Georgia Ga Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.19 West's Georgia

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Ga Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.19 West's Georgia Administrative Code Title 110. Georgia Department of Community Affairs Subtitle 110-11. Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes Chapter 110-11-1. Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes 110-11-1-.19. Adoption of the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code with Georgia Amendments, Adoption of the 2006 International Existing Building Code with Georgia Amendments, Adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code with Georgia Amendments, Georgia Amendments to the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code, the 2006 International Plumbing Code, the 2006 International Building Code and the 2006 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, effective January 1, 2009.

Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code

(2006 Edition)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Planning and Environmental Management Division

60 Executive Park South, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231

(404) 679-3118 www.dca.state.ga.us

Revised January 1, 2009

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD BUILDING CODE

(INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2006 Edition, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments).

(b) Replace all references to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments). The Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code shall be used for efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of equipment.

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

SCOPE:

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception #1: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code (International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings with Georgia State Amendments).

Exception #2: The following table titled ‘Codes Reference Guide’ establishes specific primary and supplementary code applications and is to be applied by the authority having jurisdiction.

CODES REFERENCE GUIDE Area Primary Supplement Occupancy LSC IBC Classification Building IBC LSC Construction Types Including allowable height, allowable building areas, and the requirements for sprinkler protection related to minimum building construction types. Means of LSC NONE Egress Standpipes IBC IFC Interior LSC NONE Finish HVAC IMC NONE Systems Vertical LSC NONE Openings Sprinkler LSC NONE Systems minimum construction standard Fire Alarm LSC NONE Systems Smoke State NONE Alarms and Statute Smoke and LSC Detection Systems Portable Fire IFC NONE Extinguishers Cooking LSC and NONE Equipment NFPA 96 Fuel Fired IFGC NFPA 54 Appliances Liquid NFPA NFPA 54 or Petroleum 58 IFGC Gas Compressed NFPA NONE Natural Gas 52

*Revise the International Building Code, 2006 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 7 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 707 SHAFT ENCLOSURES

*Revise Section 707.14.1 ‘Elevator lobby’, exception 7, of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1, 2007 to read as follows:

707.14.1 Elevator Lobby.

Exception:

7. Elevators which serve open air parking decks in accordance with Section 406.3 and those open air parking decks beneath other occupancies.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

*Revise Section 707.14.2.1 ‘Pressurization requirements' and renumber as Section 707.14.3.1 to read as follows:

707.14.3.1 Pressurization requirements. Elevator hoistways shall be pressurized to maintain a minimum positive pressure of 0.05 inches of water column with respect to adjacent occupied space on all floors. This pressure shall be measured at the midpoint of each hoistway door, with all ground floor level hoistway doors open and all other hoistway doors closed. The supply air intake shall be from an outside, uncontaminated source located a minimum distance of 20 feet (6096 mm) from any air exhaust system or outlet. The system shall be designed such that the maximum pressure differential shall not restrict or prohibit the free operation of the elevated cab and all hoistway doors serving all levels of the building. The air shall not be introduced into the hoistway in such a manner as to cause erratic operation by impingement of traveling cables, selector tapes, governor ropes, compensating ropes, and other components sensitive to excessive movement or deflection.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

Georgia State Amendments to the International Existing Building Code

(2006 Edition)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Planning and Environmental Management Division

60 Executive Park South, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231

(404) 679-3118 www.dca.state.ga.us

Revised January 1, 2009

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD EXISTING BUILDING CODE

(INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2006 Edition, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Existing Building Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments).

(b) Replace all references to “Accessibility” with a cross-reference to Title 30, Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner.

RESOURCES:

Resource A is only a guideline and is not intended to be a document for specific adoption as it is not written in the format or language of ICC's International Codes and is not subject to the code development process.

*Revise the International Existing Building Code, 2006 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 10 ADDITIONS

SECTION 1004 SMOKE ALARMS IN OCCUPANCY GROUPS R-3 AND R-4

*Delete Section 1004.1 ‘Smoke alarms in existing portions of a building’ and substitute the following:

1004.1 Smoke alarms in existing portions of a building. Smoke alarms in existing portions of buildings containing Group R occupancies shall comply with the minimum statutory requirements of Code Section 25-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) Title 25, Chapter 2.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

Appendix A: Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings

CHAPTER A1 SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS

SECTION A103 DEFINITIONS

*Revise definition of ‘International Building Code’ to read as follows:

INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. The 2006 International Building Code (IBC).

(Effective January 1, 2009)

Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code

(2006 Edition)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Planning and Environmental Management Division

60 Executive Park South, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231

(404) 679-3118 www.dca.state.ga.us

Revised January 1, 2009

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ENERGY CODE

(INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2006 Edition, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code.

GEORGIA STATE SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

SCOPE:

Each chapter of these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments corresponds with a chapter of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

• Chapter 1: Administration.

• Chapter 2: Definitions.

• Chapter 3: Climate Zones.

• “Climate zones from Figure 301.1 or Table 301.1 shall be used in determining the applicable requirements from Chapters 4 and 5...”

• Chapter 4: Residential Energy Efficiency.

• Compliance Pathways for Low-Rise Residential Construction:

• Any of those delineated in this chapter; or

• REScheck [FN1]

• Chapter 5: Commercial Energy Efficiency.

• Compliance Pathways for Commercial and High-Rise Residential Construction:

• Any of those delineated in this chapter; or

• COMcheck [FN1]

• Chapter 6: Referenced Standards.

• Appendices A-E

• Throughout the appendices there is information that may be helpful in meeting and understanding the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code. In cases of conflict, refer to the IECC for clarification.

The ‘basic requirements' of the IECC apply to all compliance methods.

Where these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments conflict with either the IECC or ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1, these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments shall take precedence.

Air infiltration accounts for substantial heat loss, heat gain and moisture migration in a building. Proper sealing around all doors, windows and other envelope penetrations through the walls, ceiling and foundation is as important to code compliance as are proper insulation R-values and component U- factors.

It is not the intention of this code to abridge safety or health. Where the IECC and these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments conflict with other mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes, the IECC and these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments shall be enforced as written provided safety, health or environmental requirements of other mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes are not abridged.

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

*Revise the International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 4 RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY

SECTION 403 SYSTEMS (MANDATORY)

*Add new Section 403.1.2 ‘Primary heat source’ to read as follows:

403.1.2 Primary heat source. For new dwelling unit central HVAC systems, or replacement HVAC systems installed in dwelling units that were originally permitted after January 1, 1996, electric- resistance heat shall not be used as the primary heat source. Primary heat source is defined as the heat source for the original dwelling unit system.

Exception: Alterations or additions of 50% or less than the original conditioned floor area.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

Georgia State Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code

(2006 Edition)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Planning and Environmental Management Division

60 Executive Park South, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231

(404) 679-3118 www.dca.state.ga.us

Revised January 1, 2009

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD GAS CODE

(INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2006 Edition, when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2006 Edition, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments).

*Revise the International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS

SECTION 310 (IFGS) ELECTRICAL BONDING

*Revise Section 310.1.1, ‘Bonding Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)’ of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1, 2008 to add exception as follows:

310.1.1 Bonding Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST).

Exception: CSST which has been tested and shown to be resistant to damage from lightning energy shall be bonded in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 and the CSST manufacturer's installation instructions.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

CHAPTER 4 GAS PIPING INSTALLATIONS

SECTION 409 (IFGC) SHUTOFF VALVES

*Revise Section 409.1.2 ‘Prohibited locations' to add exception as follows:

409.1.2 Prohibited locations.

Exception: Shutoff valves shall be allowed in a room containing electric heating and or air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

*Add new Section 409.5.2 ‘Located at manifold’ as follows:

409.5.2 Located at manifold. Where the appliance shutoff valve is installed at a manifold, such shutoff valve shall be located within a 50 foot radius (15 240 mm) of the appliance served and shall be readily accessible and permanently identified. The piping from the manifold to within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance shall be designed, sized and installed in accordance with Sections 401 through 408.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

SECTION 410 (IFGC) FLOW CONTROLS

*Revise Section 410.1 ‘Pressure regulators' to read as follows:

410.1 Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulator shall be installed where the appliance is designed to operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure. Pressure regulators located within a dwelling unit shall be allowed to be installed in a room containing electric heating and air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum. Line gas pressure regulators shall be listed as complying with ANSI Z21.80. Access shall be provided to pressure regulators. Pressure regulators shall be protected from physical damage. Regulators installed on the exterior of the building shall be approved for outdoor installation.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code

(2006 Edition)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Planning and Environmental Management Division

60 Executive Park South, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231

(404) 679-3118 www.dca.state.ga.us

Revised January 1, 2009

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING CODE

(INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2006 Edition, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments).

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS/WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS

The State's minimum requirements for boilers/water heaters and pressure vessels over 200,000 BTU/h (58.61 kW), 210 degrees Fahrenheit or 120 gallons capacity shall be established by O.C.G.A. Title 34, Chapter 11 and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor.

*Revise the International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS

SECTION 301 GENERAL

*Revise Section 301.3 ‘Connections to the sanitary drainage system’ to add exception as follows:

301.3 Connections to the sanitary drainage system.

Exception: Bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers and laundry trays shall not be required to discharge to the sanitary drainage system where such fixtures discharge to an approved gray water system for flushing of water closets and urinals or for subsurface irrigation. Gray water may also be used for other purposes when designed by an engineer licensed in the State of Georgia and the system is approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

CHAPTER 4 FIXTURES, FAUCETS AND FIXTURE FITTINGS

SECTION 419 URINALS

*Revise Section 419.2 ‘Substitution for water closets' to read as follows:

419.2 Substitution for water closets. In each bathroom or toilet room, urinals shall not be substituted for more than 67 percent of the required water closets in assembly and educational occupancies. Urinals substituted for water closets in assembly occupancies shall be of the waterless type. Urinals shall not be substituted for more than 50 percent of the required water closets in all other occupancies.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

CHAPTER 5 WATER HEATERS

SECTION 506 MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS

*Revise Section 506.1 ‘General’ of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1, 2007 to read as follows:

506.1 General. Water heaters installed in residential occupancies shall be sized in accordance with Table 506. The use of a more energy efficient water heater with a smaller storage capacity is allowed as per the requirements of the note located at the bottom of Table 506.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

*Replace Table 506 ‘Minimum capacities for residential water heaters' of the Georgia Amendments revised January 1, 2007 with the following:

TABLE 506 MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS1

(SEE NOTE FOR MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS)

Fuel Gas Elec. Oil Gas Elec. Oil Gas Elec. Oil Gas Elec. Oil # of Bedrooms 1 2 3 ---- 1 to Storage 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 30 ------1 1/2 (gal) Baths # of Bedrooms 2 3 4 5 2 to Storage 30 40 30 40 50 30 40 50 50 50 66 30 2 1/2 (gal) Baths # of Bedrooms 3 4 5 6 3 to Storage 40 50 30 50 66 30 50 66 30 50 80 40 3 1/2 (gal) Baths

1 gal=3.7854 L

1 gph=1.05 mL/s

NOTE:

1. New Federal Standards have required that water heater efficiency be increased. Some new heaters have smaller storage capacity but supply the same amount of hot water as larger units. When a unit with smaller storage capacity is used, then the manufacturer must confirm that the smaller unit will meet the ability of the larger heater to supply similar amounts of hot water in an allotted period of time.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

APPENDIX C GRAY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS

*Delete Appendix C and adopt new Appendix C ‘Gray Water Recycling Systems' as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows:

SECTION C101 GENERAL

C101.1 Scope. The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials, design, construction and installation of gray water systems for flushing of water closets and urinals. Gray water may also be used for other purposes when designed by an engineer licensed in the state of Georgia and the system is approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

C101.2 Health and Safety. Humans shall not contact gray water, except as required to maintain the gray water treatment and distribution system. Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein, where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting gray water systems.

C101.3 Definition. The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein.

CONDENSATE. Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning unit's evaporator coils or a dehumidifier unit's evaporator coils.

GRAY WATER. Waste discharged from lavatories, bathtubs, showers, clothes washers and laundry trays.

C101.4 Permits. Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements.

C101.5 Installation. In addition to the provisions of Section C101, systems for flushing of water closets and urinals shall comply with Section C102. Except as provided for in Appendix C, all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code.

C101.6 Materials. Above-ground drain, waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 702.1. Gray water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 702.2.

C101.7 Tests. Drain, waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312.

C101.8 Inspections. Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements.

C101.9 Potable water connections. Only connections in accordance with Section C102.3 shall be made between a gray water recycling system and a potable water system.

C101.10 Waste water connections. Gray water recycling systems shall receive only the waste discharge of bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers or laundry trays. Although not considered gray water, condensate may be discharged to a gray water system.

C101.11 Collection reservoir. Gray water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable, nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials. The reservoir shall be a closed vessel. Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior.

C101.11.1 Collection reservoir bypass. A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow gray water to discharge directly to the sanitary drainage system during maintenance of the gray water system.

C101.12 Filtration. Gray water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution.

C101.13 Overflow. The collection reservoir shall be equipped with an overflow pipe having the same or larger diameter as the influent pipe for the gray water. The overflow pipe shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage system.

C101.14 Drain. A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage.

C101.15 Vent required. The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir.

SECTION C102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS

C102.1 Collection reservoir. The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with gray water.

C102.2 Disinfection. Gray water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants, such as chlorine, iodine, ozone, UV, or other approved disinfectants.

C102.3 Makeup water. Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the gray water system. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608. There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir.

C102.4 Coloring. The gray water shall be dyed with a food grade vegetable dye before such water is supplied to the fixtures.

C102.5 Materials. Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 605.4.

C102.6 Identification. Distribution piping and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water. Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 608.8.

SECTION C103 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

C103.1 Scope. Gray water may be used for subsurface irrigation of landscape and shall be permitted by the local county health department in accordance with Georgia Department of Human Resources regulations as a separate onsite sewage management system. Permits and inspections are required by the local county health department.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

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APPENDIX I RAIN WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS

*Adopt new Appendix I ‘Rain Water Recycling Systems' as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows:

SECTION I101 GENERAL

I101.1 Scope. The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials, design, construction and installation of rain water systems for flushing of water closets, flushing of urinals, and cooling tower make up water. Nothing in this appendix shall be construed to restrict the use of rain water for outdoor irrigation.

I101.2 Health and Safety. Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein, where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting rain water systems.

I101.3 Definition. The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein.

CONDENSATE. Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning unit's evaporator coils or a dehumidifier unit's evaporator coils.

RAIN WATER. Water collected from runoff of roofs or other structures after a rain event. Rain water may also include condensate.

I101.4 Permits. Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements.

I101.5 Installation. In addition to the provisions of Section I101, systems for flushing of water closets, flushing of urinals, and cooling tower make up water shall comply with Section I102. Except as provided for in Appendix I, all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code.

I101.6 Materials. Above-ground drain, waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 702.1. Rain water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 702.2.

I101.7 Tests. Drain, waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312.

I101.8 Inspections. Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements.

I101.9 Potable water connections. Only connections in accordance with Section I102.3 shall be made between a rain water recycling system and a potable water system.

I101.10 Collection reservoir. Rain water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable, nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials. The reservoir shall be a closed vessel. Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior.

I101.10.1 Collection reservoir bypass. A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow rain water to discharge directly to the normal storm water drainage system during maintenance of the rain water system.

I101.11 Filtration. Rain water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution.

I101.12 Overflow. The overflow pipe discharge shall indirectly flow to the normal storm water drainage system and shall be sized equal to or larger than the influent pipe.

I101.13 Drain. A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall not be connected to the sanitary drainage.

I101.14 Venting required. The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir.

SECTION I102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS

I102.1 Collection reservoir. The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with rain water.

I102.2 Disinfection. Rain water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants, such as chlorine, iodine, ozone, UV, or other approved disinfectants.

I102.3 Makeup water. Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the rain water system. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608. There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir.

I102.4 Materials. Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 605.4.

I102.5 Identification. Distribution plumbing fixtures and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non- potable water. Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 608.8.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

Georgia State Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code

(2006 Edition)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Planning and Environmental Management Division

60 Executive Park South, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231

(404) 679-3118 www.dca.state.ga.us

Revised January 1, 2009

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

(INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2006 EDITION, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments).

*Revise the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 4 LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS

SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS

*Delete Sections 404.4 ‘Bedroom and living room requirements' through 404.4.5 ‘Other requirements' and substitute the following:

404.4 Bedroom requirements. Every bedroom shall comply with the requirements of Sections 404.4.1 through 404.4.5.

404.4.1 Area for sleeping purposes. Every bedroom occupied by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of floor area, and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (4.6 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof.

404.4.2 Access from bedrooms. Bedrooms shall not constitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces.

Exception: Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms.

404.4.3 Water closet accessibility. Every bedroom shall have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom. Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story.

404.4.4 Prohibited occupancy. Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes.

404.4.5 Other requirements. Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including, but not limited to, the light, ventilation, room area, ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter; the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5; the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6; and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

*Delete Section 404.5 ‘Overcrowding’ and substitute the following:

404.5 Overcrowding. Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 404.5.

TABLE 404.5

MINIMUM AREA REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 3-5 6 or more occupants occupants occupants Living No 120 150 room [FNa], requirements [FNb] Dining No 80 100 room [FNa], requirements [FNb] Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 404.4 For SI: 1 square foot = 0.093 m2 [FNa] See Section 404.5.2 for combined living room/dining room spaces. [FNb] See Section 404.5.1 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes.

404.5.1 Sleeping area. The minimum occupancy area required by Table 404.5 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes. All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 404.4.

404.5.2 Combined spaces. Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 404.5 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living room/dining room.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 606 ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS

*Delete Section 606.1 ‘General’ and substitute the following:

606.1 General. Elevators, escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A17.1 where applicable.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

[F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS

*Add new Section 702.5 ‘Overcrowding and Life Safety Hazards' to read as follows:

702.5 Overcrowding and life safety hazards. The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof, excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 404.5, shall not create conditions that, in the opinion of the code official, endanger the life, health, safety or welfare of the occupants. Calculations for overcrowding conditions shall be based upon the requirements of Sections 404.5 through 404.5.2. A structure shall be considered overcrowded and a life safety hazard under any of the following conditions:

1. A structure, building, individual room or designated portion thereof shall be deemed to be overcrowded and a life safety hazard if the number of occupants exceeds one person per 5 square feet of open net floor area of such room or space when fixed seating is not provided; or,

2. A structure, building, room or designated portion thereof shall be deemed overcrowded and a life safety hazard if the total number of occupants exceeds the exit capacity of the structure, building, room or area involved; or,

3. A structure, building, individual room or designated portion thereof shall be deemed to be overcrowded and a life safety hazard if the minimum number of required exits is not provided for the calculated or expected occupant load; or,

4. A structure, building, individual room or designated portion thereof shall be deemed to be a life safety hazard if the minimum construction requirements for area and height or the occupant location tables as specified in the Safety Fire Commissioner Rules and Regulations are exceeded based upon the number of required exits is not provided for the calculated or expected occupant load.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

[F] SECTION 704 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

*Add new Section 704.2.1 ‘Smoke alarms in Group R occupancies' to read as follows:

704.2.1 Smoke alarms in Group R occupancies. Smoke alarms in buildings containing Group R occupancies built prior to January 1, 2007, shall comply with the minimum statutory requirements of Code Section 25-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) Title 25, Chapter 2.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

Georgia State Amendments to the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings

(2006 Edition)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Planning and Environmental Management Division

60 Executive Park South, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231

(404) 679-3118 www.dca.state.ga.us

Revised January 1, 2009

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE

(INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, 2006 Edition, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code.

Part IV, Energy Conservation (Chapter 11), is deleted from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Substitute all references to Chapter 11 ENERGY EFFICIENCY with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments).

Part VII, Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 32), is deleted from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Substitute for plumbing requirements the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code (International Plumbing Code with Georgia State Amendments).

Part VIII, Electrical (Chapters 33 through 42), is deleted from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Substitute for electrical requirements the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments).

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments).

SCOPE:

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures.

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS/WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS

*Revise the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2006 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS

SECTION R202 DEFINITIONS

*Revise definition of ‘Townhouse’ to read as follows:

TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units with property lines separating each unit in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with an open space/yard or public way on at least two sides.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING

*Revise Title of Section R313 ‘Smoke Alarms' as follows:

SECTION R313 SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

(Effective January 1, 2009)

*Add new Section R313.4 ‘Single- or multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms' as follows:

R313.4 Single- or multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms. All single- or multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed in accordance with ANSI/UL 2034 or CSA 6.19 and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Carbon Monoxide detectors may be powered by battery power alone and are not required to be interconnected. Listed combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms shall be acceptable.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

*Add new Section R313.4.1 ‘Location’ as follows:

R313.4.1 Location. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in the general vicinity of each sleeping area.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

CHAPTER 6 WALL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION R602 WOOD WALL FRAMING

*Revise Section R602.10.5 ‘Continuous structural panel sheathing’ of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1, 2007 to add sentence at end of section paragraph as follows:

R602.10.5 Continuous structural panel sheathing.

(Remainder of section left unchanged)

...the wall height. Other bracing methods prescribed by this code shall be permitted on other braced wall lines.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

*Revise Section R602.10.5 ‘Continuous structural panel sheathing’ exception, of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1, 2007 to add sentence at end of exception paragraph as follows:

R602.10.5 Continuous structural panel sheathing.

Exception:

(Remainder of exception left unchanged)

...Categories A-C. Other bracing methods prescribed by this code shall be permitted on other braced wall lines.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

CHAPTER 24 FUEL GAS

SECTION G2420 (409) GAS SHUTOFF VALVES

*Revise Section G2420.1.2 (409.1.2) ‘Prohibited locations' to add exception as follows:

G2420.1.2 (409.1.2) Prohibited locations.

Exception:

Shut off valves shall be allowed in a room containing electric heating and or air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

*Add new Section G2420.5.2 (GA Amendment 409.5.2) ‘Located at manifold’ as follows:

G2420.5.2 (GA Amendment 409.5.2) Located at manifold. Where the appliance shutoff valve is installed at a manifold, such shutoff valve shall be located within a 50 foot radius (15 240 mm) of the appliance served and shall be readily accessible and permanently identified. The piping from the manifold to within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance shall be designed, sized and installed in accordance with Sections G2412 through G2419.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

SECTION G2421 (410) FLOW CONTROLS

*Revise Section G2421.1 (410.1) ‘Pressure regulators' to read as follows:

G2421.1 (410.1) Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulator shall be installed where the appliance is designed to operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure. Pressure regulators located within a dwelling unit shall be allowed to be installed in a room containing electric heating and air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum. Line gas pressure regulators shall be listed as complying with ANSI Z21.80. Access shall be provided to pressure regulators. Pressure regulators shall be protected from physical damage. Regulators installed on the exterior of the building shall be approved for outdoor installation.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

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CHAPTER 43 REFERENCED STANDARDS

*Revise Chapter 43 ‘Referenced Standards' to add referenced standards as follows:

Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. UL 333 Pfingsten

Road Northbrook,

IL 60062 Standard reference Title Referenced number in code section number ANSI/UL 2034-96 Single and Multiple Station ...... R313.4, GA Amendments Carbon

Monoxide Alarms Canadian Standards Association

5060 Spectrum

Way, Suite 100

CSA Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W

5N6 Standard referenced Title Referenced number in code section number CSA 6.19-01 Residential Monoxide Carbon ...... R313.4, GA Amendments Alarming

Devices

(Effective January 1, 2009)

Georgia State Amendments to the National Electrical Code

(2008 Edition)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Planning and Environmental Management Division

60 Executive Park South, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231

(404) 679-3118

www.dca.state.ga.us

Revised January 1, 2009

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ELECTRICAL CODE

(NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE)

The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2008 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2008 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code.

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

*Revise the National Electrical Code, 2008 Edition, as follows:

ARTICLE 90 INTRODUCTION

*Delete Item (5) of Subsection (B) ‘Not Covered’ of Section 90.2 ‘Scope’ and substitute the following:

90.2 Scope.

(B) Not Covered.

(5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such installations: a. Consist of service drops or service laterals, and associated metering, or b. Are located in legally established easements, rights-of-way, or by other agreements either designated by or recognized by public service commissions, utility commissions, or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations, or c. Are on property owned or leased by the electric utility for the purpose of communications, metering, generation, control, transformation, transmission, or distribution of electric energy.

FPN to (4) and (5): Examples of utilities may include those entities that are typically designated or recognized by governmental law or regulation by public service/utility commissions and that install, operate, and maintain electric supply (such as generation, transmission, and distribution systems) or communication systems (such as telephone, CATV, Internet, satellite, or data services). Utilities may be subject to compliance with codes and standards covering their regulated activities as adopted under governmental law or regulation. Additional information can be found through consultation with the appropriate governmental bodies, such as state regulatory commissions, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Federal Communications Commission.

(Effective January 1, 2009)

CHAPTER 2 WIRING AND PROTECTION

ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS

*Revise Item (2) of Subsection (A) ‘Dwelling Units' of Section 210.8 ‘Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel’ to add exceptions as follows:

210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel.

(A) Dwelling Units.

Exception No. 1 to (2): Receptacles supplying an overhead garage door operator shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection.

Exception No. 2 to (2): A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 400.7(A)(6), (A)(7), or (A)(8). Receptacles installed under exceptions to 210.8 (A)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 210.52 (G). All non-GFCI protected receptacles shall be clearly marked.

(Remainder of section left unchanged.)

(Effective January 1, 2009)

*Delete Subsection (B) ‘Dwelling Units' of Section 210.12 ‘Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection’ and substitute the following:

210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection.

(B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms. All 120-volt, single phase, 15-and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter to provide protection of the branch circuit.

FPN: For information on types of arc-fault circuit interrupters, see UL 1699-1999, Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters.

Exception: The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b):

(a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 1.8m (6 ft) of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors.

(b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a neutral raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath.

(Effective January 1, 2009; AMENDMENT EXPIRES JANUARY 1, 2010)

Adopted Jan. 1, 2009.

Ga. Code Ann., § 8-2-20 West's Code of Georgia Annotated Title 8. Buildings and Housing Chapter 2. Standards and Requirements for Construction, Alteration, Etc., of Buildings and Other Structures Article 1. Buildings, Etc., Generally Part 2. State Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Etc., Codes § 8-2-20. Definitions

As used in this part, the term:

(1) "Board" means the Board of Community Affairs.

(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of community affairs.

(3) "Department" means the Department of Community Affairs.

(4) "Exempted building" means any of the following:

(A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting is less than one watt or 3.4 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes;

(B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled;

(D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States.

(5) "Exterior envelope" means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior.

(6) "New building" means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code under this part.

(7) "Public building" means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours and is not an exempted building, including the following:

(A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational, office, or institutional purposes;

(B) Any inn, hotel, motel, sports arena, supermarket, transportation terminal, retail store, restaurant, or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise;

(D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof, including libraries, museums, schools, hospitals, auditoriums, sports arenas, and university buildings.

(8) "Renovated building" means either of the following: (A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope; heating, ventilation, and air- conditioning systems; water-heating systems; or lighting systems, for which the aggregate cost of alteration exceeds 10 percent of the assessed value of the building immediately prior to such alteration; or

(B) A building undergoing alteration in the physical configuration or interior space, for which the aggregate cost of alteration exceeds one-fourth of the assessed value of the building immediately prior to such alteration.

(9)(A)(i) On and after October 1, 1991, "state minimum standard codes" means the following codes: (I) Standard Building Code (SBCCI);

(II) National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association;

(III) Standard Gas Code (SBCCI);

(IV) Standard Mechanical Code (SBCCI);

(V) Georgia State Plumbing Code or the Standard Plumbing Code (SBCCI);

(VI) Council of American Building Officials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, with the exception of Part V--Plumbing (Chapters 20-25) of said code;

(VII) Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings as adopted by the State Building Administrative Board pursuant to an Act approved April 10, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 2212), as such code exists on September 30, 1991;

(VIII) Standard Fire Prevention Code (SBCCI);

(IX) Standard Housing Code (SBCCI);

(X) Standard Amusement Device Code (SBCCI);

(XI) Excavation and Grading Code (SBCCI);

(XII) Standard Existing Buildings Code (SBCCI);

(XIII) Standard Swimming Pool Code (SBCCI); and

(XIV) Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code (SBCCI).

(ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on October 1, 1991, provided that the department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23; and provided, further, that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23.

(B)(i) On or after July 1, 2004, "state minimum standard codes" means the following codes: (I) International Building Code (ICC);

(II) National Electrical Code (NFPA);

(III) International Fuel Gas Code (ICC);

(IV) International Mechanical Code (ICC);

(V) International Plumbing Code (ICC);

(VI) International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ICC);

(VII) International Energy Conservation Code (ICC);

(VIII) International Fire Code (ICC);

(IX) International Existing Building Code (ICC);

(X) International Property Maintenance Code (ICC); and

(XI) Any other codes deemed appropriate by the board for the safety and welfare of Georgia's citizens.

(ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on July 1, 2004, provided that the department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23; and provided, further, that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23.

(C) References to any standard code in this part shall mean one of the standard codes listed in division (i) of subparagraph (A) or division (i) of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.

(D) The term "state minimum standard codes" shall specifically not include the Georgia State Fire Code as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-13 nor shall any state minimum standard code be less restrictive than the Georgia State Fire Code.