Construction Codes
The below list is current mandatory codes as adopted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and enforced by the City of Covington.
- 2024 International Residential Code with Georgia Amendments
- 2024 International Building Code with Georgia Amendments
- International Fire Code, 2024 Edition (Contact State Fire Marshal)
- 2024 International Fuel Gas Code with Georgia Amendments
- 2024 International Mechanical Code with Georgia Amendments
- 2024 International Plumbing Code with Georgia Amendments
- National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, with Georgia Amendments
- International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition with Georgia Supplements and Amendments (2020-2023)
- 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with Georgia Amendments
Current State Minimum Codes for Construction can be found on the Georgia Department of Community Affairs website here.
For information and questions regarding the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), IFC Georgia Amendments or the Georgia Accessibility Code please contact the State Fire Marshal's Office here. (https://oci.georgia.gov/inspections-permits-plans/rules-and-regulations)
Current Permissive Codes as Adopted by DCA:
- Disaster Resilient Building Code IBC Appendix (2013)
- Disaster Resilient Building Code IRC Appendix (2013)
- International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition with Georgia Amendments (2021)
- International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition with Georgia Amendments (2021)
- National Green Building Standard, 2008 Edition with Georgia Amendments (2011)
PLEASE NOTE: Copies of the adopted codes and Georgia Amendments are available on the DCA website at https://dca.georgia.gov/scac. For questions or additional information, please contact the Office of Construction Codes and Industrialized Buildings at (404) 679-3118 or by email at codes@dca.ga.gov.