Current Mandatory Codes as Adopted by DCA

1. International Building Code, 2024 Edition, with Georgia Amendments
2. International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, with Georgia Amendments
3. International Fire Code, 2024 Edition (as required by State Fire Marshal)
4. International Plumbing Code, 2024 Edition, with Georgia Amendments
5. International Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, with Georgia Amendments
6. International Fuel Gas Code, 2024 Edition, with Georgia Amendments
7. National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, with 2026 Georgia Amendments
8. International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, with Georgia Supplements and Amendments (2020, 2022, 2023)
9. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024, with Georgia Amendments
10. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2024 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (adopted May 24, 2025)
11. Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20

The updated DCA amendment chart that will go into effect on January 1, 2026 can be found here.

For information and questions regarding the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) or the Georgia Accessibility Code please contact the State Fire Marshal's Office.

Current Permissive Codes as Adopted by DCA

1. Disaster Resilient Building Code IBC Appendix (2013)
2. Disaster Resilient Building Code IRC Appendix (2013)
3. International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2015)
4. International Existing Building Code, 2012 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2015)
5. National Green Building Standard, 2008 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2011)