Common use of Building Codes Clause in Contracts

Building Codes. The following Building Codes, in the latest editions approved by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, shall be used. (See O.C.G.A. §8-2-20.) The Design Professional will designate any additional codes or special modifications in the Supplementary General Conditions. As of the year 2000, these codes are published jointly by the Southern Building Code Congress International, the International Code Council, the Building Officials and Code Administrators, International, and the International Conference of Building Officials, and are commonly referred to as the International Building Codes. Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code (International Building Code, 2000 Edition) with Georgia Amendments. Georgia State Minimum Standard Mechanical Code (International Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition), with Georgia Amendments. Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code (International Fuel Gas Code, 2000 Edition), with Georgia Amendments. Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code (International Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition), with Georgia Amendments. Georgia State Minimum Standard Electric Code (National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition), with Georgia Amendments. Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (International Energy Conservation Code, 2000 Edition), with Georgia Amendments. Georgia State Minimum Standard Fire Prevention Code (International Fire Code, 2003 Edition), with Georgia Amendments.