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2024 International Building Code with Georgia Amendments (GABC)

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52 chapters and appendicesEffective January 1, 2026State amendments integrated

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  1. 01Chapter 1 Scope and Administration167 sections · 61,472 characters
  2. 02Chapter 2 Definitions7 sections · 180,406 characters
  3. 03Chapter 3 Occupancy Classification and Use99 sections · 47,536 characters
  4. 04Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use625 sections · 243,682 characters
  5. 05Chapter 5 General Building Heights and Areas120 sections · 72,743 characters
  6. 06Chapter 6 Types of Construction46 sections · 24,804 characters
  7. 07Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features547 sections · 356,575 characters
  8. 08Chapter 8 Interior Finishes69 sections · 26,412 characters
  9. 09Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems536 sections · 233,869 characters
  10. 10Chapter 10 Means of Egress459 sections · 253,492 characters
  11. 11Chapter 11 Accessibility1 sections · 230 characters
  12. 12Chapter 12 Interior Environment76 sections · 29,702 characters
  13. 13Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency4 sections · 343 characters
  14. 14Chapter 14 Exterior Walls211 sections · 95,183 characters
  15. 15Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures225 sections · 101,912 characters
  16. 16Chapter 16 Structural Design177 sections · 115,327 characters
  17. 17Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests148 sections · 80,688 characters
  18. 18Chapter 18 Soils and Foundations237 sections · 132,582 characters
  19. 19Chapter 19 Concrete45 sections · 16,627 characters
  20. 20Chapter 20 Aluminum5 sections · 358 characters
  21. 21Chapter 21 Masonry182 sections · 56,732 characters
  22. 22Chapter 22 Steel64 sections · 16,960 characters
  23. 23Chapter 23 Wood259 sections · 227,319 characters
  24. 24Chapter 24 Glass and Glazing71 sections · 32,120 characters
  25. 25Chapter 25 Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster87 sections · 25,423 characters
  26. 26Chapter 26 Plastic122 sections · 49,672 characters
  27. 27Chapter 27 Electrical40 sections · 9,344 characters
  28. 28Chapter 28 Mechanical Systems3 sections · 951 characters
  29. 29Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems26 sections · 18,745 characters
  30. 30Chapter 30 Elevators and Conveying Systems105 sections · 35,810 characters
  31. 31Chapter 31 Special Construction137 sections · 49,848 characters
  32. 32Chapter 32 Encroachments Into the Public Right-Of-Way21 sections · 4,505 characters
  33. 33Chapter 33 Safeguards During Construction73 sections · 26,265 characters
  34. 34Chapter 34 Existing Buildings11 sections · 2,974 characters
  35. 35Chapter 35 Referenced Standards59 sections · 76,778 characters
  36. 36Appendix A Employee Qualifications8 sections · 2,653 characters
  37. 37Appendix B Board of Appeals25 sections · 6,033 characters
  38. 38Appendix C Group U—Agricultural Buildings11 sections · 2,294 characters
  39. 39Appendix D Fire Districts32 sections · 9,901 characters
  40. 40[BE] Appendix E Supplementary Accessibility Requirements71 sections · 19,294 characters
  41. 41Appendix F Rodentproofing13 sections · 4,253 characters
  42. 42Appendix G Flood-Resistant Construction83 sections · 31,019 characters
  43. 43Appendix H Signs61 sections · 18,691 characters
  44. 44Appendix I Patio Covers13 sections · 2,712 characters
  45. 45Appendix J Grading40 sections · 12,668 characters
  46. 46Appendix K Administrative Provisions52 sections · 14,610 characters
  47. 47Appendix L Earthquake Recording Instrumentation7 sections · 2,339 characters
  48. 48Appendix M Tsunami-Generated Flood Hazards8 sections · 2,002 characters
  49. 49Appendix N Replicable Buildings25 sections · 7,813 characters
  50. 50[A] APPENDIX O Performance-Based Application20 sections · 5,811 characters
  51. 51Appendix P Sleeping Lofts26 sections · 6,164 characters
  52. 52Appendix Q Disaster Resilient Construction92 sections · 30,503 characters