Georgia · Hotels and lodging

The hotel and lodging rules in force in Georgia now.

DPH Tourist Accommodations Rule 511-6-2 (effective Jan 1, 2014); Rule 120-3-3 NFPA 101 hotel and dormitory chapters (2024 edition, Georgia modifications); Act 519 (SB 570, O.C.G.A. 43-21-16) human trafficking awareness training for inn employees, effective 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. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Hotels and lodging in Georgia

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In force

DPH Tourist Accommodations Rule 511-6-2 (effective Jan 1, 2014); Rule 120-3-3 NFPA 101 hotel and dormitory chapters (2024 edition, Georgia modifications); Act 519 (SB 570, O.C.G.A. 43-21-16) human trafficking awareness training for inn employees, effective Jul 1, 2026

Rule 511-6-2: permit from the health authority, inspections no less than twice yearly. Act 519 (SB 570) requires inn employee trafficking-awareness training, reporting procedures, posting, record keeping and administrative penalties, per the legislature's 2026 summary; the Act text itself was not read. O.C.G.A. 25-2-13 not read. Health authority and fire official confirm.

Source: primary document

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; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In force; Rule 511-6-2 read Oct 19, 2026; Act 519 summary read on legis.ga.gov (effective Jul 1, 2026, passed); Act text, training curriculum, staff deadline and O.C.G.A. 25-2-13 not read

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Georgia

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Georgia today?

DPH Tourist Accommodations Rule 511-6-2 (effective Jan 1, 2014); Rule 120-3-3 NFPA 101 hotel and dormitory chapters (2024 edition, Georgia modifications); Act 519 (SB 570, O.C.G.A. 43-21-16) human trafficking awareness training for inn employees, effective Jul 1, 2026. Rule 511-6-2: permit from the health authority, inspections no less than twice yearly. Act 519 (SB 570) requires inn employee trafficking-awareness training, reporting procedures, posting, record keeping and administrative penalties, per the legislature's 2026 summary; the Act text itself was not read. O.C.G.A. 25-2-13 not read. Health authority and fire official confirm.

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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