Cal. Civ. Code § 110-11-1-.03

Adoption of Amendments to Codes

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Cal. Civ. Code § 110-11-1-.03
The following amendments to codes are hereby adopted by the
Board of Community Affairs as amendments to the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Codes for Construction:

GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE

1994 STANDARD BUILDING CODE

Amend Section 1604.2 of the 1994 Standard Building Code to
read as follows:

1604.2 Reduction Of Uniform Live Load

1604.2 Delete the Georgia amendment in its entirety and
substitute in lieu thereof the original wording of the 1994 SBCCI Standard
Building Code for code requirements on the Reduction of Uniform Live
Loads.

GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE

1995 CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING
CODE

Amend Section 1603 of the 1995 CABO One and Two Family
Dwelling Code (Vented Room Heaters) by adding a new Section 1603.1.2 to read as
follows:

1603.1.2 Unvented room heaters shall not have a normal input
rating in excess of 40,000 Btu per hour (11.7 kW) and shall not be installed in
sleeping quarters.

EXCEPTION: Listed unvented room heaters for installation in
bedrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 10,000 Btu per hour
(2.9 kW). Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bathrooms shall not
have normal input rating in excess of 6,000 Btu per hour (1.8 kW). Gas fired
vented heaters installed in bedrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be
connected to an effective chimney or gas vent and equipped with a safety
shutoff device. Gas fired unvented heaters installed in bedrooms, bathrooms or
rooms generally kept closed shall be wall-mounted.

GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE

1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Amend Section 517 of the 1996 National Electrical Code as
follows:

517.21 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection For
Personnel

Delete the Georgia amendment in its entirety and substitute
in lieu thereof the original working of the 1996 National Electrical Code for
requirement on ground fault circuit interrupters.

GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE

1994 STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE

Amend Section 3001.3 (paragraphs 3001.3.1 and 3001.3.2) of
the 1994 Standard Fire Prevention Code to read as follows:

3001.3 Dispensing Flammable or Combustible Liquids

3001.3.1 No dispensing, transfer or storage of flammable or
combustible liquids shall be permitted inside of any building or structure.

Exception:

1. As provided for in Chapter 9 of this code.

2. When the procedures used follow the guidelines and
requirements set forth in NFPA 410 "Standard for Aircraft Maintenance."

3001.3.2 No flammable or combustible liquid shall be
dispensed into or removed from the fuel system of an aircraft within any
aircraft hanger.

EXCEPTION: Aircraft fuel system maintenance conducted in
accordance with NFPA 410.

Amend Chapter 3, Recognized Standards and Publications to add
the following:

National Fire Protection Association

410 Standard on Aircraft Maintenance 3001.3.1

3001.3.2

GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE

1994 STANDARD GAS CODE

Amend Section 504 of the 1994 Standard Gas Code to read as
follows:

504

Water Heaters

504.2 Location

504.2.2 When water heaters or hot water storage tanks are
installed in remote locations such as suspended ceiling spaces or in attics,
the tank or heater shall rest in a galvanized steel or other pan that has been
tested and certified by an approved testing agency or approved by the local
authority having jurisdiction. It shall be of equal corrosion resistance having
a thickness of at least equal to 0.0276 inch (0.7 mm) galvanized steel. Pans
shall have a minimum depth of 1 1/2 inches (38 mm). All drain pans shall have a
minimum of 1 inch (25.4 mm) drain. See chapter 5 of the Standard Plumbing Code
for other safety pan requirements.

Amend Section 505 (paragraphs 505.1 and 505.4) of the 1994
Standard Gas Code to read as follows:

505

Room Heaters

505.1 Installation - General

505.1.1 Listed unvented room heaters shall be installed in
accordance with their listings and the manufacturer's instruction. Unvented
room heaters shall not have a normal input rating in excess of 40,000 Btu per
hour (11.7 kW) and shall not be installed in sleeping quarters.

EXCEPTION: Listed unvented room heaters for installation in
bedrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 10,000 Btu per hour
(2.9 kW). Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bathrooms shall not
have normal input rating in excess of 6,000 Btu per hour (1.8 kW).

505.4.1 Installations in Bedrooms

505.4.1 Gas fired vented heaters installed in bedrooms or
rooms generally kept closed shall be connected to an effective chimney or gas
vent and equipped with a safety shutoff device.

505.4.2 Gas fired unvented heaters installed in bedrooms,
bathrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be wall-mounted.

GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE

1994 STANDARD HOUSING CODE

Amend Section 302.5 of the 1994 Standard Housing Code to read
as follows:

302.5 Heating Facilities

302.5.3 Gas heaters listed for unvented use shall be
permitted provided the room heaters are installed in accordance with their
listing and the manufacturer's instructions. Unvented room heaters shall not
have a normal input rating in excess of 40,000 Btu per hour (11.7 kW) and shall
not be installed in sleeping quarters.

EXCEPTION: Listed unvented room heaters for installation in
bedrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 10,000 Btu per hour
(2.9 kW). Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bathrooms shall not
have normal input rating in excess of 6,000 Btu per hour (1.8 kW).

302.5.3.1 Gas fired vented heaters installed in bedrooms or
rooms generally kept closed shall be connected to an effective chimney or gas
vent and equipped with a safety shutoff device. Gas fired unvented heaters
installed in bedrooms, bathrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be
wall-mounted.

GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE

1994 STANDARD PLUMBING CODE

Amend Section 507.8 of the 1994 Standard Plumbing Code to
read as follows:

507.8 Safety Pans and Relief Valve Waste

507.8.1 When water heaters or hot water storage tanks are
installed in remote locations such as suspended ceiling spaces or in attics,
the tank or heater shall rest in a galvanized steel or other pan that has been
tested and certified by an approved testing agency or approved by the local
authority having jurisdiction. It shall be of equal corrosion resistance having
a thickness of at least equal to 0.0276 inch (0.7 mm) galvanized steel.

GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE

1995 CABO MODEL ENERGY CODE WITH GEORGIA

SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

Amend Section 704 of the 1995 CABO Model Energy Code with
Georgia Supplements and Amendments Code to read as follows:

2. The Roof/Ceiling U-values specified in the envelope
requirements of Section 402 of RS-22 or 704.1.2.3 shall be permitted to be
adjusted in accordance with 704.1.1.1.

704.1.1.1 U-value adjustment: The Roof/Ceiling
U-value for buildings that are mechanically cooled and have a roof covering
with a high albedo surface can be increased in accordance with this section
provided the roof surface:

a) has a minimum total solar reflectance of 0.75 when tested
in accordance with ASTM E 903, and

b) has a minimum infrared emittance of 0.75 when tested in
accordance with ASTM E 408.

The adjusted U-value is equal to the code specified U-value
times the following adjustment factor.

Climate Range (HDD65)

Thermal Zone (Fig.
703)

Adjustment Factor

>4500

1.000

3501-4500

3

1.114

2501-3500

2

1.125

<2500

1

1.160

704.1.2.3 Roof/Ceilings. Roof/Ceiling
assemblies shall comply with Table 704B.

Table 704B

Prescriptive Roof/Ceiling Values

Thermal Zone 1

Value of
Roof/Ceiling 2

U(max)

R(min)

I

0.070

14

II

0.070

14

III

0.070

14

Notes:

1. Thermal zones are shown in Figure 703.

2. The U-values shall be permitted to be adjusted in
accordance with 704.1.1.1.

704.6 Reference Standards. The following
references are in addition to the reference standards in Chapter 5 of
RS-22.

RS-43

ASTM E 903-88 Standard test Method for Solar Absorptance,
Reflectance, and Materials Using Integrating Spheres. ASTM. Philadelphia, PA
19103

RS-44

ASTM E 408-71 (1990). Test Method for Normal Emittance of
Surfaces Using Inspection Meter Techniques. ASTM. Philadelphia, PA
19103
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Plain English

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 110-11-1 § 110-11-1-.03 sets out a series of Georgia-specific amendments to several model construction, housing, gas, plumbing, fire prevention, and energy codes adopted by the Board of Community Affairs as the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes for Construction. The amendments address topics such as limits on unvented room heater BTU ratings and placement restrictions (including prohibitions on installation in sleeping quarters), safety pan requirements for water heaters in remote locations, flammable liquid handling rules in buildings and aircraft hangars, and roof/ceiling energy efficiency values. Some amendments restore original model-code language by deleting prior Georgia-specific changes, while others add entirely new requirements tailored to Georgia conditions.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 110-11-1-.03, property owners and managers overseeing residential construction or renovation in Georgia generally ensure that heating equipment, water heater installations, and building envelope assemblies conform to the Georgia-amended versions of the applicable standard codes. For example, compliant operators verify that unvented room heaters do not exceed the BTU input thresholds specified for general rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms, and confirm that such heaters are not placed in sleeping quarters unless they meet the lower-rated exception. Operators also confirm that water heaters installed in attics or suspended ceiling spaces rest in properly certified drain pans meeting the minimum depth and drain size requirements set out in this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Tenants living in Georgia residential units have an interest in knowing that § 110-11-1-.03 establishes minimum construction and equipment standards that apply to the heating systems and water heater installations in their homes. If a tenant believes that a heater or other covered system in their unit does not meet these standards—for instance, an unvented room heater installed in a bedroom that appears to exceed the permitted BTU rating—they may consider contacting the local building or housing code enforcement authority to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how these construction code standards interact with habitability obligations and what complaint or inspection processes may be available locally.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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