Savannah, 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. There are no local Savannah amendments to the Georiga code.
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 2006 w/Georgia amendments (2009)Codes Sect. of DCA,
(404) 679-3118 and online

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
StructuralPlan Review
Phone: (912) 651-6530
PlumbingPlan Review
Phone: (912) 651-6530
MechanicalPlan Review
Phone: (912) 651-6530
ElectricalPlan Review
Phone: (912) 651-6530
Fire MarshalFire Dept.
Phone: (912) 651-6758
ZoningInspections
Phone: (912) 651-6530
PlanningCommunity Planning
Phone: (912) 651-6520
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