Georgia Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19 Wests Georgia Administrative Code Title 110 Georgia Department of Community Affairs Subtitle 110-11 Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes Chapter 110-11-1 Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes 110-11-1-19 Adoption of the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code with Georgia Amendments Adoption of the 2006 International Existing Building Code with Georgia Amendments Adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code with Georgia Amendments Georgia Amendments to the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code the 2006 International Plumbing Code the 2006 International Building Code and the 2006 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings effective January 1 2009 Georgia State Amendments to the International Building Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD BUILDING CODE (INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2006 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE (a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with 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 efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of equipment 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 SCOPE The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code shall apply to the construction alteration movement enlargement replacement repair equipment use and occupancy location maintenance removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures Exception 1 Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code (International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings with Georgia State Amendments) Exception 2 The following table titled lsquoCodes Reference Guidersquo establishes specific primary and supplementary code applications and is to be applied by the authority having jurisdiction

CODES REFERENCE GUIDE

Area Primary Supplement

Occupancy Classification

LSC IBC

Building Construction Types Including allowable height allowable building areas and the requirements for sprinkler protection related to minimum building construction types

IBC LSC

Means of Egress

LSC NONE

Standpipes IBC IFC

Interior Finish

LSC NONE

HVAC Systems

IMC NONE

Vertical Openings

LSC NONE

Sprinkler Systems minimum construction standard

LSC NONE

Fire Alarm Systems

LSC NONE

Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detection Systems

State Statute and LSC

NONE

Portable Fire Extinguishers

IFC NONE

Cooking Equipment

LSC and NFPA 96

NONE

Fuel Fired Appliances

IFGC NFPA 54

Liquid Petroleum Gas

NFPA 58

NFPA 54 or IFGC

Compressed Natural Gas

NFPA 52

NONE

Revise the International Building Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 7 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION SECTION 707 SHAFT ENCLOSURES Revise Section 707141 lsquoElevator lobbyrsquo exception 7 of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to read as follows 707141 Elevator Lobby Exception

7 Elevators which serve open air parking decks in accordance with Section 4063 and those open air parking decks beneath other occupancies (Effective January 1 2009) Revise Section 7071421 lsquoPressurization requirements and renumber as Section 7071431 to read as follows 7071431 Pressurization requirements Elevator hoistways shall be pressurized to maintain a minimum positive pressure of 005 inches of water column with respect to adjacent occupied space on all floors This pressure shall be measured at the midpoint of each hoistway door with all ground floor level hoistway doors open and all other hoistway doors closed The supply air intake shall be from an outside uncontaminated source located a minimum distance of 20 feet (6096 mm) from any air exhaust system or outlet The system shall be designed such that the maximum pressure differential shall not restrict or prohibit the free operation of the elevated cab and all hoistway doors serving all levels of the building The air shall not be introduced into the hoistway in such a manner as to cause erratic operation by impingement of traveling cables selector tapes governor ropes compensating ropes and other components sensitive to excessive movement or deflection (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Existing Building Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD EXISTING BUILDING CODE (INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2006 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Existing Building Code

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE (a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) (b) Replace all references to ldquoAccessibilityrdquo with a cross-reference to Title 30 Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner RESOURCES Resource A is only a guideline and is not intended to be a document for specific adoption as it is not written in the format or language of ICCs International Codes and is not subject to the code development process Revise the International Existing Building Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 10 ADDITIONS SECTION 1004 SMOKE ALARMS IN OCCUPANCY GROUPS R-3 AND R-4 Delete Section 10041 lsquoSmoke alarms in existing portions of a buildingrsquo and substitute the following 10041 Smoke alarms in existing portions of a building Smoke alarms in existing portions of buildings containing Group R occupancies shall comply with the minimum statutory requirements of Code Section 25-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) Title 25 Chapter 2 (Effective January 1 2009) Appendix A Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings CHAPTER A1 SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS SECTION A103 DEFINITIONS Revise definition of lsquoInternational Building Codersquo to read as follows INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE The 2006 International Building Code (IBC) (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code (2006 Edition)

Means of Egress

LSC NONE

Standpipes IBC IFC

Interior Finish

LSC NONE

HVAC Systems

IMC NONE

Vertical Openings

LSC NONE

Sprinkler Systems minimum construction standard

LSC NONE

Fire Alarm Systems

LSC NONE

Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detection Systems

State Statute and LSC

NONE

Portable Fire Extinguishers

IFC NONE

Cooking Equipment

LSC and NFPA 96

NONE

Fuel Fired Appliances

IFGC NFPA 54

Liquid Petroleum Gas

NFPA 58

NFPA 54 or IFGC

Compressed Natural Gas

NFPA 52

NONE

Revise the International Building Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 7 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION SECTION 707 SHAFT ENCLOSURES Revise Section 707141 lsquoElevator lobbyrsquo exception 7 of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to read as follows 707141 Elevator Lobby Exception

7 Elevators which serve open air parking decks in accordance with Section 4063 and those open air parking decks beneath other occupancies (Effective January 1 2009) Revise Section 7071421 lsquoPressurization requirements and renumber as Section 7071431 to read as follows 7071431 Pressurization requirements Elevator hoistways shall be pressurized to maintain a minimum positive pressure of 005 inches of water column with respect to adjacent occupied space on all floors This pressure shall be measured at the midpoint of each hoistway door with all ground floor level hoistway doors open and all other hoistway doors closed The supply air intake shall be from an outside uncontaminated source located a minimum distance of 20 feet (6096 mm) from any air exhaust system or outlet The system shall be designed such that the maximum pressure differential shall not restrict or prohibit the free operation of the elevated cab and all hoistway doors serving all levels of the building The air shall not be introduced into the hoistway in such a manner as to cause erratic operation by impingement of traveling cables selector tapes governor ropes compensating ropes and other components sensitive to excessive movement or deflection (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Existing Building Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD EXISTING BUILDING CODE (INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2006 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Existing Building Code

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE (a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) (b) Replace all references to ldquoAccessibilityrdquo with a cross-reference to Title 30 Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner RESOURCES Resource A is only a guideline and is not intended to be a document for specific adoption as it is not written in the format or language of ICCs International Codes and is not subject to the code development process Revise the International Existing Building Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 10 ADDITIONS SECTION 1004 SMOKE ALARMS IN OCCUPANCY GROUPS R-3 AND R-4 Delete Section 10041 lsquoSmoke alarms in existing portions of a buildingrsquo and substitute the following 10041 Smoke alarms in existing portions of a building Smoke alarms in existing portions of buildings containing Group R occupancies shall comply with the minimum statutory requirements of Code Section 25-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) Title 25 Chapter 2 (Effective January 1 2009) Appendix A Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings CHAPTER A1 SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS SECTION A103 DEFINITIONS Revise definition of lsquoInternational Building Codersquo to read as follows INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE The 2006 International Building Code (IBC) (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code (2006 Edition)

7 Elevators which serve open air parking decks in accordance with Section 4063 and those open air parking decks beneath other occupancies (Effective January 1 2009) Revise Section 7071421 lsquoPressurization requirements and renumber as Section 7071431 to read as follows 7071431 Pressurization requirements Elevator hoistways shall be pressurized to maintain a minimum positive pressure of 005 inches of water column with respect to adjacent occupied space on all floors This pressure shall be measured at the midpoint of each hoistway door with all ground floor level hoistway doors open and all other hoistway doors closed The supply air intake shall be from an outside uncontaminated source located a minimum distance of 20 feet (6096 mm) from any air exhaust system or outlet The system shall be designed such that the maximum pressure differential shall not restrict or prohibit the free operation of the elevated cab and all hoistway doors serving all levels of the building The air shall not be introduced into the hoistway in such a manner as to cause erratic operation by impingement of traveling cables selector tapes governor ropes compensating ropes and other components sensitive to excessive movement or deflection (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Existing Building Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD EXISTING BUILDING CODE (INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE 2006 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Existing Building Code

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE (a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) (b) Replace all references to ldquoAccessibilityrdquo with a cross-reference to Title 30 Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner RESOURCES Resource A is only a guideline and is not intended to be a document for specific adoption as it is not written in the format or language of ICCs International Codes and is not subject to the code development process Revise the International Existing Building Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 10 ADDITIONS SECTION 1004 SMOKE ALARMS IN OCCUPANCY GROUPS R-3 AND R-4 Delete Section 10041 lsquoSmoke alarms in existing portions of a buildingrsquo and substitute the following 10041 Smoke alarms in existing portions of a building Smoke alarms in existing portions of buildings containing Group R occupancies shall comply with the minimum statutory requirements of Code Section 25-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) Title 25 Chapter 2 (Effective January 1 2009) Appendix A Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings CHAPTER A1 SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS SECTION A103 DEFINITIONS Revise definition of lsquoInternational Building Codersquo to read as follows INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE The 2006 International Building Code (IBC) (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code (2006 Edition)

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE (a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) (b) Replace all references to ldquoAccessibilityrdquo with a cross-reference to Title 30 Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner RESOURCES Resource A is only a guideline and is not intended to be a document for specific adoption as it is not written in the format or language of ICCs International Codes and is not subject to the code development process Revise the International Existing Building Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 10 ADDITIONS SECTION 1004 SMOKE ALARMS IN OCCUPANCY GROUPS R-3 AND R-4 Delete Section 10041 lsquoSmoke alarms in existing portions of a buildingrsquo and substitute the following 10041 Smoke alarms in existing portions of a building Smoke alarms in existing portions of buildings containing Group R occupancies shall comply with the minimum statutory requirements of Code Section 25-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) Title 25 Chapter 2 (Effective January 1 2009) Appendix A Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings CHAPTER A1 SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS SECTION A103 DEFINITIONS Revise definition of lsquoInternational Building Codersquo to read as follows INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE The 2006 International Building Code (IBC) (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Supplements and Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code (2006 Edition)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ENERGY CODE (INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE 2006 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code GEORGIA STATE SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS SCOPE Each chapter of these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments corresponds with a chapter of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) bull Chapter 1 Administration bull Chapter 2 Definitions bull Chapter 3 Climate Zones bull ldquoClimate zones from Figure 3011 or Table 3011 shall be used in determining the applicable requirements from Chapters 4 and 5rdquo bull Chapter 4 Residential Energy Efficiency bull Compliance Pathways for Low-Rise Residential Construction bull Any of those delineated in this chapter or bull REScheck [FN1]

bull Chapter 5 Commercial Energy Efficiency bull Compliance Pathways for Commercial and High-Rise Residential Construction bull Any of those delineated in this chapter or bull COMcheck [FN1] bull Chapter 6 Referenced Standards bull Appendices A-E bull Throughout the appendices there is information that may be helpful in meeting and understanding the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code In cases of conflict refer to the IECC for clarification The lsquobasic requirements of the IECC apply to all compliance methods The lsquobasic requirements of the IECC apply to all compliance methods Where these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments conflict with either the IECC or ASHRAEIESNA Standard 901 these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments shall take precedence Air infiltration accounts for substantial heat loss heat gain and moisture migration in a building Proper sealing around all doors windows and other envelope penetrations through the walls ceiling and foundation is as important to code compliance as are proper insulation R-values and component U-factors It is not the intention of this code to abridge safety or health Where the IECC and these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments conflict with other mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes the IECC and these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments shall be enforced as written provided safety health or environmental requirements of other mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes are not abridged 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 Energy Conservation Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 4 RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY SECTION 403 SYSTEMS (MANDATORY) Add new Section 40312 lsquoPrimary heat sourcersquo to read as follows

40312 Primary heat source For new dwelling unit central HVAC systems or replacement HVAC systems installed in dwelling units that were originally permitted after January 1 1996 electric-resistance heat shall not be used as the primary heat source Primary heat source is defined as the heat source for the original dwelling unit system Exception Alterations or additions of 50 or less than the original conditioned floor area (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD GAS CODE (INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2006 Edition when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2006 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) Revise the International Fuel Gas Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS SECTION 310 (IFGS) ELECTRICAL BONDING

Revise Section 31011 lsquoBonding Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)rsquo of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2008 to add exception as follows 31011 Bonding Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Exception CSST which has been tested and shown to be resistant to damage from lightning energy shall be bonded in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 and the CSST manufacturers installation instructions (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 4 GAS PIPING INSTALLATIONS SECTION 409 (IFGC) SHUTOFF VALVES Revise Section 40912 lsquoProhibited locations to add exception as follows 40912 Prohibited locations Exception Shutoff valves shall be allowed in a room containing electric heating and or air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum (Effective January 1 2009) Add new Section 40952 lsquoLocated at manifoldrsquo as follows 40952 Located at manifold Where the appliance shutoff valve is installed at a manifold such shutoff valve shall be located within a 50 foot radius (15 240 mm) of the appliance served and shall be readily accessible and permanently identified The piping from the manifold to within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance shall be designed sized and installed in accordance with Sections 401 through 408 (Effective January 1 2009) SECTION 410 (IFGC) FLOW CONTROLS Revise Section 4101 lsquoPressure regulators to read as follows 4101 Pressure regulators A line pressure regulator shall be installed where the appliance is designed to operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure Pressure regulators located within a dwelling unit shall be allowed to be installed in a room containing electric heating and air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum Line gas pressure regulators shall be listed as complying with ANSI Z2180 Access shall be provided to pressure regulators Pressure regulators shall be protected from physical damage Regulators installed on the exterior of the building shall be approved for outdoor installation (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code

(2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING CODE (INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2006 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE (a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with 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 efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of plumbing equipment GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERSWATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS The States minimum requirements for boilerswater heaters and pressure vessels over 200000 BTUh (5861 kW) 210 degrees Fahrenheit or 120 gallons capacity shall be established by OCGA Title 34 Chapter 11 and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor Revise the International Plumbing Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS

SECTION 301 GENERAL Revise Section 3013 lsquoConnections to the sanitary drainage systemrsquo to add exception as follows 3013 Connections to the sanitary drainage system Exception Bathtubs showers lavatories clothes washers and laundry trays shall not be required to discharge to the sanitary drainage system where such fixtures discharge to an approved gray water system for flushing of water closets and urinals or for subsurface irrigation Gray water may also be used for other purposes when designed by an engineer licensed in the State of Georgia and the system is approved by the authority having jurisdiction (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 4 FIXTURES FAUCETS AND FIXTURE FITTINGS SECTION 419 URINALS Revise Section 4192 lsquoSubstitution for water closets to read as follows 4192 Substitution for water closets In each bathroom or toilet room urinals shall not be substituted for more than 67 percent of the required water closets in assembly and educational occupancies Urinals substituted for water closets in assembly occupancies shall be of the waterless type Urinals shall not be substituted for more than 50 percent of the required water closets in all other occupancies (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 5 WATER HEATERS SECTION 506 MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS Revise Section 5061 lsquoGeneralrsquo of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to read as follows 5061 General Water heaters installed in residential occupancies shall be sized in accordance with Table 506 The use of a more energy efficient water heater with a smaller storage capacity is allowed as per the requirements of the note located at the bottom of Table 506 (Effective January 1 2009) Replace Table 506 lsquoMinimum capacities for residential water heaters of the Georgia Amendments revised January 1 2007 with the following TABLE 506 MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS1 (SEE NOTE FOR MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS)

Fuel Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil

of Bedrooms 1 2 3 ----

1 to 1 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 30 ---- ---- ----

of Bedrooms 2 3 4 5

2 to 2 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

30 40 30 40 50 30 40 50 50 50 66 30

of Bedrooms 3 4 5 6

3 to 3 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

40 50 30 50 66 30 50 66 30 50 80 40

1 gal=37854 L 1 gph=105 mLs NOTE 1 New Federal Standards have required that water heater efficiency be increased Some new heaters have smaller storage capacity but supply the same amount of hot water as larger units When a unit with smaller storage capacity is used then the manufacturer must confirm that the smaller unit will meet the ability of the larger heater to supply similar amounts of hot water in an allotted period of time (Effective January 1 2009) APPENDIX C GRAY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Delete Appendix C and adopt new Appendix C lsquoGray Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION C101 GENERAL C1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of gray water systems for flushing of water closets and urinals Gray water may also be used for other purposes when designed by an engineer licensed in the state of Georgia and the system is approved by the authority having jurisdiction C1012 Health and Safety Humans shall not contact gray water except as required to maintain the gray water treatment and distribution system Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting gray water systems C1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils

GRAY WATER Waste discharged from lavatories bathtubs showers clothes washers and laundry trays C1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements C1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section C101 systems for flushing of water closets and urinals shall comply with Section C102 Except as provided for in Appendix C all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code C1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Gray water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 C1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 C1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements C1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section C1023 shall be made between a gray water recycling system and a potable water system C10110 Waste water connections Gray water recycling systems shall receive only the waste discharge of bathtubs showers lavatories clothes washers or laundry trays Although not considered gray water condensate may be discharged to a gray water system C10111 Collection reservoir Gray water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior C101111 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow gray water to discharge directly to the sanitary drainage system during maintenance of the gray water system C10112 Filtration Gray water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution C10113 Overflow The collection reservoir shall be equipped with an overflow pipe having the same or larger diameter as the influent pipe for the gray water The overflow pipe shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage system C10114 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage C10115 Vent required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION C102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS

C1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with gray water C1022 Disinfection Gray water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants C1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the gray water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir C1024 Coloring The gray water shall be dyed with a food grade vegetable dye before such water is supplied to the fixtures C1025 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 C1026 Identification Distribution piping and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 SECTION C103 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS C1031 Scope Gray water may be used for subsurface irrigation of landscape and shall be permitted by the local county health department in accordance with Georgia Department of Human Resources regulations as a separate onsite sewage management system Permits and inspections are required by the local county health department (Effective January 1 2009) This space intentionally left blank APPENDIX I RAIN WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Adopt new Appendix I lsquoRain Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION I101 GENERAL I1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of rain water systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water Nothing in this appendix shall be construed to restrict the use of rain water for outdoor irrigation I1012 Health and Safety Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting rain water systems I1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein

CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils RAIN WATER Water collected from runoff of roofs or other structures after a rain event Rain water may also include condensate I1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements I1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section I101 systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water shall comply with Section I102 Except as provided for in Appendix I all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code I1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Rain water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 I1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 I1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements I1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section I1023 shall be made between a rain water recycling system and a potable water system I10110 Collection reservoir Rain water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior I101101 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow rain water to discharge directly to the normal storm water drainage system during maintenance of the rain water system I10111 Filtration Rain water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution I10112 Overflow The overflow pipe discharge shall indirectly flow to the normal storm water drainage system and shall be sized equal to or larger than the influent pipe I10113 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall not be connected to the sanitary drainage I10114 Venting required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION I102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS I1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with rain water

I1022 Disinfection Rain water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants I1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the rain water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir I1024 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 I1025 Identification Distribution plumbing fixtures and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 EDITION shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) Revise the International Property Maintenance Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 4 LIGHT VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS Delete Sections 4044 lsquoBedroom and living room requirements through 40445 lsquoOther requirements and substitute the following 4044 Bedroom requirements Every bedroom shall comply with the requirements of Sections 40441 through 40445 40441 Area for sleeping purposes Every bedroom occupied by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet (65 m2) of floor area and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (46 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof 40442 Access from bedrooms Bedrooms shall not constitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces Exception Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms 40443 Water closet accessibility Every bedroom shall have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story 40444 Prohibited occupancy Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes 40445 Other requirements Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including but not limited to the light ventilation room area ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5 the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6 and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7 (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Section 4045 lsquoOvercrowdingrsquo and substitute the following 4045 Overcrowding Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 4045 TABLE 4045 MINIMUM

AREA REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 occupants

3-5 occupants

6 or more occupants

Living room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

120 150

Dining room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

80 100

Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 4044

For SI 1 square foot = 0093 m2 [FNa] See Section 40452 for combined living roomdining room spaces [FNb] See Section 40451 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes 40451 Sleeping area The minimum occupancy area required by Table 4045 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 4044 40452 Combined spaces Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 4045 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living roomdining room (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 606 ELEVATORS ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS Delete Section 6061 lsquoGeneralrsquo and substitute the following 6061 General Elevators escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A171 where applicable (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS Add new Section 7025 lsquoOvercrowding and Life Safety Hazards to read as follows 7025 Overcrowding and life safety hazards The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 4045 shall not create conditions that in the opinion of the code official endanger the life health safety or welfare of the occupants Calculations for

Revise Section 31011 lsquoBonding Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)rsquo of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2008 to add exception as follows 31011 Bonding Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Exception CSST which has been tested and shown to be resistant to damage from lightning energy shall be bonded in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 and the CSST manufacturers installation instructions (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 4 GAS PIPING INSTALLATIONS SECTION 409 (IFGC) SHUTOFF VALVES Revise Section 40912 lsquoProhibited locations to add exception as follows 40912 Prohibited locations Exception Shutoff valves shall be allowed in a room containing electric heating and or air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum (Effective January 1 2009) Add new Section 40952 lsquoLocated at manifoldrsquo as follows 40952 Located at manifold Where the appliance shutoff valve is installed at a manifold such shutoff valve shall be located within a 50 foot radius (15 240 mm) of the appliance served and shall be readily accessible and permanently identified The piping from the manifold to within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance shall be designed sized and installed in accordance with Sections 401 through 408 (Effective January 1 2009) SECTION 410 (IFGC) FLOW CONTROLS Revise Section 4101 lsquoPressure regulators to read as follows 4101 Pressure regulators A line pressure regulator shall be installed where the appliance is designed to operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure Pressure regulators located within a dwelling unit shall be allowed to be installed in a room containing electric heating and air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum Line gas pressure regulators shall be listed as complying with ANSI Z2180 Access shall be provided to pressure regulators Pressure regulators shall be protected from physical damage Regulators installed on the exterior of the building shall be approved for outdoor installation (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code

(2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING CODE (INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2006 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE (a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with 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 efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of plumbing equipment GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERSWATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS The States minimum requirements for boilerswater heaters and pressure vessels over 200000 BTUh (5861 kW) 210 degrees Fahrenheit or 120 gallons capacity shall be established by OCGA Title 34 Chapter 11 and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor Revise the International Plumbing Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS

SECTION 301 GENERAL Revise Section 3013 lsquoConnections to the sanitary drainage systemrsquo to add exception as follows 3013 Connections to the sanitary drainage system Exception Bathtubs showers lavatories clothes washers and laundry trays shall not be required to discharge to the sanitary drainage system where such fixtures discharge to an approved gray water system for flushing of water closets and urinals or for subsurface irrigation Gray water may also be used for other purposes when designed by an engineer licensed in the State of Georgia and the system is approved by the authority having jurisdiction (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 4 FIXTURES FAUCETS AND FIXTURE FITTINGS SECTION 419 URINALS Revise Section 4192 lsquoSubstitution for water closets to read as follows 4192 Substitution for water closets In each bathroom or toilet room urinals shall not be substituted for more than 67 percent of the required water closets in assembly and educational occupancies Urinals substituted for water closets in assembly occupancies shall be of the waterless type Urinals shall not be substituted for more than 50 percent of the required water closets in all other occupancies (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 5 WATER HEATERS SECTION 506 MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS Revise Section 5061 lsquoGeneralrsquo of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to read as follows 5061 General Water heaters installed in residential occupancies shall be sized in accordance with Table 506 The use of a more energy efficient water heater with a smaller storage capacity is allowed as per the requirements of the note located at the bottom of Table 506 (Effective January 1 2009) Replace Table 506 lsquoMinimum capacities for residential water heaters of the Georgia Amendments revised January 1 2007 with the following TABLE 506 MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS1 (SEE NOTE FOR MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS)

Fuel Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil

of Bedrooms 1 2 3 ----

1 to 1 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 30 ---- ---- ----

of Bedrooms 2 3 4 5

2 to 2 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

30 40 30 40 50 30 40 50 50 50 66 30

of Bedrooms 3 4 5 6

3 to 3 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

40 50 30 50 66 30 50 66 30 50 80 40

1 gal=37854 L 1 gph=105 mLs NOTE 1 New Federal Standards have required that water heater efficiency be increased Some new heaters have smaller storage capacity but supply the same amount of hot water as larger units When a unit with smaller storage capacity is used then the manufacturer must confirm that the smaller unit will meet the ability of the larger heater to supply similar amounts of hot water in an allotted period of time (Effective January 1 2009) APPENDIX C GRAY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Delete Appendix C and adopt new Appendix C lsquoGray Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION C101 GENERAL C1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of gray water systems for flushing of water closets and urinals Gray water may also be used for other purposes when designed by an engineer licensed in the state of Georgia and the system is approved by the authority having jurisdiction C1012 Health and Safety Humans shall not contact gray water except as required to maintain the gray water treatment and distribution system Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting gray water systems C1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils

GRAY WATER Waste discharged from lavatories bathtubs showers clothes washers and laundry trays C1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements C1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section C101 systems for flushing of water closets and urinals shall comply with Section C102 Except as provided for in Appendix C all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code C1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Gray water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 C1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 C1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements C1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section C1023 shall be made between a gray water recycling system and a potable water system C10110 Waste water connections Gray water recycling systems shall receive only the waste discharge of bathtubs showers lavatories clothes washers or laundry trays Although not considered gray water condensate may be discharged to a gray water system C10111 Collection reservoir Gray water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior C101111 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow gray water to discharge directly to the sanitary drainage system during maintenance of the gray water system C10112 Filtration Gray water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution C10113 Overflow The collection reservoir shall be equipped with an overflow pipe having the same or larger diameter as the influent pipe for the gray water The overflow pipe shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage system C10114 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage C10115 Vent required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION C102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS

C1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with gray water C1022 Disinfection Gray water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants C1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the gray water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir C1024 Coloring The gray water shall be dyed with a food grade vegetable dye before such water is supplied to the fixtures C1025 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 C1026 Identification Distribution piping and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 SECTION C103 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS C1031 Scope Gray water may be used for subsurface irrigation of landscape and shall be permitted by the local county health department in accordance with Georgia Department of Human Resources regulations as a separate onsite sewage management system Permits and inspections are required by the local county health department (Effective January 1 2009) This space intentionally left blank APPENDIX I RAIN WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Adopt new Appendix I lsquoRain Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION I101 GENERAL I1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of rain water systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water Nothing in this appendix shall be construed to restrict the use of rain water for outdoor irrigation I1012 Health and Safety Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting rain water systems I1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein

CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils RAIN WATER Water collected from runoff of roofs or other structures after a rain event Rain water may also include condensate I1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements I1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section I101 systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water shall comply with Section I102 Except as provided for in Appendix I all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code I1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Rain water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 I1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 I1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements I1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section I1023 shall be made between a rain water recycling system and a potable water system I10110 Collection reservoir Rain water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior I101101 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow rain water to discharge directly to the normal storm water drainage system during maintenance of the rain water system I10111 Filtration Rain water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution I10112 Overflow The overflow pipe discharge shall indirectly flow to the normal storm water drainage system and shall be sized equal to or larger than the influent pipe I10113 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall not be connected to the sanitary drainage I10114 Venting required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION I102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS I1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with rain water

I1022 Disinfection Rain water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants I1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the rain water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir I1024 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 I1025 Identification Distribution plumbing fixtures and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 EDITION shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) Revise the International Property Maintenance Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 4 LIGHT VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS Delete Sections 4044 lsquoBedroom and living room requirements through 40445 lsquoOther requirements and substitute the following 4044 Bedroom requirements Every bedroom shall comply with the requirements of Sections 40441 through 40445 40441 Area for sleeping purposes Every bedroom occupied by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet (65 m2) of floor area and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (46 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof 40442 Access from bedrooms Bedrooms shall not constitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces Exception Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms 40443 Water closet accessibility Every bedroom shall have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story 40444 Prohibited occupancy Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes 40445 Other requirements Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including but not limited to the light ventilation room area ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5 the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6 and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7 (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Section 4045 lsquoOvercrowdingrsquo and substitute the following 4045 Overcrowding Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 4045 TABLE 4045 MINIMUM

AREA REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 occupants

3-5 occupants

6 or more occupants

Living room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

120 150

Dining room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

80 100

Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 4044

For SI 1 square foot = 0093 m2 [FNa] See Section 40452 for combined living roomdining room spaces [FNb] See Section 40451 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes 40451 Sleeping area The minimum occupancy area required by Table 4045 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 4044 40452 Combined spaces Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 4045 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living roomdining room (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 606 ELEVATORS ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS Delete Section 6061 lsquoGeneralrsquo and substitute the following 6061 General Elevators escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A171 where applicable (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS Add new Section 7025 lsquoOvercrowding and Life Safety Hazards to read as follows 7025 Overcrowding and life safety hazards The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 4045 shall not create conditions that in the opinion of the code official endanger the life health safety or welfare of the occupants Calculations for

(2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING CODE (INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2006 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE (a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with 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 efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of plumbing equipment GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERSWATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS The States minimum requirements for boilerswater heaters and pressure vessels over 200000 BTUh (5861 kW) 210 degrees Fahrenheit or 120 gallons capacity shall be established by OCGA Title 34 Chapter 11 and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor Revise the International Plumbing Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS

SECTION 301 GENERAL Revise Section 3013 lsquoConnections to the sanitary drainage systemrsquo to add exception as follows 3013 Connections to the sanitary drainage system Exception Bathtubs showers lavatories clothes washers and laundry trays shall not be required to discharge to the sanitary drainage system where such fixtures discharge to an approved gray water system for flushing of water closets and urinals or for subsurface irrigation Gray water may also be used for other purposes when designed by an engineer licensed in the State of Georgia and the system is approved by the authority having jurisdiction (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 4 FIXTURES FAUCETS AND FIXTURE FITTINGS SECTION 419 URINALS Revise Section 4192 lsquoSubstitution for water closets to read as follows 4192 Substitution for water closets In each bathroom or toilet room urinals shall not be substituted for more than 67 percent of the required water closets in assembly and educational occupancies Urinals substituted for water closets in assembly occupancies shall be of the waterless type Urinals shall not be substituted for more than 50 percent of the required water closets in all other occupancies (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 5 WATER HEATERS SECTION 506 MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS Revise Section 5061 lsquoGeneralrsquo of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to read as follows 5061 General Water heaters installed in residential occupancies shall be sized in accordance with Table 506 The use of a more energy efficient water heater with a smaller storage capacity is allowed as per the requirements of the note located at the bottom of Table 506 (Effective January 1 2009) Replace Table 506 lsquoMinimum capacities for residential water heaters of the Georgia Amendments revised January 1 2007 with the following TABLE 506 MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS1 (SEE NOTE FOR MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS)

Fuel Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil

of Bedrooms 1 2 3 ----

1 to 1 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 30 ---- ---- ----

of Bedrooms 2 3 4 5

2 to 2 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

30 40 30 40 50 30 40 50 50 50 66 30

of Bedrooms 3 4 5 6

3 to 3 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

40 50 30 50 66 30 50 66 30 50 80 40

1 gal=37854 L 1 gph=105 mLs NOTE 1 New Federal Standards have required that water heater efficiency be increased Some new heaters have smaller storage capacity but supply the same amount of hot water as larger units When a unit with smaller storage capacity is used then the manufacturer must confirm that the smaller unit will meet the ability of the larger heater to supply similar amounts of hot water in an allotted period of time (Effective January 1 2009) APPENDIX C GRAY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Delete Appendix C and adopt new Appendix C lsquoGray Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION C101 GENERAL C1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of gray water systems for flushing of water closets and urinals Gray water may also be used for other purposes when designed by an engineer licensed in the state of Georgia and the system is approved by the authority having jurisdiction C1012 Health and Safety Humans shall not contact gray water except as required to maintain the gray water treatment and distribution system Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting gray water systems C1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils

GRAY WATER Waste discharged from lavatories bathtubs showers clothes washers and laundry trays C1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements C1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section C101 systems for flushing of water closets and urinals shall comply with Section C102 Except as provided for in Appendix C all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code C1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Gray water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 C1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 C1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements C1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section C1023 shall be made between a gray water recycling system and a potable water system C10110 Waste water connections Gray water recycling systems shall receive only the waste discharge of bathtubs showers lavatories clothes washers or laundry trays Although not considered gray water condensate may be discharged to a gray water system C10111 Collection reservoir Gray water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior C101111 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow gray water to discharge directly to the sanitary drainage system during maintenance of the gray water system C10112 Filtration Gray water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution C10113 Overflow The collection reservoir shall be equipped with an overflow pipe having the same or larger diameter as the influent pipe for the gray water The overflow pipe shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage system C10114 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage C10115 Vent required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION C102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS

C1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with gray water C1022 Disinfection Gray water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants C1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the gray water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir C1024 Coloring The gray water shall be dyed with a food grade vegetable dye before such water is supplied to the fixtures C1025 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 C1026 Identification Distribution piping and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 SECTION C103 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS C1031 Scope Gray water may be used for subsurface irrigation of landscape and shall be permitted by the local county health department in accordance with Georgia Department of Human Resources regulations as a separate onsite sewage management system Permits and inspections are required by the local county health department (Effective January 1 2009) This space intentionally left blank APPENDIX I RAIN WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Adopt new Appendix I lsquoRain Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION I101 GENERAL I1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of rain water systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water Nothing in this appendix shall be construed to restrict the use of rain water for outdoor irrigation I1012 Health and Safety Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting rain water systems I1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein

CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils RAIN WATER Water collected from runoff of roofs or other structures after a rain event Rain water may also include condensate I1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements I1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section I101 systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water shall comply with Section I102 Except as provided for in Appendix I all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code I1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Rain water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 I1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 I1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements I1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section I1023 shall be made between a rain water recycling system and a potable water system I10110 Collection reservoir Rain water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior I101101 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow rain water to discharge directly to the normal storm water drainage system during maintenance of the rain water system I10111 Filtration Rain water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution I10112 Overflow The overflow pipe discharge shall indirectly flow to the normal storm water drainage system and shall be sized equal to or larger than the influent pipe I10113 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall not be connected to the sanitary drainage I10114 Venting required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION I102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS I1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with rain water

I1022 Disinfection Rain water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants I1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the rain water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir I1024 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 I1025 Identification Distribution plumbing fixtures and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 EDITION shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) Revise the International Property Maintenance Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 4 LIGHT VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS Delete Sections 4044 lsquoBedroom and living room requirements through 40445 lsquoOther requirements and substitute the following 4044 Bedroom requirements Every bedroom shall comply with the requirements of Sections 40441 through 40445 40441 Area for sleeping purposes Every bedroom occupied by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet (65 m2) of floor area and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (46 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof 40442 Access from bedrooms Bedrooms shall not constitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces Exception Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms 40443 Water closet accessibility Every bedroom shall have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story 40444 Prohibited occupancy Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes 40445 Other requirements Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including but not limited to the light ventilation room area ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5 the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6 and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7 (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Section 4045 lsquoOvercrowdingrsquo and substitute the following 4045 Overcrowding Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 4045 TABLE 4045 MINIMUM

AREA REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 occupants

3-5 occupants

6 or more occupants

Living room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

120 150

Dining room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

80 100

Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 4044

For SI 1 square foot = 0093 m2 [FNa] See Section 40452 for combined living roomdining room spaces [FNb] See Section 40451 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes 40451 Sleeping area The minimum occupancy area required by Table 4045 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 4044 40452 Combined spaces Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 4045 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living roomdining room (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 606 ELEVATORS ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS Delete Section 6061 lsquoGeneralrsquo and substitute the following 6061 General Elevators escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A171 where applicable (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS Add new Section 7025 lsquoOvercrowding and Life Safety Hazards to read as follows 7025 Overcrowding and life safety hazards The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 4045 shall not create conditions that in the opinion of the code official endanger the life health safety or welfare of the occupants Calculations for

SECTION 301 GENERAL Revise Section 3013 lsquoConnections to the sanitary drainage systemrsquo to add exception as follows 3013 Connections to the sanitary drainage system Exception Bathtubs showers lavatories clothes washers and laundry trays shall not be required to discharge to the sanitary drainage system where such fixtures discharge to an approved gray water system for flushing of water closets and urinals or for subsurface irrigation Gray water may also be used for other purposes when designed by an engineer licensed in the State of Georgia and the system is approved by the authority having jurisdiction (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 4 FIXTURES FAUCETS AND FIXTURE FITTINGS SECTION 419 URINALS Revise Section 4192 lsquoSubstitution for water closets to read as follows 4192 Substitution for water closets In each bathroom or toilet room urinals shall not be substituted for more than 67 percent of the required water closets in assembly and educational occupancies Urinals substituted for water closets in assembly occupancies shall be of the waterless type Urinals shall not be substituted for more than 50 percent of the required water closets in all other occupancies (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 5 WATER HEATERS SECTION 506 MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS Revise Section 5061 lsquoGeneralrsquo of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to read as follows 5061 General Water heaters installed in residential occupancies shall be sized in accordance with Table 506 The use of a more energy efficient water heater with a smaller storage capacity is allowed as per the requirements of the note located at the bottom of Table 506 (Effective January 1 2009) Replace Table 506 lsquoMinimum capacities for residential water heaters of the Georgia Amendments revised January 1 2007 with the following TABLE 506 MINIMUM CAPACITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS1 (SEE NOTE FOR MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS)

Fuel Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil Gas Elec Oil

of Bedrooms 1 2 3 ----

1 to 1 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 30 ---- ---- ----

of Bedrooms 2 3 4 5

2 to 2 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

30 40 30 40 50 30 40 50 50 50 66 30

of Bedrooms 3 4 5 6

3 to 3 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

40 50 30 50 66 30 50 66 30 50 80 40

1 gal=37854 L 1 gph=105 mLs NOTE 1 New Federal Standards have required that water heater efficiency be increased Some new heaters have smaller storage capacity but supply the same amount of hot water as larger units When a unit with smaller storage capacity is used then the manufacturer must confirm that the smaller unit will meet the ability of the larger heater to supply similar amounts of hot water in an allotted period of time (Effective January 1 2009) APPENDIX C GRAY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Delete Appendix C and adopt new Appendix C lsquoGray Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION C101 GENERAL C1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of gray water systems for flushing of water closets and urinals Gray water may also be used for other purposes when designed by an engineer licensed in the state of Georgia and the system is approved by the authority having jurisdiction C1012 Health and Safety Humans shall not contact gray water except as required to maintain the gray water treatment and distribution system Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting gray water systems C1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils

GRAY WATER Waste discharged from lavatories bathtubs showers clothes washers and laundry trays C1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements C1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section C101 systems for flushing of water closets and urinals shall comply with Section C102 Except as provided for in Appendix C all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code C1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Gray water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 C1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 C1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements C1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section C1023 shall be made between a gray water recycling system and a potable water system C10110 Waste water connections Gray water recycling systems shall receive only the waste discharge of bathtubs showers lavatories clothes washers or laundry trays Although not considered gray water condensate may be discharged to a gray water system C10111 Collection reservoir Gray water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior C101111 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow gray water to discharge directly to the sanitary drainage system during maintenance of the gray water system C10112 Filtration Gray water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution C10113 Overflow The collection reservoir shall be equipped with an overflow pipe having the same or larger diameter as the influent pipe for the gray water The overflow pipe shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage system C10114 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage C10115 Vent required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION C102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS

C1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with gray water C1022 Disinfection Gray water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants C1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the gray water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir C1024 Coloring The gray water shall be dyed with a food grade vegetable dye before such water is supplied to the fixtures C1025 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 C1026 Identification Distribution piping and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 SECTION C103 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS C1031 Scope Gray water may be used for subsurface irrigation of landscape and shall be permitted by the local county health department in accordance with Georgia Department of Human Resources regulations as a separate onsite sewage management system Permits and inspections are required by the local county health department (Effective January 1 2009) This space intentionally left blank APPENDIX I RAIN WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Adopt new Appendix I lsquoRain Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION I101 GENERAL I1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of rain water systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water Nothing in this appendix shall be construed to restrict the use of rain water for outdoor irrigation I1012 Health and Safety Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting rain water systems I1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein

CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils RAIN WATER Water collected from runoff of roofs or other structures after a rain event Rain water may also include condensate I1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements I1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section I101 systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water shall comply with Section I102 Except as provided for in Appendix I all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code I1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Rain water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 I1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 I1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements I1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section I1023 shall be made between a rain water recycling system and a potable water system I10110 Collection reservoir Rain water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior I101101 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow rain water to discharge directly to the normal storm water drainage system during maintenance of the rain water system I10111 Filtration Rain water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution I10112 Overflow The overflow pipe discharge shall indirectly flow to the normal storm water drainage system and shall be sized equal to or larger than the influent pipe I10113 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall not be connected to the sanitary drainage I10114 Venting required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION I102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS I1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with rain water

I1022 Disinfection Rain water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants I1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the rain water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir I1024 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 I1025 Identification Distribution plumbing fixtures and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 EDITION shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) Revise the International Property Maintenance Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 4 LIGHT VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS Delete Sections 4044 lsquoBedroom and living room requirements through 40445 lsquoOther requirements and substitute the following 4044 Bedroom requirements Every bedroom shall comply with the requirements of Sections 40441 through 40445 40441 Area for sleeping purposes Every bedroom occupied by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet (65 m2) of floor area and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (46 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof 40442 Access from bedrooms Bedrooms shall not constitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces Exception Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms 40443 Water closet accessibility Every bedroom shall have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story 40444 Prohibited occupancy Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes 40445 Other requirements Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including but not limited to the light ventilation room area ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5 the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6 and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7 (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Section 4045 lsquoOvercrowdingrsquo and substitute the following 4045 Overcrowding Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 4045 TABLE 4045 MINIMUM

AREA REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 occupants

3-5 occupants

6 or more occupants

Living room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

120 150

Dining room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

80 100

Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 4044

For SI 1 square foot = 0093 m2 [FNa] See Section 40452 for combined living roomdining room spaces [FNb] See Section 40451 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes 40451 Sleeping area The minimum occupancy area required by Table 4045 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 4044 40452 Combined spaces Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 4045 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living roomdining room (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 606 ELEVATORS ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS Delete Section 6061 lsquoGeneralrsquo and substitute the following 6061 General Elevators escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A171 where applicable (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS Add new Section 7025 lsquoOvercrowding and Life Safety Hazards to read as follows 7025 Overcrowding and life safety hazards The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 4045 shall not create conditions that in the opinion of the code official endanger the life health safety or welfare of the occupants Calculations for

1 to 1 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 30 ---- ---- ----

of Bedrooms 2 3 4 5

2 to 2 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

30 40 30 40 50 30 40 50 50 50 66 30

of Bedrooms 3 4 5 6

3 to 3 12 Baths

Storage (gal)

40 50 30 50 66 30 50 66 30 50 80 40

1 gal=37854 L 1 gph=105 mLs NOTE 1 New Federal Standards have required that water heater efficiency be increased Some new heaters have smaller storage capacity but supply the same amount of hot water as larger units When a unit with smaller storage capacity is used then the manufacturer must confirm that the smaller unit will meet the ability of the larger heater to supply similar amounts of hot water in an allotted period of time (Effective January 1 2009) APPENDIX C GRAY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Delete Appendix C and adopt new Appendix C lsquoGray Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION C101 GENERAL C1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of gray water systems for flushing of water closets and urinals Gray water may also be used for other purposes when designed by an engineer licensed in the state of Georgia and the system is approved by the authority having jurisdiction C1012 Health and Safety Humans shall not contact gray water except as required to maintain the gray water treatment and distribution system Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting gray water systems C1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils

GRAY WATER Waste discharged from lavatories bathtubs showers clothes washers and laundry trays C1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements C1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section C101 systems for flushing of water closets and urinals shall comply with Section C102 Except as provided for in Appendix C all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code C1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Gray water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 C1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 C1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements C1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section C1023 shall be made between a gray water recycling system and a potable water system C10110 Waste water connections Gray water recycling systems shall receive only the waste discharge of bathtubs showers lavatories clothes washers or laundry trays Although not considered gray water condensate may be discharged to a gray water system C10111 Collection reservoir Gray water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior C101111 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow gray water to discharge directly to the sanitary drainage system during maintenance of the gray water system C10112 Filtration Gray water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution C10113 Overflow The collection reservoir shall be equipped with an overflow pipe having the same or larger diameter as the influent pipe for the gray water The overflow pipe shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage system C10114 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage C10115 Vent required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION C102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS

C1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with gray water C1022 Disinfection Gray water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants C1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the gray water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir C1024 Coloring The gray water shall be dyed with a food grade vegetable dye before such water is supplied to the fixtures C1025 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 C1026 Identification Distribution piping and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 SECTION C103 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS C1031 Scope Gray water may be used for subsurface irrigation of landscape and shall be permitted by the local county health department in accordance with Georgia Department of Human Resources regulations as a separate onsite sewage management system Permits and inspections are required by the local county health department (Effective January 1 2009) This space intentionally left blank APPENDIX I RAIN WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Adopt new Appendix I lsquoRain Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION I101 GENERAL I1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of rain water systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water Nothing in this appendix shall be construed to restrict the use of rain water for outdoor irrigation I1012 Health and Safety Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting rain water systems I1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein

CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils RAIN WATER Water collected from runoff of roofs or other structures after a rain event Rain water may also include condensate I1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements I1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section I101 systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water shall comply with Section I102 Except as provided for in Appendix I all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code I1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Rain water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 I1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 I1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements I1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section I1023 shall be made between a rain water recycling system and a potable water system I10110 Collection reservoir Rain water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior I101101 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow rain water to discharge directly to the normal storm water drainage system during maintenance of the rain water system I10111 Filtration Rain water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution I10112 Overflow The overflow pipe discharge shall indirectly flow to the normal storm water drainage system and shall be sized equal to or larger than the influent pipe I10113 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall not be connected to the sanitary drainage I10114 Venting required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION I102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS I1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with rain water

I1022 Disinfection Rain water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants I1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the rain water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir I1024 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 I1025 Identification Distribution plumbing fixtures and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 EDITION shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) Revise the International Property Maintenance Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 4 LIGHT VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS Delete Sections 4044 lsquoBedroom and living room requirements through 40445 lsquoOther requirements and substitute the following 4044 Bedroom requirements Every bedroom shall comply with the requirements of Sections 40441 through 40445 40441 Area for sleeping purposes Every bedroom occupied by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet (65 m2) of floor area and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (46 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof 40442 Access from bedrooms Bedrooms shall not constitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces Exception Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms 40443 Water closet accessibility Every bedroom shall have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story 40444 Prohibited occupancy Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes 40445 Other requirements Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including but not limited to the light ventilation room area ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5 the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6 and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7 (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Section 4045 lsquoOvercrowdingrsquo and substitute the following 4045 Overcrowding Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 4045 TABLE 4045 MINIMUM

AREA REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 occupants

3-5 occupants

6 or more occupants

Living room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

120 150

Dining room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

80 100

Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 4044

For SI 1 square foot = 0093 m2 [FNa] See Section 40452 for combined living roomdining room spaces [FNb] See Section 40451 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes 40451 Sleeping area The minimum occupancy area required by Table 4045 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 4044 40452 Combined spaces Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 4045 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living roomdining room (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 606 ELEVATORS ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS Delete Section 6061 lsquoGeneralrsquo and substitute the following 6061 General Elevators escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A171 where applicable (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS Add new Section 7025 lsquoOvercrowding and Life Safety Hazards to read as follows 7025 Overcrowding and life safety hazards The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 4045 shall not create conditions that in the opinion of the code official endanger the life health safety or welfare of the occupants Calculations for

GRAY WATER Waste discharged from lavatories bathtubs showers clothes washers and laundry trays C1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements C1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section C101 systems for flushing of water closets and urinals shall comply with Section C102 Except as provided for in Appendix C all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code C1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Gray water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 C1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for gray water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 C1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements C1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section C1023 shall be made between a gray water recycling system and a potable water system C10110 Waste water connections Gray water recycling systems shall receive only the waste discharge of bathtubs showers lavatories clothes washers or laundry trays Although not considered gray water condensate may be discharged to a gray water system C10111 Collection reservoir Gray water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior C101111 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow gray water to discharge directly to the sanitary drainage system during maintenance of the gray water system C10112 Filtration Gray water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution C10113 Overflow The collection reservoir shall be equipped with an overflow pipe having the same or larger diameter as the influent pipe for the gray water The overflow pipe shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage system C10114 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage C10115 Vent required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION C102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS

C1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with gray water C1022 Disinfection Gray water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants C1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the gray water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir C1024 Coloring The gray water shall be dyed with a food grade vegetable dye before such water is supplied to the fixtures C1025 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 C1026 Identification Distribution piping and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 SECTION C103 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS C1031 Scope Gray water may be used for subsurface irrigation of landscape and shall be permitted by the local county health department in accordance with Georgia Department of Human Resources regulations as a separate onsite sewage management system Permits and inspections are required by the local county health department (Effective January 1 2009) This space intentionally left blank APPENDIX I RAIN WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Adopt new Appendix I lsquoRain Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION I101 GENERAL I1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of rain water systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water Nothing in this appendix shall be construed to restrict the use of rain water for outdoor irrigation I1012 Health and Safety Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting rain water systems I1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein

CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils RAIN WATER Water collected from runoff of roofs or other structures after a rain event Rain water may also include condensate I1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements I1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section I101 systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water shall comply with Section I102 Except as provided for in Appendix I all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code I1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Rain water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 I1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 I1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements I1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section I1023 shall be made between a rain water recycling system and a potable water system I10110 Collection reservoir Rain water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior I101101 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow rain water to discharge directly to the normal storm water drainage system during maintenance of the rain water system I10111 Filtration Rain water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution I10112 Overflow The overflow pipe discharge shall indirectly flow to the normal storm water drainage system and shall be sized equal to or larger than the influent pipe I10113 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall not be connected to the sanitary drainage I10114 Venting required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION I102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS I1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with rain water

I1022 Disinfection Rain water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants I1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the rain water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir I1024 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 I1025 Identification Distribution plumbing fixtures and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 EDITION shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) Revise the International Property Maintenance Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 4 LIGHT VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS Delete Sections 4044 lsquoBedroom and living room requirements through 40445 lsquoOther requirements and substitute the following 4044 Bedroom requirements Every bedroom shall comply with the requirements of Sections 40441 through 40445 40441 Area for sleeping purposes Every bedroom occupied by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet (65 m2) of floor area and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (46 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof 40442 Access from bedrooms Bedrooms shall not constitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces Exception Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms 40443 Water closet accessibility Every bedroom shall have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story 40444 Prohibited occupancy Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes 40445 Other requirements Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including but not limited to the light ventilation room area ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5 the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6 and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7 (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Section 4045 lsquoOvercrowdingrsquo and substitute the following 4045 Overcrowding Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 4045 TABLE 4045 MINIMUM

AREA REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 occupants

3-5 occupants

6 or more occupants

Living room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

120 150

Dining room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

80 100

Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 4044

For SI 1 square foot = 0093 m2 [FNa] See Section 40452 for combined living roomdining room spaces [FNb] See Section 40451 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes 40451 Sleeping area The minimum occupancy area required by Table 4045 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 4044 40452 Combined spaces Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 4045 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living roomdining room (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 606 ELEVATORS ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS Delete Section 6061 lsquoGeneralrsquo and substitute the following 6061 General Elevators escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A171 where applicable (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS Add new Section 7025 lsquoOvercrowding and Life Safety Hazards to read as follows 7025 Overcrowding and life safety hazards The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 4045 shall not create conditions that in the opinion of the code official endanger the life health safety or welfare of the occupants Calculations for

C1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with gray water C1022 Disinfection Gray water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants C1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the gray water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir C1024 Coloring The gray water shall be dyed with a food grade vegetable dye before such water is supplied to the fixtures C1025 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 C1026 Identification Distribution piping and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 SECTION C103 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS C1031 Scope Gray water may be used for subsurface irrigation of landscape and shall be permitted by the local county health department in accordance with Georgia Department of Human Resources regulations as a separate onsite sewage management system Permits and inspections are required by the local county health department (Effective January 1 2009) This space intentionally left blank APPENDIX I RAIN WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Adopt new Appendix I lsquoRain Water Recycling Systems as part of the mandatory State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code as follows SECTION I101 GENERAL I1011 Scope The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials design construction and installation of rain water systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water Nothing in this appendix shall be construed to restrict the use of rain water for outdoor irrigation I1012 Health and Safety Nothing contained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the local government from mandating compliance with stricter requirements than those contained herein where such requirements are essential in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions or from prohibiting rain water systems I1013 Definition The following terms shall have the meaning shown herein

CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils RAIN WATER Water collected from runoff of roofs or other structures after a rain event Rain water may also include condensate I1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements I1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section I101 systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water shall comply with Section I102 Except as provided for in Appendix I all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code I1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Rain water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 I1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 I1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements I1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section I1023 shall be made between a rain water recycling system and a potable water system I10110 Collection reservoir Rain water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior I101101 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow rain water to discharge directly to the normal storm water drainage system during maintenance of the rain water system I10111 Filtration Rain water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution I10112 Overflow The overflow pipe discharge shall indirectly flow to the normal storm water drainage system and shall be sized equal to or larger than the influent pipe I10113 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall not be connected to the sanitary drainage I10114 Venting required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION I102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS I1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with rain water

I1022 Disinfection Rain water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants I1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the rain water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir I1024 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 I1025 Identification Distribution plumbing fixtures and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 EDITION shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) Revise the International Property Maintenance Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 4 LIGHT VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS Delete Sections 4044 lsquoBedroom and living room requirements through 40445 lsquoOther requirements and substitute the following 4044 Bedroom requirements Every bedroom shall comply with the requirements of Sections 40441 through 40445 40441 Area for sleeping purposes Every bedroom occupied by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet (65 m2) of floor area and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (46 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof 40442 Access from bedrooms Bedrooms shall not constitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces Exception Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms 40443 Water closet accessibility Every bedroom shall have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story 40444 Prohibited occupancy Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes 40445 Other requirements Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including but not limited to the light ventilation room area ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5 the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6 and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7 (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Section 4045 lsquoOvercrowdingrsquo and substitute the following 4045 Overcrowding Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 4045 TABLE 4045 MINIMUM

AREA REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 occupants

3-5 occupants

6 or more occupants

Living room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

120 150

Dining room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

80 100

Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 4044

For SI 1 square foot = 0093 m2 [FNa] See Section 40452 for combined living roomdining room spaces [FNb] See Section 40451 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes 40451 Sleeping area The minimum occupancy area required by Table 4045 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 4044 40452 Combined spaces Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 4045 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living roomdining room (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 606 ELEVATORS ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS Delete Section 6061 lsquoGeneralrsquo and substitute the following 6061 General Elevators escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A171 where applicable (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS Add new Section 7025 lsquoOvercrowding and Life Safety Hazards to read as follows 7025 Overcrowding and life safety hazards The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 4045 shall not create conditions that in the opinion of the code official endanger the life health safety or welfare of the occupants Calculations for

CONDENSATE Condensed water collected from the surfaces of an air conditioning units evaporator coils or a dehumidifier units evaporator coils RAIN WATER Water collected from runoff of roofs or other structures after a rain event Rain water may also include condensate I1014 Permits Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for permit requirements I1015 Installation In addition to the provisions of Section I101 systems for flushing of water closets flushing of urinals and cooling tower make up water shall comply with Section I102 Except as provided for in Appendix I all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code I1016 Materials Above-ground drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7021 Rain water underground building drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 7022 I1017 Tests Drain waste and vent piping for rain water systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 312 I1018 Inspections Check with the local authority having jurisdiction for inspection requirements I1019 Potable water connections Only connections in accordance with Section I1023 shall be made between a rain water recycling system and a potable water system I10110 Collection reservoir Rain water shall be collected in an approved reservoir constructed of durable nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials The reservoir shall be a closed vessel Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior I101101 Collection reservoir bypass A full open valve shall be installed prior to the collection reservoir to allow rain water to discharge directly to the normal storm water drainage system during maintenance of the rain water system I10111 Filtration Rain water shall pass through an approved filter system prior to distribution I10112 Overflow The overflow pipe discharge shall indirectly flow to the normal storm water drainage system and shall be sized equal to or larger than the influent pipe I10113 Drain A method for draining the collection reservoir shall be provided and shall not be connected to the sanitary drainage I10114 Venting required The reservoir shall be provided with venting to allow for the induction and release of air to allow for the proper operation of the reservoir SECTION I102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS I1021 Collection reservoir The holding capacity of the reservoir shall supplement the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied with rain water

I1022 Disinfection Rain water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants I1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the rain water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir I1024 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 I1025 Identification Distribution plumbing fixtures and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 EDITION shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) Revise the International Property Maintenance Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 4 LIGHT VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS Delete Sections 4044 lsquoBedroom and living room requirements through 40445 lsquoOther requirements and substitute the following 4044 Bedroom requirements Every bedroom shall comply with the requirements of Sections 40441 through 40445 40441 Area for sleeping purposes Every bedroom occupied by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet (65 m2) of floor area and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (46 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof 40442 Access from bedrooms Bedrooms shall not constitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces Exception Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms 40443 Water closet accessibility Every bedroom shall have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story 40444 Prohibited occupancy Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes 40445 Other requirements Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including but not limited to the light ventilation room area ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5 the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6 and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7 (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Section 4045 lsquoOvercrowdingrsquo and substitute the following 4045 Overcrowding Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 4045 TABLE 4045 MINIMUM

AREA REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 occupants

3-5 occupants

6 or more occupants

Living room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

120 150

Dining room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

80 100

Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 4044

For SI 1 square foot = 0093 m2 [FNa] See Section 40452 for combined living roomdining room spaces [FNb] See Section 40451 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes 40451 Sleeping area The minimum occupancy area required by Table 4045 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 4044 40452 Combined spaces Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 4045 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living roomdining room (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 606 ELEVATORS ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS Delete Section 6061 lsquoGeneralrsquo and substitute the following 6061 General Elevators escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A171 where applicable (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS Add new Section 7025 lsquoOvercrowding and Life Safety Hazards to read as follows 7025 Overcrowding and life safety hazards The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 4045 shall not create conditions that in the opinion of the code official endanger the life health safety or welfare of the occupants Calculations for

I1022 Disinfection Rain water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine iodine ozone UV or other approved disinfectants I1023 Makeup water Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the rain water system The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by the installation of an air gap device or in accordance with Section 608 There shall be a full-open valve and a water level control valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir I1024 Materials Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 6054 I1025 Identification Distribution plumbing fixtures and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water Piping shall be purple and identified in accordance with Section 6088 (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS) The INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2006 EDITION shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Property Maintenance Code GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) Revise the International Property Maintenance Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 4 LIGHT VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS Delete Sections 4044 lsquoBedroom and living room requirements through 40445 lsquoOther requirements and substitute the following 4044 Bedroom requirements Every bedroom shall comply with the requirements of Sections 40441 through 40445 40441 Area for sleeping purposes Every bedroom occupied by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet (65 m2) of floor area and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (46 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof 40442 Access from bedrooms Bedrooms shall not constitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces Exception Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms 40443 Water closet accessibility Every bedroom shall have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story 40444 Prohibited occupancy Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes 40445 Other requirements Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including but not limited to the light ventilation room area ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5 the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6 and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7 (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Section 4045 lsquoOvercrowdingrsquo and substitute the following 4045 Overcrowding Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 4045 TABLE 4045 MINIMUM

AREA REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 occupants

3-5 occupants

6 or more occupants

Living room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

120 150

Dining room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

80 100

Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 4044

For SI 1 square foot = 0093 m2 [FNa] See Section 40452 for combined living roomdining room spaces [FNb] See Section 40451 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes 40451 Sleeping area The minimum occupancy area required by Table 4045 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 4044 40452 Combined spaces Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 4045 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living roomdining room (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 606 ELEVATORS ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS Delete Section 6061 lsquoGeneralrsquo and substitute the following 6061 General Elevators escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A171 where applicable (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS Add new Section 7025 lsquoOvercrowding and Life Safety Hazards to read as follows 7025 Overcrowding and life safety hazards The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 4045 shall not create conditions that in the opinion of the code official endanger the life health safety or welfare of the occupants Calculations for

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments) Revise the International Property Maintenance Code 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 4 LIGHT VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS Delete Sections 4044 lsquoBedroom and living room requirements through 40445 lsquoOther requirements and substitute the following 4044 Bedroom requirements Every bedroom shall comply with the requirements of Sections 40441 through 40445 40441 Area for sleeping purposes Every bedroom occupied by one person shall contain at least 70 square feet (65 m2) of floor area and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (46 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof 40442 Access from bedrooms Bedrooms shall not constitute the only means of access to other bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from other habitable spaces Exception Units that contain fewer than two bedrooms 40443 Water closet accessibility Every bedroom shall have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story 40444 Prohibited occupancy Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes 40445 Other requirements Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including but not limited to the light ventilation room area ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5 the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6 and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7 (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Section 4045 lsquoOvercrowdingrsquo and substitute the following 4045 Overcrowding Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 4045 TABLE 4045 MINIMUM

AREA REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 occupants

3-5 occupants

6 or more occupants

Living room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

120 150

Dining room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

80 100

Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 4044

For SI 1 square foot = 0093 m2 [FNa] See Section 40452 for combined living roomdining room spaces [FNb] See Section 40451 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes 40451 Sleeping area The minimum occupancy area required by Table 4045 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 4044 40452 Combined spaces Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 4045 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living roomdining room (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 606 ELEVATORS ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS Delete Section 6061 lsquoGeneralrsquo and substitute the following 6061 General Elevators escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A171 where applicable (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS Add new Section 7025 lsquoOvercrowding and Life Safety Hazards to read as follows 7025 Overcrowding and life safety hazards The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 4045 shall not create conditions that in the opinion of the code official endanger the life health safety or welfare of the occupants Calculations for

AREA REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET

SPACE 1-2 occupants

3-5 occupants

6 or more occupants

Living room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

120 150

Dining room [FNa]

[FNb]

No requirements

80 100

Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 4044

For SI 1 square foot = 0093 m2 [FNa] See Section 40452 for combined living roomdining room spaces [FNb] See Section 40451 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes 40451 Sleeping area The minimum occupancy area required by Table 4045 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 4044 40452 Combined spaces Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of Table 4045 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a combination living roomdining room (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 606 ELEVATORS ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS Delete Section 6061 lsquoGeneralrsquo and substitute the following 6061 General Elevators escalators and dumbwaiters shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor and ASME A171 where applicable (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS Add new Section 7025 lsquoOvercrowding and Life Safety Hazards to read as follows 7025 Overcrowding and life safety hazards The number of persons occupying a structure or portion thereof excluding dwelling units that comply with Section 4045 shall not create conditions that in the opinion of the code official endanger the life health safety or welfare of the occupants Calculations for

overcrowding conditions shall be based upon the requirements of Sections 4045 through 40452 A structure shall be considered overcrowded and a life safety hazard under any of the following conditions 1 A structure building individual room or designated portion thereof shall be deemed to be overcrowded and a life safety hazard if the number of occupants exceeds one person per 5 square feet of open net floor area of such room or space when fixed seating is not provided or 2 A structure building room or designated portion thereof shall be deemed overcrowded and a life safety hazard if the total number of occupants exceeds the exit capacity of the structure building room or area involved or 3 A structure building individual room or designated portion thereof shall be deemed to be overcrowded and a life safety hazard if the minimum number of required exits is not provided for the calculated or expected occupant load or 4 A structure building individual room or designated portion thereof shall be deemed to be a life safety hazard if the minimum construction requirements for area and height or the occupant location tables as specified in the Safety Fire Commissioner Rules and Regulations are exceeded based upon the number of required exits is not provided for the calculated or expected occupant load (Effective January 1 2009) [F] SECTION 704 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS Add new Section 70421 lsquoSmoke alarms in Group R occupancies to read as follows 70421 Smoke alarms in Group R occupancies Smoke alarms in buildings containing Group R occupancies built prior to January 1 2007 shall comply with the minimum statutory requirements of Code Section 25-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) Title 25 Chapter 2 (Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (2006 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus

Revised January 1 2009 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 2006 Edition published by the International Code Council when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS 2006 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 (IECC with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments) Part VII Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 32) 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 33 through 42) 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 Georgia State Amendments) GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS CODE REFERENCE (a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with 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 Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code shall apply to the construction alteration movement enlargement replacement repair equipment use and occupancy location maintenance removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures 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 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERSWATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS The States minimum requirements for boilerswater heaters and pressure vessels over 200000 BTUh (5861 kW) 210 degrees Fahrenheit or 120 gallons capacity shall be established by OCGA Title 34 Chapter 11 and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor Revise the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS SECTION R202 DEFINITIONS Revise definition of lsquoTownhousersquo to read as follows TOWNHOUSE A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units with property lines separating each unit in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with an open spaceyard or public way on at least two sides (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING Revise Title of Section R313 lsquoSmoke Alarms as follows SECTION R313 SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS (Effective January 1 2009) Add new Section R3134 lsquoSingle- or multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms as follows R3134 Single- or multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms All single- or multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed in accordance with ANSIUL 2034 or CSA 619 and installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions Carbon Monoxide detectors may be powered by battery power alone and are not required to be interconnected Listed combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms shall be acceptable (Effective January 1 2009) Add new Section R31341 lsquoLocationrsquo as follows R31341 Location Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in the general vicinity of each sleeping area

(Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 WALL CONSTRUCTION SECTION R602 WOOD WALL FRAMING Revise Section R602105 lsquoContinuous structural panel sheathingrsquo of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to add sentence at end of section paragraph as follows R602105 Continuous structural panel sheathing (Remainder of section left unchanged) the wall height Other bracing methods prescribed by this code shall be permitted on other braced wall lines (Effective January 1 2009) Revise Section R602105 lsquoContinuous structural panel sheathingrsquo exception of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to add sentence at end of exception paragraph as follows R602105 Continuous structural panel sheathing Exception (Remainder of exception left unchanged) Categories A-C Other bracing methods prescribed by this code shall be permitted on other braced wall lines (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 24 FUEL GAS SECTION G2420 (409) GAS SHUTOFF VALVES Revise Section G242012 (40912) lsquoProhibited locations to add exception as follows G242012 (40912) Prohibited locations Exception Shut off valves shall be allowed in a room containing electric heating and or air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum (Effective January 1 2009) Add new Section G242052 (GA Amendment 40952) lsquoLocated at manifoldrsquo as follows

G242052 (GA Amendment 40952) Located at manifold Where the appliance shutoff valve is installed at a manifold such shutoff valve shall be located within a 50 foot radius (15 240 mm) of the appliance served and shall be readily accessible and permanently identified The piping from the manifold to within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance shall be designed sized and installed in accordance with Sections G2412 through G2419 (Effective January 1 2009) SECTION G2421 (410) FLOW CONTROLS Revise Section G24211 (4101) lsquoPressure regulators to read as follows G24211 (4101) Pressure regulators A line pressure regulator shall be installed where the appliance is designed to operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure Pressure regulators located within a dwelling unit shall be allowed to be installed in a room containing electric heating and air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum Line gas pressure regulators shall be listed as complying with ANSI Z2180 Access shall be provided to pressure regulators Pressure regulators shall be protected from physical damage Regulators installed on the exterior of the building shall be approved for outdoor installation (Effective January 1 2009) This space intentionally left blank CHAPTER 43 REFERENCED STANDARDS Revise Chapter 43 lsquoReferenced Standards to add referenced standards as follows

Underwriters

Laboratories Inc

UL 333 Pfingsten Road

Northbrook IL 60062

Standard reference number

Title Referenced in code section number

ANSIUL 2034-96 Single and Multiple Station R3134 GA Amendments

Carbon Monoxide

Alarms

Canadian Standards

Association

5060 Spectrum Way

Suite 100

CSA Mississauga

Ontario

Canada L4W 5N6

Standard referenced number

Title Referenced in code section number

CSA 619-01 Residential Carbon

Monoxide

R3134 GA Amendments

Alarming Devices

(Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the National Electrical Code (2008 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ELECTRICAL CODE (NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE)

The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition published by the National Fire Protection Association when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code 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 National Electrical Code 2008 Edition as follows ARTICLE 90 INTRODUCTION Delete Item (5) of Subsection (B) lsquoNot Coveredrsquo of Section 902 lsquoScopersquo and substitute the following 902 Scope (B) Not Covered (5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such installations a Consist of service drops or service laterals and associated metering or b Are located in legally established easements rights-of-way or by other agreements either designated by or recognized by public service commissions utility commissions or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations or c Are on property owned or leased by the electric utility for the purpose of communications metering generation control transformation transmission or distribution of electric energy FPN to (4) and (5) Examples of utilities may include those entities that are typically designated or recognized by governmental law or regulation by public serviceutility commissions and that install operate and maintain electric supply (such as generation transmission and distribution systems) or communication systems (such as telephone CATV Internet satellite or data services) Utilities may be subject to compliance with codes and standards covering their regulated activities as adopted under governmental law or regulation Additional information can be found through consultation with the appropriate governmental bodies such as state regulatory commissions Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Federal Communications Commission (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 2 WIRING AND PROTECTION ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS Revise Item (2) of Subsection (A) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 2108 lsquoGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnelrsquo to add exceptions as follows

2108 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel (A) Dwelling Units Exception No 1 to (2) Receptacles supplying an overhead garage door operator shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection Exception No 2 to (2) A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 4007(A)(6) (A)(7) or (A)(8) Receptacles installed under exceptions to 2108 (A)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 21052 (G) All non-GFCI protected receptacles shall be clearly marked (Remainder of section left unchanged) (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Subsection (B) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 21012 lsquoArc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protectionrsquo and substitute the following 21012 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms All 120-volt single phase 15-and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter to provide protection of the branch circuit FPN For information on types of arc-fault circuit interrupters see UL 1699-1999 Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Exception The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b) (a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 18m (6 ft) of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors (b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a neutral raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath (Effective January 1 2009 AMENDMENT EXPIRES JANUARY 1 2010) Adopted Jan 1 2009 Ga Code Ann sect 8-2-20 Wests Code of Georgia Annotated Title 8 Buildings and Housing Chapter 2 Standards and Requirements for Construction Alteration Etc of Buildings and Other Structures

Article 1 Buildings Etc Generally Part 2 State Building Plumbing Electrical Etc Codes sect 8-2-20 Definitions As used in this part the term (1) Board means the Board of Community Affairs (2) Commissioner means the commissioner of community affairs (3) Department means the Department of Community Affairs (4) Exempted building means any of the following

(A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating cooling ventilation and lighting is less than one watt or 34 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes (B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled (C) Any mobile home and (D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States

(5) Exterior envelope means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior (6) New building means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code under this part (7) Public building means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours and is not an exempted building including the following

(A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational office or institutional purposes (B) Any inn hotel motel sports arena supermarket transportation terminal retail store restaurant or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise (C) Any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space and (D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof including libraries museums schools hospitals auditoriums sports arenas and university buildings

(8) Renovated building means either of the following (A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems water-heating systems or lighting systems for which the aggregate cost

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 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERSWATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS The States minimum requirements for boilerswater heaters and pressure vessels over 200000 BTUh (5861 kW) 210 degrees Fahrenheit or 120 gallons capacity shall be established by OCGA Title 34 Chapter 11 and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor Revise the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 2006 Edition as follows CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS SECTION R202 DEFINITIONS Revise definition of lsquoTownhousersquo to read as follows TOWNHOUSE A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units with property lines separating each unit in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with an open spaceyard or public way on at least two sides (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING Revise Title of Section R313 lsquoSmoke Alarms as follows SECTION R313 SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS (Effective January 1 2009) Add new Section R3134 lsquoSingle- or multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms as follows R3134 Single- or multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms All single- or multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed in accordance with ANSIUL 2034 or CSA 619 and installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions Carbon Monoxide detectors may be powered by battery power alone and are not required to be interconnected Listed combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms shall be acceptable (Effective January 1 2009) Add new Section R31341 lsquoLocationrsquo as follows R31341 Location Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in the general vicinity of each sleeping area

(Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 WALL CONSTRUCTION SECTION R602 WOOD WALL FRAMING Revise Section R602105 lsquoContinuous structural panel sheathingrsquo of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to add sentence at end of section paragraph as follows R602105 Continuous structural panel sheathing (Remainder of section left unchanged) the wall height Other bracing methods prescribed by this code shall be permitted on other braced wall lines (Effective January 1 2009) Revise Section R602105 lsquoContinuous structural panel sheathingrsquo exception of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to add sentence at end of exception paragraph as follows R602105 Continuous structural panel sheathing Exception (Remainder of exception left unchanged) Categories A-C Other bracing methods prescribed by this code shall be permitted on other braced wall lines (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 24 FUEL GAS SECTION G2420 (409) GAS SHUTOFF VALVES Revise Section G242012 (40912) lsquoProhibited locations to add exception as follows G242012 (40912) Prohibited locations Exception Shut off valves shall be allowed in a room containing electric heating and or air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum (Effective January 1 2009) Add new Section G242052 (GA Amendment 40952) lsquoLocated at manifoldrsquo as follows

G242052 (GA Amendment 40952) Located at manifold Where the appliance shutoff valve is installed at a manifold such shutoff valve shall be located within a 50 foot radius (15 240 mm) of the appliance served and shall be readily accessible and permanently identified The piping from the manifold to within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance shall be designed sized and installed in accordance with Sections G2412 through G2419 (Effective January 1 2009) SECTION G2421 (410) FLOW CONTROLS Revise Section G24211 (4101) lsquoPressure regulators to read as follows G24211 (4101) Pressure regulators A line pressure regulator shall be installed where the appliance is designed to operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure Pressure regulators located within a dwelling unit shall be allowed to be installed in a room containing electric heating and air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum Line gas pressure regulators shall be listed as complying with ANSI Z2180 Access shall be provided to pressure regulators Pressure regulators shall be protected from physical damage Regulators installed on the exterior of the building shall be approved for outdoor installation (Effective January 1 2009) This space intentionally left blank CHAPTER 43 REFERENCED STANDARDS Revise Chapter 43 lsquoReferenced Standards to add referenced standards as follows

Underwriters

Laboratories Inc

UL 333 Pfingsten Road

Northbrook IL 60062

Standard reference number

Title Referenced in code section number

ANSIUL 2034-96 Single and Multiple Station R3134 GA Amendments

Carbon Monoxide

Alarms

Canadian Standards

Association

5060 Spectrum Way

Suite 100

CSA Mississauga

Ontario

Canada L4W 5N6

Standard referenced number

Title Referenced in code section number

CSA 619-01 Residential Carbon

Monoxide

R3134 GA Amendments

Alarming Devices

(Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the National Electrical Code (2008 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ELECTRICAL CODE (NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE)

The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition published by the National Fire Protection Association when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code 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 National Electrical Code 2008 Edition as follows ARTICLE 90 INTRODUCTION Delete Item (5) of Subsection (B) lsquoNot Coveredrsquo of Section 902 lsquoScopersquo and substitute the following 902 Scope (B) Not Covered (5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such installations a Consist of service drops or service laterals and associated metering or b Are located in legally established easements rights-of-way or by other agreements either designated by or recognized by public service commissions utility commissions or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations or c Are on property owned or leased by the electric utility for the purpose of communications metering generation control transformation transmission or distribution of electric energy FPN to (4) and (5) Examples of utilities may include those entities that are typically designated or recognized by governmental law or regulation by public serviceutility commissions and that install operate and maintain electric supply (such as generation transmission and distribution systems) or communication systems (such as telephone CATV Internet satellite or data services) Utilities may be subject to compliance with codes and standards covering their regulated activities as adopted under governmental law or regulation Additional information can be found through consultation with the appropriate governmental bodies such as state regulatory commissions Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Federal Communications Commission (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 2 WIRING AND PROTECTION ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS Revise Item (2) of Subsection (A) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 2108 lsquoGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnelrsquo to add exceptions as follows

2108 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel (A) Dwelling Units Exception No 1 to (2) Receptacles supplying an overhead garage door operator shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection Exception No 2 to (2) A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 4007(A)(6) (A)(7) or (A)(8) Receptacles installed under exceptions to 2108 (A)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 21052 (G) All non-GFCI protected receptacles shall be clearly marked (Remainder of section left unchanged) (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Subsection (B) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 21012 lsquoArc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protectionrsquo and substitute the following 21012 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms All 120-volt single phase 15-and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter to provide protection of the branch circuit FPN For information on types of arc-fault circuit interrupters see UL 1699-1999 Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Exception The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b) (a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 18m (6 ft) of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors (b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a neutral raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath (Effective January 1 2009 AMENDMENT EXPIRES JANUARY 1 2010) Adopted Jan 1 2009 Ga Code Ann sect 8-2-20 Wests Code of Georgia Annotated Title 8 Buildings and Housing Chapter 2 Standards and Requirements for Construction Alteration Etc of Buildings and Other Structures

Article 1 Buildings Etc Generally Part 2 State Building Plumbing Electrical Etc Codes sect 8-2-20 Definitions As used in this part the term (1) Board means the Board of Community Affairs (2) Commissioner means the commissioner of community affairs (3) Department means the Department of Community Affairs (4) Exempted building means any of the following

(A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating cooling ventilation and lighting is less than one watt or 34 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes (B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled (C) Any mobile home and (D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States

(5) Exterior envelope means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior (6) New building means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code under this part (7) Public building means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours and is not an exempted building including the following

(A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational office or institutional purposes (B) Any inn hotel motel sports arena supermarket transportation terminal retail store restaurant or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise (C) Any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space and (D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof including libraries museums schools hospitals auditoriums sports arenas and university buildings

(8) Renovated building means either of the following (A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems water-heating systems or lighting systems for which the aggregate cost

(Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 6 WALL CONSTRUCTION SECTION R602 WOOD WALL FRAMING Revise Section R602105 lsquoContinuous structural panel sheathingrsquo of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to add sentence at end of section paragraph as follows R602105 Continuous structural panel sheathing (Remainder of section left unchanged) the wall height Other bracing methods prescribed by this code shall be permitted on other braced wall lines (Effective January 1 2009) Revise Section R602105 lsquoContinuous structural panel sheathingrsquo exception of the Georgia Amendment revised January 1 2007 to add sentence at end of exception paragraph as follows R602105 Continuous structural panel sheathing Exception (Remainder of exception left unchanged) Categories A-C Other bracing methods prescribed by this code shall be permitted on other braced wall lines (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 24 FUEL GAS SECTION G2420 (409) GAS SHUTOFF VALVES Revise Section G242012 (40912) lsquoProhibited locations to add exception as follows G242012 (40912) Prohibited locations Exception Shut off valves shall be allowed in a room containing electric heating and or air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum (Effective January 1 2009) Add new Section G242052 (GA Amendment 40952) lsquoLocated at manifoldrsquo as follows

G242052 (GA Amendment 40952) Located at manifold Where the appliance shutoff valve is installed at a manifold such shutoff valve shall be located within a 50 foot radius (15 240 mm) of the appliance served and shall be readily accessible and permanently identified The piping from the manifold to within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance shall be designed sized and installed in accordance with Sections G2412 through G2419 (Effective January 1 2009) SECTION G2421 (410) FLOW CONTROLS Revise Section G24211 (4101) lsquoPressure regulators to read as follows G24211 (4101) Pressure regulators A line pressure regulator shall be installed where the appliance is designed to operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure Pressure regulators located within a dwelling unit shall be allowed to be installed in a room containing electric heating and air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum Line gas pressure regulators shall be listed as complying with ANSI Z2180 Access shall be provided to pressure regulators Pressure regulators shall be protected from physical damage Regulators installed on the exterior of the building shall be approved for outdoor installation (Effective January 1 2009) This space intentionally left blank CHAPTER 43 REFERENCED STANDARDS Revise Chapter 43 lsquoReferenced Standards to add referenced standards as follows

Underwriters

Laboratories Inc

UL 333 Pfingsten Road

Northbrook IL 60062

Standard reference number

Title Referenced in code section number

ANSIUL 2034-96 Single and Multiple Station R3134 GA Amendments

Carbon Monoxide

Alarms

Canadian Standards

Association

5060 Spectrum Way

Suite 100

CSA Mississauga

Ontario

Canada L4W 5N6

Standard referenced number

Title Referenced in code section number

CSA 619-01 Residential Carbon

Monoxide

R3134 GA Amendments

Alarming Devices

(Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the National Electrical Code (2008 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ELECTRICAL CODE (NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE)

The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition published by the National Fire Protection Association when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code 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 National Electrical Code 2008 Edition as follows ARTICLE 90 INTRODUCTION Delete Item (5) of Subsection (B) lsquoNot Coveredrsquo of Section 902 lsquoScopersquo and substitute the following 902 Scope (B) Not Covered (5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such installations a Consist of service drops or service laterals and associated metering or b Are located in legally established easements rights-of-way or by other agreements either designated by or recognized by public service commissions utility commissions or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations or c Are on property owned or leased by the electric utility for the purpose of communications metering generation control transformation transmission or distribution of electric energy FPN to (4) and (5) Examples of utilities may include those entities that are typically designated or recognized by governmental law or regulation by public serviceutility commissions and that install operate and maintain electric supply (such as generation transmission and distribution systems) or communication systems (such as telephone CATV Internet satellite or data services) Utilities may be subject to compliance with codes and standards covering their regulated activities as adopted under governmental law or regulation Additional information can be found through consultation with the appropriate governmental bodies such as state regulatory commissions Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Federal Communications Commission (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 2 WIRING AND PROTECTION ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS Revise Item (2) of Subsection (A) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 2108 lsquoGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnelrsquo to add exceptions as follows

2108 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel (A) Dwelling Units Exception No 1 to (2) Receptacles supplying an overhead garage door operator shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection Exception No 2 to (2) A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 4007(A)(6) (A)(7) or (A)(8) Receptacles installed under exceptions to 2108 (A)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 21052 (G) All non-GFCI protected receptacles shall be clearly marked (Remainder of section left unchanged) (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Subsection (B) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 21012 lsquoArc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protectionrsquo and substitute the following 21012 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms All 120-volt single phase 15-and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter to provide protection of the branch circuit FPN For information on types of arc-fault circuit interrupters see UL 1699-1999 Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Exception The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b) (a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 18m (6 ft) of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors (b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a neutral raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath (Effective January 1 2009 AMENDMENT EXPIRES JANUARY 1 2010) Adopted Jan 1 2009 Ga Code Ann sect 8-2-20 Wests Code of Georgia Annotated Title 8 Buildings and Housing Chapter 2 Standards and Requirements for Construction Alteration Etc of Buildings and Other Structures

Article 1 Buildings Etc Generally Part 2 State Building Plumbing Electrical Etc Codes sect 8-2-20 Definitions As used in this part the term (1) Board means the Board of Community Affairs (2) Commissioner means the commissioner of community affairs (3) Department means the Department of Community Affairs (4) Exempted building means any of the following

(A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating cooling ventilation and lighting is less than one watt or 34 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes (B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled (C) Any mobile home and (D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States

(5) Exterior envelope means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior (6) New building means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code under this part (7) Public building means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours and is not an exempted building including the following

(A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational office or institutional purposes (B) Any inn hotel motel sports arena supermarket transportation terminal retail store restaurant or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise (C) Any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space and (D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof including libraries museums schools hospitals auditoriums sports arenas and university buildings

(8) Renovated building means either of the following (A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems water-heating systems or lighting systems for which the aggregate cost

G242052 (GA Amendment 40952) Located at manifold Where the appliance shutoff valve is installed at a manifold such shutoff valve shall be located within a 50 foot radius (15 240 mm) of the appliance served and shall be readily accessible and permanently identified The piping from the manifold to within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance shall be designed sized and installed in accordance with Sections G2412 through G2419 (Effective January 1 2009) SECTION G2421 (410) FLOW CONTROLS Revise Section G24211 (4101) lsquoPressure regulators to read as follows G24211 (4101) Pressure regulators A line pressure regulator shall be installed where the appliance is designed to operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure Pressure regulators located within a dwelling unit shall be allowed to be installed in a room containing electric heating and air-handling equipment when such room is used as a plenum Line gas pressure regulators shall be listed as complying with ANSI Z2180 Access shall be provided to pressure regulators Pressure regulators shall be protected from physical damage Regulators installed on the exterior of the building shall be approved for outdoor installation (Effective January 1 2009) This space intentionally left blank CHAPTER 43 REFERENCED STANDARDS Revise Chapter 43 lsquoReferenced Standards to add referenced standards as follows

Underwriters

Laboratories Inc

UL 333 Pfingsten Road

Northbrook IL 60062

Standard reference number

Title Referenced in code section number

ANSIUL 2034-96 Single and Multiple Station R3134 GA Amendments

Carbon Monoxide

Alarms

Canadian Standards

Association

5060 Spectrum Way

Suite 100

CSA Mississauga

Ontario

Canada L4W 5N6

Standard referenced number

Title Referenced in code section number

CSA 619-01 Residential Carbon

Monoxide

R3134 GA Amendments

Alarming Devices

(Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the National Electrical Code (2008 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ELECTRICAL CODE (NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE)

The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition published by the National Fire Protection Association when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code 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 National Electrical Code 2008 Edition as follows ARTICLE 90 INTRODUCTION Delete Item (5) of Subsection (B) lsquoNot Coveredrsquo of Section 902 lsquoScopersquo and substitute the following 902 Scope (B) Not Covered (5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such installations a Consist of service drops or service laterals and associated metering or b Are located in legally established easements rights-of-way or by other agreements either designated by or recognized by public service commissions utility commissions or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations or c Are on property owned or leased by the electric utility for the purpose of communications metering generation control transformation transmission or distribution of electric energy FPN to (4) and (5) Examples of utilities may include those entities that are typically designated or recognized by governmental law or regulation by public serviceutility commissions and that install operate and maintain electric supply (such as generation transmission and distribution systems) or communication systems (such as telephone CATV Internet satellite or data services) Utilities may be subject to compliance with codes and standards covering their regulated activities as adopted under governmental law or regulation Additional information can be found through consultation with the appropriate governmental bodies such as state regulatory commissions Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Federal Communications Commission (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 2 WIRING AND PROTECTION ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS Revise Item (2) of Subsection (A) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 2108 lsquoGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnelrsquo to add exceptions as follows

2108 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel (A) Dwelling Units Exception No 1 to (2) Receptacles supplying an overhead garage door operator shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection Exception No 2 to (2) A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 4007(A)(6) (A)(7) or (A)(8) Receptacles installed under exceptions to 2108 (A)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 21052 (G) All non-GFCI protected receptacles shall be clearly marked (Remainder of section left unchanged) (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Subsection (B) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 21012 lsquoArc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protectionrsquo and substitute the following 21012 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms All 120-volt single phase 15-and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter to provide protection of the branch circuit FPN For information on types of arc-fault circuit interrupters see UL 1699-1999 Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Exception The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b) (a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 18m (6 ft) of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors (b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a neutral raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath (Effective January 1 2009 AMENDMENT EXPIRES JANUARY 1 2010) Adopted Jan 1 2009 Ga Code Ann sect 8-2-20 Wests Code of Georgia Annotated Title 8 Buildings and Housing Chapter 2 Standards and Requirements for Construction Alteration Etc of Buildings and Other Structures

Article 1 Buildings Etc Generally Part 2 State Building Plumbing Electrical Etc Codes sect 8-2-20 Definitions As used in this part the term (1) Board means the Board of Community Affairs (2) Commissioner means the commissioner of community affairs (3) Department means the Department of Community Affairs (4) Exempted building means any of the following

(A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating cooling ventilation and lighting is less than one watt or 34 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes (B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled (C) Any mobile home and (D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States

(5) Exterior envelope means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior (6) New building means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code under this part (7) Public building means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours and is not an exempted building including the following

(A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational office or institutional purposes (B) Any inn hotel motel sports arena supermarket transportation terminal retail store restaurant or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise (C) Any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space and (D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof including libraries museums schools hospitals auditoriums sports arenas and university buildings

(8) Renovated building means either of the following (A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems water-heating systems or lighting systems for which the aggregate cost

Alarms

Canadian Standards

Association

5060 Spectrum Way

Suite 100

CSA Mississauga

Ontario

Canada L4W 5N6

Standard referenced number

Title Referenced in code section number

CSA 619-01 Residential Carbon

Monoxide

R3134 GA Amendments

Alarming Devices

(Effective January 1 2009) Georgia State Amendments to the National Electrical Code (2008 Edition) Georgia Department of Community Affairs Planning and Environmental Management Division 60 Executive Park South NE Atlanta Georgia 30329-2231 (404) 679-3118 wwwdcastategaus Revised January 1 2009 GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ELECTRICAL CODE (NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE)

The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition published by the National Fire Protection Association when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code 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 National Electrical Code 2008 Edition as follows ARTICLE 90 INTRODUCTION Delete Item (5) of Subsection (B) lsquoNot Coveredrsquo of Section 902 lsquoScopersquo and substitute the following 902 Scope (B) Not Covered (5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such installations a Consist of service drops or service laterals and associated metering or b Are located in legally established easements rights-of-way or by other agreements either designated by or recognized by public service commissions utility commissions or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations or c Are on property owned or leased by the electric utility for the purpose of communications metering generation control transformation transmission or distribution of electric energy FPN to (4) and (5) Examples of utilities may include those entities that are typically designated or recognized by governmental law or regulation by public serviceutility commissions and that install operate and maintain electric supply (such as generation transmission and distribution systems) or communication systems (such as telephone CATV Internet satellite or data services) Utilities may be subject to compliance with codes and standards covering their regulated activities as adopted under governmental law or regulation Additional information can be found through consultation with the appropriate governmental bodies such as state regulatory commissions Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Federal Communications Commission (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 2 WIRING AND PROTECTION ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS Revise Item (2) of Subsection (A) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 2108 lsquoGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnelrsquo to add exceptions as follows

2108 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel (A) Dwelling Units Exception No 1 to (2) Receptacles supplying an overhead garage door operator shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection Exception No 2 to (2) A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 4007(A)(6) (A)(7) or (A)(8) Receptacles installed under exceptions to 2108 (A)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 21052 (G) All non-GFCI protected receptacles shall be clearly marked (Remainder of section left unchanged) (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Subsection (B) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 21012 lsquoArc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protectionrsquo and substitute the following 21012 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms All 120-volt single phase 15-and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter to provide protection of the branch circuit FPN For information on types of arc-fault circuit interrupters see UL 1699-1999 Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Exception The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b) (a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 18m (6 ft) of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors (b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a neutral raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath (Effective January 1 2009 AMENDMENT EXPIRES JANUARY 1 2010) Adopted Jan 1 2009 Ga Code Ann sect 8-2-20 Wests Code of Georgia Annotated Title 8 Buildings and Housing Chapter 2 Standards and Requirements for Construction Alteration Etc of Buildings and Other Structures

Article 1 Buildings Etc Generally Part 2 State Building Plumbing Electrical Etc Codes sect 8-2-20 Definitions As used in this part the term (1) Board means the Board of Community Affairs (2) Commissioner means the commissioner of community affairs (3) Department means the Department of Community Affairs (4) Exempted building means any of the following

(A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating cooling ventilation and lighting is less than one watt or 34 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes (B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled (C) Any mobile home and (D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States

(5) Exterior envelope means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior (6) New building means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code under this part (7) Public building means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours and is not an exempted building including the following

(A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational office or institutional purposes (B) Any inn hotel motel sports arena supermarket transportation terminal retail store restaurant or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise (C) Any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space and (D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof including libraries museums schools hospitals auditoriums sports arenas and university buildings

(8) Renovated building means either of the following (A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems water-heating systems or lighting systems for which the aggregate cost

The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition published by the National Fire Protection Association when used in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and all other Georgia State Amendments to the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2008 Edition shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code 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 National Electrical Code 2008 Edition as follows ARTICLE 90 INTRODUCTION Delete Item (5) of Subsection (B) lsquoNot Coveredrsquo of Section 902 lsquoScopersquo and substitute the following 902 Scope (B) Not Covered (5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such installations a Consist of service drops or service laterals and associated metering or b Are located in legally established easements rights-of-way or by other agreements either designated by or recognized by public service commissions utility commissions or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations or c Are on property owned or leased by the electric utility for the purpose of communications metering generation control transformation transmission or distribution of electric energy FPN to (4) and (5) Examples of utilities may include those entities that are typically designated or recognized by governmental law or regulation by public serviceutility commissions and that install operate and maintain electric supply (such as generation transmission and distribution systems) or communication systems (such as telephone CATV Internet satellite or data services) Utilities may be subject to compliance with codes and standards covering their regulated activities as adopted under governmental law or regulation Additional information can be found through consultation with the appropriate governmental bodies such as state regulatory commissions Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Federal Communications Commission (Effective January 1 2009) CHAPTER 2 WIRING AND PROTECTION ARTICLE 210 BRANCH CIRCUITS Revise Item (2) of Subsection (A) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 2108 lsquoGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnelrsquo to add exceptions as follows

2108 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel (A) Dwelling Units Exception No 1 to (2) Receptacles supplying an overhead garage door operator shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection Exception No 2 to (2) A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 4007(A)(6) (A)(7) or (A)(8) Receptacles installed under exceptions to 2108 (A)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 21052 (G) All non-GFCI protected receptacles shall be clearly marked (Remainder of section left unchanged) (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Subsection (B) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 21012 lsquoArc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protectionrsquo and substitute the following 21012 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms All 120-volt single phase 15-and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter to provide protection of the branch circuit FPN For information on types of arc-fault circuit interrupters see UL 1699-1999 Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Exception The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b) (a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 18m (6 ft) of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors (b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a neutral raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath (Effective January 1 2009 AMENDMENT EXPIRES JANUARY 1 2010) Adopted Jan 1 2009 Ga Code Ann sect 8-2-20 Wests Code of Georgia Annotated Title 8 Buildings and Housing Chapter 2 Standards and Requirements for Construction Alteration Etc of Buildings and Other Structures

Article 1 Buildings Etc Generally Part 2 State Building Plumbing Electrical Etc Codes sect 8-2-20 Definitions As used in this part the term (1) Board means the Board of Community Affairs (2) Commissioner means the commissioner of community affairs (3) Department means the Department of Community Affairs (4) Exempted building means any of the following

(A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating cooling ventilation and lighting is less than one watt or 34 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes (B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled (C) Any mobile home and (D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States

(5) Exterior envelope means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior (6) New building means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code under this part (7) Public building means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours and is not an exempted building including the following

(A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational office or institutional purposes (B) Any inn hotel motel sports arena supermarket transportation terminal retail store restaurant or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise (C) Any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space and (D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof including libraries museums schools hospitals auditoriums sports arenas and university buildings

(8) Renovated building means either of the following (A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems water-heating systems or lighting systems for which the aggregate cost

2108 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel (A) Dwelling Units Exception No 1 to (2) Receptacles supplying an overhead garage door operator shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection Exception No 2 to (2) A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 4007(A)(6) (A)(7) or (A)(8) Receptacles installed under exceptions to 2108 (A)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 21052 (G) All non-GFCI protected receptacles shall be clearly marked (Remainder of section left unchanged) (Effective January 1 2009) Delete Subsection (B) lsquoDwelling Units of Section 21012 lsquoArc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protectionrsquo and substitute the following 21012 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms All 120-volt single phase 15-and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter to provide protection of the branch circuit FPN For information on types of arc-fault circuit interrupters see UL 1699-1999 Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Exception The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b) (a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 18m (6 ft) of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors (b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a neutral raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath (Effective January 1 2009 AMENDMENT EXPIRES JANUARY 1 2010) Adopted Jan 1 2009 Ga Code Ann sect 8-2-20 Wests Code of Georgia Annotated Title 8 Buildings and Housing Chapter 2 Standards and Requirements for Construction Alteration Etc of Buildings and Other Structures

Article 1 Buildings Etc Generally Part 2 State Building Plumbing Electrical Etc Codes sect 8-2-20 Definitions As used in this part the term (1) Board means the Board of Community Affairs (2) Commissioner means the commissioner of community affairs (3) Department means the Department of Community Affairs (4) Exempted building means any of the following

(A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating cooling ventilation and lighting is less than one watt or 34 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes (B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled (C) Any mobile home and (D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States

(5) Exterior envelope means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior (6) New building means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code under this part (7) Public building means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours and is not an exempted building including the following

(A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational office or institutional purposes (B) Any inn hotel motel sports arena supermarket transportation terminal retail store restaurant or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise (C) Any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space and (D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof including libraries museums schools hospitals auditoriums sports arenas and university buildings

(8) Renovated building means either of the following (A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems water-heating systems or lighting systems for which the aggregate cost

Article 1 Buildings Etc Generally Part 2 State Building Plumbing Electrical Etc Codes sect 8-2-20 Definitions As used in this part the term (1) Board means the Board of Community Affairs (2) Commissioner means the commissioner of community affairs (3) Department means the Department of Community Affairs (4) Exempted building means any of the following

(A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating cooling ventilation and lighting is less than one watt or 34 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes (B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled (C) Any mobile home and (D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States

(5) Exterior envelope means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior (6) New building means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code under this part (7) Public building means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours and is not an exempted building including the following

(A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational office or institutional purposes (B) Any inn hotel motel sports arena supermarket transportation terminal retail store restaurant or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise (C) Any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space and (D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof including libraries museums schools hospitals auditoriums sports arenas and university buildings

(8) Renovated building means either of the following (A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems water-heating systems or lighting systems for which the aggregate cost

of alteration exceeds 10 percent of the assessed value of the building immediately prior to such alteration or (B) A building undergoing alteration in the physical configuration or interior space for which the aggregate cost of alteration exceeds one-fourth of the assessed value of the building immediately prior to such alteration

(9)(A)(i) On and after October 1 1991 state minimum standard codes means the following codes (I) Standard Building Code (SBCCI) (II) National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association (III) Standard Gas Code (SBCCI) (IV) Standard Mechanical Code (SBCCI) (V) Georgia State Plumbing Code or the Standard Plumbing Code (SBCCI) (VI) Council of American Building Officials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code with the exception of Part V--Plumbing (Chapters 20-25) of said code (VII) Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings as adopted by the State Building Administrative Board pursuant to an Act approved April 10 1978 (Ga L 1978 p 2212) as such code exists on September 30 1991 (VIII) Standard Fire Prevention Code (SBCCI) (IX) Standard Housing Code (SBCCI) (X) Standard Amusement Device Code (SBCCI) (XI) Excavation and Grading Code (SBCCI) (XII) Standard Existing Buildings Code (SBCCI) (XIII) Standard Swimming Pool Code (SBCCI) and (XIV) Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code (SBCCI)

(ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on October 1 1991 provided that the department with the approval of the board may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23 and provided further that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23

(B)(i) On or after July 1 2004 state minimum standard codes means the following codes (I) International Building Code (ICC)

(II) National Electrical Code (NFPA) (III) International Fuel Gas Code (ICC) (IV) International Mechanical Code (ICC) (V) International Plumbing Code (ICC) (VI) International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ICC) (VII) International Energy Conservation Code (ICC) (VIII) International Fire Code (ICC) (IX) International Existing Building Code (ICC) (X) International Property Maintenance Code (ICC) and (XI) Any other codes deemed appropriate by the board for the safety and welfare of Georgias citizens

(ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on July 1 2004 provided that the department with the approval of the board may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23 and provided further that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23

(C) References to any standard code in this part shall mean one of the standard codes listed in division (i) of subparagraph (A) or division (i) of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph (D) The term state minimum standard codes shall specifically not include the Georgia State Fire Code as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-13 nor shall any state minimum standard code be less restrictive than the Georgia State Fire Code