Valdosta, Georgia Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Valdosta, 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.
Valdosta 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) | Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online |
| 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. Amendments available from Codes Sect. of DCA, (404) 679-3118 and online. Trees: City of Valdosta Tree Commission Planting Plan and Tree Removal Plan. For a copy of the plan or additional information, contact Eric Hahn, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, (912) 259-3572, Phone. | |
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 | Mike Martin Director of Inspections Phone: (229) 259-3506 Fax: (229) 259-5450 |
| Plumbing | Mike Martin Director of Inspections Phone: (229) 259-3506 Fax: (229) 259-5450 |
| Mechanical | Mike Martin Director of Inspections Phone: (229) 259-3506 Fax: (229) 259-5450 |
| Electrical | Mike Martin Director of Inspections Phone: (229) 259-3506 Fax: (229) 259-5450 |
| Civil | Von Shipman City Engineer Phone: (229) 259-3530 Fax: (229) 333-1884 |
| Accessibility | Mike Martin Director of Inspections Phone: (229) 259-3506 Fax: (229) 259-5450 |
| Historic Preservation | Historic Preservation Commission Phone: (229) 259-3562 |
| Zoning | Carmella Carter Zoning Administrator Phone: (229) 259-3563 Fax: (229) 259-5450 |
| City Attorney | George Talley City Attorney Phone: (229) 242-7562 |
| Public Works | John Whitehead III Public Works Director Phone: (229) 259-3597 Fax: (229) 259-3598 |
| Fire Marshal | J.D. Rice Fire Chief Phone: (229) 333-1835 |
| Parks/Recreation | Eric Hahn Interim Director Phone: (229) 259-3507 |
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