Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-11-1-.25 [Effective 1/1/2024] International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family Dwellings (Irc), 2018 Edition With 2020 and 2024 Georgia State Amendment

• Library: Georgia Administrative Code
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 30, 2023
• Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-11-1-.25
• Year: 2023

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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING CODE

(INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, 2018 Edition, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code.

Part IV, Energy Conservation (Chapter 11), is deleted from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Substitute all references to Chapter 11 ENERGY EFFICIENCY with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (International Energy Conservation Code with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments).

Part VII, Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 33), is deleted from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Substitute for plumbing requirements the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code (International Plumbing Code with Georgia State Amendments).

Part VIII, Electrical (Chapters 34 through 43), is deleted from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Substitute for electrical requirements the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with any Georgia State Amendments).

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCES:

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with any 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.

SCOPE:

The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall apply to the construction alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses separated by a 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly, not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.

Exceptions:

1. Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the International Building Code shall be permitted to be built as one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses. Fire suppression required by Section 419.5 of the International Building Code when constructed under the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall conform to NFPA 13D.

2. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings when equipped with a fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13D IMPORTANT NOTE: The intent of the GA amendments is that fire sprinklers shall not be mandatory in one- and two-family dwellings. However, the provisions of the 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings regarding automatic fire sprinklers are to remain in the Code for use when the builder/developer or owner chooses to install fire sprinklers as an option. {Ref. O.C.G.A. § 8undefined8-2-4. Neither the state residential and fire building code nor any residential and fire building code adopted by a political subdivision of the state adopted after May 24, 2010 shall include a requirement that fire sprinklers be installed in a single-family dwelling or a residential building that contains no more than two dwelling units.} APPENDICES: Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community Affairs or the Authority Having Jurisdiction. *Revise the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 Edition, as follows: CHAPTER 14 HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES SECTION M1402 CENTRAL FURNACES *Revise Section M1402.1 'General' to read as follows:

M1402.1 General Oil-fired central furnaces shall conform to ANSI/UL 727 Electric furnaces shall conform to UL 1995 or UL/CSA 60335-2-40. (Effective January 1, 2024) SECTION M1403 HEAT PUMP EQUIPMENT *Revise Section M1403.1 'Heat pumps' to read as follows:

M1403.1 Heat pumps Electric heat pumps shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1995 or UL/CSA 60335-240. (Effective January 1, 2024) SECTION M1412 ABSORPTION COOLING EQUIPMENT *Revise Section M1412.1 'Approval of equipment' to read as follows:

M1412.1 Approval of equipment Absorption systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Absorption equipment shall comply with UL 1995 or UL/CSA 60335-2-40. (Effective January 1, 2024) SECTION M1413 EVAPORATIVE COOLING EQUIPMENT *Revise Section M1413.1 'General' to read as follows:

M1413.1 General Evaporative cooling equipment and appliances shall comply with UL 1995 or UL/CSA 60335-240 and shall be installed: (Effective January 1, 2024) CHAPTER 20 BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS SECTION M2006 POOL HEATERS *Revise Section M2006.1 'General' to read as follows:

M2006.1 General Pool and spa heaters shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Oil-fired pool heaters shall comply with UL 726. Electric pool and spa heaters shall comply with UL 12161 Pool and spa heat pump water heaters shall comply with UL 1995, UL/CSA 60335-2-40 or CSA C22.2 No. 236. (Effective January 1, 2024) CHAPTER 44 REFERENCED STANDARDS *Revise Chapter 44 'Referenced standards' to read as follows:

ASHRAE	ASHRAE 1791 Tullie Circle NE Atlanta, GA 30329
34- 2022	Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants	M1411.1
UL	UL LLC 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062
1995-2015	Heating and Cooling Equipment	M1402.1, M1403.1, M1412.1, M1413.1, M2006.1
UL/CSA 60335-2-40-2022	Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety -, Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers	M1402.1, M1403.1, M1412.1, M1413.1, M2006.1

Click here to view image GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING CODE (INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, 2018 Edition, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code. Part IV, Energy Conservation (Chapter 11), is deleted from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Substitute all references to Chapter 11 ENERGY EFFICIENCY with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (International Energy Conservation Code with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments). Part VII, Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 33), is deleted from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Substitute for plumbing requirements the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code (International Plumbing Code with Georgia State Amendments). Part VIII, Electrical (Chapters 34 through 43), is deleted from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Substitute for electrical requirements the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with any Georgia State Amendments). GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCES: (a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with any 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. SCOPE...