Cal. Civ. Code § 110-11-1-.18

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD ENERGY CODE (INTERNATIONAL
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2006 Edition,
published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with
these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code.

GEORGIA STATE SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

SCOPE:

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

Chapter 1: Administration.

Chapter 2: Definitions.

Chapter 3: Climate Zones.

"Climate zones from Figure 301.1 or Table 301.1 shall be used
in determining the applicable requirements from Chapters 4 and 5."

Chapter 4: Residential Energy Efficiency.

Compliance Pathways for Low-Rise Residential
Construction:

Any of those delineated in this chapter; or

REScheck1

Chapter 5: Commercial Energy Efficiency.

Compliance Pathways for Commercial and High-Rise Residential
Construction:

Any of those delineated in this chapter; or

COMcheck1

Chapter 6: Referenced Standards.

Appendices A-E

Throughout the appendices there is information that may be
helpful in meeting and understanding the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Energy Code. In cases of conflict, refer to the IECC
for clarification.

1.REScheck and COMcheck are
computer programs developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratories for the
U.S. Department of Energy (D.O.E.) to assist in demonstration of compliance
with the IECC. They may be obtained from the D.O.E. by calling
(800) 270-CODE (2633) or free of charge online at www.energycodes.gov [File
Link Not Available]. When following the REScheck compliance
pathway, select the Georgia Version. When following the COMcheck
compliance pathway, select the Georgia Version (based on
ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 [with 2008 Georgia State
Supplements and Amendments to the 2006 IECC]).

The 'basic requirements' of the IECC apply
to all compliance methods.

Where these Georgia State Supplements and Amendments conflict
with either the IECC or ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1,
these Georgia State 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-factors.

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

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 101

SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

*Delete Section 101.1, 'Title', without substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Delete Section 101.4.4,"Change in occupancy', without
substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

SECTION 102

MATERIALS, SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

*Revise Section 102.1.1,"Building thermal envelope
insulation', by adding at end as follows:

102.1.1 Building thermal envelope insulation.

(Beginning of section left unchanged.)

...the job site. Insulation should be installed and the
envelope sealed in accordance with Appendix A,"AIR SEALING KEY POINTS'.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

SECTION 104

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

*Delete SECTION 104,"CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS', without
substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

SECTION 105

INSPECTIONS

*Delete SECTION 105,"INSPECTIONS', without
substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS

*Add definition of "AIR BARRIER' as follows:

AIR BARRIER. Any material that blocks air flow
between a conditioned space and an unconditioned space, including necessary
sealing to block excessive air flow at edges and seams. (Information on proper
air sealing may be found in Appendix A,"AIR SEALING KEY POINTS', on the U.S.
Department of Energy's Building America website

[www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america],
and in the Energy and Environmental Building Association's [EEBA's] Builders
Guides [www.eeba.org]. These references
include guidance on identifying and sealing air barriers.)

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Add definition of "ATTIC KNEEWALL' as follows:

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

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Add definition of "GREEN ROOF' as follows:

GREEN ROOF.Roof envelope surfaces that are
either extensively and/or intensively vegetated, containing from 3 inches to 24
inches (76 mm to 610 mm) or more of growing medium, applied over a
multi-layered waterproofing membrane that includes insulation and
drainage/moisture retention elements.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Revise definition of "R-VALUE (THERMAL
RESISTANCE)' by adding at end as follows:

R-VALUE (THERMAL RESISTANCE).

(Beginning of definition left unchanged.)

...per unit area
(h-ft2-°F/Btu)
[(m2-;K)/W]. All R-values shall be
stabilized (aged minimum 2 years) R-values.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

CHAPTER 4

RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY

SECTION 401

GENERAL

*Revise Section 401.3,"Certificate', by revising first
sentence and adding at end as follows:

401.3 Certificate.A permanent certificate shall
be readily accessible and shall be posted on or near the electrical
distribution panel or air handler. The certificate shall be.

(Middle part of section left unchanged.)

.water heating equipment. The certificate shall also list the
calculated heating load, sensible cooling load, latent cooling load and cfm for
space conditioning.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

SECTION 402

BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE

*Delete Tables 402.1.1,"Insulation And Fenestration
Requirements By Componenta ', and 402.1.3,
"Equivalent U-Factorsa ', and
substitute by adding new Table 402.1.1,"Insulation And Fenestration
Requirements By Componenta ', as follows:

TABLE 402.1.1

INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY
COMPONENTa

CLIMATE ZONE

FENESTRATION

U-FACTORb

SKYLIGHT U-

FACTORb

GLAZED
FENESTRATION

SHGCb

CEILING R-

VALUEc

WOOD FRAME WALL
R-

VALUEd

ATTIC

KNEEWALLe

2

0.65

0.75

0.40

R-30 or U-0.030

R-13 or U-0.082

R-18 or U-0.065

3

0.65

0.65

0.40

R-30 or U-0.030

R-13 or U-0.082

R-18 or U-0.065

4

0.40

0.60

0.40

R-38 or U-0.025

R-13 or U-0.082

R-18 or U-0.065

CLIMATE ZONE

MASS WALL
R-VALUE

FLOOR R-

VALUEf

BASEME NT WALL
R-

VALUEg,j

SLAB

R-

V A LU E

AND

DEPTH

h

CRAWL SPACE WALL
R-

VALUEi,j

2

R-5 or U-0.141

R-13 or U-0.064

R-0

U-0.36

0

R-0

U-0.477

3

R-5 or U-0.141

R-19 or U-0.047

5/13

U-0.136

0

5/13

U-0.136

4

R-5 or U-0.141

R-19 or U-0.047

5/13

U-0.136

0

5/13

U-0.136

For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.

a.R-values are minimums.
U-factors and SHGC are maximums. R-19 shall
be permitted to be compressed into a 2 × 6 cavity. Nonfenestration
U-factors shall be obtained from measurement, calculation or
an approved source.

b.The fenestration U-factor column excludes
skylights. The SHGC column applies to all glazed fenestration, including doors
50 percent or more glazed. One door or window (or up to 15 square feet [1.4
m2] of glazed fenestration) may be exempt from
meeting the U-factor and SHGC.

c.Ends and sides of ceiling joist cavity shall be blocked
with an approved air barrier. Flat ceiling insulation shall be in contact with
interior side of ceiling. Ceiling areas without attic space in Climate Zone 4
may be R-30 (maximum of 25 percent of ceiling area). For HVAC
platform and floored access path areas, ceiling insulation may be reduced to
R-19.

d.All vertical insulation shall be in substantial contact
with an air barrier on all six (6) sides.

Exceptions:

1.Unfinished basements (insulation shall be restrained to
stay in place).

2.On interior side of wall in Climate Zones 2 and 3 behind
tubs, showers and fireplaces (insulation shall be restrained to stay in place).

e.R-13 + R-5,
R-15 + R-3, or R-19
compressed into a 2 × 6 cavity is deemed to meet R-18 minimum
requirement. Attic side shall have a sealed air barrier.

f.Floor insulation shall be installed to maintain permanent
contact with the underside of the subfloor decking, and insulation ends shall
be blocked. Cantilevered floors shall be R-30 and band area
above exterior wall shall be blocked.

g.R-5 is mass and R-13 is
cavity and band. For basements with no direct conditioning, either the floor or
all of the basement walls shall be insulated. For basements with direct
conditioning, all of the basement walls shall be insulated.

h.Unheated slabs. Heated slabs shall have exterior edge
insulated to R-5 to a depth of 2 feet (610 mm). Insulation
located below grade shall be in compliance with Section 402.2.7.

i.See Section 402.2.8 of these Georgia State Supplements and
Amendments.

j.Consideration should be given for mold, moisture, and for
termite inspection and treatment.

Georgia is Climate Zone 3

Exceptions:

1.Climate Zone 2 Counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Baker,
Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Colquitt,
Cook, Decatur, Echols, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Grady, Jeff Davis, Lanier,
Liberty, Long, Lowndes, McIntosh, Miller, Mitchell, Pierce, Seminole, Tattnall,
Thomas, Toombs, Ware and Wayne.

2.Climate Zone 4 Counties: Banks, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade,
Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin,
Murray, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White and Whitfield.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Revise Section 402.2.8,"Crawl space walls', to read as
follows:

402.2.8 Crawl space walls. As an alternative to
insulating floors over crawl spaces, crawl space walls shall be permitted to be
insulated when the crawl space is not vented to the outside. Crawl space wall
insulation shall be permanently fastened to the wall and extend downward from
the floor to within 9 inches (229 mm) of the finished interior grade adjacent
to the foundation wall. A 3-inch (76 mm) inspection/view strip immediately
below the floor joists shall be provided to permit inspections for termites.
Exposed earth in unvented crawl space foundations shall be covered with a
continuous vapor retarder (minimum 6-mil [0.15 mm]). All joints of the vapor
retarder shall overlap by 6 inches (152 mm) and be sealed or taped. The edges
of the vapor retarder shall extend at least 6 inches (152 mm) up the stem wall
and shall be attached and sealed to the stem wall.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Add new Section 402.3.7,"Weather-stripped access doors', as
follows:

402.3.7 Weather-stripped access doors.
Weather-stripped access doors (maximum U-0.35),
weather-stripped hatches/scuttle hole covers (minimum R-19
insulation or maximum U-0.05), or weather-stripped
disappearing/pull-down stairs (maximum 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 the sealing requirements of
Section 402.4.1.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Delete Option #3 from Section 402.4.3,"Recessed
lighting'.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Add new Section 402.4.4,"Air barriers', as follows:

402.4.4 Air barriers. Materials used as air
barriers shall have air leakage of less than 0.004 cfm per square foot (0.02
L/s/m2) when tested in accordance with ASTM E 2357
or ASTM E 2178, and ASTM E 283.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Add new Section 402.7,"Minimum insulation values for
envelope components. (Mandatory).', as follows:

402.7 Minimum insulation values for envelope
components. (Mandatory). The minimum insulation
R-values and maximum fenestration U-factors
for thermal envelope components in projects complying under Sections 402.1
through 402.3 (Prescriptive and

Total UA, including use of REScheck) shall
be according to Table 402.7.1 of these Georgia State Supplements and
Amendments.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Add new Table 402.7.1,"Summary Of Minimum Insulation
R-Values And Maximum U-Factors For Envelope
Components', as follows:

TABLE 402.7.1

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM INSULATION R-VALUES AND
MAXIMUM U-FACTORS FOR ENVELOPE COMPONENTS

ELEMENT1

MODE

MINIMUM

R-

VALUE

OR

MAXIMUM

U-

FACTOR

Walls Stud

Heating or Cooling

R-13

Walls
Masonry/CMU2

Heating or Cooling

R-5

Attic Kneewalls3

Heating or Cooling

R-18

Roof/Ceiling

Heating or Cooling

R-19

Floor Over Unheated Spaces

Heating or Cooling

R-13

Windows4

Heating or Cooling

U-0.65 with

Maximum

0.40

SHGC

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

2.Any mass wall above or below grade.

Exception: Climate Zone 2.

3.See definition of "ATTIC KNEEWALL' in these Georgia State
Supplements and Amendments.

4.Maximum window U-factor shall be 0.65 and
maximum SHGC shall be 0.40.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

SECTION 403

SYSTEMS (Mandatory)

*Revise Section 403.2.1, 'nsulation', to read as
follows:

403.2.1 Insulation. Supply and return ducts in
unconditioned attics and exterior locations shall be insulated to a minimum of
R-8. All other ducts located outside the building thermal
envelope shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6.

Exception: Ducts or portions thereof located
completely inside the building thermal envelope.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Revise Section 403.2.2, 'Sealing', to read as
follows:

403.2.2 Sealing. All ducts, air handlers, filter
boxes, and building cavities used as ducts shall be sealed. Joints and seams
shall comply with Section M1601.3.1 of the International Residential
Code. Air handlers with a manufacturer's designation for an air
leakage of no more than 2 percent of the design air flow rate when tested at an
air pressure of 1-inch water gauge when all air inlets, air outlets, and
condensate drain port(s) are sealed shall be deemed sealed. Air handlers with
filter boxes shall be tested with the filter box in place.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

CHAPTER 5

COMMERCIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY

SECTION 501

GENERAL

*Add new Section 501.3, 'ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1
compliance pathway', (title only) as follows:

501.3 ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 compliance pathway.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Add new Section 501.3.1, 'Permanently vegetative green
roofs', as follows:

501.3.1 Permanently vegetative green roofs. When
following the ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 compliance pathway, any portions of a
roof that are permanently vegetative green roofs may use the Roof
U-Factor Multipliers of [ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1] Table
5.5.3.1 for calculation of minimum roof U-factor.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Add new Table 501.3.2, 'Assembly U-Factors
For Metal Building Roofs', (ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 Table A2.3, 'Assembly
U-Factors For Metal Building Roofs', with
revisions) as follows:

TABLE 501.3.2

ASSEMBLY U-FACTORS FOR METAL BUILDING
ROOFS1

INSULA

TION

SYSTEM

RATED R-

VALUE OF INSULAT

ION2

TOTAL

RATED

R-

VALUE

OF

INSULA

TION

OVERAL

L U-

FACTOR

FOR

ENTIRE

BASE

ROOF

ASSEMB

LY

OVERALL U-FACTOR FOR ASSEMBLY
OF BASE ROOF PLUS CONTINUOUS INSULATION

(UNINTERRUPTED BY
FRAMING)

RATED R-VALUE OF CONTINUOUS
INSULATION

R-5.6

R-11.2

R-16.8

R-22.4

R-28.0

R-33.6

STANDING SEAM ROOFS WITH THERMAL
BLOCKS

0.16 2

None

0

1.280

0.08

0.087

0.059

0.045

0.036

0.030

R-6

6

0.167

6

0.058

0.044

0.035

0.029

0.025

R-10

10

0.097

0.06 3

0.046

0.037

0.031

0.026

0.023

SINGLE LAYER

R-11

11

0.092

0.06

0.045

0.036

0.030

0.026

0.022

R-13

13

0.083

1

0.043

0.035

0.029

0.025

0.022

R-16

16

0.072

0.05

0.040

0.033

0.028

0.024

0.021

R-19

19

0.065

0.05 1

0.038

0.031

0.026

0.023

0.020

0.04

8

0.04 7

0.04 5

R-10+R-10

20

0.063

0.04

0.037

0.031

0.026

0.023

0.020

R-10+R-11 R-11+R-11

21 22

0.061 0.060

5

0.04 4

0.036 0.036

0.030 0.030

0.026 0.026

0.023 0.022

0.020 0.020

R-10+R-13

23

0.058

0.04

0.035

0.029

0.025

0.022

0.020

R-11+R-13

24

0.057

3

0.035

0.029

0.025

0.022

0.020

DOUBLE LAYER

R-13+R-13

26

0.055

0.04 2

0.034

0.029

0.025

0.022

0.019

R-10+R-19

29

0.052

0.04

0.033

0.028

0.024

0.021

0.019

R-11+R-19

30

0.051

0

0.032

0.027

0.024

0.021

0.019

R-13+R-19

32

0.049

0.04

0.032

0.027

0.023

0.021

0.019

R-16+R-19 R-19+R-19

35 38

0.047 0.046

0

0.03 8

0.031 0.030

0.026 0.026

0.023 0.023

0.020 0.020

0.018 0.018

0.03 7

0.03 7

SCREW DOWN ROOFS

R-10

10

0.153

0.08

0.056

0.043

0.035

0.029

0.025

R-11

11

0.139

2

0.054

0.042

0.034

0.028

0.025

R-13

13

0.130

0.07 8

0.053

0.041

0.033

0.028

0.024

R-19

19

0.085

0.07

0.044

0.035

0.029

0.025

0.022

0.05 8

FILLED CAVITY WITH THERMAL
BLOCKS

R-19+R-10

29

0.041

0.03 3

0.028

0.024

0.021

0.0198

0.017

1.Based on purlins spaced five feet (1524 mm) on center. For
other purlin spacing use Figure 6-2 to calculate overall
U-factor.

2.Multiple R-values are listed in order from
inside to outside.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Delete Tables 503.2.3(1), 503.2.3(2) and 503.2.3(5) and
substitute as follows:

TABLE 503.2.3(1)

UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS AND CONDENSING UNITS, ELECTRICALLY
OPERATED, MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

EQUIPMENT TYPE

SIZE CATEGORY

SUB-CATEGORY OR RATING
CONDITION

MINIMUM

EFFICIENCYb

TEST

PROCEDUREa

Air

Conditioners, Air Cooled

< 65,000

Split System

13.0 SEER

Btu/hd

Single Package

13.0 SEER

>= 65,000 Btu/h and

< 135,000 Btu/h

Split System and Single Package

10.3 EERc (before Jan 1,
2010)

11.2 EERc (as of Jan 1,
2010)

ARI 210/240

>= 135,000 Btu/h and

< 240,000 Btu/h

Split System and Single Package

9.7 EERc

(before Jan 1, 2010)

11.0 EERc (as of Jan 1,
2010)

ARI 340/360

>= 240,000 Btu/h and

< 760,000 Btu/h

Split System and Single Package

9.5 EERc

9.7 IPLVc

(before Jan 1, 2010)

10.0 EERc

9.7 IPLVc (as of Jan 1,
2010)

>= 760,000 Btu/h

Split System and Single Package

9.2 EERc

9.4 IPLVc

(before Jan 1, 2010)

9.7 EERc

9.4 IPLVc (as of Jan 1,
2010)

Through-the-Wall, A ir Cooled

< 30,000

Btu/hd

Split System

10.9 SEER (before Jan 23, 2010)

ARI 210/240

12.0 SEER (as of Jan 23, 2010)

Single Package

10.6 SEER (before Jan 23, 2010)

12.0 SEER (as of Jan 23, 2010)

Air

Conditioners, Water and Evaporatively Cooled

< 65,000 Btu/h

Split System and Single Package

12.1 EER

ARI 210/240

>= 65,000 Btu/h and

< 135,000 Btu/h

Split System and Single Package

11.5 EERc

>= 135,000 Btu/h and

< 240,000 Btu/h

Split System and Single Package

11.0 EERc

ARI 340/360

>= 240,000 Btu/h

Split System and Single Package

11.5 EERc

For SI: 1 British thermal unit per hour = 0.2931 W.

a.Chapter 6 contains a complete specification of the
referenced test procedure, including the referenced year version of the test
procedure.

b.IPLVs are only applicable to equipment with capacity
modulation.

c.Deduct 0.2 from the required EERs and IPLVs for units with
a heating section other than electric resistance heat.

d.Single-phase air-cooled air conditioners < 65,000 Btu/h
are regulated by the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987
(NAECA), SEER values are those set by NAECA.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

TABLE 503.2.3(2)

UNITARY AND APPLIED HEAT PUMPS, ELECTRICALLY OPERATED,
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

EQUIPMENT TYPE

SIZE CATEGORY

SUB-CATEGORY OR RATING
CONDITION

MINIMUM

EFFICIENCYb

TEST

PROCEDUREa

Air Cooled (Cooling Mode)

< 65,000

Btu/hd

Split System

13.0 SEER

ARI 210/240

Single Package

13.0 SEER

>= 65,000 Btu/h and

< 135,000 Btu/h

Split System and Single Package

10.1 EERc (before Jan 1,
2010)

11.0 EERc (as of Jan 1,
2010)

>= 135,000 Btu/h and

< 240,000 Btu/h

Split System and Single Package

9.3 EERc

(before Jan 1, 2010)

10.6 EERc (as of Jan 1,
2010)

ARI 340/360

>= 240,000 Btu/h

Split System and Single Package

9.0 EERc

9.2 IPLVc

(before Jan 1, 2010)

9.5 EERc

9.2 IPLVc (as of Jan 1,
2010)

Through-the-Wall (Air Cooled, Cooling Mode)

< 30,000

Btu/hd

Split System

10.9 SEER (before Jan 23, 2010)

12.0 SEER (as of Jan 23, 2010)

ARI 210/240

Single Package

10.6 SEER (before Jan 23, 2010)

12.0 SEER (as of Jan 23, 2010)

Water Source

(Cooling Mode)

< 17,000 Btu/h

86°F Entering Water

11.2 EER

ARI/ASHRAE-13256-1

>= 17,000 Btu/h and

< 135,000 Btu/h

86°F Entering Water

12.0 EER

Groundwater Source (Cooling Mode)

< 135,000 Btu/h

59°F Entering Water

16.2 EER

ARI/ASHRAE-13256-1

Ground Source

(Cooling Mode)

< 135,000 Btu/h

77°F Entering Water

13.4 EER

ARI/ASHRAE-13256-1

Air Cooled

(Heating Mode)

< 65,000

Btu/hd

(Cooling Capacity)

Split System

7.7 HSPF

ARI 210/240

Single Package

7.7 HSPF

>= 65,000 Btu/h and

< 135,000

47°F db/43°F wb

3.2 COP (before Jan 1,

Btu/h

(Cooling Capacity)

Outdoor Air

2010)

3.3 COP

(as of Jan 1, 2010)

>= 135,000 Btu/h

(Cooling Capacity)

47°F db/43°F wb

Outdoor Air

3.1 COP

(before Jan 1, 2010)

3.2 COP

(as of Jan 1, 2010)

ARI 340/360

Through-the-Wall (Air Cooled, Heating Mode)

< 30,000

Btu/hd

Split System

7.1 HSPF

(before Jan 23, 2010)

7.4 HSPF

(as of Jan 23, 2010)

ARI 210/240

7.0 HSPF

Single Package

(before Jan 23, 2010)

7.4 HSPF

(as of Jan 23, 2010)

Water Source

(Heating Mode)

< 135,000 Btu/h

(Cooling Capacity)

68°F Entering Water

4.2 COP

ARI/ASHRAE-13256-1

Groundwater Source

< 135,000 Btu/h

50°F Entering Water

3.6 COP

ARI/ASHRAE-

(Heating Mode)

(Cooling Capacity)

13256-1

Ground Source

(Heating

Mode)

< 135,000 Btu/h

(Cooling Capacity)

32°F Entering Water

3.1 COP

ARI/ASHRAE-13256-1

For SI: °C = [(°F) - 32]/1.8, 1 British thermal unit per hour
= 0.2931 W.

db = dry-bulb temperature, °F; wb = wet-bulb temperature,
°F

a.Chapter 6 contains a complete specification of the
referenced test procedure, including the referenced year version of the test
procedure.

b.IPLVs and Part load rating conditions are only applicable
to equipment with capacity modulation.

c.Deduct 0.2 from the required EERs and IPLVs for units with
a heating section other than electric resistance heat.

d.Single-phase air-cooled heat pumps < 65,000 Btu/h are
regulated by the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 (NAECA),
SEER and HSPF values are those set by NAECA.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

TABLE 503.2.3(5)

BOILERS, GAS- AND OIL-FIRED, MINIMUM EFFICIENCY
REQUIREMENTS

EQUIPMENT

TYPEf

SIZE CATEGORY

SUB-CATEGORY OR RATING
CONDITION

MINIMUM

EFFICIENCYb

TEST PROCEDURE

Boilers, Gas-Fired

< 300,000 Btu/h

Hot Water

80% AFUE

DOE 10 CFR Part 430

Steam

75% AFUE

>= 300,000 Btu/h and

>= 2,500,000 Btu/h

Minimum

Capacityb

75% Et and 80%
Ec

DOE 10 CFR Part 431

> 2,500,000

Btu/hf

Hot Water

80% Ec

Steam

80% Ec

Boilers, Oil-Fired

< 300,000 Btu/h

------------

80% AFUE

DOE 10 CFR Part 430

>= 300,000 Btu/h and

>= 2,500,000 Btu/h

Minimum

Capacityb

78% Et and 83%
Ec

DOE 10 CFR Part 431

> 2,500,000

Btu/ha

Hot Water

83% Ec

Steam

83% Ec

Boilers, Oil-Fired (Residual)

>= 300,000 Btu/h and

>= 2,500,000 Btu/h

Minimum

Capacityb

78% Et and 83%
Ec

DOE 10 CFR Part 431

> 2,500,000

Btu/ha

Hot Water

83% Ec

Steam

83% Ec

For SI: 1 British thermal unit per hour = 0.2931 W.

a.Chapter 6 contains a complete specification of the
referenced test procedure, including the referenced year version of the test
procedure.

b.Minimum ratings as provided for and allowed by the unit's
controls.

c.Ec= Combustion
efficiency (100 percent less flue losses). See reference document for detailed
information.

d.Et= Thermal
efficiency. See reference document for detailed information.

e.Alternative test procedures used at the manufacturer's
option are ASME PTC-4.1 for units greater than 5,000,000 Btu/h input, or ANSI
Z21.13 for units greater than or equal to 300,000 Btu/h and less than or equal
to 2,500,000 Btu/h input.

f.These requirements apply to boilers with rated input of
8,000,000 Btu/h or less that are not packaged boilers, and to all packaged
boilers. Minimum efficiency requirements for boilers cover all capacities of
packaged boilers.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

CHAPTER 6

REFERENCED STANDARDS

*Revise referenced ARI standards as follows (standards not
listed remain unchanged):

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

4301 North Fairfax Drive

Suite 200

ARIArlington, VA 22203

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Add new Figure 6-1, 'F2-Values For Slab-On-Grade Perimeter
Insulation', as follows:

FIGURE 6-1

F2-VALUES FOR SLAB-ON-GRADE PERIMETER INSULATION

R-VALUE OF
INSULATION

(HORIZONTAL OR
VERTICAL)

24 INCHES (610
mm)

36 INCHES (914
mm)

48 INCHES (1219
mm)

R-0

1.043

1.042

1.041

R-1

0.906

0.881

0.886

R-2

0.859

0.823

0.826

R-2.751

0.839

0.799

0.799

R-3

0.833

0.791

0.790

R-4

0.816

0.769

0.764

R-5

0.804

0.752

0.745

R-6

0.794

0.739

0.728

R-7

0.786

0.727

0.714

R-8

0.779

0.717

0.702

R-9

0.773

0.709

0.692

R-10

0.767

0.701

0.684

R-11

0.767

0.699

0.677

R-12

0.767

0.696

0.670

R-13

0.767

0.694

0.664

R-14

0.767

0.692

0.658

R-15

0.767

0.691

0.655

R-16

0.767

0.688

0.649

1.May use R-2.75 at 48 inches (1219 mm) in
residential applications where carpet or hardwood on plywood is used as the
finish floor treatment.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

*Add new Figure 6-2, 'Metal Roof U-Factors
With R-19 Fiberglass Insulation Installed Over The
Purlins1', as follows:

FIGURE 6-2

METAL ROOF U-FACTORS WITH R-19
FIBERGLASS INSULATION INSTALLED OVER THE
PURLINS1

THROUGH-FASTENED

METAL ROOF

STANDING SEAM
METAL

ROOF2

PURLIN

SPACING3

U-FACTOR

PURLIN

SPACING3

U-FACTOR

2.0 feet

0.147

2.0 feet

0.112

2.5 feet

0.126

2.5 feet

0.096

3.0 feet

0.113

3.0 feet

0.086

3.5 feet

0.103

3.5 feet

0.079

4.0 feet

0.095

4.0 feet

0.073

4.5 feet

0.089

4.5 feet

0.068

5.0 feet

0.085

5.0 feet

0.065

1.Through-fastened metal roof values are based on ORNL/MBMA
November 2004 User Agreement Report,"Tests of Through-Fastened Metal Roof
Assemblies". Standing seam metal roof values are based on ASHRAE/IESNA Standard
90.1 for 5-foot purlin spacing and conservatively estimated for other spacing
using the same relationship as through-fastened test data.

2.1-inch by 3-inch (25 mm by 76 mm) thermal block is required
between metal roof and purlins.

3.For roofs with mixed spacing, calculate the average roof
U-factor as shown below.

Example: Total roof is 8000 ft2
(743.22 m2) standing seam metal roof. 1600
ft2 (148.64 m2)-20% of
it-is on purlins spaced at 21/2 feet (762 mm). 6400
ft2 (594.58 m2)-80% of
it-is on purlins spaced at 5 feet (1524 mm). Average Roof
U-Factor = 0.20 x 0.096 + 0.80 x 0.065 = 0.071.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

APPENDICES

Throughout these appendices there is information that may be
helpful in meeting and understanding the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Energy Code. In cases of conflict, refer to the 2006 International
Energy Conservation Code for clarification.

APPENDIX A

AIR SEALING KEY POINTS

*Add new Appendix A, 'AIR SEALING KEY POINTS'. See pages 17
through 23.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

APPENDIX B

BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE

*Add new Appendix B, 'BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE'. See page
24.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

APPENDIX C

WINDOW PRODUCT RATING, CERTIFICATION AND LABELING

*Add new Appendix C, 'WINDOW PRODUCT RATING, CERTIFICATION
AND LABELING'. See pages 25 through 26.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

APPENDIX D

SAMPLE CHECKLIST FOR WOOD FRAMING IN LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION

*Add new Appendix D, 'SAMPLE CHECKLIST FOR WOOD FRAMING IN
LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION'. See page 27.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

APPENDIX E

SAMPLE CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED EXAMPLE

*Add new Appendix E,"SAMPLE CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED
EXAMPLE'. See pages 28 through 29.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

End of Supplements and Amendments.

APPENDIX A

AIR SEALING KEY POINTS

APPENDIX B

BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE

APPENDIX C

WINDOW PRODUCT RATING, CERTIFICATION AND LABELING

Section 102.1.3 of the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Energy Code requires that a fenestration product (i.e. windows, glass
doors and skylights) be labeled with its U-factor and solar
heat gain coefficient (SHGC). Fenestration product U-factors
and SHGCs shall be determined by an accredited, independent laboratory in
accordance with NFRC 100 (for U-factors) and NFRC 200 (for
SHGCs), or from default values from Tables 102.1.3(1) and 102.1.3(2) (for
U-factors) and Table 102.1.3(3) (for SHGC). Manufacturers that
label their products with NFRC U-factors and SHGCs shall use
an NFRC label (see sample NFRC label below). The label shall list as a minimum:
U-factor, SHGC, frame type, number of panes of glazing,
whether the window is fixed or operable, and the type of glazing tint (if
present). The label shall contain the words "Meets Thermal Break Criteria" if
the product claims a U-factor based on a thermal-break
product.

NATIONAL FENESTRATION RATING COUNCIL (NFRC)
U-FACTOR AND SHGC

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

FIGURE 102.1.3

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

APPENDIX C

WINDOW PRODUCT RATING, CERTIFICATION AND LABELING

(Continued)

If NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 are not used to determine product
U-factor and SHGC, then manufacturers shall obtain default
values from Tables 102.1.3(1) and 102.1.3(2) (for U-factors)
and Table 102.1.3(3) (for SHGCs) and label the product with a Default Window
Label. Manufacturers or assemblers shall label their products with default
U-factors and SHGCs: For example, site-built and
shop-assembled windows without NFRC labels shall follow the format of the
sample Default Window Label below.

This label shall list as a minimum: Default
U-factor from Tables 102.1.3(1) and 102.1.3(2), default SHGC
from Table 102.1.3(3), frame type, number of panes of glazing, whether the
window is fixed or operable, and the type of glazing tint (if present). The
label shall contain the words "Meets Thermal Break Criteria" if the product
claims a U-factor based on a thermal-break product.

DEFAULT U-FACTOR AND SHGC

Below is a sample window label of default energy performance
values that code officials should look for during inspections (if no NFRC
label):

DEFAULT

Manufacturer/Assembler
Certifying to Default U-Factor and Default SHGC:

Window Label

XYZ Supply
Co.

Double Pane

Key Features:

Operable

Wood Frame

Bronze Tint

U-FACTOR

SHGC

(Default U-Factor from Tables 102.1.3(1) and
102.1.3(2))

0.55

(Default SHGC from Table
102.1.3(3))

0.6

APPENDIX D

SAMPLE CHECKLIST FOR WOOD FRAMING IN LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION

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

New Building or
Renovation?

Which One:

ENTRY OR CHECKMARK (IF
APPLICABLE)

Ceilings

Access to Attic Area (Minimum R-3)

List Value:

R-

Flat Ceiling Insulation

List Value:

R-

Sloped Ceiling Insulation

(UA Trade-Off

List Value:

R-

Calculations Required; Minimum R-19)

Walls

Cavity Insulation (Batt or Blown-In)

List Value:

R-

Insulated Sheathing (Leave Blank for OSB, Plywood,
Etc.)

List Value:

R-

Attic Kneewall Insulation (Air Barrier on Attic
Side; Minimum R-18)

List Value:

R-

Fenestration

Window U-Factor (from Label)

List Factor:

U-

Window SHGC (from Label; Maximum 0.40)

List SH

GC:

Skylight U-Factor (from Label)

List Factor:

U-

Skylight SHGC (from Label; Maximum 0.40)

List SH

GC:

Door U-Factor

List Factor:

U-

Foundations

Floor Insulation

List Value:

R-

Basement Wall Insulation

List Value:

R-

Mass Wall Insulation (Minimum R-5)

List Value:

R-

Vented Crawl Space: Foundation Vents Installed Per
Code

Check:

Closed Crawl Space: Minimum 6-mil (0.15 mm) Poly is
Taped and Extends up Walls 6 Inches (153 mm)

Check:

Air Leakage (See Section 402.4 and Appendix
A)

Windows: Caulked, Sealed with 0.34-0.37 Air
Infiltration Rate

Check:

Doors: Sealed, Weather-Stripped (Including Those to
Unconditioned Areas: Attic, Unheated Basement, Etc.)

Check:

Sole Plate: Caulked or Sealed

Check:

"Can" Lights: Properly Sealed

Check:

Tubs/Showers on Exterior Walls: Properly
Sealed

Check:

Other Penetrations/Openings: Caulked, Sealed or
Gasketed as Necessary

Check:

Heating/Cooling
Efficiency

Gas or Propane Furnace (Minimum 78% AFUE)

List AFUE:

_____

Heat Pump (Minimum 7.7 HSPF)

List HSPF:

_____

Air Conditioner (Minimum 13 SEER)

List SEER :

_____

Other System(s) (e.g. Fuel Oil)

List Type:

_____

List Efficiency:

_____

Duct Insulation (See Section 403.2; Minimum
R-6/R-8)

List Value:

R-

_____

Ducts: Sealed with Mastic or Code-Approved
Tape

List Sealant

Method:

_____

Mechanical Ventilation

Outdoor Air Intakes and Exhausts Check:

Installed with Automatic or __________

Gravity Dampers

Permit Applicant: _______ Permit Number: ______ Issue
Date:

______

Job Address: ________________

County: __________ Subdivision: ____________ Lot #:

________

APPENDIX E

SAMPLE CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED EXAMPLE

SAMPLE CERTIFICATE

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------

Georgia Energy Code Compliance
Certificate*

Builder __________ Contact Information _________

Insulation Co. __________ Contact Information
_________

Heating & Air Co. __________ Contact Information
__________

Envelope Information

Flat Ceiling/Roof R-Value Sloped/Vault
Ceiling

R-Value __________

Exterior Wall R-Value __________ (Note:
R-13 + R-3 is R-13 Cavity
and R-3 Sheathing)

Attic Kneewall Cavity R-Value__________
Attic Kneewall

Sheathing R-Value __________

Basement Stud Wall R-Value Basement
Continuous

R-Value __________

Crawlspace Stud Wall R-Value
Crawlspace

Continuous R-Value __________

Foundation Slab Edge R-Value Above Grade
Mass

Wall R-Value __________

Cantilevered Floor R-Value Floor Over

Unconditioned Space R- Value
__________

Other Insulation R-Values __________

Window U-Factor __________ Window SHGC
__________

Skylight U-Factor __________ Skylight SHGC
__________

Glazed Door U-Factor Opaque Doors (< 50%
glazed U-Factor

Mechanical Summary

Water Heater Installed By __________

Gas _____ Energy Factor _____

Electric ________ Energy Factor ________

Other (Explain) ________ Efficiency ________

Number of Heating & Cooling Systems: __________(# of Air
Handlers)

Heating Gas___ AFUE___

Air Source Heat Pump ________ HSPF________

Heat (Other)________ Efficiency________

Cooling System Type________ (Direct Expansion, Heat Pump,
Geothermal, Etc.) SEER________

Total House Heating Load _ (Btu/h, Based on ACCA

Manual J____ or____)

Total House Cooling Load _ (Btu/h, Based on ACCA

Manual J___ or___)

Cooling Sensible Load _ (Btu/h) Cooling

Latent Load ________ (Btu/h)

Total Air Handler CFM ________ (Based on
Design/Calculations)

Heating & Cooling Load Calculations Performed by (Name)
________

*Certificate shall be readily accessible and posted on the
electrical distribution panel or air handler. List primary type when there is
more than one value for each component (i.e. certificate shall list the value
covering the largest area). The certificate shall be completed by the builder
or registered design professional.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------

SAMPLE CERTIFICATE

APPENDIX E

SAMPLE CERTIFICATE WITH COMPLETED EXAMPLE

(Continued)

EXAMPLE OF COMPLETED SAMPLE CERTIFICATE

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------

Georgia Energy Code Compliance
Certificate*

Builder A-1 Home
BuilderContact Information
404-555-

1122

Insulation Co. Super
RContact Information
404-555-

2233

Heating & Air Co. Acme
HVACContact Information
404-555-3344

Envelope Information

Flat Ceiling/Roof R-Value
30Sloped/Vault Ceiling

R-Value
N/A

Exterior Wall R-Value 13
+ 3(Note: R-13 + R-3
is

R-13 Cavity and R-3
Sheathing)

Attic Kneewall Cavity R-Value
13Attic Kneewall

Sheathing R-Value
5

Basement Stud Wall R-Value
N/ABasement Continuous

R-Value
N/A

Crawlspace Stud Wall R-Value
0Crawlspace

Continuous R-Value
5

Foundation Slab Edge R-Value
0Above Grade Mass

Wall R-Value
N/A

Cantilevered Floor R-Value
N/AFloor Over

Unconditioned Space R-Value
19

Other Insulation R-Values
N/A

Window U-Factor
0.34Window SHGC
0.37

Skylight U-Factor
N/ASkylight SHGC
N/A

Glazed Door U-Factor
N/AOpaque Doors (< 50%

glazed U-Factor
0.35

Mechanical Summary

Water Heater Installed By Acme
Plumbing

Gas XEnergy Factor
0.61Electric

Energy Factor ________

Other (Explain) ________ Efficiency________

Number of Heating & Cooling Systems:
2(# of Air Handlers)

Heating Gas XAFUE
80%Air

Source Heat Pump ____ HSPF ________

Heat (Other)________ Efficiency________

Cooling System Type DX Air
Conditioner(Direct

Expansion, Heat Pump, Geothermal, Etc.) SEER
13

Total House Heating Load
57,144(Btu/h, Based on

ACCA Manual J Xor)

Total House Cooling Load
45,737(Btu/h, Based on

ACCA Manual J Xor)

Cooling Sensible Load
33,537(Btu/h)

Cooling Latent Load 12,200(Btu/h)

Total Air Handler CFM
1,526(Based on
Design/Calculations)

Heating & Cooling Load Calculations Performed by (Name)
Jay Manuello, Acme HVAC

*Certificate shall be readily accessible and posted on the
electrical distribution panel or air handler. List primary type when there is
more than one value for each component (i.e. certificate shall list the value
covering the largest area). The certificate shall be completed by the builder
or registered design professional.

EXAMPLE OF COMPLETED SAMPLE CERTIFICATE

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD

GAS CODE

(INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2006 Edition, published by
the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia
State Amendments and the Georgia State Amendments adopted effective January 1
of 2007, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard
Gas Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

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

*Revise the International Fuel Gas Code, 2006
Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 3

GENERAL REGULATIONS

SECTION 310 (IFGS)

ELECTRICAL BONDING

*Add new Section 310.1.1, 'Bonding Corrugated Stainless Steel
Tubing (CSST)', as follows:

310.1.1 Bonding Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
(CSST).

Corrugated stainless steel tubing shall be directly bonded to
the electrical grounding system. The direct bonding connection shall be made
with American Wire Gauge (AWG) number 6 copper wire. The copper wire shall be
attached to either the CSST fitting or to a segment of rigid piping component
connected to a fitting located near the electrical meter using an approved
bonding clamp in accordance with the CSST manufacturer's installation
instructions. The bonding conductor shall be affixed to either the grounding
conductor or electrode using an approved clamp or other approved means of
attachment.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

End of Amendments.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE

(INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE
AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2006 Edition, published by
the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia
State Amendments and the Georgia State Amendments adopted effective January 1
of 2007, 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 with Georgia State
Amendments).

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

SCOPE:

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard
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 with Georgia State Amend
ments).

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

The State's minimum requirements for boilers/water heaters
and pressure vessels over 200,000 BTU/h (58.61 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 405

SYSTEMS CONTROL

*Revise Section 405.2, 'CO2 Sensors' of the Georgia
Amendments revised January 1, 2007 to read as follows:

405.2 CO2 Sensors. Carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors
may be utilized for control of ventilation systems, as
outlined in ASHRAE Standard 62.1.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

CHAPTER 6

DUCT SYSTEMS

SECTION 606

SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS CONTROL

*Revise Section 606.2.1, 'Supply air systems' of the Georgia
Amendments revised January 1, 2007 to read as follows:

606.2.1 Supply air systems. Smoke detectors
shall be installed in supply air systems with a design capacity greater than
2,000 cfm (0.9 m3/s).

(Effective January 1, 2008)

End of Amendments.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD PLUMBING CODE (INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2006 Edition, published by
the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia
State Amendments and the Georgia State Amendments adopted effective January 1
of 2007, 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 with Georgia State
Amendments).

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

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR

BOILERS/WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS

The State's minimum requirements for boilers/water heaters
and pressure vessels over 200,000 BTU/h (58.61 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 10

TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS

SECTION 1003

INTERCEPTORS AND SEPARATORS

*Add exception to Section 1003.4 'Oil separators required' of
the Georgia Amendment revised January 1, 2007 to read as follows:

1003.4 Oil separators required.

Exception:

In elevator pits where oil containment complies with the
Georgia Department of Labor Elevator Rules and Regulations, no additional oil
separator shall be required. At repair garages, car-washing facilities, and
factories where oily and flammable liquid wastes are produced, separators shall
be installed into which all oil-bearing, grease-bearing or flammable wastes
shall be discharged before emptying into the building drainage system or other
point of disposal.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

End of Amendments.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD

ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE

(INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR

ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS

WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)

The INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY
DWELLINGS, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council, when used
in conjunction with these Georgia State Amendments and the Georgia State
Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2007, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling
Code.

Part IV, Energy Conservation (Chapter 11), is deleted from
the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
Substitute all references to

Chapter 11 ENERGY EFFICIENCY with references to the
Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC with Georgia State
Supplements an d Amendments).

Part VII, Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 32), is deleted from
the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
Substitute for plumbing requirements the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Plumbing Code (International Plumbing Code with Georgia State
Amendments).

Part VIII, Electrical (Chapters 33 through 42), is deleted
from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
Substitute for electrical requirements the Georgia State Minimum
Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with
Georgia State Amendments).

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

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

(b) Replace all references to the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references to
the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC
with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments). The Georgia
State Minimum Standard Energy Code shall be used for heating and air
conditioning equipment.

SCOPE:

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard
One and Two Family Dwelling Code 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

The State's minimum requirements for boilers/water heaters
and pressure vessels over 200,000 BTU/h (58.61 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.

*Revise the International Residential Code for One-
and Two-Family Dwellings, 2006 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 3

BUILDING PLANNING

SECTION R309

GARAGES AND CARPORTS

*Revise Exception #1 of Section R309.2, 'Separation
required', to read as follows:

R309.2 Separation required.

Exception #1:

Separation is not required in garages protected by an
automatic sprinkler system that meets the following criteria:

1.The sprinkler system shall be connected to a reliable water
supply system with or without an automatic operated pump.

2.A piping system serving both sprinkler and domestic needs
shall be acceptable.

3.Ordinary-temperature-rated residential or quick response
sprinklers (135°F to 170°F [57°C to 77°C]) with a 1/2-inch (13 mm) orifice
shall be installed.

4.The minimum operating pressure of any residential or quick
response sprinkler shall be 7 psi (0.5 bar).

5.Walls that resist the passage of smoke shall separate the
sprinklered compartment from any other space(s). Openings in this wall shall be
regulated by Section R309.1.

6.The maximum area protected by a single sprinkler head shall
not exceed 144 ft2 (13.4
m2).

7.The maximum distance between sprinklers shall not exceed 12
feet (3.7 m).

8.The maximum distance to a wall or partition shall not
exceed 6 feet (1.8 m).

9.The minimum distance between sprinklers within a
compartment shall be 8 feet (2.4 m).

10.Pendent and upright sprinkler heads shall be positioned so
that the deflectors are within 1 to 4 inches (25.4 mm to 102 mm) below
framing.

11.Sprinkler heads shall be located on a looped piping
configuration.

12.Minimum pipe size, including that for copper, listed
chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), and polybutylene (PB) piping shall be
3/4-inch (19 mm).

13.Garage doors in the open position shall not interfere with
the operation of a sprinkler head.

14.A smoke detector shall be installed in accordance with
Section R313.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

CHAPTER 24

FUEL GAS

SECTION G2411 (310)

ELECTRICAL BONDING

*Add new Section G2411.1.1,"Bonding Corrugated Stainless
Steel Tubing (CSST)', as follows:

G2411.1.1 Bonding Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
(CSST).

Corrugated stainless steel tubing shall be directly bonded to
the electrical grounding system. The direct bonding connection shall be made
with American Wire Gauge (AWG) number 6 copper wire. The copper wire shall be
attached to either the CSST fitting or to a segment of rigid piping component
connected to a fitting located near the electrical meter using an approved
bonding clamp in accordance with the CSST manufacturer's installation
instructions. The bonding conductor shall be affixed to either the grounding
conductor or electrode using an approved clamp or other approved means of
attachment.

(Effective January 1, 2008)

End of Amendments.