Construction Codes
The below list is current mandatory codes as adopted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and enforced by the City of Covington.
- International Building Code, 2018 Edition with Georgia Amendments (2020): https://www.dca.ga.gov/node/6161
- International Residential Code, 2018 Edition with Georgia Amendments (2020): https://www.dca.ga.gov/node/6166
- International Fire Code, 2018 Edition (Contact State Fire Marshal Below)
- International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition with Georgia Amendments (2020): https://www.dca.ga.gov/node/6165
- International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020): https://www.dca.ga.gov/node/6164
- International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020): https://www.dca.ga.gov/node/6163
- National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition (No Georgia Amendments)
- International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition with Georgia Supplements and Amendments (2020): https://www.dca.ga.gov/node/6162
- International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition with Georgia Amendments (2020): https://www.dca.ga.gov/node/6167
For information and questions regarding the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), IFC Georgia Amendments or the Georgia Accessibility Code please contact the State Fire Marshal's Office: https://www.oci.ga.gov/FireMarshal/Home.aspx
Current Permissive Codes as Adopted by DCA:
- Disaster Resilient Building Code IBC Appendix (2013)
- Disaster Resilient Building Code IRC Appendix (2013)
- International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition with Georgia Amendments (2021)
- International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition with Georgia Amendments (2021)
- National Green Building Standard, 2008 Edition with Georgia Amendments (2011)
PLEASE NOTE: There are Georgia Amendments to the codes above. Please contact the Construction Codes and Industrialized Buildings Section for more information concerning these amendments: CONTACT codes@dca.ga.gov