The Department of Community Affairs has adopted new mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes with Georgia Amendments which will become effective on January 1, 2026.
The new codes and amendments are as follows:
2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with Georgia Amendments
2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Georgia Amendments
2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Georgia Amendments
2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Georgia Amendments
2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Georgia Amendments
2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Georgia Amendments
2026 Georgia Amendments to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)
The new Georgia State Codes and Amendments will become effective on January 1, 2026. Copies of the current Georgia State Amendments are available on DCA's webpage at:
For questions or additional information, please contact the Construction Codes Program at (404) 679-3118 or via email at codes@dca.ga.gov.