Georgia
Updated 3/15/2025
Overview
Georgia enforces a statewide building code, mandating that all jurisdictions adhere to the
state-adopted codes along with any statewide amendments. The Georgia Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) oversees the adoption and updating of these codes to ensure
they reflect current safety and construction standards.
Effective January 1, 2025, Georgia has adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) without any amendments. This update replaces the previously enforced 2020 NEC with Georgia amendments.
Local jurisdictions are required to enforce these statewide codes and may adopt additional local amendments, provided these amendments are more stringent than the state’s minimum standards.
Effective January 1, 2025, Georgia has adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) without any amendments. This update replaces the previously enforced 2020 NEC with Georgia amendments.
Local jurisdictions are required to enforce these statewide codes and may adopt additional local amendments, provided these amendments are more stringent than the state’s minimum standards.
CodePro Uses the Following Codes for Answers:
- 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) + Amendments
- 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) + Amendments
- 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)
Additional Resources:
For more information, click here for the state-specific website.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) updates code amendments periodically to ensure consistency and compliance across the state. Local jurisdictions must enforce the statewide building codes but may adopt stricter local amendments as needed. Click here for access to amendments & a list of adopted codes.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) updates code amendments periodically to ensure consistency and compliance across the state. Local jurisdictions must enforce the statewide building codes but may adopt stricter local amendments as needed. Click here for access to amendments & a list of adopted codes.
- Adoption Category
Statewide
- Amendments
State
Statewide Adoption
A statewide adoption means that building codes are enforced uniformly across the entire
state. The state government adopts and mandates compliance with specific building,
residential, plumbing, and electrical codes. Local jurisdictions must follow these codes without making significant amendments, ensuring consistency in construction regulations
across the state.