 2024 codes since Jan 1, 2026 |
| Elevators | Rule 120-3-25 (Escalators and Elevators) under O.C.G.A. 8-2-100 et seq.: ASME A17.1-2019, A17.3-2020 (existing), A18.1-2020Power passenger and freight elevators, escalators, manlifts and moving walks are inspected once every 12 months (O.C.G.A. 8-2-102); operating permit posted in car or location signed. Existing cars needed A17.3 door-circuit monitoring by Jan 1, 2025. SourceVerified on the source | Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, Elevators & Escalators section (inspections; Certificates of Authority for elevator contractors); local governments adopting at least state minimums may inspect (O.C.G.A. 8-2-105) | In force |
| Boilers | Rule 120-3-26 Boilers and Pressure Vessels under O.C.G.A. 25-15-10 et seq.; ASME BPVC 2021, NBIC 2021, ASME CSD-1 2021Certificate inspections: power and high-pressure hot water boilers yearly (internal where possible); low-pressure steam and hot water heating/supply boilers every two years; pressure vessels every three years. Operating permit required to operate. SourceVerified on the source | Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, Boilers & Pressure Vessels (Safety Engineering) section; inspections by state inspectors, insurer special inspectors holding Georgia commissions, or owner-user inspection agencies | In force |
| Pools | DPH Chapter 511-3-5 Public Swimming Pools, Spas, and Recreational Water Parks (effective Jan 31, 2017); construction also under 2024 ISPSC with Georgia Amendments (Jan 1, 2026)Operating permits last at most 12 months; construction permits 12 months. Pools built before Dec 31, 2016 stay under the 2013 chapter. No amendment to 511-3-5 since Jan 31, 2017 per Secretary of State history. SourceVerified on the source | Georgia Department of Public Health rules; county boards of health (Environmental Health) permit and inspect; DCA adopts the ISPSC for construction | In force |
| Lodging | DPH Tourist Accommodations rules 511-6-2 (effective Jan 1, 2014) + state minimum fire safety standards for lodging with more than 15 rentable beds (O.C.G.A. 25-2-13); SB 570 trafficking training (Jul 1, 2026)County health authorities permit and inspect hotels, motels and B&Bs at least twice a year. SB 570 (2026) requires AG-approved human-trafficking training for lodging staff within 60 days of hire, then yearly; effective Jul 1, 2026 (REPORTED). SourceReported, in verification | County boards of health / DPH Environmental Health (permits, inspections); State Fire Marshal and designated local fire officials (fire safety); Attorney General approves SB 570 training and may request records | In force |
| Workplace | Federal OSHA jurisdiction; Georgia has no OSHA-approved State PlanOSHA's State Plans page states Georgia is not a State Plan state and federal OSHA covers most private-sector workers. Georgia is not among the seven plans covering only state and local government workers. SourceVerified on the source | U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration | In force |
| Retrofit | Existing-elevator door-circuit monitoring retrofit (Rule 120-3-25-.15, ASME A17.3 Sec. 3.10.12), deadline Jan 1, 2025; Georgia IFC Sec. 510 amendment on radio signal strength in existing buildingsOCI Bulletin 23-EX-5 (Apr 17, 2023): all existing automatic passenger and freight elevators had to comply by Jan 1, 2025. Rule 120-3-3-.04 also applies radio-strength minimums, set by the local fire official, to existing buildings; no statewide date. SourceVerified on the source | OCI Elevators & Escalators section (elevator retrofit); local fire chief or fire code official sets required radio signal levels | In force |
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