Cal. Civ. Code § 110-11-1-.14

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

INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE:

A GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

STANDARD CODE

The INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2003 Edition, published by the
International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia
Amendments, shall constitute this official Georgia State Minimum
Standard Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

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

(b) Replace all references to the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references to
the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for
efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of equipment.

SCOPE:

This Georgia State Minimum Standard Code
(the International Fire Code) establishes regulations
affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises and safeguards from
the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of
structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property
or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from fire
hazards in the structure or on the premise from occupancy or operation. It also
applies to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire
suppression and alarm systems.

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

CHAPTER 1

ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 102

APPLICABILITY

*Delete paragraph 102.5 in its entirety and insert in its
place the following:

102.5 Existing and special historic buildings.
Refer to 102.1 regarding the application of this Code to
existing buildings. Except to the extent required by applicable laws of
Georgia, the provisions of this Code are not mandatory for
buildings or structures identified by the state, or as appropriate, a local
jurisdiction, as historic buildings when such buildings or structures are
judged by the fire official to be safe and in the public interest of health,
safety and welfare. When evaluating the safety of existing and historic
buildings the fire official should consult O.C.G.A. Section
8-2-3, 'Uniform Act for the
Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings,' and the
provisions of O.C.G.A. Sections
25-2-13(b)(3)&
25-2-13(b)(4).

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Delete paragraph 102.6 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

102.6 Referenced codes and standards. Where the
provisions of this Code or the standards referenced thereby
and in Chapter 45 of this Code do not apply to the specific
subjects, situations or conditions encountered that involve risks to life and
property from the hazards of fire, panic from fear of fire or smoke, or related
hazards, compliance with the applicable chapters of the Rules and Regulations
of the Safety Fire Commissioner shall be evidence of compliance with this
Code.

102.6.1 Basic minimum standard. Except where
otherwise stated in this Code, where this
Code or the standards referenced thereby and in Chapter 45 of
this Code and the provisions of other chapters of the Rules
and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner deal with the same subject,
situation or condition, the more protective or stringent provision shall be the
basic minimum standard to the degree specified in Section 103.

102.6.2 Recognized standards and publications.
In Chapter 45 of this Code, under the heading 'NFPA,' the year
edition of the National Fire Protection Association codes and standards
referenced for purposes of this Code are the specific editions
and any modifications thereto adopted by the various chapters of the Rules and
Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Add a new paragraph 102.10 to read as follows:

102.10 General provisions.

102.10.1 The administration, enforcement and
penalty provisions of O.C.G.A. Title 25, Chapter 2, and the administrative
provisions of the various chapters of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety
Fire Commissioner shall apply to and regulate the application and enforcement
of this Code. For conditions existing prior to the adoption of
this Code, the provisions and modifications adopted in Chapter
120-3-3, under Rule
for Section 4.6 of NFPA
101, the Life Safety Code (LSC), shall apply
to the application of this Code. NOTE: Nothing herein shall be
construed as prohibiting any local jurisdiction from adopting the deleted
portions of Chapter 1 of this Code for local purposes,
provided, however, local amendments shall not be less restrictive than the code
as adopted in these regulations.

102.10.2 The provisions of O.C.G.A. Title 25,
Chapter 2, and other applicable state laws, and the applicable provisions of
various chapters of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner
regarding the requirements for certificates, licenses, permits, plan reviews,
inspections, approvals, fees, etc. shall apply. Local authorities having
jurisdiction need to be consulted to determine if rules and regulations of the
local jurisdiction regarding the requirements for local certificates, licenses,
permits, plan reviews, inspections, approvals, fees, etc. also apply.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 103

PURPOSE AND INTENT

*Delete Section 103 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

103.1 General. The primary purpose of the
Code as adopted is to provide, along with other adopted codes
and standards, for the reasonable protection of life and property from the
hazards created by fire, smoke, explosion, or panic created from a fear of fire
or smoke. It is intended that the purpose of this Code be
accomplished by:

(1) Coordinating application and enforcement of its
provisions with those of other applicable codes, standards and regulations;
and

(2) By coordinating the application of its provisions where
possible with educational programs or efforts designed to bring about changes
in high risk attitudes and behaviors that are the root causes of most fire
related problems in Georgia; and

(3) By encouraging or requiring informational and awareness
programs designed to make the citizens of Georgia aware of their
responsibilities for compliance with this Code as well as the
other Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.

103.2 Coordination of provisions. This
Code shall apply to all buildings, structures and facilities
as provided in subsection 102.1, except as herein provided and shall be
utilized in conjunction with the Life Safety Code
(LSC), the International Building Code
(IBC), the International Fire Code
(IFC), the International Mechanical Code
(IMC), and the International Fuel Gas Code
(IFGC), to the degree provided in 103.1. Where specific
occupancy types and structures have been addressed by additional NFPA standards
in addition to the LSC, the specific NFPA standard related to
the occupancy type and/or structure shall take precedence over any of the
requirements of the International Codes referenced in
subsection 1.4.3 of the LSC, except for areas where the
International Codes provide for additional requirements
related to minimum construction requirements and standpipes.

Exception: This Code does not apply to one- and two-family
dwellings or one- and two-family row houses (townhouses) separated by a 2-hour
fire wall.

103.3 Resolution of conflicts. Where any
technical requirements which are addressed by this Code and
the IBC, the IMC, and the IFGC,
and other referenced NFPA Codes and/or Standards; and where two or
more of the aforementioned codes and/or standards establish differing
requirements, whether conflicting or more restrictive, the code conflict
resolution principles specified in O.C.G.A. Section
25-2-13(g) shall
be applied by the authority having jurisdiction.

"Exception: Where this Code provides for additional
requirements related to standpipes."

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 105

PERMITS

The provisions of Section 105, PERMITS, are not adopted for
purposes of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Local
governing authorities may adopt the provisions for local purposes. Refer to
102.10.2 with regard to permits required by the Rules and Regulations of the
Safety Fire Commissioner.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 107

MAINTENANCE

*Delete Section 107.6 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

107.6 Overcrowding. Overcrowding or admittance
of any person beyond the approved capacity of a building or a portion thereof
shall not be allowed. The Fire Code Official, upon finding any overcrowded
conditions or obstructions in aisles, passageways or other means of egress, or
upon finding any condition which constitutes a life safety hazard, shall be
authorized to cause the event to be stopped until such condition or obstruction
is corrected, or to take other actions deemed appropriate to have the condition
or obstruction corrected.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 108

BOARD OF APPEALS

The provisions of Section 108, BOARD OF APPEALS, are not
adopted for purposes of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
Commissioner. Local governing authorities may adopt the provisions for local
purposes.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 109

VIOLATIONS

The provisions of Section 109, VIOLATIONS, are not adopted
for purposes of the Rules of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Local governing
authorities may adopt the provisions for local purposes.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 110

UNSAFE BUILDINGS

The provisions of Section 110, UNSAFE BUILDINGS, are not
adopted for purposes of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
Commissioner. Local governing authorities may adopt the provisions for local
purposes.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 111

STOP WORK ORDER

The provisions of Section 111, STOP WORK ORDER, are not
adopted for purposes of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
Commissioner. Local governing authorities may adopt the provisions for local
purposes.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 3

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE

SECTION 303

ASPHALT KETTLES

*Delete paragraph 303.5 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

303.5 Fire extinguishers. There shall be at
least one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section 906 and with a
minimum 2-A:40-B:C rating within 25 feet (7620 mm) of each asphalt (tar) kettle
during the period such kettle is being utilized, and a minimum of one
additional portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A:40-B:C rating on the
roof being covered.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 5

FIRE SERVICE FEATURES

SECTION 503

FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS

*Delete paragraph 503.1.1 in its entirety and substitute in
its place the following:

503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire
apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or
portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction as determined by the local responding fire department or agency.
The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this
section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45.7 m) of all portions of the
facility or any portion of the exterior wall of the first story of the building
as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or
facility.

Exception: The local responding fire department
or agency is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45.7 m)
where:

1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,
903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.

2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of
location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other
similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is
provided.

3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U
occupancies.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 504

ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS

*Add a new paragraph 504.1.1 to read as follows:

504.1.1 Access doors. For fire fighting
purposes, there shall be at least one access door in each 100 linear feet (30.5
m) or major fraction thereof of the exterior walls which face the access
roadways required by Section 503, unless otherwise required in this code
section. In exterior walls designed with continuous rolling dock doors, which
face access roadways, there shall be at least one access door in each 200
linear feet (61 m) or fraction thereof. Required access doors shall be a
minimum of 3 feet (0.9 m) wide and 6 feet 8 inches (2 m) high and shall be
accessible without use of a ladder. Rolling doors are acceptable for such
purposes in buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler
system(s) unless otherwise approved for unsprinklered buildings by the Fire
Code Official.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 508

FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES

*Delete paragraph 508.5.1 in its entirety and substitute in
its place the following:

508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the
facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction is more than 500 feet (152 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus
access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the
facility or building, on-site fire hydrant mains shall be provided where
required by the local responding fire department or agency.

Exceptions:

1. For group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance
requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).

2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or
903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 6

BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

SECTION 601

GENERAL

*Add a new paragraph 601.3 to read as follows:

601.3 Where reference is made in this
Code to the International Electrical Code, it
shall be construed as referencing NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
(NEC) as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and
Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 603

FUEL-FIRED APPLIANCES

*Delete paragraph 603.1.4 in its entirety and substitute in
its place the following:

603.1.4 Fuel oil. The grade of fuel oil used in
a burner shall be that for which the burner is approved and as stipulated by
the manufacturer. The use of crankcase oil or any other oil containing gasoline
shall not be used except as permitted in NFPA 31, Standard for the
Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-11,
Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 7

FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 703

FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION

*Add a new paragraph 703.5 to read as follows:

703.5 Barrier identification. All fire and/or
smoke barriers or walls shall be effectively and permanently identified with
signs or stenciling above a decorative ceiling and/or in concealed spaces with
letters a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) high on a contrasting background spaced a
maximum of 12 feet (3.7 m) on center with a minimum of one per wall or barrier.
The hourly rating shall be included on all rated barriers or walls. Suggested
wording '(__) Hour Fire and Smoke Barrier-Protect All Openings.'

Exception: Existing stenciling acceptable to the
authority having jurisdiction.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 8

INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND

FURNISHINGS

SECTION 801

GENERAL

*Delete paragraph 801.1 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

801.1 General. The State's minimum requirements
for furniture, furnishings, interior finishes, interior trim, decorative
materials, and decorative vegetation shall be as required by the
LSC, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of
the Safety Fire Commissioner.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 9

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

SECTION 901

GENERAL

*Delete section 901.4.2 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

901.4.2 Provisions in excess of the minimum
Code requirements shall, as a minimum, be installed to meet
the provisions of the currently adopted code(s) and/or standard(s) which may be
applicable to the provision at the time of its installation. Any non-required
fire protection system which is added onto, or interconnected with, any
required fire protection system (of a similar type), shall be designed,
installed, and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the currently
adopted code(s) and/or standard(s) which may be applicable to the provision at
the time of its installation.

Exceptions:

1. Other installations not conforming with the provisions of
the currently adopted code(s) and/or standards(s) applicable to the provisions
at the time of its installation if such installations are reported and filed
with the local responding fire department and the authority having
jurisdiction. In addition such systems shall be identified as required by the
authority having jurisdiction.

2. Non-required systems designed, reviewed, installed and
approved in accordance with local codes and/or ordinances.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Add a new paragraph 901.6.3 to read as follows:

901.6.3 Automatic sprinkler systems and other
water based fire extinguishing systems, including fire pumps, required or
installed shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, Standard for
the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection
Systems, adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the
Safety Fire Commissioner, provided however, that any area not specifically
addressed by NFPA 25, and which is specifically addressed by this
Code, the specific provision of this Code
shall be the minimum requirement. A certificate of inspection, as specified by
NFPA 25, shall be retained on file at the facility and shall be made available
to the Fire Code Official upon request for review for a period of at least
three years.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 903

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

*Delete paragraph 903.2 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

903.2 The requirements for the installation,
design, testing and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems shall be as
required by the LSC and, as applicable, NFPA 13,
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13D,
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and
Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, or NFPA 13R,
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, as adopted and
modified by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
Commissioner. If there are any areas not specifically addressed by the
LSC or by NFPA Standards 13, 13D or 13R, and which are
addressed by this Code, the specific provisions of this
Code shall be the minimum requirements.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 904

ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

*Delete paragraph 904.11 in its entirety and substitute in
its place the following:

904.11 Fire protection for cooking operations

904.11.1 The design, installation, protection
and maintenance of cooking equipment, shall be as required by the LSC
and NFPA 96, Standard for the Ventilation Control and Fire
Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, as adopted by Chapter
120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner. If there are
any areas not specifically addressed by the LSC or by NFPA 96,
and which are addressed by this Code, the specific provisions
of this Code shall be the minimum requirements.

904.11.2 Fire suppression systems approved for
the protection of commercial cooking equipment shall be designed, installed,
and maintained in accordance with the applicable standards adopted in Chapter
120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 905

STANDPIPE SYSTEMS

*Delete paragraph 905.1 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

905.1 General. The State's minimum requirements
for standpipe systems shall be as required by this Code, International
Fire Code (IFC). If there are any areas not specifically addressed by
this Code IFC and which are addressed by the
LSC, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of
the Safety Fire Commissioner, the requirements of the LSC
shall be the State minimum requirements. Standpipe systems shall be installed
and maintained in accordance with NFPA 14, Standard for the
Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems, and NFPA
25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of
Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, as adopted by Chapter120-3-3,
Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 906

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

*Delete paragraph 906.1 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

906.1 Portable fire extinguishers - general.
Unless specifically prohibited in the LSC, portable fire
extinguishers shall be installed in all buildings, structures and facilities
falling under the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Any
area not specifically addressed in the LSC and which are
addressed by this Code or by any of the standards or codes
adopted by the various chapters of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
Commissioner, the provisions addressed by the other applicable standard or code
shall be the State minimum requirements.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Delete paragraph 906.2 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

906.2 General requirements. The selection,
installation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers shall comply with
NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, as adopted
by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
Commissioner.

Exception: The maximum travel distance to reach
an extinguisher shall not apply to the spectator seating portions of Group A-5
occupancies.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 907

FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS

*Delete paragraph 907.1 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following, while retaining existing subsections:

907.1 Fire alarm systems - general. The State's
minimum requirements for fire alarm systems shall be as required by the
LSC, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of
the Safety Fire Commissioner. If there are any areas not specifically addressed
by the LSC and which are addressed by the IBC
or by this Code, the requirements of the IBC
or this Code shall be the State minimum requirements. Fire
alarm systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 72,
National Fire Alarm Code, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3,Rules
and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Delete paragraph 907.2 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

907.2 Smoke detectors - general. The State's
minimum requirements for smoke detectors or smoke detection systems shall be as
required by the LSC, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and
Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, except where they are specifically
addressed by the O.C.G.A. Title 25, Chapter 2. If there are any areas not
specifically addressed by the LSC or by O.C.G.A. Title 25,
Chapter 2, and which are addressed by the IBC or by this
Code, the requirements of the IBC or this
Code shall be the State minimum requirements. Such detectors
installed as required by O.C.G.A. Title 25, Chapter 2, and the applicable
provisions of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner shall
be properly maintained in an operable condition.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Delete paragraph 907.3 in its entirety.

SECTION 909

SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS

*Add a new paragraph 909.2.1 to read as follows:

909.2.1 Smoke control. For guidance on
designing, installing, acceptance testing, periodic testing, and maintaining
engineered smoke-control systems, see the following (see LSC
A.23.3.1.3 for existing detention and correctional occupancies):

(1) NFPA 92A, Recommended Practice for Smoke-Control
Systems

(2) NFPA 92B, Guide for Smoke Management Systems in
Malls, Atria, and Large Areas

(3) NFPA SPP-53, Smoke Control in Fire Safety
Design

(4) ASHRAE/SFPE, Design of Smoke Management
Systems

(5) ASHRAE, Guideline 5: Guideline for Commissioning
Smoke Management Systems.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 910

SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS

*Add an exception to paragraph 910.1 to read as
follows:

Exception 2: ESFR Sprinkler system(s). In areas
of buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic ESFR sprinkler
system(s), neither smoke or heat venting nor mechanical smoke removal systems
are required.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 10

MEANS OF EGRESS

SECTION 1001

GENERAL

*Delete paragraph 1001.1 in its entirety and substitute in
its place the following:

1001.1 The State's means of egress requirements
and all components thereof, with the exception of mezzanines, unless otherwise
addressed in the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, shall
be established by the LSC, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3,
Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.

1001.1.1 The State's minimum requirements for
means of egress from mezzanines shall be established by the Life Safety
as adopted by Chapter 120-3-3, Rules and Regulations of the Safety
Fire Commissioner.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Add the following paragraph 1001.3 to read as
follows:

1001.3 Overcrowding prevention. Overcrowding or
admittance of any person beyond the approved capacity of a building or a
portion thereof shall not be allowed. It is the responsibility of the manager
and the person in charge of a building, structure, or portion thereof not to
allow an overcrowded condition or any condition which constitutes a life safety
hazard to exist, and to take prompt action to remedy an overcrowded condition
or life safety hazard when evidence of such a condition is noted, or when
advised or ordered by the Fire Code Official or his/her representative.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 11

AVIATION FACILITIES

SECTION 1103

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

*Delete paragraph 1103.5 in its entirety and substitute in
its place the following:

1103.5 Dispensing of flammable and combustible
liquids. No dispensing, transfer or storage of flammable or combustible
liquids shall be permitted inside any building or structure.

Exceptions:

1. As provided in Chapter 34 of this Code,
provided the provisions are not less protective than the provisions of any
applicable codes and standards adopted by the Rules and Regulations of the
Safety Fire Commissioner.

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

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 1107

HELISTOPS AND HELIPORTS

*Delete paragraph 1107.1 in its entirety and substitute in
its place the following:

1107.1 General. Helistops and heliports shall be
maintained in accordance with Section 1107. Helistops and heliports on
buildings or structures shall be constructed in accordance with the
IBC and the requirements set forth by NFPA 418 -
Standard for Heliports.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 27

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 2701

GENERAL

*Delete paragraph 2701.1 in its entirety and substitute in
its place the following:

2701.1 Scope. The State's minimum requirements
for the storage, handling, use, and transportation of hazardous materials such
as but not limited to: aerosols (Chapter 28); compressed gases (Chapter 30);
corrosive materials (Chapter 31); cryogenic fluids (Chapter 32); explosives and
fireworks (Chapter 33); flammable and combustible liquids (Chapter 34);
flammable gases (Chapter 35); flammable solids (Chapter 36); highly toxic and
toxic materials (Chapter 37); liquefied petroleum gases (Chapter 38); organic
peroxides (Chapter 39); oxidizers (Chapter 40); pyrophoric materials (Chapter
41); pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate) plastics (Chapter 42); unstable (reactive)
materials (Chapter 43); water-reactive solids and liquids (Chapter 44); and
other materials deemed hazardous by the Fire Code Official shall be in
accordance with the applicable Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
Commissioner. If there are areas not specifically addressed by the Rules and
Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, but which are addressed by this
Code, the minimum standards established by this Code
shall apply.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 2703

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

*In Table 2703.11.1, add superscript "k" to Oxidizers in the
Material column and add the following footnote "k" to read as follows:

k. Group M occupancies with Class 2 and Class 3 oxidizers
exceeding these quantities shall include fire protection in accordance with
NFPA 430, Section 7-4.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 33

EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS

SECTION 3306

SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION

*Delete paragraph 3306.5.1.3 in its entirety and substitute
in its place the following:

3306.5.1.3 Small arms primers or percussion caps
- 10,000 on display in a non-sprinklered building; 25,000 on display in a
sprinklered building.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 3308

FIREWORKS DISPLAY

*Delete paragraph 3308.1 in its entirety and substitute in
its place the following:

3308.1 General provisions. In addition to the
requirements of this Section for the display of fireworks the provisions of
O.C.G.A. Title 25, Chapter 2, and Chapter 120-3-22, Rules and Regulations of
the Safety Fire Commissioner, shall apply. Where there may be a conflict
between a provision of this Section and a provision of the above referenced law
or regulation, the provision of the above referenced law or regulation shall
apply. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the use of
fireworks by railroads or other transportation agencies for the signal purposes
or illumination, or the sale or use of blank cartridges for a show or theater,
or for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sports or for the use by
military organizations.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 38

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES

*Delete Chapter 38 in its entirety and substitute in its
place the following:

The provisions relating to the storage and handling of
liquefied petroleum gases shall be those in NFPA 58, Liquefied
Petroleum Gas Code, as adopted by Chapter 120-3-16, Rules and
Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

End of Amendments

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. (International Code Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia
Amendments and the Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2001,
2002, 2003 and 2004, shall constitute the official Georgia State
Minimum Standard Plumbing Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

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

(b) Replace all references to the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references to
the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for
efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of plumbing equipment.

SCOPE:

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Plumbing Code (International Plumbing Code)shall
apply to the erection, installation, alteration, replacement, repairs,
relocation, addition, 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).

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS/WATER HEATERs aND PRESSURE
VESSELS

(a) The State's minimum requirements for boilers/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.

CHAPTER 3

GENERAL REGULATIONS

SECTION 306

TRENCHING, EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

*Revise Section 306.3 'Backfilling.'

306.3 Backfilling. Loose earth free from rocks,
broken concrete, frozen chunks and other rubble, shall be placed in the trench
in 6-inch (153 mm) layers and tamped in place until the crown of the pipe is
covered by a minimum of 6 inches (153 mm) of tamped earth. The backfill under
and beside the pipe shall be compacted for pipe support. Backfill shall be
brought up evenly on both sides of the pipe so that the pipe remains aligned.
In instances where the manufacturer's installation instructions for materials
are more restrictive than those prescribed by the code, the material shall be
installed in accordance with the more restrictive requirement.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 5

WATER HEATERS

SECTION 502

INSTALLATION

*Revise Section 502.2 'Water heaters installed in garages' to
add exception.

502.2 Water heaters installed in garages.

Exception:

Elevation of the ignition source is not required for
appliances that are listed and labeled as flammable vapor resistant and for
installation without elevation.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION 504

SAFETY DEVICES

*Revise Section 504.6.1 'Discharge' of the Georgia Amendments
revised January 1, 2002 and rename 'Relief discharge.'

504.6.1 Relief discharge. The relief valve shall
discharge full size, separately to a safe place of disposal such as a concrete
floor, outside the building, an indirect waste receptor, or other approved
location. The discharge shall terminate in a manner that does not cause injury
to occupants in the immediate area or structural damage to the building. The
discharge pipe shall not be trapped. When the relief valve discharge piping
goes upward a thermal expansion control device shall be installed on the cold
water distribution or service pipe in accordance with Section 607.3.2 (GA
Amendments). Provisions shall be made at the low point to drain the trapped
portion of the discharge pipe.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Revise Section 504.7 'Required pan' of the Georgia
Amendments revised January 1, 2002 to add exception.

504.7 Required pan.

Exception:

A pan is not required when the water heater is located on a
concrete floor or a wood floor covered with vinyl or tile flooring.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 6

WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 602

WATER REQUIRED

*Revise Section 602.2 'Potable water required' to add
exception.

602.2 Potable water required.

Exception:

Fixture shutoff valves are not required on tubs and
showers.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 10

TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS

SECTION 1003

INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS

*Revise Section 1003.4 'Oil separators required' to add
sentence.

1003.4 Oil separators required. In elevator pits
where oil containment complies with the Georgia Department of Labor Elevator
Rules and Regulations, no additional oil separator shall be required.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Delete Section 1003.5 'Oil separators' of the Georgia
Amendments revised January 1, 2001 without substitution. Revert to original
Section 1003.5 'Sand interceptors in commercial establishments.'

(Effective January 1, 2005)

GA STATE AMENDMENTS

*Delete Appendix J in the current Georgia State Amendments
without substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

End of Amendments

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE

(INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE)

The STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE (International Mechanical Code),
2000 Edition, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International,
Inc. (International Code Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia
Amendments and the Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2001 and
2004, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard
Mechanical Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

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

(b) Replace all references to the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references to
the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for
efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of mechanical
equipment.

SCOPE:

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Mechanical Code (International Mechanical Code) shall
regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of
mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide
control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings.
This code shall also regulate those mechanical systems, system components,
equipment and appliances specifically addressed herein. The installation of
fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas-fired appliances and fuel
gas-fired appliance venting systems shall be regulated by the Georgia
State Minimum Standard Gas Code (International Fuel Gas
Code).

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS/WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE
VESSELS

(a) The State's minimum requirements for boilers/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.

CHAPTER 4

VENTILATION

SECTION 403

MECHANICAL VENTILATION

*Revise Section 403.3 'Ventilation rate' to add
exception.

403.3 Ventilation rate.

Exception #2:

The minimum outdoor airflow rate may also be determined in
accordance with Addendum "n" of ASHRAE 62-2001 as an alternate method.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 6

DUCT SYSTEMS

SECTION 603

DUCT CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

*Revise Section 603.1 'General' to add.

603.1 General.

Ducts and duct systems complying with the following
applicable standards shall be deemed as meeting the intent of this code:

1. SMACNA Fibrous Glass Duct Construction
Standards; or SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards-Metal
and Flexible; or NAIMA Fibrous Glass Duct Construction
Standards.

2. ASHRAE Handbook

3. UL-181; UL-181A and UL-181B

4. ADC Flexible Duct Performance and Installation
Standards

5. ACCA Manual D-Residential Duct Systems;
ACCA Manual Q-Commercial Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System
Design.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 15

REFERENCED STANDARDS

*Revise Chapter 15 'Referenced Standards' to add.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

ACCA

Air Conditioning Contractors of America

2800 Shirlington Road, Suite 300

Arlington, VA 22206

Standard reference number

Title

Referenced in code section number

Manual D

Residential Duct Systems

603.1

Manual Q

Commercial Low Pressure, Low Velocity

Duct System Design

603.1

ADC

Air Diffusion Council

1000 East Woodfield Road, Suite 102

Schaumburg, IL 60173

Standard reference number

Title

Referenced in code section number

Flexible Duct Performance and Installation
Standards

(Third Edition 2003)

603.1

NAIMA

North American Insulation Manufacturers
Association

44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 310

Alexandria, VA 22314

Standard reference number

Title

Referenced in code section number

Fibrous Glass Duct Construction
Standards

603.1

UL

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

333 Pfingsten Road

Northbrook, IL 60062-2096

Standard reference number

Title

Referenced in code section number

181A-94

Standard for Closure Systems for Use with Rigid Air
Ducts and Air Connectors

603.1

181B-95

Standard for Closure Systems for Use with Flexible
Air Ducts and Air Connectors

603. 1

End of Amendments

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. (International Code Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia
Amendments and the Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2002, 2003
and 2004, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard
Building Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

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

(b) Replace all references to the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references to
the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for
efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of equipment.

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 or 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 Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family
Dwelling Code (International Residential Code for One- and
Two-Family Dwellings).

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS

SECTION 202

DEFINITIONS

*Revise Section 202 'Definitions' to add definition of
'Elevator Door Opening Protective Device.'

ELEVATOR DOOR OPENING PROTECTIVE DEVICE. Any
device that either independently or in conjunction with the (elevator) door
assembly allows the device(s) to meet the requirements of Section
714.2.3.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 4

SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON

USE AND OCCUPANCY

SECTION 403

HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS

*Delete Section 403.9 'Elevators,' rename 'Elevators and
elevator lobbies' and substitute.

403.9 Elevators and elevator lobbies.

403.9.1 All elevators on all floors shall open
into elevator lobbies which are separated from the remainder of the building by
non-rated smoke partitions with automatic or self-closing doors in accordance
with Section 714.

Exceptions:

1. Elevator lobbies within an atrium.

2. Elevators which are located on the exterior of the
building and served by exterior walkways.

3. The main entrance level of the building except as required
by Section 403.9.5.

4. Elevator shafts which connect three contiguous stories or
less within the building.

5. Elevators which serve open air parking decks and not more
than one floor in accordance with Section 406.3 beneath other
occupancies.

6. Hoistways which are provided with a mechanical smoke
control system designed to resist the migration of smoke to other floors
through the hoistway in accordance with Section 513 of the International
Mechanical Code.

7. In buildings protected with an approved automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903, lobbies are not required where
a listed elevator door opening protective device, in compliance with Section
1001.1 (GA Amendments), is provided at the hoistway opening other than at the
designated primary and alternate floors of elevator return, subject to approval
by the authority having jurisdiction.

403.9.2 Each elevator lobby shall have at least
one means of egress, shall contain at least thirty square feet (2.79
m2) for each elevator cab discharging into the
lobby, but no area less than the largest cab discharging into the lobby, and
shall have no lobby dimension less than five feet (1.53 m). Openings in the
elevator lobby shall be limited to those required for access to theelevators
and for egress from the building. Approved smoke dampers shall be installed
where mechanical ducts penetrate the lobby enclosure.

403.9.3 Each elevator lobby shall be provided
with an approved smoke detector located on the lobby ceiling. When the detector
is activated, elevator doors shall not open and all cars serving that lobby are
to return to the main floor and be under manual control only. If the main floor
detector or a transfer floor detector is activated, all cars serving the main
floor or transfer floor shall return to a location approved by the fire
department and building official and be under manual control only. The detector
may serve to close the lobby doors.

403.9.4 Elevator operation and installation
shall be in accordance with Chapter 30.

403.9.5 Designated floors for elevator return.
New elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving walks shall be installed in
accordance with the requirements of ANSI/ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators
and Escalators. The elevator lobby of the designated floor and the alternate
floor specified by Rule 2.27.3 shall be separated from the remainder of the
building by 1 hour fire-rated construction. In buildings equipped with
automatic sprinkler protection, smoke partitions in accordance with Section
8.2.4 (NFPA 101, 2000 Edition) may be used in lieu of 1 hour fire-rated
construction. Except health care occupancies, openings in the elevator lobby
shall be limited to those required for access to the elevators from exit access
corridors only. Elevator lobbies may be used as part of the means of egress
from the building.

Exceptions:

1. Elevator lobbies are not required within an atrium.

2. Elevator lobbies are not required where elevators are
installed on open exterior walls.

3. Elevator lobbies are not required where elevators are
installed in open air parking structures.

4. Elevator lobbies are not required in buildings three
stories or less with vertical openings protected in accordance with the
applicable occupancy chapter.

5. Elevator lobbies are not required in mercantile
occupancies that have properly protected openings for escalators or
stairs.

6. Existing installations acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 7

FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 707

SHAFT AND VERTICAL EXIT ENCLOSURES

*Delete Section 707.14.1 'Elevator lobby' of the Georgia
Amendments revised January 1, 2002. Delete Section 707.14 'Elevator and
dumbwaiter shafts' and substitute.

707.14 Elevator and dumbwaiter shafts. Elevator
hoistway and dumbwaiter enclosures shall be constructed in accordance with this
section, Sections 403.9 and 707.4 and Chapter 30.

707.14.1 Elevator lobby. Elevator lobbies
opening onto floors required to be provided with fire-rated exit access
corridors and elevator lobbies in high-rise buildings shall be provided with an
elevator lobby at each floor. The elevator lobby shall be separated from exit
access corridors by 1 hour fire barriers with all duct penetrations protected
with approved automatic smoke dampers. Each elevator lobby shall have at least
one means of egress, shall contain atleast thirty square feet (2.79
m2) for each elevator cab discharging in the lobby,
but no area less than the largest cab discharging into the lobby, and shall
have no lobby dimension less than five feet (1.53 m). Openings into the
elevator lobby shall be limited to those required for access to the elevators
and for egress from the building.

Exceptions:

1. In office buildings, elevator lobbies are not required
from a street floor lobby provided the entire street floor is equipped with an
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, except as
provided in Section 707.14.2.

2. Elevators not required to be located in a shaft in
accordance with Section 707.2.

3. Where additional doors are provided in accordance with
Section 3002.6.

4. In other than Groups I-2 and I-3, and buildings which are
not classified as high-rise buildings, lobby separation is not required where
the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed throughout
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

5. Elevator lobbies are not required within an atrium.

6. Elevators which are located on the exterior of the
building and served by exterior walkways.

7. Elevators which serve open air parking decks in accordance
with Section 406.3 beneath other occupancies.

8. Hoistways which are provided with mechanical systems
designed to resist the passage of smoke to other floors through the
hoistway.

9. Lobbies are not required where a listed elevator door
opening protective device, in compliance with Section 1001.1 (GA Amendments),
is provided at the hoistway opening other than at the designated primary and
alternate floors of elevator return, subject to approval by the authority
having jurisdiction.

10. Elevator shafts which connect three contiguous stories or
less within the building.

707.14.2 Designated floors for elevator return.
New elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving walks shall be installed in
accordance with the requirements of ANSI/ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators
and Escalators. The elevator lobby of the designated floor and the alternate
floor specified by Rule 2.27.3 shall be separated from the remainder of the
building by 1 hour fire-rated construction. In buildings equipped with
automatic sprinkler protection, smoke partitions in accordance with Section
8.2.4 (NFPA 101, 2000 Edition) may be used in lieu of 1 hour fire-rated
construction. Except health care occupancies, openings in the elevator lobby
shall be limited to those required for access to the elevators from exit access
corridors only. Elevator lobbies may be used as part of the means of egress
from the building.

Exceptions:

1. Elevator lobbies are not required within an atrium.

2. Elevator lobbies are not required where elevators are
installed on open exterior walls.

3. Elevator lobbies are not required where elevators are
installed in open air parking structures.

4. Elevator lobbies are not required in buildings three
stories or less with vertical openings protected in accordance with the
applicable occupancy chapter.

5. Elevator lobbies are not required in mercantile
occupancies that have properly protected openings for escalators or
stairs.

6. Existing installations acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 16

STRUCTURAL DESIGN

SECTION 1615

EARTHQUAKE LOADS-SITE GROUND MOTION

*Revise Section 1615.1 'General procedure for determining
maximum considered earthquake and design spectral response accelerations' to
add exception and two new figures.

1615.1 General procedure for determining maximum considered
earthquake and design spectral response accelerations.

Exception #2:

As an alternate Figures 1615(11) and 1615(12) shall be
permitted to be used in Georgia.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

FIGURE 1615(11)

MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE GROUND MOTION FOR GEORGIA OF
0.2 SEC SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5 PERCENT OF CRITICAL DAMPING), SITE
CLASS B

FIGURE 1615(12)

MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE GROUND MOTION FOR GEORGIA OF
1.0 SEC SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5 PERCENT OF CRITICAL DAMPING), SITE
CLASS B

SECTION 1616

EARTHQUAKE LOADS-CRITERIA SELECTION

*Revise Section 1616.3 'Determination of seismic design
category' to add exception.

1616.3 Determination of seismic design category.

Exception:

The seismic design category is permitted to be determined
from Table 1616.3(1) alone when all of the following apply:

1. The approximate fundamental period of the structure, Ta,
in each of the two orthogonal directions determined in accordance with
1617.4.2.1 is less than 0.8 Ts, determined in accordance with 1615.1.4;

2. Equation 16-35 is used to determine the seismic response
factor, Cs; and

3. The diaphragms are rigid as defined in Section
1602.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 23

WOOD

SECTION 2304

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

*Revise Section 2304.9.5 'Fasteners in preservative-treated
and fire-retardant-treated wood' and rename 'Fasteners in naturally durable,
preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated wood.'

2304.9.5 Fasteners in naturally durable,
preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated wood. Fasteners for
naturally durable wood shall be resistant to corrosion or be protected to
resist corrosion. Where sacrificial coatings are applied to fasteners, a
minimum coating thickness capable of protecting the fastener for the expected
service life of the structure shall be provided. Fasteners for
preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated wood shall be of hot-dipped
zinc-coated galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper.
Fastenings for wood foundations shall be as required in AF&PA Technical
Report No. 7. The coating weights for zinc-coated fasteners shall be in
accordance with ASTM A 153M or ASTM A 641, Supplementary Requirements.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

End of Amendments

GEORGIA STATE

ENERGY CODE FOR BUILDINGS

(INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE)

The GEORGIA STATE ENERGY CODE FOR BUILDINGS (International
Energy Conservation Code), 2000 Edition, published by the International Code
Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia Supplements and Amendments
and the Georgia Supplements and Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2003,
shall constitute this official Georgia State Minimum Standard
Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

SCOPE:

Each chapter of these Georgia Supplements and Amendments
corresponds with a chapter of the International Energy Conservation
Code (IECC).

Chapter 1: Administration and Enforcement.

Chapter 2: Definitions.

Chapter 3: Design Conditions. 'The criteria of this chapter
establish the design conditions for use with Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 8.'

Chapter 4: Residential Building Design by Systems Analysis
and Design of Buildings Utilizing Renewable Energy Sources. 'This chapter
establishes design criteria in terms of total energy use by a residential
building, including all of its systems.' (One method by which to achieve
compliance for low-rise residential construction.)

Chapter 5: Residential Building Design by
Component1 Performance Approach. 'Residential
buildings or portions thereof that enclose conditioned space shall be
constructed to meet the requirements of this chapter.' (One method by which to
achieve compliance for low-rise residential construction.)This chapter offers
the use of 'trade-offs,' whereby values between building components may be
substituted or traded-off for compliance. A properly completed Georgia
Trade-Off Worksheet2 or the use of appropriate
computer software (REScheck3) may
be used to validate any trade-off.

Chapter 6: Simplified Prescriptive Requirements for
Residential Buildings, Type A-1 and A-2. 'This chapter sets forth
energy-efficiency-related requirements for the design and construction of Type
A-1 and A-2 residential buildings.' (One method by which to achieve compliance
for low-rise residential construction.)

Chapter 7: Building Design for All Commercial Buildings.
Commercial buildings [except those that comply with Chapter 8, Design by
Acceptable Practice for Commercial Buildings; the Single Step Compliance for
Simple Commercial Buildings; or appropriate computer software
(COMcheck3)] shall meet the
requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2001. (One
method by which to achieve compliance for commercial and high-rise residential
construction.)

Chapter 8: Design by Acceptable Practice for Commercial
Buildings. 'The requirements contained in this chapter are applicable to
commercial buildings, or portions of commercial buildings.' (One method by
which to achieve compliance for commercial and high-rise residential
construction.)

Chapter 9: Referenced Standards.

Appendix A.

Appendix B. Provides additional prescriptive methods by which
to achieve compliance, simple methods and forms to assist in compliance
calculations, and illustrations to assist in the understanding of compliance
requirements.

Individual structures should follow a single compliance
method and not a combination of compliance methods. The 'basic requirements' of
the International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC) apply to all compliance methods.

Where these Georgia Supplements and Amendments conflict with
either the International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC)or ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard
90.1-2001, these Georgia Supplements and Amendments shall take
precedence.

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
foundation is as important to code compliance as are proper insulation R-values
and component U-values.

It is not the intention of this code to abridge safety or
health. Where the International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC) and these Georgia Supplements and Amendments conflict
with other mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes, the
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
and these Georgia Supplements and Amendments shall be enforced as written
provided safety, health or environmental requirements of other mandatory
State Minimum Standard Codes are not abridged.

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Replace all references to ASHRAE/IESNA
90.1-1999 with references to ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
90.1-2001.

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

________________

1. 'Component' refers to a particular element of a building,
such as a ceiling, an exterior wall, a floor, etc.

2. For the 'Georgia Trade-Off Worksheet,' see Appendix
B.

3. REScheck and COMcheck
are computer programs developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratories for
the U.S. Department of Energy to assist in demonstration of compliance with the
International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC). They can be obtained from the D.O.E. by calling (800)
270-CODE (2633) or free of charge online at www.energycodes.gov.

CHAPTER 3

DESIGN CONDITIONS

SECTION 302

THERMAL DESIGN PARAMETERS

*Revise Figure 302.1(11)
'Georgiaa' to change Cherokee County and Forsyth
County from Climate Zone 8 to Climate Zone 7A.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 5

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DESIGN BY COMPONENT

PERFORMANCE APPROACH

SECTION 502

BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS

*Revise Note #2 of Section 502.2.1.2 'Roof/ceiling.'

502.2.1.2 Roof/ceiling.

Note #2:

Weather-stripped access doors (minimum
U-0.35), weather-stripped hatches/scuttle hole covers (minimum
R-19 insulation or U-0.05), or
weather-stripped disappearing/pull-down stairs (minimum
U-0.35) shall be calculated as a sub-element with a
U-factor of U-0.05 or insulation
R-value of R-19. Weather-stripping, factory
applied or approved by the local Building Official, shall be deemed to meet
Table 502.2a Footnote a, Sections 502.1.4 Air
leakage and 502.1.4.2 Caulking and sealants and Table 502.2.1 in Appendix
B.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Revise Section 502.2.1.6 'Basement walls,' add superscript
'1' to title and add exceptions and notes.

502.2.1.6 Basement
walls1. The exterior walls of conditioned
basements2 shall have a thermal transmittance value
not exceeding the valve given in Table 502.2 from the top of the basement wall
to a depth of 10 feet (3048 mm) below grade, or to the level of the basement
floor, whichever is less.

Exceptions:

1. For conditioned basements in Climate Zones 4B, 5A, 6B and
7A, insulate the Mass Wall with minimum R-5 insulation and the
cavity in Stud Walls, Cripple Walls and Bands with minimum
R-11 insulation.

2. For conditioned basements in Climate Zone 8, insulate the
Mass Wall with minimum R-6 insulation and the cavity in Stud
Walls, Cripple Walls and Bands with minimum R-11
insulation.

When using Exceptions 1 or 2, the basement is "Deemed to
Comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code; if the rest of the dwelling
complies by any method in Chapters 5 or 6 or by another approved compliance
method, the whole dwelling is "Deemed to Comply."

Note 1: IECC defines a 'basement wall' as 'the opaque portion
of a wall which encloses one side of a basement and having an average
below-grade area greater than or equal to 50 percent of its total wall area,
including openings.'

Note 2: 'Basement' is defined in the Georgia Amendments to
the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code (International Residential Code),
revised January 1, 2002.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Revise Section 502.2.3.6 'Basement walls,' add superscript
'1' to title and add exceptions and notes.

502.2.3.6 Basement
walls1. The exterior walls of conditioned
basements2 shall have a thermal transmittance value
not exceeding the valve given in Table 502.2 from the top of the basement wall
to a depth of 10 feet (3048 mm) below grade, or to the level of the basement
floor, whichever is less. The U-factor of the wall shall be
determined by selecting the U-factor for the wall section from
Appendix A Table 502.2.3.6 or Appendix B Tables 502.2.3.1(1a) or
502.2.3.1(1b).

Exceptions:

1. For conditioned basements in Climate Zones 4B, 5A, 6B and
7A, insulate the Mass Wall with minimum R-5 insulation and the
cavity in Stud Walls, Cripple Walls and Bands with minimum
R-11 insulation. When using this Exception, include all
openings and exclude any opaque area of the walls in the basement when
calculating Percent of Openings.

2. For conditioned basements in Climate Zone 8, insulate the
Mass Wall with minimum R-6 insulation and the cavity in Stud
Walls, Cripple Walls and Bands with minimum R-11 insulation.
When using this Exception, include all openings and exclude any opaque area of
the walls in the basement when calculating Percent of Openings.

When using Exceptions 1 or 2, the basement is "Deemed to
Comply" with the Georgia State Energy Code; if the rest of the dwelling
complies by any method in Chapters 5 or 6 or by another approved compliance
method, the whole dwelling is "Deemed to Comply."

Note 1: IECC defines a 'basement wall' as 'the opaque portion
of a wall which encloses one side of a basement and having an average
below-grade area greater than or equal to 50 percent of its total wall area,
including openings.'

Note 2: 'Basement' is defined in the Georgia Amendments to
the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code (International Residential Code),
revised January 1, 2002.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Add new Table 502.2.3.6 'Conditioned Walls in
Basements.'

See page 7.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Revise Section 502.2.4 'Compliance by prescriptive
specification on an individual component basis.'

Section 502.2.4 Compliance by prescriptive
specification on an individual component basis. For buildings with a
window area less than or equal to 15 percent, 18 percent, 25 percent, or 30
percent (Type A-1 residential buildings) or 22 percent 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), 502.2.4(5), 502.2.4(6), or 502.2(7), 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.

Note: Percent refers to the Percent of Opening to be
determined by dividing the total openings (including conditioned basement
openings) by the Gross Wall Area. For these tables the Gross Wall Area is the
normal projection of all exterior walls above grade enclosing conditioned
space, including all windows and doors therein. When using these tables,
include openings in the basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the
basement when calculating Percent of Openings. Percent of Openings = 100 x
(Openings in Floors Above Grade + Openings in Basement) / (Gross Wall Area
Above Grade + Openings in Basement).

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 9

REFERENCED STANDARDS

*Revise Chapter 9 'Reference Standards' to update NFRC
Standard Reference Numbers.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

NFRC

National Fenestration Rating Council, Inc.

Suite 120

1300 Spring Street Park

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Standard reference number

Title

Referenced in code section number

100-97, -01

Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product
U-Factors

102.5.2, 601.3.2, 601.3.2.1

200-97, -01

Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Solar
Heat Gain Coefficients and Visible Transmittance at Normal
Incidence

102.5.2, 601.3.2, 601.3.2.1

GA STATE SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

*Revise Table 502.2.1 of Appendix B of the Georgia
Supplements and Amendments revised January 1, 2003 to add Note 1 and renumber
notes.

See page 7.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Revise Table 502.2.3.1(1a) 'Wall R-values* 2 x 4 Wood Studs
16" OC (Insulation plus sheathing)' of Appendix B of the Georgia Supplements
and Amendments revised January 1, 2003.

See page 8.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Delete Tables 502.2.4(1-9) and Tables 502.2.4(1-5) and 602.1
of the Georgia Supplements and Amendments revised January 1, 2003 and
substitute with new Tables 502.2.4(1-7) and 602.1.

See pages 9-12.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Revise Table 701 'Minimum Thermal Component Requirements' of
the Georgia Supplements and Amendments revised January 1, 2003.

See page 13.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Delete Single Step Residential Energy Code Compliance Tables
of Appendix B of the Georgia Supplements and Amendments revised January 1, 2003
and substitute.

See pages 14-28.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

End of Amendments

TABLE 502.2.1

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM INSULATION
VALUES

MAXIMUM U-FACTOR FOR ENVELOPE
COMPONENTS

ELEMENT1

MODE

TYPE A-1 & A-2 RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS

R-value

Walls Stud

Heating or cooling

R-11

Walls Masonry/CMU2

Heating or cooling

R-5

Attic Knee Walls3

Heating or cooling

R-19

Roof/ceiling

Heating or cooling

R-19

Floor over unheated spaces

Heating or cooling

R-11

Windows4

Heating or cooling

U-0.65 with max. SHGC 0.40

Note 1: Weather-stripped access doors (minimum
U-0.35), weather-stripped hatches/scuttle hole covers (minimum
R-19 insulation or U-0.05), or
weather-stripped disappearing/pull-down stairs (minimum
U-0.35) shall be deemed to meet the minimum insulation
R-values of any Element.

Note 2: Any Mass wall above or below grade.

Note 3: Attic Knee wall for purpose of Georgia Energy
Code is defined as any vertical or near vertical wall in the building envelope
that has conditioned space on one side and attic space on the other
side.

Exception: When the attic space formed by the Attic
Knee Wall, the ceiling of the floor below and the sloped roof is not vented and
the sloped roof is insulated (the insulated roof is the building
envelope).

Note 4: Maximum window U-factor shall be 0.65 and
maximum SHGC shall be 0.40. These window requirements were implemented on
January 1, 2004.

TABLE 502.2.3.6

CONDITIONED WALLS IN
BASEMENTS

REQUIRED INSULATION R-VALUE FOR
COMBINATION BASEMENT MASS WALLS AND STUD WALLS

CLIMATE ZONE FROM FIGURE 302.1(11)

Mass Wall

Stud Wall

Bands

4B

R-5

R-11

R-11

5A

R-5

R-11

R-11

6B

R-5

R-11

R-11

7A

R-5

R-11

R-11

8

R-6

R-11

R-11

Note: Include all openings and exclude any opaque area of the
walls in the basement when calculating Percent of Openings when using this
Table.

TABLE 502.2.3.1(1A)

WALL R-VALUES 2 X 4 WOOD STUDS 16'' OC (INSULATION PLUS
SHEATHING)

R-11

R-12

R-13

R-14

R-15

R-16

R-17

R-18

Attic Knee Wall

R-19

R-20

R-11 Batts & Plywood /OSB (R-10.91)
(U-0.0916)

R-11 Batts & Fiberboard (R-11.68)
(U-0.0859)

R-11 Batts & R-2 Foam (R-12.42)
(U-0.0805)

R-11 Batts & R-3 Foam (R-13.50)
(U-0.0741)

R-11 Batts & R-4 Foam (R-14.56)
(U-0.0686)

R-11 Batts & R-5 Foam (R-15.62)
(U-0.0640)

R-11 Batts & R-6 Foam (R-16.66)
(U-0.060)

R-11 Batts & R-7 Foam (R-17.70)
(U-0.0565)

2x6 wall R-19 Batts (R-15.42)
(U-0.0648)

R-11

Batts & R-8 Foam (R-18.73)
(U-0.0534)

R-11 Batts & R-9 Foam (R-19.77)
(U-0.0506)

R-11 Batts & Gypsum 2 sides (Garage) (R-10.61)
(U-0.0942)

R-11 Batts & Plywood/ OSB Fiberboard (R-12.36)
(U-0.0809)

R-13 Batts & Gypsum on Two Sides (Garages)
(R-11.52) (U-0.0868)

R-13 Batts & Fiberboard (R-12.64)
(U-0.0791)

R-13 Batts & R-2 Foam (R-13.42)
(U-0.0745)

R-13 Batts & R-3 Foam (R-14.53)
(U-0.0688)

R-13 Batts & R-4 Foam (R-15.63)
(U-0.0640)

R-13 Batts & R-5 Foam (R-16.71)
(U-0.0598)

2x4 wall R-19 Batts (R-13.08)
(U-0.0764)

R-13 Batts & R-6 Foam (R-17.79)
(U-0.0562)

R-13 Batts & R-7 Foam (R-18.85)
(U-0.0530)

R-11 Batts & Plywood /OSB Unfinished Basement
wall (R-10.41) (U-0.0960)

R-13 Batts & Plywood/ OSB (R-11.83)
(U-0.0846)

R-13 Plywood/ OSB Fiberboard (R-13.35)
(U-0.0749)

R-15 Batts & Plywood/ OSB (R-12.66)
(U-0.0790)

R-15 Batts & Fiberboard (R-13.51)
(U-0.0740)

R-15 Batts & R-2 Foam (R-14.32)
(U-0.0698)

R-15 Batts & R-3 Foam (R-15.48)
(U-0.0646)

2x4 wall R-13 Batts & R-6 Foam (R-17.68)
(U-0.0565)

R-15 Batts & R-4 Foam (R-16.62)
(U-0.0602)

R-15 Batts & R-5 Foam (R-17.73)
(U-0.0564)

R-13 Batts & Plywood/ OSB Unfinished Basement
wall (R-11.3) (U-0.0884)

R-15 Batts & Gypsum on Two Sides (Garages)
(R-12.32) (U-0.0811)

R-13 Batts R-0.62 OSB R-3 Foam (R-15.22)
(U-0.0657)

R-13 Batts R-0.62 OSB R-4 Foam (R-16.3)
(U-0.0613)

R-13 R-0.62 OSB R-5 Foam (R-17.38)
(U-0.0575)

2x4 wall R-15 Batts & R-4 Foam (R-16.50)
(U-0.0606)

R-19 Batts & Plywood/ OSB (R-15.84)
(U-0.0631)

R-19 Batts & Fiberboard (R-16.65)
(U-0.0601)

2x6 wall R-15 Batts & R-4 Foam (R-17.94)
(U-0.0557)

R-19 Batts & OSB Unfinished Basement wall
(R-15.75) (U-0.0635)

R-19 Batts & Gypsum on Two Sides (Garages)
(R-15.53) (U-0.0644)

Wall R-values shown in this chart are for the insulated
(opaque) wall areas based on 25% framing factor (bands uninsulated); does not
include any openings (windows and doors). Per FTC Regulation 16 CFR 460, the
R-value of the insulation shall not be more than 10% below the R-value shown in
a label, fact sheet, ad, or other promotional material for that insulation.
R-values shown in labels, fact sheets, ads, or other promotional materials
shall be rounded to the nearest tenth. However, R-values of 10 or more may be
rounded to the nearest whole number. Therefore, an R-2 Foam shall be an
aged/stabilized R-1.8 or higher, an R-3 Foam shall be an aged/stabilized R-2.7
or higher, an R-4 Foam shall be an aged/stabilized R-3.6 or higher and etc. For
full details on LABELING AND ADVERTISING OF HOME INSULATION see:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr460_03.html.

TABLE 502.2.4(1)

PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-1
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

WINDOW AREA 15 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA

Maximum

Minimum

CLIMATE ZONE [FIGURE 302.1(11)]

Glazing
U-factor1

SHGC1

Ceiling R-value
2,3

Exterior Wall
R-value4

Floor R-value

Basement Wall
R-value5

Slab perimeter
R-value6

Crawl space wall R-value

4B

0.65

0.4

R-30

R-11

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-5

5A

0.65

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-6

6B

0.65

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

7A-1

0.65

0.4

R-38

R-16

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

7A-2

0.60

0.4

R-38

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

8

0.60

0.4

R-38

R-16

R-19

R-6

R-0

R-10

8

0.55

0.4

R-38

R-13

R-19

R-6

R-0

R-10

Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
ceilings & under HVAC.

Note 3: Where ceiling is R-38 and up to 25% R-19 insulation,
may use R-30 on 100% of ceiling area.

Note 4: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
Percent of Openings.

Note 6: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
Paragraph 502.2.1.4.

TABLE 502.2.4(2)

PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-1
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

WINDOW AREA 18 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA

Maximum

Minimum

CLIMATE ZONE [FIGURE 302.1(11)]

Glazing
U-factor1

SHGC1

Ceiling R-value
2,3

Exterior Wall
R-value4

Floor R-value

Basement Wall
R-value5

Slab perimeter
R-value6

Crawl space wall R-value

4B-1

0.60

0.4

R-30

R-11

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-5

4B-2

0.65

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-5

5A-1

0.60

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-13

R-5

R-0

R-6

5A-2

0.55

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-6

6B-1

0.60

0.4

R-30

R-15

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

6B-2

0.55

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

7A-1

0.55

0.4

R-38

R-16

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

7A-2

0.51

0.4

R-30

R-16

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

7A-3

0.50

0.4

R-38

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

8-1

0.50

0.4

R-38

R-16

R-19

R-6

R-0

R-10

8-2

0.47

0.4

R-30

R-16

R-19

R-6

R-0

R-10

8-3

0.45

0.4

R-38

R-13

R-19

R-6

R-0

R-10

Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
ceilings & under HVAC.

Note 3: Where ceiling is R-38 and up to 25% R-19 insulation,
may use R-30 on 100% of ceiling area.

Note 4: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
Percent of Openings.

Note 6: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
Paragraph 502.2.1.4.

TABLE 502.2.4(3)

PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-1
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

WINDOW AREA 18 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA

R-13 WALL WITH PLYWOOD/OSB SHEATHING AND R-30 CEILING

Maximum

Minimum

CLIMATE ZONE [FIGURE 302.1(11)]

Glazing U-factor1

SHGC1

Ceiling R-value 2

Exterior Wall
R-value3

Floor R-value

Basement Wall
R-value4

Slab perimeter
R-value5

Crawl space wall R-value

4B-13 Wall

0.65

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-5

5A-13 Wall

0.62

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-13

R-5

R-0

R-6

6B-13 Wall

0.58

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

7A-13 Wall

0.48

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

8-13 Wall

0.43

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-6

R-0

R-10

Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
ceilings & under HVAC.

Note 3: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 4: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
Percent of Openings.

Note 5: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
Paragraph 502.2.1.4.

TABLE 502.2.4(4)

PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-1
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

WINDOW AREA 25 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA

Maximum

Minimum

CLIMATE ZONE

[FIGURE 302.1(11)]

Glazing U-factor1

SHGC1

Ceiling

R-value 2,3

Exterior Wall

R-value4

Floor

R-value

Basement Wall

R-value5

Slab perimeter

R-value6

Crawl space wall R-value

4B-1

0.55

0.4

R-30

R-16

R-13

R-5

R-0

R-5

4B-2

0.50

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-13

R-5

R-0

R-5

4B-3

0.45

0.4

R-30

R-11

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-5

5A-1

0.49

0.4

R-30

R-16

R-13

R-5

R-0

R-6

5A-2

0.45

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-13

R-5

R-0

R-6

5A-3

0.40

0.4

R-30

R-11

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-7

6B-1

0.45

0.4

R-30

R-15

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

6B-2

0.43

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

6B-3

0.40

0.4

R-30

R-11

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

7A-1

0.39

0.4

R-30

R-16

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

7A-2

0.37

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

8-1

0.35

0.4

R-38

R-13

R-19

R-6

R-0

R-10

8-2

0.36

0.4

R-30

R-16

R-19

R-6

R-0

R-10

Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
ceilings & under HVAC.

Note 3: Where ceiling is R-38 and up to 25% R-19 insulation,
may use R-30 on 100% of ceiling area.

Note 4: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
Percent of Openings.

Note 6: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
Paragraph 502.2.1.4.

TABLE 502.2.4(5)

PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-1
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

WINDOW AREA 30 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA

Maximum

Minimum

CLIMATE ZONE [FIGURE 302.1(11)]

Glazing U-factor1

SHGC1

Ceiling R-value 2,3

Exterior Wall
R-value4

Floor R-value

Basement Wall
R-value5

Slab perimeter
R-value6

Crawl space wall R-value

4B-1

0.50

0.4

R-30

R-19

R-13

R-5

R-0

R-5

4B-2

0.45

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-13

R-5

R-0

R-5

5A-1

0.45

0.4

R-30

R-19

R-13

R-5

R-0

R-6

5A-2

0.40

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-13

R-5

R-0

R-6

6B-1

0.43

0.4

R-30

R-19

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

6B-2

0.40

0.4

R-38

R-16

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

6B-3

0.04

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

7A

0.35

0.4

R-38

R-16

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

8

0.34

0.4

R-387

R-16

R-19

R-6

R-0

R-10

Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
ceilings & under HVAC.

Note 3: Where ceiling is R-38 and up to 25% R-19 insulation,
may use R-30 on 100% of ceiling area.

Note 4: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
Percent of Openings.

Note 6: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
Paragraph 502.2.1.4.

Note 7: 100% of the ceiling shall be minimum R-38.

TABLE 502.2.4(6)

PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-2
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

WINDOW AREA 22 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA

Maximum

Minimum

CLIMATE ZONE [FIGURE 302.1(11)]

Glazing U-factor1

SHGC1

Ceiling R-value

Exterior Wall
R-value3

Floor R-value

Basement Wall
R-value4

Slab perimeter
R-value5

Crawl space wall R-value

4B-5A

0.65

0.4

R-19

R-11

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-5

6B-8

0.65

0.4

R-302

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
ceilings & under HVAC.

Note 3: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 4: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
Percent of Openings.

Note 5: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
Paragraph 502.2.1.4.

TABLE 502.2.4(7)

PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS, TYPE A-2
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

WINDOW AREA 25 PERCENT OF GROSS EXTERIOR WALL AREA

Maximum

Minimum

CLIMATE ZONE [FIGURE 302.1(11)]

Glazing U-factor1

SHGC1

Ceiling R-value2

Exterior Wall
R-value3

Floor R-value

Basement Wall
R-value4

Slab perimeter
R-value5

Crawl space wall R-value

4B

0.65

0.4

R-19

R-11

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-5

5A

0.65

0.4

R-19

R-13

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-6

6B

0.60

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

7A

0.58

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

8

0.58

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-10

Note 1: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 2: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
ceilings & under HVAC.

Note 3: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 4: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
Percent of Openings.

Note 5: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
Paragraph 502.2.1.4.

TABLE 602.1

SIMPLIFIED PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE THERMAL COMPONENT
CRITERIA

MINIMUM REQUIRED THERMAL PERFORMANCE (U-FACTOR AND
R-VALUE)1

Maximum

Minimum

CLIMATE ZONE [FIGURE 302.1(11)]

Glazing U-factor1

SHGC1

Ceiling R-value3,4

Exterior Wall
R-value5

Floor R-value

Basement Wall
R-value6

Slab perimeter
R-value7

Crawl space wall R-value

4B

0.65

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-11

R-5

R-0

R-5

5A

0.60

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-13

R-5

R-0

R-6

6B

0.55

0.4

R-30

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-7

7A-1

0.55

0.4

R-38

R-16

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

7A-2

0.50

0.4

R-38

R-13

R-19

R-5

R-0

R-8

8-1

0.50

0.4

R-38

R-16

R-19

R-6

R-0

R-10

8-1

0.45

0.4

R-38

R-13

R-19

R-6

R-0

R-10

Note 1: Maximum 18% fenestration area.

Note 2: Up to 5% of the fenestration may be exempt from
meeting the window/door U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Up to 25% of ceiling area may be R-19 for sloped
ceilings & under HVAC.

Note 4: Where ceiling is R-38 and up to 25% R-19 insulation,
may use R-30 on 100% of ceiling area.

Note 5: When the Exterior Wall R-value is cavity insulation
and continuous insulated sheathing, 40% of the gross wall area may be
plywood/OSB (for corner bracing/structural requirements) or gypsum fastened
direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 6: Insulate the Mass wall with listed R-value and Stud
wall and Bands with Min R-11. When using this table, include openings in the
basement and exclude the opaque wall area in the basement when calculating
Percent of Openings.

Note 7: Foam plastic shall not be installed on the exterior
of below grade foundation walls or below grade on slab foundations. See
Paragraph 502.2.1.4.

TABLE 701

MINIMUM THERMAL COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS

Element

Type Nonresidential & Residential
Conditioned

Minimum R-value of Insulation

Maximum U-factor SHGC

Roof

Metal Buildings1

R-19 with Thermal Block

0.065

Insulation Entirely above Deck except Metal
Buildings

R-15

0.063

Attic and Other2

R-30

0.034

Walls above Grade

Metal Building

R-13

0.113

Cavity Walls3

R-13

N/A

Mass Walls4

Per ASHRAE 90.1

Glazed Fenestration

Any

N/A

U-0.65 / SHGC 0.60

Note 1: Metal buildings with purlins 5' on center and 1" x 3"
thermal block.

Note 2: See appropriate ANSI/ASHRAE/IESN 90.1-2001 Tables
B-5, B-6, B-8, B-9 or B-11 and Tables A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 for Attic and other
Building Roof Minimum Thermal Requirements.

Note 3: Steel Framed or Wood Framed and Other Walls. See
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESN 90.1-2001 Tables B-5, B-6, B-8, B-9 or B-11.

Note 4: Masonry, concrete, CMU, or other solid walls with a
minimum weight of 30 pounds per square foot. See ANSI/ASHRAE/IESN 90.1-2001,
Page 13, Definitions, Mass Wall.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 4B - South Georgia - Option 4B-2-2005-18%

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 the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

3. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 4B, as
shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

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

5. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
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

18.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.65

-Windows2

0.65

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-30

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

OSB/Plywood

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-11

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors)/(opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 4B - South Georgia - Option 4B-3-2005-25%

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

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

9. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

10. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 4B,
as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

11. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

12. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 25.0
percent of the gross wall area.

13. 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.

14. 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

25.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.50

-Windows2

0.50

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-30

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

OSB/Plywood

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-13

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 5A - South Central Georgia - Option
5A-2-2005-18%

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

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

16. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

17. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 5A or
4B, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

18. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

19. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
percent of the gross wall area.

20. 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.

21. 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

18.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.62

-Windows2

0.62

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-30

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

OSB/Plywood

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-13

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 5A - South Central Georgia - Option
5A-3-2005-25%

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

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

23. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

24. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 5A or
4B, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

25. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

26. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 25.0
percent of the gross wall area.

27. 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.

28. 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

25.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.45

-Windows2

0.45

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-30

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

OSB/Plywood

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-13

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 6B - Central Georgia - Option
6B-3-2005-18%

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

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

30. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

31. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 6B,
5A or 4B, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

32. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

33. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
percent of the gross wall area.

34. 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.

35. 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

18.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.55

-Windows2

0.55

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-30

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

OSB/Plywood

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-19

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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 Compliancemethod, you
may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 6B - Central Georgia - Option
6B-4-2005-25%

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

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

37. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

38. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 4B,
5A or 4B, as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

39. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

40. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 25.0
percent of the gross wall area.

41. 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.

42. 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

25.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.43

-Windows2Max. U-factor

0.43

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-30

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

OSB/Plywood

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-19

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option
7A-4-2005-18%

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

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

44 Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

45. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
6B, 5A or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

46. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

47. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
percent of the gross wall area.

48. 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.

49. 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

18.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.50

-Windows2

0.55

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-38

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

R-3

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-19

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area. Also complies if 100% of ceiling is R-30.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-16 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option
7A-7-2005-25%

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

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

51. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

52. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
6B, 5A, or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

53. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

54. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
percent of the gross wall area.

55. 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.

56. 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

18.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.50

-Windows2

0.51

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-30

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

R-3

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-19

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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 Compliancemethod, you
may not be required to turn in additional paperwork to obtain a building
permit, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet may be
used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-16 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option
7A-8-2005-18%

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

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

58. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

59. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
6B, 5A, or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

60. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

61. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
percent of the gross wall area.

62. 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.

63. 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

18.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.50

-Windows2

0.50

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-38

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

OSB/Plywood/FibBd

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space

R-19

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall &
Bands cavity insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter
Insulation6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option
7A-7-2005-25%

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

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

65. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

66. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
6B, 5A, or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

67. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

68. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 25.0
percent of the gross wall area.

69. 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.

70. 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

25.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.40

-Windows2

0.37 Max.

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-30

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Attic Knee Wall cavity
insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

OSB/Plywood/FibBd

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-19

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area. May also insulate 100% with R-30.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. Up to 40% of the gross wall area
can be gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 7A - Greater Atlanta Area - Option
7A-OSB-2005-18%

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

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

72. Your building is three stories or less in height and
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

73. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
6B, 5A, or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

74. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

75. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
percent of the gross wall area.

76. 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.

77. Equipment minimum efficiencies shall be observed:

78. 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

18.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.55

-Windows2

0.55

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-38

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

R-3

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-19

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulatio n5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-16 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 7A - Metro Atlanta - Option
7A-OSB-2005-18%

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

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

80. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

81. Your building site shall be located in Climate Zone 7A,
6B, 5A or 4B as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

82. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

83. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
percent of the gross wall area.

84. 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.

85. 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

18.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.48

-Windows2

0.48

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-30

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

OSB/Plywood

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-19

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-5

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 8 - North Georgia - Option 8-3-2005-25%

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

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

87. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

88. Your building site may be located in any Climate Zone, as
shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

89. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

90. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 25.0
percent of the gross wall area.

91. 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.

92. 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

25.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Windows2

0.35

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-38

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

OSB/Plywood

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-19

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-6

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area. Also complies if 100% of ceiling is R-30.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 8 - North Georgia - Option 8-4-2005-18%

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

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

94. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

95. Your building site may be located in any Climate Zone, as
shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

96. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

97. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
percent of the gross wall area.

98. 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.

99. 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

18.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.47

-Windows2

0.47

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-30

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

R-3

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-19

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-6

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-16 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

"Single-Step" Residential Energy Code Compliance

Climate Zone 8 - North Georgia - Option 8-OSB-2005-18%

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

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

101. Your building is three stories or less in height and the
above grade conditioned floor area is not larger than 5,000 sq. ft.

102. Your building site may be located in any Climate Zone,
as shown in the IECC 2000 Figure 302.1(11).

103. You shall not make any substitutions of any kind for
R-values/U-factors listed below in conditioned space.

104. Your window and door openings shall not exceed 18.0
percent of the gross wall area.

105. 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.

106. 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

18.0% Max.

-Solid Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.35

-Glazed Doors Max.
U-factor2

0.43

-Windows2

0.43

-Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
(SHGC)

0.40 Max.

-Ceiling
insulation3

R-30

-Wall cavity
insulation4

R-13

-Knee Wall cavity insulation

R-19

-Wall
Sheathing4

OSB/Plywood

-Floor Insulation (over unconditioned
space)

R-19

-Basement Mass Wall insulation
Min.

R-6

-Basement Stud Wall & Bands cavity
insulation5

R-11

-Slab Perimeter Insulation
6

R-0

All R-values shall be printed on the actual insulation and be
stabilized (aged) R-values.

All Windows shall have labels listing U-factor, SHGC, and Key
Features.

Foam Plastics shall not be installed below grade
on exterior side of 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 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 Trade-off Worksheet or the free REScheck 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, except calculation on Percent of Openings (Take-off Worksheet
may be used to calculate % Openings).

________________________________________________________________________

Note 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 x (windows + doors) / (opaque walls + windows + doors -
basement opaque walls).

Note 2: One Door or up to 5% of the opening area (whichever
is greater area) may be exempt from meeting the window/door U-factor and SHGC
requirements to allow for decorative glazing.

Note 3: Sloped ceilings, such as cathedral & tray
ceilings, which require batt insulation, and space under HVAC equipment may be
insulated with R-19 batts, provided the R-19 portion does not exceed 25% of the
total ceiling area.

Note 4: Any combination of Cavity Insulation + Sheathing
R-value that = R-13 or greater is permitted. 40% of the gross wall area and all
basement walls, may be Plywood/OSB (for corner/structural requirements) or
gypsum fastened direct to the garage wall studs.

Note 5: Unfinished conditioned basements require unfaced
insulation, Class 1 facer (0-25 Flame Spread) or other approved
insulation.

Note 6: Unheated slabs.

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.
(International Code Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia
Amendments and the Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2001, 2002
and 2003, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard
Gas Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

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

(b) Replace all references to the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references to
the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for
efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of equipment.

SCOPE:

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 definition of
'Point of Delivery').

2. a. Systems with an operating pressure of 125 psig (862 kPa
gauge) or less.

b. Piping systems for gas-air mixtures within the flammable
range with an operating pressure of 10 psig (69 kPa gauge).

c. 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, ventilation air and
venting.

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Gas Code (International Fuel Gas Code) shall
not 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, pipeline 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 Georgia State Minimum Standard
Mechanical Code (International Mechanical
Code).

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

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS/WATER HEATERs aND PRESSURE
VESSELS

(a) The State's minimum requirements for boilers/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.

CHAPTER 3

GENERAL REGULATIONS

SECTION 305 (IFGC)

INSTALLATION

*Delete existing Exception #1 of Section 305.2 'Elevation of
ignition source' of the Georgia Amendments revised January 1, 2001 and
substitute.

305.2 Elevation of ignition source.

Exception #1:

Elevation of the ignition source is not required for
appliances that are listed and labeled as flammable vapor resistant and for
installation without elevation.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Add new Section 310 'Bonding' with Sub-Section 310.1 'Gas
pipe bonding.'

SECTION 310

BONDING

310.1 Gas pipe bonding.

Each above-ground portion of a gas piping system that is
likely to become energized shall be electrically continuous and bonded to an
effective ground-fault current path. Gas piping shall be considered to be
bonded where it is connected to gas utilization equipment that is connected to
the equipment grounding conductor or the circuit supplying that
equipment.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

End of Amendments

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

STANDARD 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. (International Code
Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia Amendments and the
Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2002, 2003 and 2004, shall
constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two
Family Dwelling Code.

Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 32) is deleted from the CABO
ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE (International Residential Code for One- and
Two-Family Dwellings) according to Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 1, Part 2 of the
Official Code of Georgia, Annotated (O.C.G.A.). Substitute for plumbing
requirements the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code
(International Plumbing Code).

Electrical (Chapters 33 through 42) is deleted from the CABO
ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE (International Residential Code for One- and
Two-Family Dwellings). Substitute for electrical requirements the
Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code
(National Electrical Code).

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

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

(b) Replace all references to the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references 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 GeorgiaState Minimum Standard
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, maintenance, removal and demolition of
detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of
egress and their accessory structures.

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS/WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE
VESSELS

(a) The State's minimum requirements for boilers/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.

CHAPTER 3

BUILDING PLANNING

SECTION R309

GARAGES AND CARPORTS

*Revise Section R309.2 'Separation required' to add
exception.

R309.2 Separation required.

Exception #2:

A disappearing/pull-down stairway with minimum
3/8-inch (9.53 mm) (nominal)
fire-retardant-treated structural panel is deemed to meet the 20-minute thermal
barrier test based on ASTM E 119, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests
of Building Construction and Materials, or deemed to have the fire
resistance of or equivalent to 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum wall board.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

SECTION R323

PROTECTION AGAINST DECAY

*Revise Section R323.3 'Fasteners.'

R323.3 Fasteners. Fasteners for naturally
durable and preservative-treated wood shall be resistant to corrosion or be
protected to resist corrosion. Where sacrificial coatings are applied to
fasteners, a minimum coating thickness capable of protecting the fastener for
the expected service life of the structure shall be provided. Fasteners for
pressure preservative and fire-retardant-treated wood shall be of hot-dipped
zinc-coated galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper. The
coating weights for zinc-coated fasteners shall be in accordance with ASTM A
153M or ASTM A 641M, Supplemental Requirements. Fastenings for permanent wood
foundations shall be as required in AF&PA Technical Report No. 7.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 4

FOUNDATIONS

SECTION R404

FOUNDATION WALLS

*Revise Section R404.2.6 'Fastening.'

R404.2.6 Fastening. Wood structural panel
foundation wall sheathing shall be attached to framing in accordance with Table
R602.3(1) and Sections R402.1.1 and R323.3.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Revise Section R404.3 'Wood sill plates.'

R404.3 Wood sill plates. Wood sill plates shall
be a minimum of 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) nominal lumber. Sill plate
anchorage shall be in accordance with Sections R403.1.6, R602.11 and
R323.3.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

CHAPTER 6

WALL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION R602

WOOD WALL FRAMING

*Revise Footnote a of Table R602.3(1) 'Fastener Schedule For
Structural Members.'

R602.3(1) Fastener Schedule For Structural Members.

Footnote a:

All nails are smooth-common, box or deformed shanks except
where otherwise stated or as required to be hot-dipped zinc-coated galvanized
steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper in accordance with Section
R323.3. Nails used for framing and sheathing connections shall have minimum
average bending yield strengths as shown: 80 ksi (551 MPa) for shank diameter
of 0.192 inch (20d common nail), 90 ksi (620 MPa) for shank diameters larger
than 0.142 inch but not larger than 0.177 inch, and 100 ksi (689 MPa) for shank
diameters of 0.142 inch or less.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

*Revise Section R602.10.5 'Continuous structural panel
sheathing' to add exception.

R602.10.5 Continuous structural panel sheathing.

Exception:

Vertical wall segments, in the first story of one- or
two-story buildings, next to garage openings shall be permitted to have a 6:1
height-to-width ratio (with height being measured from top of header to sill
plate) when constructed in accordance with the following provisions. Each panel
shall have a length of not less than 15 inches (381 mm) and a height of not
more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a
single layer of 3/8-inch
(9.53 mm) minimum thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d
common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Figure R602.10.5. The wood
structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued
laminated header and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure R602.10.5. The
header shall extend between the inside faces of the first full-length outer
studs of each panel. The clear span of the header between the inner studs of
each panel shall be not less than six feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet
(5486 mm) in length. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1000
pounds (454 kg) shall fasten the header to the side of the inner studs opposite
the sheathing. Two anchor bolts shall be installed in accordance with Section
R403.1.6, and plate washers shall be a minimum of 2 inches by 2 inches by
3/16 inches (51 mm by 51 mm
by 4.77 mm) thick and shall be used on each bolt. This exception is only
permitted in Seismic Design Categories A-C.

(Effective January 1, 2005)

End of Amendments