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The retrofit and recertification mandates in force in Georgia now.

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 buildings. Enforced by OCI Elevators & Escalators section (elevator retrofit); local fire chief or fire code official sets required radio signal levels. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Retrofit and recertification in Georgia

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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 buildings

OCI Bulletin 23-EX-5 (Apr 17, 2023) states existing elevators must meet ASME A17.3 Sec. 3.10.12 by Jan 1, 2025 and to contact a Class I certificate holder. Rule 120-3-25-.15(9) says three years from the rule's effective date, which the page does not state. Rule 120-3-3-.04 radio-strength minimums for existing buildings are set by the local fire official.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

OCI Elevators & Escalators section (elevator retrofit); local fire chief or fire code official sets required radio signal levels

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

What changes next

In force

Elevator deadline passed Jan 1, 2025 per OCI Bulletin 23-EX-5 (read Oct 19, 2026; bulletin cites A17.3-2017 while Rule 120-3-25 lists A17.3-2020; rule date basis unreconciled); no statewide high-rise sprinkler, structural or balcony recertification law found

Questions about the retrofit and recertification mandates in Georgia

Which retrofit and recertification mandates apply in Georgia today?

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 buildings. OCI Bulletin 23-EX-5 (Apr 17, 2023) states existing elevators must meet ASME A17.3 Sec. 3.10.12 by Jan 1, 2025 and to contact a Class I certificate holder. Rule 120-3-25-.15(9) says three years from the rule's effective date, which the page does not state. Rule 120-3-3-.04 radio-strength minimums for existing buildings are set by the local fire official.

Who enforces the retrofit and recertification mandates in Georgia?

OCI Elevators & Escalators section (elevator retrofit); local fire chief or fire code official sets required radio signal levels.

What changes next for the retrofit and recertification mandates 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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Fire code2024 IFC + NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2024 edition, with Georgia modifications (Rule 120-3-…Building code2024 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, ISPSC with Georgia amendments, 2024 IFC as adopted by the S…ElevatorsRule 120-3-25 (Escalators and Elevators) under O.C.G.A. 8-2-100 et seq.: ASME A17.1-2019, …BoilersRule 120-3-26 Boilers and Pressure Vessels under O.C.G.A. 25-15-10 et seq.; ASME BPVC 2021…Pools and spasDPH Chapter 511-3-5 Public Swimming Pools, Spas, and Recreational Water Parks (effective J…Hotels and lodgingDPH Tourist Accommodations Rule 511-6-2 (effective Jan 1, 2014); Rule 120-3-3 NFPA 101 hot…Workplace safetyFederal OSHA jurisdiction; Georgia has no OSHA-approved State Plan

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