Georgia State Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code (2018 Edition)
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Community Development Division
60 Executive Park South, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
(404) 679-3118
www.dca.ga.gov
Revised January 1, 2021
GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)
The INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2018 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).
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 heating and air conditioning equipment.
c) 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.
d) 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 Classification | LSC | IBC |
| Building Construction Types including allowable height, allowable building areas, and the requirements for sprinkler protection related to minimum building construction types. | IBC | LSC |
| Means of Egress | LSC | NONE |
| Standpipes | IBC | IFC |
| Interior Finish | LSC | NONE |
| HVAC Systems | IMC | NONE |
| Vertical Openings | LSC | NONE |
| Sprinkler Systems minimum construction standard | LSC | NONE |
| Fire Alarm Systems | LSC | NONE |
| Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detection Systems | State Statute and LSC | NONE |
| Portable Fire Extinguishers | IFC | NONE |
| Cooking Equipment | LSC and NFPA 96 | NONE |
| Fuel Fired Appliances | IFGC | NFPA 54 |
| Liquid Petroleum Gas | NFPA 58 | NFPA 54 |
| Compressed Natural Gas | NFPA 52 | NONE |
*Revise the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, as follows:
CHAPTER 4
LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS
SECTION 402
LIGHT
* Revise Section 402.2 ‘Common Halls and Stairways’ to read as follows:
402.2 Common halls and stairways. Every common hall and stairway in residential occupancies, other than in one- and two-family dwellings, shall be lighted at all times with not less than a 6 to 8-watt LED, or equivalent light bulb for each 200 square feet (19 m2) of floor area or equivalent illumination, …
(Effective January 1, 2021)
CHAPTER 5
PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 503
TOILET ROOMS
* Revise Section 503.3 ‘Location of employee toilet facilities’ to renumber exception and add exception as follows:
Exceptions:
- (Left unchanged)
- The location and maximum travel distances to required employee toilet facilities in factory, storage and industrial occupancies are permitted to exceed that required by this section, provided that the location and maximum travel distance are approved.
(Effective January 1, 2021)
CHAPTER 6
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 606
ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS
*Delete Section 606.1 ‘General’ in its entirety and substitute the following:
606.1 General. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner.
(Effective January 1, 2021)
End of Amendments.