Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 110-11 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES
Subject 110-11-1 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES
Rule 110-11-1-.12 - Adoption of the 2002 National Electrical Code with Georgia Amendments, the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code with Georgia Amendments and Georgia Amendments to the 2000 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 2000 Standard Building Code, 2000 Standard Plumbing Code, 2000 Standard Gas Code, Errata to the January 1, 2002 Amendments to the 2000 CABO 1 and 2 Family Dwelling Code and Errata to the January 1, 2002 Georgia Amendments to the 2000 Standard Building Code Amendments, Effective January 1, 2003

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 110-11-1-.12

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

The Board of Community Affairs hereby adopts the following code editions and amendments as the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes for Construction:

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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ELECTRICAL CODE

The National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, when used in conjunction with these Georgia Amendments, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code.

Appendices

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted for enforcement in the ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

* Revise the National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 2

WIRING AND PROTECTION

ARTICLE 210

Branch Circuits

210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel.

* Revise Article 210.8(B) to read as follows:

(B) Other Than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in (1), (2), (3) and (4) shall have ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel.

(1) Bathrooms

(2) Rooftops

(3) Kitchens

(4) Within 6 feet of a sink or basin, excluding those listed in Section 517.21.

Exception: Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied from a dedicated branch circuit for electric snow-melting or deicing equipment shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Article 426.

ARTICLE 220 Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Calculations

III. Optional Calculations for Computing Feeder and Service Loads

220.30 Optional Calculation - Dwelling Unit

* Delete Section 220.30(C) Heating and Air Conditioning Load and substitute as follows:

(C) Heating and Air-Conditioning Load. The largest of the following five selections (load in kVA) shall be included:

(1) 100 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of the air conditioning and cooling including heat pump compressors.

(2) 100 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of electric thermal storage and other heating systems where the usual load is expected to be continuous at the full nameplate value. Systems qualifying under this selection shall not be calculated under any other selection in 220.30(C).

(3) 65 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of the total central electric space heating including heat pump compressors. If the heat pump compressor is prevented from operating at the same time as the supplementary heat, it does not need to be added to the supplementary heat for the total central space heat load.

(4) 65 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of electric space heating if less than four separately controlled units.

(5) 40 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of electric space heating if four or more separately controlled units.

ANNEX D EXAMPLES

Example D2(c) Optional Calculation for One-Family Dwelling with Heat Pump (Single-Phase, 240/120-Volt Service)

(see 220.30)

* Revise parts of Example D2(c) to read as follows:

15-kW Electric Heat:

5760 VA + 15,000 VA = 20,760 VA or = 20.76 Kva

20.76 kVA x 65% = 13.49 kVA

* If supplementary heat is not on at same time as heat pump, heat pump kVA need not be added to total.

Totals

Net general load 19,280

VA Heat pump and supplementary heat 13,490 VA

Total 32,770 VA

Calculated Load for Service

32.77 kVA × 1000 + 240 V = 136.5 A

Therefore, this dwelling unit would be permitted to be served by a 150-A service.

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Members serving on the Georgia Energy Code Task Force

Jim Vaseff, AIA, Task Force Chairman

Community & Economic Development

Georgia Power Company

Morgan Wheeler, CBO, Vice

Chairman Building Official

Walton County

Mike Barcik

Director of Technical Services

The Southface Energy Institute

Jack Cantrell

Home Builders Association of Georgia

Tom J. Carty

Building Official

Peachtree City Building Department

R.A. ''Dick'' Edwards

Consultant

Leo Goebel, FMA

Facilities Manager and

CB Richard Ellis

David D. Lovich, P.E.

Manager, Codes, Standards

Technical Services

Owens Corning Corp.

Matthew Tibbs, P.E.

Advanced Engineering Solutions

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Office of Coordinated Planning

Building Codes Section

Ted Miltiades, Manager

Wayne DuBose, Consultant

Michael Lindsey, Consultant

Bill Towson, Jr., Consultant

FOREWORD

The International Energy Conservation Code, 2000 Edition, published by the International Codes Council and the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., when used in conjunction with these Georgia Supplements and Amendments, shall constitute the official Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. For high-rise and non-residential structures, the International Energy Conservation Code adopts by reference American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA) Standard 90.1-2001.

INTRODUCTION

This document supplements and amends The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2000 Edition. In cases where there are differences between these "Supplements and Amendments" and the IECC, or with ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2001, these "Supplements and Amendments" shall take precedence.

Each Chapter of this document associates directly with the corresponding chapter of the IECC.

* Chapter 1: Administration and Enforcement.

* Chapter 2: Definitions.

* Chapter 3: Establishes the design criteria of the entire state of Georgia and defines the five climate zones. The climate zones establish the design conditions for use with chapters 4, 5, 6 and 8.

* Chapter 4: Pertains to residential building design by systems analysis, as well as the use of renewable resources such as wind, solar, geothermal, etc. Chapter 4 has only one amendment, 402.1.3.1.4, which establishes 0.40 as the minimum Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) for all Climate Zones in Georgia.

* Chapter 5: Residential compliance by designed component1 performance, thereby analyzing the total building for compliance one component at a time. Assuming each individual component of the building meets the thermal requirements of the code then the entire building is deemed to comply. This chapter offers the use of "Tradeoffs" to achieve compliance by allowing the builder to substitute or "trade-off" values between building components. A properly executed "Georgia Trade-off Worksheet"2 or the use of appropriate computer software such as MECcheck3 may be used to validate any trade-off.

* Chapter 6: Offers prescriptive compliance via the Single Step Compliance Method by selecting an option directly from the charts in the correct climate zone. The values from the option show the minimum requirements for each component of a residential structure for the specific climate zone.

* Chapter 7: Pertains to building design for all commercial buildings, except those that comply with Chapter 8, the Single Step Compliance for Simple Commercial Buildings or appropriate computer software such as COMcheck4 may be used to validate compliance.

* Chapter 8: Pertains to design by acceptable practice for commercial buildings. Where differences between this document and the IECC, or ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2001 are noted, this document shall take precedence.

* Chapter 9: Pertains to reference standards, Figure 9-1, F2-Values for Slab-on-Grade and Figure 9-2, Group R Buildings, A-1 and A-2 Component R values/U factors.

* Appendix: Existing Appendix becomes "Appendix A" and adds a new Appendix B with updated Prescriptive methods and Trade-off methods to demonstrate compliance; including new Prescriptive Single Step Compliance Tables for most commercial buildings.

SUMMARY

In summary, Chapters 4, 5 and 6 offer different methods to achieve code compliance for low-rise residential construction and Chapters 7 and 8 offer different methods to achieve code compliance on commercial and high-rise residential construction. Appendix B provides additional prescriptive methods of showing compliance, some simple methods and forms to calculate and demonstrate compliance and some illustrations to help understand the code requirements. Individual structures should be addressed by a compliance method from a single chapter approach and not by a combination of compliance methods. The "basic requirements" of the IECC apply to all compliance methods.

Please note, the maximum 0.40 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and maximum 0.65 U-factor required for residential windows 5 in this document shall become effective January 1, 2004. For the period of January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003, the "Single Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance packages6 may be used to determine code compliance by disregarding the 0.40 SHGC requirement.

In dealing with the energy conservation requirements promulgated by this code, discussion of insulation R-values and component U-factors may appear to overshadow the matter of controlling air infiltration. Air infiltration accounts for substantial heat loss, heat gain, and moisture migration in a building. Proper sealing around all doors, windows, and other envelope penetrations through the walls, ceiling and foundations is as important to code compliance as is the installation of the proper R-value in a component. Proper sealing shall be done by the builder and inspected by the Building Official or Building Inspector.

It is not the intention of this code to abridge safety or health. There may be cases where conflicts occur between this code and other codes that are mandatory within the state. Provided safety, health, or environmental requirements under other applicable codes are not abridged, this code shall be enforced as written.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

Change all references from ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1999 to ANSI/ ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001 respectively.

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted for enforcement in the ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.

1. The word "component" for purposes of this code is defined as being a particular segment of a building such as a wall, ceiling, or floor. Hence, the terms wall component or ceiling component.

2. See Appendix B for "Georgia Trade-Off Worksheet".

3. MECcheck is a computer program developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratories for the U.S. Department of Energy to help demonstrate compliance with the IECC. Information on obtaining this program software can be obtained by calling 800/270-CODE or by downloading free of charge from the Internet at www.energycodes.gov.

4. COMcheck is a computer program developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratories for the U.S. Department of Energy to help demonstrate compliance with the IECC. Information on obtaining this program software can be obtained by calling 800/270-CODE or by downloading free of charge from the Internet at www.energycodes.gov.

5. As referenced by Chapters 5 and 6, these do not apply in a Chapter 4 compliance analysis.

6. See Appendix B for "Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance packages.

* Revise the Georgia State Energy Code (International Energy Conservation Code), 2000 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 1

ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

SECTION 101

SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

* Delete the following sections from Chapter 1 without substitution.

Section 101.1

Title Section 101.4.2.4 Change in occupancy

(Effective January 1, 2003)

SECTION 102

MATERIALS, SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

* Revise Section 102.5.2 Fenestration product rating, certification and labeling, 2nd paragraph to read as follows:

Section 102.5.2 Fenestration product rating, certification and labeling.

When a manufacturer has not determined product U-factor in accordance with NFRC 100 for a particular product line, compliance with the building envelope requirements of this code shall be determined by assigning and labeling such products a default U-factor in accordance with tables 102.5.2(1) and 102.5.2(2). When A SHGC or shading coefficient is used for code compliance and a manufacturer has not determined product SHGC in accordance with NFRC 200 for a particular product line, compliance with the building envelope requirements of this code shall be determined by assigning and labeling such products with a default SHGC in accordance with Table 102.5.2(3). Product features shall be verified for the product to qualify for default value associated with those features. Where the existence of a particular feature cannot be determined with reasonable certainty, the product shall not receive credit for that feature. Where a composite of materials from two different product types is used, the product shall be assigned the higher U-factor. The default labels shall clearly indicate:

1. The manufacturer's/assembler's name.

2. "DEFAULT VALUES"' taken from Tables 102.5.2(1), 102.5.2(2) and 102.5.2(3).

3. The manufacturer's/assembler's certification that it has selected the appropriate default value for the product. (Effective January 1, 2003)

SECTION 104

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

* Delect Section 104 Construction documents without substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

SECTION 105

INSPECTIONS

* Delete Section 105 Inspections without substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS

SECTION 202

GENERAL DEFINITIONS

* Revise Section 202 General Definitions to read as follows:

THERMAL CONDUCTANCE. Timed rate of heat flow through a body (frequently per unit area) from one of its bounding surfaces to the other for a unit temperature difference between the two surfaces, under steady conditions (Btu/H × ft2 °F) [W/(m2 ×K)]. The insulation shall be stabilized (aged) prior to testing for Thermal Conductance.

THERMAL RESISTANCE (R). The reciprocal of thermal conductance (H × ft2 × °F/Btu) [(m2 × K)/W]. All R-values shall be stabilized (aged) R-values.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Revise Section 202 General Definitions to add a new definition to read as follows:

ATTIC KNEE WALL. Any vertical or near-vertical wall in the building envelope that has conditioned space on one side and unconditioned attic space on the other side. If the envelope features the insulation installed along the sloped ceiling, the vertical wall is considered an interior wall and thus does not require insulation. (Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 3

DESIGN CONDITIONS

SECTION 301

DESIGN CRITERIA

* Delete Section 301.1 General and substitute the following:

301.1 General. The criteria of this chapter and Figure 302.1(11) establish the design conditions for use with Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 8.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

SECTION 302

THERMAL DESIGN PARAMETERS

* Revise Table 302.1 EXTERIOR DESIGN CONDITIONS, footnote "b" to read as follows:

b. The degree-days heating base (HDD) (base 65° F) and cooling base (CDD) (base 65° F) shall be Climate Zones per Figure 302.1(11). For purposes of determining HDD, the following shall be used: Climate Zone 4B - 1999 HDD; Climate Zone 5A - 2499 HDD; Climate Zone 6B - 2999 HDD; Climate Zone 7A - 3499 HDD; and Climate 8 - 3999 HDD. Approved software that is based on specific city or county HDD or CDD shall be acceptable to show Energy Code compliance. (Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 4

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DESIGN BY SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF BUILDINGS UTILIZING RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

SECTION 404

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

* Revise Section 402.1.3.1.4 Fenestration system solar heat gain coefficient, Standard design to read as follows:

402.1.3.1.4 Fenestration system solar heat gain coefficient, Standard design. The fenestration system solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), inclusive of framed sash and glazing area, of the glazing systems in the Standard design shall be 0.40 during periods of mechanical heating and cooling operation. These fenestration system SHGC values shall be multiplied together with (added in series to) the interior shading values as specified in Section 402.1.3.1.5 to arrive at an overall solar heat gain coefficient for the installed glazing. This requirement shall have a delayed implementation date of January 1, 2004. (Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 5

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DESIGN BY COMPONENT PERFORMANCE APPROACH

SECTION 502

BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS

* Revise Section 502.1.3 Recessed lighting fixtures to delete requirement No. 2 without substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Delete Section 502.1.5 Fenestration solar heat gain coefficient and substitute the following:

Section 502.1.5 Fenestration solar heat gain coefficient. In all Georgia climate zones (4B through 8), the combined solar heat gain coefficient (the area-weighted average) of all glazed fenestration products (including the effects of any permanent exterior solar shading devices) in the building shall not exceed 0.40. This requirement shall have a delayed implementation date of January 1, 2004. (Effective January 1, 2003)

* Revise Table 502.2 Heating and Cooling Criteria, footnotes "a" and "d" to read as follows:

a. Values shall be determined by using the graphs [Figures 502.2(1), 502.2(2), 502.2(3), 502.2(4), 502.2(5) and 502.2(6)] and HDD as specified in Section 302. The minimum insulation R-values shall be: Attic knee walls, R-19; Cavity walls, R-11; Mass walls, R-5; Roofing/ceiling, R-19; Floors over unheated spaces, R-11; Basement walls, R-5; and Crawl space walls, R-5. Maximum window U-factor shall be 0.65. This window requirement shall have a delayed implementation date of January 1, 2004.

d. Slab edge insulation shall not be used for unheated slabs in Georgia. (Effective January 1, 2003)

* Delete Section 502.2.4 Compliance by prescriptive specification on an individual component basis and substitute the following:

Section 502.2.4 Compliance by prescriptive specification on an individual component basis. For buildings with fenestration less than or equal to 15 percent, 18 percent, 25 percent, or 30 percent (Type A-1 residential buildings) or 25 percent (Type A-2 residential buildings) of the gross exterior wall area, the thermal resistance of insulation applied to the opaque building envelope components shall be greater than or equal to the minimum R-values, and the thermal transmittance of all fenestration assemblies shall be less than or equal to the maximum U-factors shown in Tables 502.2.4(1), 502.2.4(2), 502.2.4(3), 502.2.4(4) or 502.2.4(5) as applicable. Sections 502.2.4.1 through 502.2.4.12 and 502.2.4.15 through 502.2.4.17 shall apply to the use of these tables.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Delete Tables 502.2.4(1) through 502.2.4(9) in their entirety and substitute the following:

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(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Delete Section 502.2.4.4 Window area, exempt and substitute the following:

502.2.4.4 Window area exempt. Five (5) percent of the total window area computed under Section 502.2.4.3 shall be exempt from the "Glazing U-factor" and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) requirements.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Delete Sections 502.2.4.13 and 502.2.4.14 without substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Delete Section 502.2.4.15 Fenestration solar heat gain coefficient and substitute the following:

502.2.4.15 Fenestration solar heat gain coefficient. In all Georgia climate zones (4B through 8), fenestration products shall also meet the requirements of Section 502.1.5. This window requirement shall have a delayed implementation date of January 1, 2004. (Effective January 1, 2003)

* Revise Section 502.2.5 Prescriptive path for additions and window replacements to read as follows:

502.2.5 Prescriptive path for additions and window replacements. As an alternative to demonstrating compliance with Section 402 and 502.2, additions with a conditioned floor area less than 500 square feet (46.5 m2) to existing single-family residential buildings and structures shall meet the prescriptive envelope component criteria in Table 502.2.5 for the designated Climate Zones applicable to the location. The U-factor of each individual fenestratiion product (windows, doors and skylights) shall be used to calculate an areaweighted average fenestration product U-factor for the addition, which shall not exceed the applicable listed values in Table 502.2.5. For additions, the total area of fenestration products shall not exceed 40 percent of the gross wall and roof area of the addition. The R-values for opaque thermal envelope components shall be equal to or greater than the applicable listed values in Table 502.2.5. Replacement fenestration products (where the entire unit, including the frame, sash and glazing, is replaced) shall meet the prescriptive fenestration U-factor criteria in Table 502.2.5 for the designated Climate Zones applicable to the location. Fenestration products used in additions and as replacement windows in accordance with this section shall also meet the requirements of Section 502.1.5 in all Georgia climate zones (4B through 8).

Remaining exception unchanged.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Delete Table 502.2.5 in its entirety and substitute the following:

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(Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 6

SIMPLIFIED PRESCRIPTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, TYPE A-1 AND A-2

SECTION 601

GENERAL

* Revise Section 601.2.1 Residential Buildings, Type A-1 to read as follows:

601.2.1 Residential Buildings, Type A-1. Compliance for Type A-1 residential buildings shall be demonstrated by either:

1. Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a fenestration area that does not exceed 18 percent of the gross area of exterior walls; or

2. Meeting the requirements of Chapter 4, or Chapter 5 for Type A-1 residential buildings; or

3. Meeting one of the Climate Zone "Single Step Compliance" Tables; or

4. Georgia Tradeoff Worksheet with Window Takeoff worksheet, and if applicable the R-value of Wood Stud Walls Worksheet and/or R-value of Steel Stud Wall Worksheet; or

5. Documentation from an approved software program.*

* Note: MECcheck is an approved software program. MECcheck may be downloaded free of charge from www.energycodes.gov . (Effective January 1, 2003)

* Revise Section 602.1 Thermal performance criteria to read as follows:

602.1 Thermal performance criteria. The minimum required insulation R-value or maximum required U-factor for each element in the building thermal envelope (fenestration, roof/ceiling, opaque wall, floor, slab edge, crawl space wall and basement wall) shall be in accordance with the criteria in Table 602.1.

Type A-1 residential buildings, with greater than 18-percent glazing area, Type A-2 residential buildings, with greater than 25-percent glazing area shall determine compliance using the building envelope requirements of Chapter 4 or Chapter 5. Remaining sub-sections unchanged.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Revise Table 602.1 to read as follows:

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(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Delete Section 602.2 Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration and substitute the following:

602.2 Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration. In all Georgia climate zones (4B through 8), the area-weighted-average solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for glazed fenestration installed in the building envelope shall not exceed 0.40. This requirement shall have a delayed implementation date of January 1, 2004. (Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 7

BUILDING DESIGN FOR ALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

SECTION 701

SCOPE

* Revise Section 701.1 General as follows:

701.1 General. Commercial Buildings shall meet the requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001. Remaining text unchanged.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Add new Section 701.2 Minimum commercial building thermal component requirements and Table 701 to read as follows:

701.2 Minimum commercial building thermal component requirements. Table 701 lists the minimum thermal envelope requirements that shall be met on all commercial buildings for roofs, walls, and glazed fenestration.

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(Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 8

DESIGN BY ACCEPTABLE PRACTICE FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

SECTION 801

SCOPE

* Revise Section 801.2 as follows:

801.2 Application. The requirements in Sections 802, 803, 804, and 805 shall each be satisfied on an individual basis. Where one or more section(s) is not satisfied, compliance for that section(s) shall be demonstrated in accordance with the applicable provisions of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001.

Existing exception unchanged.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 802

BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS

* Revise Section 802.1 as follows:

802.1 General. Walls, roof assemblies, floors, glazing, and slabs on grade which are part of the building envelope for buildings where the window and glazed door area is not greater than 50 percent of the gross area of above-grade walls shall meet the requirements of Sections 802.2.1 through 802.2.8, as applicable. Buildings with more glazing shall meet the applicable provisions of ANSI/ASHRAE/ IESNA 90.1-2001.

Remaining text unchanged.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Revise Section 802.2 as follows:

802.2 Criteria. The building envelope components shall meet each of the applicable requirements in Tables 802.2(1), 802.2(2), 802.2(3) and 802.2(4), based on the percentage of wall that is glazed. The percentage of wall that is glazed shall be determined by dividing the aggregate area of rough openings for glazing (windows and glazed doors) in all the above grade walls associated with the building envelope by the total gross area of all above grade exterior walls that are a part for the building envelope. In buildings with multiple types of building envelope construction, each building envelope construction type shall be evaluated separately. Where Tables 802.2(1), 802.2(2), 802.2(3) and 802.2(4) do not list a particular construction type, the applicable provisions of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1- 2001. shall be used in lieu of Section 802. Remaining text unchanged.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Add new Section 802.3.3 to read as follows:

803.3.3 Dampers integral to the building envelope. Stair, elevator shaft vents, and other dampers integral to the building envelope shall be equipped with motorized dampers with a maximum leakage rate of 3 cfm/ft2 at 1.0 in w.g. (250 Pa) when tested in accordance with AMCA 500. Such dampers shall be closed during normal building operation and shall open as required by fire and smoke detection systems.

Exception: Gravity (non-motorized) dampers are permitted to be used in buildings less than three stories in height above grade.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Add new Section 802.3.4 to read as follows:

802.3.4 Loading dock weatherseals. Cargo doors and loading dock doors shall be equipped with weatherseals to resist infiltration when vehicles are parked in the doorway. (Effective January 1, 2003)

* Add new Section 802.3.5 to read as follows:

802.3.5 Vestibules. A door that separates conditioned space from the exterior shall be protected with an enclosed vestibule, with all doors opening into and out of the vestibule equipped with self-closing devices. Vestibules shall be designed so that in passing through the vestibule it is not necessary for the interior and exterior doors to open at the same time.

Exceptions:

1. Buildings in Climate Zone 1A through 4B as indicated in Table 302.1.

2. Doors not intended to be used as a building entrance door, such as mechanical or electrical equipment rooms.

3. Doors opening directly from a dwelling unit.

4. Doors that open directly from a space less than 3,000 ft2 (298 m2) in area.

5. Revolving doors.

6. Doors used primarily to facilitate vehicular movement or material handling and adjacent personnel doors.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Add new Section 802.3.6 to read as follows:

802.3.6 Recessed Lighting Fixtures. When installed in the building envelope, recessed lighting fixtures shall meet one of the following requirements:

1. Type IC rated, manufactured with no penetrations between the inside of the recessed fixture and ceiling cavity and sealed or gasketed to prevent air leakage into the unconditioned space.

2. Type IC rated, in accordance with ASTM E 283 no more than 2.0 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0.994 L/s) air movement from the conditioned space to the ceiling cavity. The lighting fixture shall be tested at 1.57 psi (75 Pa) pressure difference and shall be labeled. (Effective January 1, 2003)

SECTION 803

BUILDING MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

* Revise Section 803.2.6 as follows:

803.2.6 Cooling with Outdoor air. Each system over 65,000 Btu/h (19 KW) cooling capacity located in other than Climate Zones 1, 2, 3b, 5a, or 6b as shown in Table 302.1 shall have an economizer that will automatically shut off the cooling system and allow all of the supply air to be provided directly from outdoors.

Economizers shall be capable of operating at 100% outside air, even if additional mechanical cooling is required to meet the cooling load of the building. Where a single room or space is supplied by multiple air systems, the aggregate capacity of those systems shall be used in applying this requirement.

Exceptions:

1. Where the cooling equipment is covered by the minimum efficiency requirements of Table 803.2.2(1) or 803.2.2(2) and meets the efficiency requirements of Table 803.2.6.

2. Systems with air or evaporatively cooled condensers and which serve spaces with open case refrigeration or that require filtration equipment in order to meet the minimum ventilation requirements of Chapter 4 of the ICC International Mechanical Code.

3. Systems under 135,000 Btu/h (40 KW) cooling capacity in Climate Zones 3c, 5b, 7, 13b, and 14. (Effective January 1, 2003)

* Revise Section 803.3.2 as follows:

803.3.2 HVAC equipment performance requirements. Equipment shall meet the minimum efficiency requirements of Tables 803.2.2(1) through 803.2.2(6) and Table 803.2.2(5), when tested and rated in accordance with the applicable test procedure. The efficiency shall be verified through certification under an approved certification program, or if no certification program exists, the equipment efficiency ratings shall be supported by data furnished by the manufacturer. Where multiple rating conditions and/or performance requirements are provided, the equipment shall satisfy all stated requirements. Where components, such as indoor or outdoor coils, from different manufacturers are used, calculations and supporting data shall be furnished by the designer that demonstrate the combined efficiency of the specified components meets the requirements herein.

Where unitary or prepackaged equipment is used in a complex HVAC system and is not covered by Section 803.3.2, the equipment shall meet the applicable requirements of Section 803.2.2.

Exception:

Equipment listed in Table 803.2.2(2) not designed for operation at ARI standard test conditions of 44° F (7° C) leaving chilled water temperature and 85° (29° C) entering condenser water temperature shall have a minimum full load COP and IPLV rating as shown in Tables 803.3.2(3) through 803.3.2(5) as applicable. The table values are only applicable over the following full load design ranges:

1. Leaving Chilled Water Temperature: 40 to 48° F (4 C to 9° C).

2. Entering Condenser Water Temperature: 75 to 85° F (24 C to 29° C). Chillers designed to operate outside of these ranges are not covered by this code. Condensing Water Temperature Rise: 5 to 15° F (-15 to -9° C). (Effective January 1, 2003)

* Delete Tables 803.2.2(1) through 803.2.2(5) and substitute to read as follows and add the following new Tables 803.3.2(1) through 803.3.2(3):

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(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Revise Section 803.3.3.5 as follows:

803.3.3.5 Economizers. Economizers shall be provided on each system over 65,000 Btu/h (19 kW) cooling capacity in accordance with Section 803.2.6.

Exceptions:

Water economizers that are capable of cooling supply air by direct and/or indirect evaporation and providing up to 100% of the expected system cooling load at outside air temperatures of 50° F (10° C) dry bulb/45° F (7.2° C) wet bulb and below.

Systems under 135,000 Btu/h (40 kW) cooling capacity in Climate Zones 3c, 5b, 7, 13b, and 14.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Add new Section 803.3.3.8 to read as follows:

803.3.3.8 Heat rejection equipment fan speed control. Each fan powered by a motor of 7.5 hp (5.6 kW) or larger shall have the capability to operate that fan at two-thirds of full speed or less, and shall have controls that automatically change the fan speed to control the leaving fluid temperature or condensing temperature/pressure of the heat rejection device.

Exception: Factory-installed heat rejection devices within HVAC equipment tested and rated in accordance with Tables 803.3.2(1) through 803.3.2(3).

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Delete Section 803.3.4.1 Temperature reset for air systems without substitution. (Effective January 1, 2003)

SECTION 805

LIGHTING SYSTEMS

* Revise Section 805.2 as follows:

805.2 Lighting controls. Lighting systems shall be provided with controls as required in Sections 805.2.1, 805.2.2, and 805.2.3.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Add new Section 805.2.3 to read as follows:

805.2.3 Additional controls. Each area that is required to have a manual control shall have additional controls that meet the requirements of Sections 805.2.3.1, 805.2.3.2, or 805.2.3.3.

Exceptions:

1. Areas that have only 1 luminaire.

2. Areas that are controlled by an occupant-sensing device.

3. Corridors, storerooms, restrooms, or public lobbies. (Effective January 1, 2003)

* Add new Sections 805.2.3.1, 805.2.3.2 and 805.2.3.3 as follows:

805.2.3.1 Bi-level Switching. Each area less than 250 ft2 (23 m2) that is required to have a manual control shall also allow the occupant to reduce the connected lighting load in a reasonably uniform illumination pattern by at least 50 percent.

Exceptions:

1. Areas that have only one luminaire.

2. Areas that are controlled by an occupant-sensing device.

3. Corridors, storerooms, restrooms, or public lobbies.

4. Guest rooms.

805.2.3.2 Automatic lighting shutoff. Buildings larger than 5,000 ft2 shall be equipped with an automatic control device to shut off lighting in all spaces. This automatic control device shall function on either:

1. A scheduled basis, using time-of-day, with an independent program schedule that controls the interior lighting in areas that do not exceed 25,000 ft2 and are not more than one floor, or

2. An unscheduled basis by occupant intervention.

805.2.3.3 Guest rooms. Guest rooms in hotels, motels, boarding houses, or similar buildings shall have at least one master switch at the main entry door that controls all permanently wired lighting fixtures and switched receptacles, except those in the bathroom(s). Suites shall have a control meeting these requirements at the entry to each room or at the primary entry to the suite.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 9

REFERENCED STANDARDS

Revise Chapter 9 to add the following:

ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001	Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
ASHRAE-2001	Handbook Fundamentals
NEMA TP1-1996	Guide for Determining Energy Efficiency for Distribution Transformers
NEMA TP2-1998	Standard Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Distribution Transformers
NEMA TP3-2000	Standard for the Labeling of Distribution Transformer Efficiency

Remaining text unchanged.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Add Figure 9-1 F2-values for Slab-on-Grade Perimeter Insulation and Figure 9-2 Component Performance Table to read as follows:

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APPENDIX

* Revise Appendix to read as follows:

Change all references for existing Appendix to "Appendix A".

* Add new Appendix B to read as follows:

APPENDIX B

Throughout this Appendix there is information that may be helpful in meeting and understanding the Georgia State Energy Code. In cases of conflict, refer to the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code for clarification.

CHECKLIST

Wood Framing

Low Rise Residential Use

To be filled out by permit applicant and presented to Building Department at time permit is requested. A copy will be available at the job site for CEO (Code Enforcement Officers) review.

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WINDOW PRODUCT RATING, CERTIFICATION, AND LABELING

The Georgia Energy Code, Section 102.5.2 requires that fenestration products, (window, glass door and skylight) shall be labeled with its U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). Fenestration products' U-factor and SHGC shall be determined by an accredited, independent laboratory in accordance with NFRC 100 for Ufactor and NFRC 200 for SHGC, or from default values from Table 102.5.2(1) for U-factor and Table 102.5.2(3) for SHGC. Manufacturers that label their products with NFRC U-factors and SHGCs shall either use an NFRC label (see sample NFRC label below) or a label of their own design. The label shall list as a minimum: U-factor, SHGC, frame type, number of panes of glazing, whether the window is fixed or operable, and the type of glazing tint, if present. The label shall contain the words "Meets Thermal Break Criteria" if the product claims a U-factor based on a thermal-break product.

National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) - U-factor and SHGC

Below is a sample window label of NFRC-determined energy performance values that code officials should look for during inspections:

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Note: This sample window label also contains "Visible Transmittance" (VT) performance values. The Georgia Energy Code does not establish minimum requirements for VT, but this and other information that might be useful to builders, designers, consumers, and others (like air leakage rates) may also be present on labels used by some manufacturers.

Default U-factor and SHGC

If NFRC 100 or NFRC 200 are not used to determine product Ufactor and SHGC, then manufacturers shall obtain default values from Table 102.5.2(1) for U-factor and Table 102.5.2(3) for SHGC and label the product with a "Default Window Label." Manufacturers or assemblers shall label their products with default U-factors and SHGCs, for example, site built and shop assembled windows without NFRC labels, shall follow the format of the sample default label below. This label shall list as a minimum: Default U-factor from Table 102.5.2(1), Default SHGC from Table 102.5.2(3), frame type, number of panes of glazing, whether the window is fixed or operable, and the type of glazing tint, if present. The label shall contain the words,"Meets Thermal Break Criteria" if the product claims a U-factor based on a thermal-break product:

<<Sample Window Label of DEFAULT

Energy Performance Values>>

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Table 502.2.3.1(1b)

Wall R-value 35/8'' Steel Stud 16'' OC (Insulation plus sheathing)

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"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance Climate Zone 4B - South Georgia - Option 4B-1

You are "deemed to comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings if your residential structure meets the following conditions:

1. Your building shall be a one or two family detached dwelling built using wood framing.

2. Your building is three stories or less in height and not larger than 5,000 square feet of conditioned area.

3. Your building site must be located in Climate Zone 4B, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11), an area of the state where the climatic conditions of approximately 2,000 Heating Degree Days or less apply.

4. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for R-values/ U-factors listed below.

5. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross wall area.

6. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air sealing including all air tight, I.C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.

7. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed: Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0;

Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) _________________

% Openings in gross area of exterior wall1 18% Max.

Doors U-factor 0.55 Max.

Windows, Double Pane, U-factor2 0.65 Max.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)2 0.40 Max.

Ceiling insulation3 R-30

Wall cavity insulation R-13

Knee Wall insulation R-19

Wall Sheathing4 Plywood/OSB

Floor insulation R-11

Basement Masonry wall insulation R-5

Slab Perimeter insulation5 R-0

___________________

1. "% Openings" is defined by the total area of the openings of windows and doors divided by the total gross area of the exterior wall. % Openings = 100 × (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors).

2. Up to 5% of the window area may be exempt from meeting the window U-factor and SHGC requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

4. Insulating values for plywood, OSB or other structural sheathing are already accounted for in the approach. Garage walls may be R-13 cavity insulation with gypsum on both sides.

5. Unheated slabs.

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be stabilized R-values all Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key Features

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade on foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in South Georgia. If you must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or higher U-factor, then do not use this method. No substitutions are allowed here.

Instead, you may use one of the other methods to show compliance, such as the Tradeoff Worksheet or the free MECcheck software (available at www.energycodes.gov). You may also use one of the Chapter 4, 5, or 6 approaches of the 2000 IECC with Georgia modifications.

At the time a permit is requested, you shall show how you plan to meet the Georgia Energy Code. When using the "Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance method, you may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building permit.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance Climate Zone 5A - South Central Georgia - Option 5A-1

You are "deemed to comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings if your residential structure meets the following conditions:

1. Your building shall be a one or two family detached dwelling built using wood framing.

2. Your building is three stories or less in height and not larger than 5,000 square feet of conditioned area.

3. Your building site must be located in Climate Zone 5A, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11), an area of the state where the climatic conditions of approximately 2,500 Heating Degree Days or less apply.

4. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for R-values/ U-factors listed below.

5. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross wall area.

6. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air sealing including all air tight, I.C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.

7. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:

Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0;

Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ______________

% Openings in gross area of exterior wall1 18% Max.

Doors U-factor 0.55 Max.

Windows, Double Pane, U-factor2 0.60 Max.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)2 0.40 Max.

Ceiling insulation3 R-30

Wall cavity insulation R-13

Knee Wall insulation R-19

Wall Sheathing4 Plywood/OSB

Floor Insulation R-11

Basement Masonry wall insulation R-5

Slab Perimeter insulation5 R-0

___________________

2. Up to 5% of the window area may be exempt from meeting the window U-factor and SHGC requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

4. Insulating values for plywood, OSB or other structural sheathing are already accounted for in the approach. Garage walls may be R-13 cavity insulation with gypsum on both sides.

5. Unheated slabs.

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be stabilized R-values All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key Features

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade on foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in South Central Georgia. If you must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or higher U-factor, then do not use this method. No substitutions are allowed here.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance Climate Zone 6B - Central Georgia - Option 6B-1 (R-30 ceiling, R-13 batt + R-2 sheathing, 0.55=Uwindow)

You are "deemed to comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings if your residential structure meets the following conditions:

1. Your building shall be a one or two family detached dwelling built using wood framing.

2. Your building is three stories or less in height and not larger than 5,000 square feet of conditioned area.

3. Your building site must be located in Climate Zone 6B, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11), an area of the state where the climatic conditions of approximately 3,000 Heating Degree Days or less apply.

4. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for R-values/ U-factors listed below.

5. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross wall area.

6. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air sealing including all air tight, I.C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.

7. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed: Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) __________

% Openings in gross area of exterior wall1 18% Max.

Doors U-factor 0.55 Max.

Windows, Double Pane, U-factor2 0.55 Max.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)2 0.40 Max.

Ceiling insulation3 R-30

Wall cavity insulation R-13

Knee Wall insulation R-19

Insulating Sheathing4 R-2

Floor Insulation R-19

Basement Masonry wall insulation R-6

Slab Perimeter insulation5 R-0

___________________

2. Up to 5% of the window area may be exempt from meeting the window U-factor and SHGC requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

4. When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation and continuous insulated sheathing, 25% of the gross wall area may be Plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

5. Unheated slabs.

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be stabilized R-values all Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key Features

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade on foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Central Georgia. If you must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or higher U-factor, then do not use this method. No substitutions are allowed here.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance Climate Zone 6B - Central Georgia - Option 6B-2 (R-38 ceiling, R-13 batt, 0.55=Uwindow)

You are "deemed to comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings if your residential structure meets the following conditions:

1. Your building shall be a one or two family detached dwelling built using wood framing.

2. Your building is three stories or less in height and not larger than 5,000 square feet of conditioned area.

4. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for R-values/ U-factors listed below.

5. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross wall area.

6. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air sealing including all air tight, I.C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.

7. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:

Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) % _____________________

Openings in gross area of exterior wall1 18% Max.

Doors U-factor 0.55 Max.

Windows, Double Pane, U-factor2 0.55 Max.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)2 0.40 Max.

Ceiling insulation3 R-38

Wall cavity insulation R-13

Knee Wall insulation R-19

Wall Sheathing 4 Plywood/OSB

Insulating Sheathing4 R-3

Floor Insulation R-19

Basement Masonry wall insulation R-6

Slab Perimeter insulation5 R-0

___________________

2. Up to 5% of the window area may be exempt from meeting the window U-factor and SHGC requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

4. Insulating values for plywood, OSB or other structural sheathing are already accounted for in the approach. Garage walls may be R-13 cavity insulation with gypsum on both sides.

5. Unheated slabs.

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be stabilized R-values all Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key Features

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade on foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in Central Georgia. If you must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or higher U-factor, then do not use this method. No substitutions are allowed here.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option 7A-1 (R-30 ceiling, R-13 batt + R-3 sheathing, 0.55=Uwindow)

You are "deemed to comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings if your residential structure meets the following conditions:

1. Your building shall be a one or two family detached dwelling built using wood framing.

2. Your building is three stories or less in height and not larger than 5,000 square feet of conditioned area.

3. Your building site must be located in Climate Zone 7A, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11), an area of the state where the climatic conditions of approximately 3,500 Heating Degree Days or less apply.

4. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for R-values/ U-factors listed below.

5. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross wall area.

6. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air sealing including all air tight, I.C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.

7. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:

Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) __________________________

% Openings in gross area of exterior wall1 18% Max.

Doors U-factor 0.35 Max.

Windows, Double Pane, U-factor2 0.55 Max.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)2 0.40 Max.

Ceiling insulation3 R-30

Wall cavity insulation R-13

Knee Wall insulation R-19

Insulating Sheathing4 R-3

Floor Insulation R-19

Basement Masonry wall insulation R-7

Slab Perimeter insulation5 R-0

___________________

2. Up to 5% of the window area may be exempt from meeting the window U-factor and SHGC requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

5. Unheated slabs.

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be stabilized R-values all Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key Features

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade on foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in the Greater Atlanta area. If you must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or higher U-factor, then do not use this method. No substitutions are allowed here.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option 7A-2

(R-38 ceiling, R-15 batt + OSB/Plywood)

You are "deemed to comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings if your residential structure meets the following conditions:

1. Your building shall be a one or two family detached dwelling built using wood framing.

2. Your building is three stories or less in height and not larger than 5,000 square feet of conditioned area.

4. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for R-values/ U-factors listed below.

5. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross wall area.

6. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air sealing including all air tight, I.C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.

7. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:

Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) ___________________________

% Openings in gross area of exterior wall1 18% Max.

Doors U-factor 0.35 Max.

Windows, Double Pane, U-factor2 0.55 Max.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)2 0.40 Max.

Ceiling insulation3 R-38

Wall cavity insulation R-15

Knee Wall insulation R-19

Wall Sheathing4 Plywood/OSB

Floor Insulation R-19

Basement Masonry wall insulation R-7

Slab Perimeter insulation5 R-0

___________________

2. Up to 5% of the window area may be exempt from meeting the window U-factor and SHGC requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

4. Insulating values for plywood, OSB or other structural sheathing are already accounted for in the approach. Garage walls may be R-13 cavity insulation with gypsum on both sides.

5. Unheated slabs.

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be stabilized R-values all Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key Features

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade on foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in the Greater Atlanta area. If you must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or higher U-factor, then do not use this method. No substitutions are allowed here.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option 7A-3

(R-30 ceiling, R-13 batt, 0.45=Uwindow)

You are "deemed to comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings if your residential structure meets the following conditions:

1. Your building shall be a one or two family detached dwelling built using wood framing.

2. Your building is three stories or less in height and not larger than 5,000 square feet of conditioned area.

4. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for R-values/ U-factors listed below.

5. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross wall area.

6. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air sealing including all air tight, I.C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.

7. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:

8. Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) _____________________________

% Openings in gross area of exterior wall1 18% Max.

Doors U-factor 0.55 Max.

Windows, Double Pane, U-factor2 0.45 Max.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)2 0.40 Max.

Ceiling insulation3 R-30

Wall cavity insulation R-13

Knee Wall insulation R-19

Wall Sheathing4 Plywood/OSB

Floor Insulation R-19

Basement Masonry wall insulation R-7

Slab Perimeter insulation5 R-0

___________________

2. Up to 5% of the window area may be exempt from meeting the window U-factor and SHGC requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

3. Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray ceilings, which require batt insulation, may be insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the total ceiling area and provided the flat portions of the ceiling are insulated to R-30. 4. Insulating values for plywood, OSB or other structural sheathing are already accounted for in the approach. Garage walls may be R-13 cavity insulation with gypsum on both sides.

5. Unheated slabs.

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be stabilized R-values all Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key Features

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade on foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in the Greater Atlanta area. If you must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or higher U-factor, then do not use this method. No substitutions are allowed here.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance Climate Zone 8 - North Georgia - Option 8-1

(R-38 ceiling, R-13 batt + R-3 Sheathing)

You are "deemed to comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings if your residential structure meets the following conditions:

1. Your building shall be a one or two family detached dwelling built using wood framing.

2. Your building is three stories or less in height and not larger than 5,000 square feet of conditioned area.

3. Your building site must be located in Climate Zone 8, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11), an area of the state where the climatic conditions of approximately 4,000 Heating Degree Days or less apply.

4. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for R-values/ U-factors listed below.

5. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross wall area.

6. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air sealing including all air tight, I.C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.

7. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:

Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) _________________________

% Openings in gross area of exterior wall1 18% Max.

Doors U-factor 0.55 Max.

Windows, Double Pane, U-factor2 0.50 Max.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)2 0.40 Max.

Ceiling insulation3 R-38

Wall cavity insulation R-13

Knee Wall insulation R-19

Insulating Sheathing4 R-3

Floor Insulation R-19

Basement Masonry wall insulation R-8

Slab Perimeter insulation5 R-0

___________________

2. Up to 5% of the window area may be exempt from meeting the window U-factor and SHGC requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

3. Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray ceilings, which require batt insulation, may be insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the total ceiling area and provided the flat portions of the ceiling are insulated to R-38. 4. When the exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation and continuous insulated sheathing, 25% of the gross wall area may be Plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

5. Unheated slabs.

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be stabilized R-values all Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key Features

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade on foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in North Georgia. If you must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or higher U-factor, then do not use this method. No substitutions are allowed here.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 8 - North Georgia - Option 8-2

(R-38 ceiling, R-13 batt + OSB/Plywood)

You are "deemed to comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings if your residential structure meets the following conditions:

1. Your building shall be a one or two family detached dwelling built using wood framing.

2. Your building is three stories or less in height and not larger than 5,000 square feet of conditioned area.

4. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for R-values/ U-factors listed below.

5. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross wall area.

6. You shall comply with code requirements for envelope air sealing including all air tight, I.C. rated light fixtures in ceilings with attics and seal all ductwork with mastic.

7. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:

Gas furnace: AFUE min 78%; A/C or Heat pump: SEER 10.0; Heat pump: HSPF 6.8; other (explain) _________________________

% Openings in gross area of exterior wall1 18% Max.

Doors U-factor 0.35 Max.

Windows, Double Pane, U-factor2 0.45 Max.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)2 0.40 Max.

Ceiling insulation3 R-38

Wall cavity insulation R-13

Knee Wall insulation R-19

Wall Sheathing4 Plywood/OSB

Floor Insulation R-19

Basement Masonry wall insulation R-8

Slab Perimeter insulation5 R-0

___________________

2. Up to 5% of the window area may be exempt from meeting the window U-factor and SHGC requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

3. Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray ceilings, which require batt insulation, may be insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the total ceiling area and provided the flat portions of the ceiling are insulated to R-38. 4. Insulating values for plywood, OSB or other structural sheathing are already accounted for in the approach. Garage walls may be R-13 cavity insulation with gypsum on both sides.

5. Unheated slabs.

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be stabilized R-values all Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key Features

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade on foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. These R-values may result in some degree of "over-design". However, this method will apply to a majority of one and two family residences built in North Georgia. If you must change one or more of the R-values/U-factors listed to a lower R-value or higher U-factor, then do not use this method. No substitutions are allowed here.

Appendix

BUILDING ENVELOPE

The elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy is capable of being transferred to or from the exterior or to or from spaces exempted by the provisions of Section 101.4.1. -2000 IECC

The building envelope is the barrier that separates the conditioned space from the outside or unconditioned spaces. The building envelope consists of two parts - an air barrier and a thermal barrier that must be both continuous and contiguous (touching each other). In a typical residence, the building envelope consists of the roof, walls, windows, doors, and foundation. Examples of unconditioned spaces include attics, vented crawlspaces, basements with ceiling insulation and no HVAC supply registers, and garages.

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* Note: An attic knee wall is any vertical wall that separates conditioned space from an unconditioned attic. In Georgia, knee walls must be insulated to R-19. An attic-side air barrier (OSB, foil-faced sheathing, etc.) is recommended.

** Note: Although there is nothing to prevent the garage walls from being insulated, due to indoor air quality concerns, the garage should never be considered inside the building envelope.

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"SINGLE-STEP" COMPLIANCE

FOR SIMPLE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

The Single-Step compliance procedure is available only for small commercial buildings with simple HVAC systems. If you demonstrate that your building complies with this procedure, you are deemed to comply with the Georgia State Energy Code. You shall complete the documentation on all of the enclosed forms for Envelope, Lighting, and HVAC and Water Heating systems and equipment.

Eligible buildings shall meet all of the following requirements:

1) Two stories or less.

2) 25,000 ft2 or less gross floor area.

3) Maximum glazing area is 25% of the above-grade gross wall area.

4) Each HVAC system serves a single zone, controlled by a single thermostat in the zone being served.

5) Cooling (if any) is provided by one or more air-cooled (unitary packaged or split system) air conditioners or geothermal heat pumps that do not exceed 20 tons (each).*

6) Primary heating (if any) is provided by one or more air-cooled (unitary packaged or split system) heat pumps (with internal supplemental electrical resistance heat, if needed), geothermal heat pumps, or fuel-fired furnaces. Supplemental individual electric resistance heaters are limited to a maximum of 5 kW each.*

7) The outside air quality is 3,000 cfm or less and shall be less than 70% of the total supply air.

* Note: Hydronic or steam distribution systems are not permitted under this Single Step approach.

Failure to meet all of the above criteria precludes use of the Single Step compliance forms. All other commercial buildings shall demonstrate compliance with any of the other compliance pathways of the Georgia State Energy Code for commercial buildings, and include submittal of proof of compliance.

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ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE

(International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings)

The CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE (International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings), 2000 Edition, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., when used in conjunction with these Georgia Amendments, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code.

THESE AMENDMENTS ARE TO BE USED IN ADDITION TO THOSE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2002. WHEN USED TOGETHER THEY CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE.

Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 32) are deleted from the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code according to Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 1, Part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Electrical (Chapters 33 through 42) are deleted and substitute for Electrical requirements the Georgia State Minimum Standard ElectricalCode (National Electrical Code).

Appendices

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted for enforcement in the ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Change all references from the ICC Electrical Code to the Georgia State Minimum Standard National Electrical Code.

(b) Change all references from the International Energy Conservation Code to the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for heating and air conditioning equipment.

Scope

The provisions of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code (International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings) shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILER/WATER HEATERS AND

PRESSURE VESSELS

(a) The State's Minimum Requirements for Boiler/Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels, over 200,000 BTU (58.56 kW), 210 degrees Fahrenheit, or 120 gallons capacity, shall be established by O.C.G.A. Title 34, Chapter 11, and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor (Effective January 1, 2002).

* Revise the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code (International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings), 2000 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS

* Revise Section R202 by adding the following definition:

VALVE

Point of Delivery Service Shutoff. The point of delivery for normal gas systems is the outlet of the service meter assembly or the outlet of the service regulator or service shutoff valve where a meter is not provided. Where a valve is provided at the outlet of the service meter assembly, such valve shall be considered to be downstream of the point of delivery. The point of delivery for undiluted liquefied petroleum gas systems is the outlet of the first stage pressure regulator that provides utilization pressure, exclusive of line gas regulators, in the system. (Effective January 1, 2003)

SECTION R703

EXTERIOR COVERING

* Add the following exceptions to Section R703.7:

R703.7 Stone and masonry veneer, general. All stone and masonry veneer shall be installed in accordance with this chapter, Table 703.4 and Figure R703.7. Such veneers installed over a backing of wood or cold-formed steel shall be limited to the first story above grade and shall not exceed 5 inches (127 mm) in thickness.

Exceptions:

3. For detached one and two family dwellings with a maximum nominal thickness of 4 inches (102 mm) of exterior masonry veneer with a backing of wood frame located in Seismic Design Category D1, the masonry veneer shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in height above a noncombustible foundation, with an additional 8 feet (2438 mm) permitted for gabled ends, or 30 feet (9144 mm) in height with an additional 8 feet (2438 mm) permitted for gabled ends where the lower 10 feet (3048 mm) has a backing of concrete or masonry wall provided the following criteria are met:

3.1 Braced wall panels shall be constructed with a minimum of 7/16 inch (11.1 mm) thick sheathing fastened with 8d common nails at 4 inches (102 mm) on center on panel edges and at 12 inches (305 mm) on center on intermediate supports.

3.2 The bracing of the top story shall be located at each end and at least every 25 feet (7620 mm) on center but not less than 45% of the braced wall line. The bracing of the first story shall be as provided in Table R602.10.3.

3.3 Hold down connectors shall be provided at the ends of braced walls for the second floor to first floor wall assembly with an allowable design of 2100 lbs. (952 kg). Hold down connectors shall be provided at the ends of each wall segment of the braced walls for the first floor to foundation assembly with an allowable design of 3700 lbs. (1678 kg). In all cases, the hold down connector force shall be transferred to the foundation.

3.4 Cripple walls shall not be permitted.

4. For detached one and two-family dwellings with a maximum actual thickness of 3 inches (76 mm) of exterior masonry veneer with a backing of wood frame located in Seismic Design Category D2, the masonry veneer shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in height above a noncombustible foundation, with an additional 8 feet (2438 mm) permitted for gabled ends, or 30 feet (9144 mm) in height with an additional 8 feet (2438 mm) permitted for gabled ends where the lower 10 feet (3048 mm) has a backing of concrete or masonry wall, provided the following criteria are met:

4.1 Braced wall panels shall be constructed with a minimum of 7/16 inch (11.1 mm) thick sheathing fastened with 8d common nails at 4 inches (102 mm) on center on panel edges and at 12 inches (305 mm) on center on intermediate supports.

4.2 The bracing of the top story shall be located at each end and at least every 25 feet (7620 mm) on center but not less than 55% of the braced wall line. The bracing of the first story shall be as provided in Table R602.10.3.

4.3 Hold down connectors shall be provided at the ends of braced walls for the second floor to first floor wall assembly with an allowable design of 2300 lbs. (1043 kg). Hold down connectors shall be provided at the ends of each wall segment of the braced walls for the first floor to foundation assembly with an allowable design of 3900 lbs. (1769 kg). In all cases, the hold down connector force shall be transferred to the foundation.

4.4 Cripple walls shall not be permitted.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Revise Section R703.7.4.1.2 to read as follows:

R703.7.4.1.2 Seismic Design Categories D1 and D2. In Seismic Design Categories D1 and D2, provide single-wire joint reinforcement, a minimum of No. 9 gage, at a spacing of 18 inches (457 mm) on center vertically. The joint reinforcement shall be continuous in the veneer bed joint, with lap splices permitted between the veneer ties.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 24

FUEL GAS

SECTION G2419 (409)

GAS SHUTOFF VALVES

* Add new Section G2419.2.1 to read as follows:

G2419.2.1 Point of Delivery Service Valve. Where the point of delivery is the outlet of the service meter assembly, or the outlet of the service regulator a service shutoff valve shall be installed. Such valve is considered to be part of the customer piping system. (Effective January 1, 2003)

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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

STANDARD BUILDING CODE

(INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE)

The STANDARD BUILDING CODE (International Building Code), 2000 Edition, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., when used in conjuction with these Georgia Amendments, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Stnadard Building Code.

THESE AMENDMENTS ARE TO BE USED IN ADDITION TO THOSE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2002. WHEN USED TOGETHER, THEY CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD BUILDING CODE.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Change all references from the ICC Electrical Code to the Georgia State Minimum Standard National Electrical Code respectively.

SCOPE:

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard Building Code (International Building Code) shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure of any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception: Detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code (International Residential Code).

Appendices

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted for enforcement in the ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.

* Revise the Standard Building Code (International Building Code), 2000 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 23

WOOD

SECTION 2308

CONVENTIONAL LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION

* Revise Section 2308.11.2 to add the following exceptions:

Section 2308.11.2 Concrete or masonry. Concrete or masonry walls, or masonry veneer shall not extend above the basement.

Exceptions:

3. Masonry veneer is permitted to be used in the first two stories above grade in Seismic Design Categories B or C provided the following criteria are met:

3.1 "Type of Brace" per Section 2308.9.3 shall be Method 3 and the allowable shear capacity per Table 2306.4.1 shall be a minimum of 350 plf (5108 N/m) (ASD).

3.2 The bracing of the top story shall be located at each end and at least every 25 feet (7620 mm) on center but not less than 40% of the braced wall line. The bracing of the first story shall be located at each end and at least every 25 feet (7620 mm) on center but not less than 35% of the braced wall line.

3.3 Hold down connectors shall be provided at the ends of braced walls for the second floor to first floor wall assembly with an allowable design of 2000 lbs. (907.0 kg). Hold down connectors shall be provided at the ends of each wall segment of the braced walls for the first floor to foundation assembly with an allowable design of 3900 lbs. (1768 kg). In all cases, the hold down connector force shall be transferred to the foundation.

3.4 Cripple walls shall not be permitted.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

* Revise Section 2308.12.2 to add the following exceptions:

Section 2308.12.2 Concrete or masonry. Concrete or masonry walls, or masonry veneer shall not extend above the basement.

Exceptions: Masonry veneer is permitted to be used in the first story above grade in Seismic Design Category D provided the following criteria are met:

1. "Type of Brace" per Section 2308.9.3 shall be Method 3 and the allowable shear capacity per Table 2306.4.1 shall be a minimum of 350 plf (5108 N/m) (ASD).

2. The bracing of the first story shall be located at each end and at least every 25 feet (7620 mm) on center but not less than 45% of the braced wall line.

3. Hold down connectors shall be provided at the ends of braced walls for the first floor to foundation assembly with an allowable design of 2100 lbs. (952.5 kg).

4. Cripple walls shall not be permitted. (Effective January 1, 2003)

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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

STANDARD PLUMBING CODE

(INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE)

The STANDARD PLUMBING CODE (International Plumbing Code), 2000 Edition, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., when used in conjunction with these Georgia Amendments, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code.

THESE AMENDMENTS ARE TO BE USED IN ADDITION TO THOSE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001 AND 2002. WHEN USED TOGETHER, THEY CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING CODE.

Appendices

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted for enforcement in the ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Change all references from the ICC Electrical Code to the Georgia State Minimum Standard National Electrical Code respectively.

(b) The Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for efficiency and coefficient of ratings of plumbing equipment.

Scope:

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, replacement, repairs, relocation, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within the State of Georgia. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas-fired water heaters, and water heater venting systems shall be regulated by NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code).

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILER/WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS

(a) The State's Minimum requirements for Boiler/Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels over 200,000 BTU (58.56 kW), 210 degrees Fahrenheit, or 120 gallons capacity, shall be established by O.C.G.A Title 34, Chapter 11, and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor. (Effective January 1, 2002)

* Revise the Standard Plumbing Code (International Plumbing Code), 2000 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 3

GENERAL REGULATIONS

SECTION 304

RODENTPROOFING

* Revise Section 304.4 Openings for pipes to read as follows:

304.4 Openings for Pipes. In or on structures where openings have been made in walls, floors or ceilings for the passage of pipes, such openings shall be sealed through the use of metal collars or other approved methods.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 4

FIXTURES, FAUCETS AND FITTINGS

SECTION 401

GENERAL

* Add new Section 401.4 to read as follows:

Section 401.4 Prohibited locations. No floor drains or other plumbing fixtures except electric water heaters shall be installed in a room containing air handling machinery when such room is used as a plenum. Except deep-seal trap floor drains consisting of a minimum 4-inch (102 mm) seal and supplied with a trap primer connected to a water distribution pipe shall be permitted. When rooms are used as a plenum, equipment drains shall be conveyed through an indirect waste receptor located outside such rooms or other approved point of disposal.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

SECTION 403

MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES

TABLE 403.1

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLUMBING FACILITIES

* Revise Table 403.1 wording under Others category for Residential Multiple family and One and Two Family Dwellings Occupancy and add a new footnote g to read as follows:

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(Effective January 1, 2003)

SECTION 410

DRINKING FOUNTAINS

* Revise Section 410.1 Approval to read as follows:

410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME A112.19.1, ASME A112.19.2 or ASME A112.19.9, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 1010. Where water is served in restaurants, drinking fountains shall not be required.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

SECTION 419

URINALS

* Delete Section 419.3 Surrounding material and substitute to read as follows:

419.3 Surrounding material. See Section 1209 of the Building Code.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 10

TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS

SECTION 1003

INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS

* Delete the current Georgia amendment to Section 1003 and use Section 1003 of the 2000 Standard Plumbing Code as written.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

End of Amendments

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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD GAS CODE

(International Fuel Gas Code)

The STANDARD GAS CODE (International Fuel Gas Code), 2000 Edition, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., when used in conjunction with these Georgia Amendments, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code.

THESE AMENDMENTS ARE TO BE USED IN ADDITION TO THOSE AMENDMENTS ADOPTED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001 AND 2002. WHEN USED TOGETHER, THEY CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD GAS CODE.

Appendices

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically referenced in the body of the code or adopted for enforcement in the ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Change all references from the ICC Electrical Code to the Georgia State Minimum Standard National Electrical Code.

(b) Change all reference from the International Energy Conservation Code to the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for efficiency and coefficient of performance rating of equipment.

SCOPE:

General. The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code (International Fuel Gas Code) shall apply to the installation of fuel gas piping systems, fuel gas utilization equipment, and related accessories as follows:

1. Coverage of piping systems shall extend from the point of delivery to the connections with gas utilization equipment. (See "point of delivery").

2. Systems with an operating pressure of 125 psig (862 kPa gauge) or less. Piping systems for gas-air mixtures within the flammable range with an operating pressure of 10 psig (69 kPa gauge). LP-Gas piping systems with an operating pressure of 20 psig (140 kPa gauge) or less.

3. Piping systems requirements shall include design, materials, components, fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, inspection, operation, and maintenance.

4. Requirements for gas utilization equipment and related accessories shall include installation, combustion and ventilation air and venting.

This Code shall apply to the following:

1. Portable LP-Gas equipment of all types that are not connected to a fixed fuel piping system.

2. Installation of farm equipment such as brooders, dehydrators, dryers, and irrigation equipment.

3. Raw material (feedstock) applications except for piping to special atmosphere generators.

4. Oxygen-fuel gas cutting and welding systems.

5. Industrial gas applications using gases such as acetylene and acetylene compounds, hydrogen, ammonia, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and nitrogen.

6. Petroleum refineries, pipelines compressor or pumping stations, loading terminals, compounding plants, refinery tank farms, and natural gas processing plants.

7. Integrated chemical plants or portions of such plants where flammable or combustible liquids or gases are produced by chemical reactions or used in chemical reactions.

8. LP-Gas installations at utility gas plants.

9. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) installations.

10. Fuel gas piping in power and atomic energy plants.

11. Proprietary items of equipment, apparatus, or instruments such as gas generating sets, compressors, and calorimeters.

12. LP-Gas equipment for vaporization, gas mixing, and gas manufacturing.

13. Temporary LP-Gas piping for buildings under construction or renovation that is not to become part of the permanent piping system.

14. Installation of LP-Gas systems for railroad switch heating.

15. Installation of LP-Gas and compressed natural gas (CNG) systems on vehicles.

16. Except as provided in Section 401.1.1 gas piping meters, gas pressure regulators, and other appurtenances used by the serving gas supplier in the distribution of gas, other than undiluted LP-Gas.

17. Building design and construction, except as specified herein.

The requirements for the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical systems operating with fuels other than fuel gas shall be regulated by the Standard Mechanical Code (International Mechanical Code).

* Revise the Standard Gas Code (International Fuel Gas Code), 2000 Edition, as follows:

(a) The State's minimum requirements for natural gas systems shall be established by the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54). Areas not specifically addressed by the NFPA 54 and which are addressed by the Georgia State Minimum Standard Gas Code (International Fuel Gas Code), the Gas Code shall be used as the supplement.

(b) The State's minimum requirements for Boilers/Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels over 200,000 BTU (58.56 kW), 210 degrees Fahrenheit or 120-gallon capacity shall be established by O.C.G.A. Title 34, Chapter 11, and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor.

CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS

SECTION 202 (IFGC)

GENERAL DEFINITIONS

* Revise Section 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS adding a new definition to read as follows:

VALVE.

Point of Delivery Service Shutoff. The point of delivery for natural gas systems is the outlet of the service meter assembly or the outlet of the service regulator or service shutoff valve where a meter is not provided. Where a valve is provided at the outlet of the service meter assembly, such valve shall be considered to be downstream of the point of delivery. The point of delivery for undiluted liquefied petroleum gas systems is the outlet of the first stage pressure regulator that provides utilization pressure, exclusive of line gas regulators, in the system.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

CHAPTER 4

GAS PIPING INSTALLATIONS

SECTION 409 (IFGC)

SHUTOFF VALVES

* Add new Section 409.2.1 to read as follows:

409.2.1 Point of Delivery Service Valve. Where the point of delivery is the outlet of the service meter assembly or the outlet of the service regulator, a service shutoff valve shall be installed. Such valve is considered to be part of the customer piping system.

(Effective January 1, 2003)

End of Amendments.

Errata to the January 1, 2002 Georgia Amendments to the 2000 Standard Building Code/International Building Code

Update your copy of the January 1, 2002 Georgia Amendments to the 2000 Standard Building Code/International Building Code, by making the following correction(s).

CHAPTER 16

STRUCTURAL DESIGN

SECTION 1609

WIND LOADS

1609.2 Definitions. BUILDING, SIMPLE DIAPHRAGM

Change Note 8 "form" to "from".

CHAPTER 17

STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

SECTION 1705

QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR SEISMIC RESISTANCE.

1705.1 Scope.

Change "See Section 1612 and 1615 of said code" to 1613 and 1621.

CHAPTER 18

SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS

SECTION 1802

FOUNDATION AND SOILS INVESTIGATIONS

1802.2 General.

Change 1802.2 to 1802.1 and "General" to "Where required".

End of Errata

Errata to the January 1, 2002 Georgia Amendments to the 2000 CABO 1 and 2 Family Dwelling Code/International Residential Code

Update your copy of the January 1, 2002 Georgia Amendments to the CABO 1 and 2 Family Dwelling Code/International Residental Code, 2000 Edition, by making the following correction(s).

CHAPTER 3

BUILDING PLANNING

SECTION R317

SMOKE ALARMS

R317.1 Smoke detectors required.

Change next to last sentence to: All detectors shall be interconnected such that the actuation of one alarm will actuate all the alarms in the individual unit and shall provide an alarm which is audible in all sleeping areas.

CHAPTER 5

FLOORS

SECTION R502

WOOD FLOOR FRAMING

R502.2.1 Decks.

Change R505.2.1.1, R505.2.1.2 to R502.2.1.1 and R502.2.1.2.

CHAPTER 24

FUEL GAS

SECTION G2409 (308)

CLEARANCE REDUCTION

G2409 (308) Clearance Reduction.

Change Section G2409 (308) Clearance Reduction to Section G2408 (305) Installation.

G2409.2 Reduction Table. Change G2409.2 Reduction table to G2408.2 (305.2) Elevation of ignition source.

End of Errata

O.C.G.A. Sec. 8-2-20et seq.

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