Rule 110-2-3-.02. Code Adoption

Rule 110-2-3-.02. Code Adoption

In order to provide uniformity in the construction of industrialized buildings, the following construction codes are adopted by reference and shall govern the design, fabrication and construction of industrialized buildings. All editions shall be the latest edition as adopted by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) with the approval of the Board of Community Affairs (Board), unless otherwise stated herein. Where, in any specific case, different sections of the Code(s) specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirement, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.

1. (1) Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code, as adopted by the department and approved by the Board including:

   Appendix A (Weights of Building Materials),

   Appendix G (Adobe Construction),

   Excluding Chapter 1.

   Revise Chapter 1207.2 by adding an exception,"The ceiling height of a construction site office building shall not be less than 7 ft. (2181 mm) measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling."

2. (2) Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code, as adopted by the Department and approved by the Board including requirements pertaining to: Rates of Rainfall for Various Cities; Degree- Day and Design Temperatures for Cities in the United States; and Sizing of Water Piping Systems, excluding Chapter 1.
3. (3) Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code, as adopted by the Department and approved by the Board.
4. (4) Georgia State Minimum Standard Mechanical Code, as adopted by the Department and approved by the Board, excluding Chapter 1.
5. (5) Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code, as adopted by the Department and approved by the Board, excluding Chapter 1.
6. (6) Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings, as adopted by the Department and approved by the board.
7. (7) State Minimum Fire Safety Standards, as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner.
8. (8) Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code, as adopted by the Department and approved by the Board, excluding Chapter 1.
9. (9) Georgia State Minimum Standard Fire Preventiion Code, as adopted by the Department and approved by the Board, excluding Chapter 1.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 8-2-113.

History. Original Rule entitled "Insignia Required" adopted. F. June 20, 1983; eff. July 10, 1983.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Code Adoption" adopted. F. Sept. 25, 2000; eff. Oct. 15, 2000.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 4, 2003; eff. Apr. 1, 2003, as specified by the Agency.