Georgia · Hotels and lodging

The hotel and lodging rules in force in Georgia now.

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). Enforced by 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. Reported, in verification, re-checked weekly.

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Hotels and lodging in Georgia

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In force

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).

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Who enforces it

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

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force; SB 570 training runs on an annual cycle; O.C.G.A. 16-5-47 trafficking-notice posting also applies (REPORTED)

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Georgia

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Georgia today?

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).

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Georgia?

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.

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Georgia?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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