Dekalb County, Georgia Building Codes

Building Codes References

• 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.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009)Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode
Structural CodeIBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009)Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode
Plumbing CodeIPC 2006 w/Georgia Amendments (2009)Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009)Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode
Electrical CodeNEC 2008 w/Georgia Amendments (2009)Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode
Accessibility CodeADAAG (Georgia Access Law, Chapter 120-3-20)Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode
Energy CodeIECC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009)Georgia amendments online and Dekalb Municode

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 AreaContact
StructuralBuilding Inspector
Phone: (404) 371-2077
Fax: (404) 371-3007
PlumbingPlumbing Inspector
Phone: (404) 371-2534
Fax: (404) 371-3007
MechanicalHVAC Inspector
Phone: (404) 371-2206
Fax: (404) 371-3007
ElectricalElectrical Inspector
Phone: (404) 371-2131
AccessibilityFire Services
Phone: (678) 406-7750
EnvironmentalEnvironmental Dept.
Phone: (404) 371-4913
Fire MarshalCaptain Randy Comans
Fire Inspection
Phone: (404) 371-2506
ZoningZoning Dept.
Phone: (404) 371-2155
PlanningPlanning Dept
Phone: (404) 371-2155
Parks/RecreationDirector
Phone: (404) 371-2631
AviationAirport Director
Phone: (770) 936-5440