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The building code in force in Georgia now.

2024 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, ISPSC with Georgia amendments, 2024 IFC as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner and 2026 Georgia amendments to the 2023 NEC, effective Jan 1, 2026 per DCA memo dated Dec 1, 2025; energy code 2015 IECC with Georgia supplements; permissive 2018 IEBC and IPMC. Enforced by 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. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Building code in Georgia

Checked on the source

In force

2024 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, ISPSC with Georgia amendments, 2024 IFC as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner and 2026 Georgia amendments to the 2023 NEC, effective Jan 1, 2026 per DCA memo dated Dec 1, 2025; energy code 2015 IECC with Georgia supplements; permissive 2018 IEBC and IPMC

DCA's Dec 1, 2025 memo sets Jan 1, 2026 for the 2024 codes and DCA's current-codes page lists them. CONFLICT: a DCA announcement dated Dec 9, 2025 lists the same codes as effective Jan 1, 2027 (both re-read Oct 18, 2026). DCA has separately noticed IBC amendments plus 2024 IEBC and IPMC for Jan 1, 2027. Local building official confirms.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

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

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

2024 codes since Jan 1, 2026

Proposed for Jan 1, 2027 (not yet adopted): Georgia IBC amendments, 2024 IEBC and 2024 IPMC replacing 2018; hearing Oct 15, 2026, Board of Community Affairs consideration Nov 19, 2026 per DCA notice of intent (Aug 20, 2026, re-read Oct 21, 2026); hearing outcome could not be confirmed on the primary page

Dated items

Next 24 months

Jan 1, 2027

Proposed, pending Board of Community Affairs vote Nov 19, 2026: Georgia amendments to 2024 IBC (Group R lighting, seismic site class, special inspection, assisted-living conversions) and 2024 IEBC and IPMC replacing 2018 editions (permissive codes)Georgia Department of Community Affairs (Board of Community Affairs)

Confirmed date

What a building has to do

1 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

Monthly

Accessible pool entry: a pool lift or sloped entry in place and working whenever the pool is open (pools with 300 or more linear feet of wall need two accessible entries; a spa needs one: lift, transfer wall or transfer system); the rule sets no inspection interval; a monthly check that it works and is charged is common practice2010 ADA Standards §242 and §1009; 28 CFR 36.211 · U.S. Department of Justice (enforced through complaints and lawsuits) · Checked against the source 2026-09-28.

Questions about the building code in Georgia

Which building code applies in Georgia today?

2024 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, ISPSC with Georgia amendments, 2024 IFC as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner and 2026 Georgia amendments to the 2023 NEC, effective Jan 1, 2026 per DCA memo dated Dec 1, 2025; energy code 2015 IECC with Georgia supplements; permissive 2018 IEBC and IPMC. DCA's Dec 1, 2025 memo sets Jan 1, 2026 for the 2024 codes and DCA's current-codes page lists them. CONFLICT: a DCA announcement dated Dec 9, 2025 lists the same codes as effective Jan 1, 2027 (both re-read Oct 18, 2026). DCA has separately noticed IBC amendments plus 2024 IEBC and IPMC for Jan 1, 2027. Local building official confirms.

Who enforces the building code in Georgia?

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.

What changes next for the building code in Georgia?

2024 codes since Jan 1, 2026. Proposed for Jan 1, 2027 (not yet adopted): Georgia IBC amendments, 2024 IEBC and 2024 IPMC replacing 2018; hearing Oct 15, 2026, Board of Community Affairs consideration Nov 19, 2026 per DCA notice of intent (Aug 20, 2026, re-read Oct 21, 2026); hearing outcome could not be confirmed on the primary page