Athens, Georgia Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Athens, Georgia.
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• Georgia has adopted statewide minimumum standard building codes which incorporate model codes (see below) and amendments. For state information contact, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) , (404) 679-3118.
Athens Georgia Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 w/Georgia Amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 w/Georgia Amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2007) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (Georgia Access Law, Chapter 120-3-20) | State Fire Marshal, (404) 656-0697 |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
Georgia Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Community Protection Division Phone: (706) 613-3790 Fax: (706) 613-3792 |
| Plumbing | Community Protection Division Phone: (706) 613-3790 Fax: (706) 613-3792 |
| Mechanical | Community Protection Division Phone: (706) 613-3790 Fax: (706) 613-3792 |
| Electrical | Community Protection Division Phone: (706) 613-3790 Fax: (706) 613-3792 |
| Accessibility | Community Protection Division Phone: (706) 613-3790 Fax: (706) 613-3792 |
| Historic Preservation | Brad Griffin Planning Director Phone: (706) 613-3515 Fax: (706) 613-3844 |
| Planning | Brad Griffin Planning Director Phone: (706) 613-3515 Fax: (706) 613-3844 |
| City Attorney | Bill Berryman Attorney Phone: (706) 613-3035 Fax: (706) 613-3037 |
| Fire Marshal | Chief Iby George Fire Chief Phone: (706) 613-3360 |
| Aviation | Tim Beggerly Airport Director Phone: (706) 613-3420 |
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Other Georgia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Georgia:
