State Adoptions

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The codes are adopted at the state level through the GA Department of Community Affairs, Building Codes Division and the GA State Codes Advisory Committee (GSCAC).

  • 2018 International Building Code
  • 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2018 International Fire Code
  • 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code
  • 2018 International Plumbing Code
  • 2018 International Residential Code
  • 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

The following are considered permissive codes and can be adopted by cities and counties.

  • 2018 International Existing Building Code
  • 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
  • 2008 National Green Building Standard

Links to State Adoption Agencies

Department of Community Affairs

State Fire Marshal

Energy Office

Key Contacts

ICC Government Relations Representative
Stephen Jones
Senior Regional Manager
E-mail: sjones@iccsafe.org


GA Department of Community Affairs:
Office of Construction Codes & Industrialized Buildings
60 Executive Park South, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329-2231
Phone: 404-679-3118
codes@dca.ga.gov or industrializedbuildings@dca.ga.gov

GA Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
Office of the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
West Tower, Suite 702
Atlanta, GA 30334
Main Telephone: 404-656-2070
Toll Free: 800-656-2298
Submit General Questions

GA State Fire Marshal:
Office of the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
Safety Fire Division
2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
West Tower, Suite 702
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 470-572-5722
firemarshal@oci.ga.gov

GA Environmental Finance Authority:
Energy Resources Division
233 Peachtree Street, NE / Suite 900
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-584-1000
Submit Comments or Questions

State Forester:
Georgia Forestry Commission
5645 Riggins Mill Road
Dry Branch, GA 31020
Phone: 1-800-GA-TREES (428-7337)
Submit Comments or Questions

Accessibility Advocates:
Georgia State ADA Coordinator's Office
c/o Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission
270 Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 3001D
Atlanta, GA 30334-9007
Phone: 404-657-7313
Group.GeorgiaADA@gsfic.ga.gov