Dekalb County, Georgia Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Dekalb County, Georgia.
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• Georgia has adopted statewide minimumum standard building codes which incorporate model codes (see below) and state amendments. For state information contact, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) , (404) 679-4940.
• DeKalb County has local amendments to the state code. A link to local codes is provided below. The codes listed apply to all construction in DeKalb County. If construction is in a city within DeKalb County, city regulations may also apply.
• DeKalb County has local amendments to the state code. A link to local codes is provided below. The codes listed apply to all construction in DeKalb County. If construction is in a city within DeKalb County, city regulations may also apply.
Dekalb County Georgia Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 w/Georgia Amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 w/Georgia Amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2007) | Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (Georgia Access Law, Chapter 120-3-20) | Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009) | Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode |
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 | Building Inspector Phone: (404) 371-2077 Fax: (404) 371-3007 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspector Phone: (404) 371-2534 Fax: (404) 371-3007 |
| Mechanical | HVAC Inspector Phone: (404) 371-2206 Fax: (404) 371-3007 |
| Electrical | Electrical Inspector Phone: (404) 371-2131 |
| Accessibility | Fire Services Phone: (678) 406-7750 |
| Zoning | Zoning Dept. Phone: (404) 371-2155 |
| Planning | Planning Dept Phone: (404) 371-2155 |
| Environmental | Environmental Dept. Phone: (404) 371-4913 |
| Fire Marshal | Captain Randy Comans Fire Inspection Phone: (404) 371-2506 |
| Parks/Recreation | Director Phone: (404) 371-2631 |
| Aviation | Airport Director Phone: (770) 936-5440 |
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