Georgia · Retrofit and recertification

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. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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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): 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.

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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; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

Elevator deadline passed Jan 1, 2025 (confirm compliance); 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): 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.

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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