Atlanta, Georgia Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Atlanta, 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.
Atlanta 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 |
| Other Codes | Gas: IFGC 2006 w/2009 Georgia amendments. Contact 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 | Raoul Newman Building Inspection Division Phone: (404) 546-1000 |
| Plumbing | Byron Painter Plumbing Division Phone: (404) 546-1052 |
| Mechanical | Scott Banks HVAC Division Phone: (404) 546-1048 |
| Electrical | Lavern Eller Electrical Division Phone: (404) 546-1054 |
| Accessibility | Raoul Newman Building Inspection Division Phone: (404) 546-1000 |
| Historic Preservation | Brenda Warner Atlanta Urban Design Commission Phone: (404) 330-6200 |
| Zoning | Harriet Haynes Zoning Division Phone: (404) 330-6175 |
| Planning | Charletta Wilson Jacks Director of Planning Phone: (404) 330-6145 Fax: (404) 658-7491 |
| City Attorney | Roger Bhandari Acting City Attorney Phone: (404) 330-6400 Fax: (404) 658-6894 |
| Public Works | Valerie Bell-Smith Public Relations Manager, Sr. Phone: (404) 330-6215 |
| Fire Marshal | Capt. Bill May Public Information officer Phone: (404) 546-7000 |
| Parks/Recreation | Eddie Clark Parks Operations Manager Phone: (404) 817-6744 |
| Aviation | Mario Diaz Deputy General Manager, Hartsfield Int. Airport Phone: (404) 530-6600 |
Other Georgia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Georgia:
