Macon, Georgia Building Codes

Building Codes References

• 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.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009)Codes Sect. of DCA,
(404) 679-3118 and online
Structural CodeIBC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009)Codes Sect. of DCA,
(404) 679-3118 and online
Plumbing CodeIPC 2006 w/Georgia Amendments (2009)Codes Sect. of DCA,
(404) 679-3118 and online
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009)Codes Sect. of DCA,
(404) 679-3118 and online
Electrical CodeNEC 2008 w/Georgia Amendments (2009)Codes Sect. of DCA,
(404) 679-3118 and online
Accessibility CodeADAAG (Georgia Access Law, Chapter 120-3-20)Codes Sect. of DCA,
(404) 679-3118 and online
Energy CodeIECC 2008 w/Georgia amendments (2009)Codes Sect. of DCA,
(404) 679-3118 and online
Other CodesGas: IFGC 2006 w/ 2007 Georgia amendments. Amendments available from Codes Sect. of DCA,
(404) 679-3118

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
StructuralLee Smith
Director, Inspection & Fees
Phone: (478) 751-7298
PlumbingSteve Haines
Commercial Plans Examiner
Phone: (478) 751-7680
MechanicalSteve Haines
Commercial Plans Examiner
Phone: (478) 751-7680
ElectricalSteve Haines
Commercial Plans Examiner
Phone: (478) 751-7680
AccessibilitySteve Haines
Commercial Plans Examiner
Phone: (478) 751-7680
Historic PreservationJean Brown
Zoning Director
Phone: (478) 751-7449
EnvironmentalBibb County Health Dept.
Phone: (478) 752-1025
Fire MarshalChief Barry Bissinger
Phone: (478) 751-2700
CivilBill Causey
Engineer
Phone: (478) 751-7180
ZoningJean Brown
Zoning Director
Phone: (478) 751-7449
PlanningBarry Bissonette
Phone: (478) 751-7478
City AttorneyPope Langstaff
Phone: (478) 751-7651
Public WorksDexter White
Phone: (478) 751-9123
Parks/RecreationMike Anthony
Phone: (478) 751-9280
AviationGeorge Brown
Department Director
Phone: (478) 788-3760