Cal. Civ. Code § 110-11-1-.25

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, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code
Council, when used in conjunction with these and any other Georgia State
Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY
DWELLINGS, 2024 Edition, shall constitute the officialGeorgia 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
theGeorgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code
(International Energy Conservation Code with Georgia State Supplements and
Amendments).

Part VII, Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 33), is deleted
from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
Substitute for Plumbing requirements, theGeorgia State
Minimum Standard Plumbing Code (International Plumbing Code with Georgia State
Amendments).

Part VIII, Electrical (Chapters 34 through 43), is
deleted from the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY
DWELLINGS. Substitute for electrical requirements, theGeorgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National
Electrical Code with any Georgia State Amendments).

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCES:

a)

Replace all references to the ICC
Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with any 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 heating and air
conditioning equipment.

SCOPE:

The provisions of the International Residential Code
for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall apply to the construction,
alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair,
equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one-
and two-family dwellings and townhouses separated by a 2-hour
fire-resistance-rated wall assembly, not more than three stories above
grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and
their accessory structures.

Exceptions:

a)

Live/work units complying with the
requirements of Section 508.5 of the International Building
Code shall be permitted to be built as one- and two-family
dwellings or townhouses. Fire Suppression required by Section
508.5.7 of the International Building Code when constructed
under the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family
Dwellings shall conform to NFPA 13D

b)

Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or
fewer guest rooms shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the
International Residential Code for One- and Two- family
Dwellings when equipped with a fire sprinkler system in accordance
with NFPA 13D.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The intent of the Georgia amendments is that fire sprinklers
shall not be mandatory in one- and two-family dwellings. However, the
provisions of the 2024 Edition of the International Residential Code
for One- and Two-Family Dwellings regarding automatic fire sprinklers
are to remain in the Code for use when the builder/developer or owner chooses
to install fire sprinklers as an option.

{Ref. O.C.G.A. § 8-2-4. Neither the state
residential and fire building code nor any residential and fire building code
adopted by a political subdivision of the state adopted after May 24, 2010,
shall include a requirement that fire sprinklers be installed in a
single-family dwelling or a residential building that contains no more than two
dwelling units.}

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.

*Revise the International Residential Code for
One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2024 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 1

SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION

*Delete Chapter 1 'Scope and Administration' without
substitution. Chapter 1 to remain in the Code as a reference and guide for
local governments to use in the development of their own Administrative
Procedures.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS

SECTION R202

DEFINITIONS

*Revise Section R202 'Definitions' for "[RB] Lodging House"
to read as follows:

[RB] LODGING HOUSE. A one-family dwelling with
five or fewer guestrooms, where one or more occupants are primarily permanent
in nature, and rent is paid for guestrooms.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Replace Section R202 'Definitions' for "[RB] Townhouse Unit"
to read as follows:

[RB] TOWNHOUSE UNIT. A single-family
dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached
units. Each unit extends from foundation to roof, not more than three stories
in height with a separate means of egress, and with an open
space/yard or public way on not less than two sides. Each
townhouse shall be considered a separate building with independent exterior
walls and shall be separated by a 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall
assembly.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

CHAPTER 3

BUILDING PLANNING

SECTION R301

DESIGN CRITERIA

*Revise section R301.1.1 'Alternative Provisions' to add item
#4 to read as follows.

R301.1.1

Alternative Provisions. As an alternative to the requirements in
Section R301.1, the following standards are permitted subject to the
limitations of this code and the limitations therein. Where engineered design
is used in conjunction with these standards, the design shall comply with the
International Building Code.

1.

AWC Wood Frame
Construction Manual (WFCM).

2.

AISI
Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing-Prescriptive Method for One- and
Two-Family Dwellings (AISI S230).

3.

ICC Standard on the Design and
Construction of Log Structures (ICC 400).

4.

The construction or repair of any
accessory structure not containing habitable space using ungraded lumber shall
comply with the provisions of Appendix AY.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION R302

FIRE-RESISTANT
CONSTRUCTION

*Revise section R302.1 'Exterior walls' first paragraph to
read as follows:

R302.1

Exterior walls.
Construction, projections, openings and penetrations of exterior walls of
dwellings, townhouses and accessory buildings shall comply with Table R302.1(1)
based on fire separation distance; or dwellings and townhouses equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA
13D shall comply with Table R302.1(2) based on fire separation distance.
(Remainder of section unchanged).

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Revise Section R302.2 'Townhouses' to read as
follows:

R302.2

Townhouses. Each townhouse shall be considered a
separate building and shall be separated by fire-resistance-rated wall
assemblies meeting the requirements of Section R302.1 for exterior walls.
Exception: A common 2-hour fire-resistance rated
wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 is permitted for
townhouses, if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment,
ducts or vents in the cavity of the common wall. The wall shall be rated for
fire exposure from both sides and shall extend to and be tight against exterior
walls and the underside of the roof sheathing. Electrical installations shall
be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section
R302.4.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Delete Section R302.2.1 'Double walls' without
substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Delete Section R302.2.2 'Common walls' without
substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Revise Section R302.2.6 'Structural independence' to delete
exception 5 without substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Revise Section R302.5.1 'Opening protection' to read as
follows:

R302.5.1

Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a
room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between
the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than
1 3/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb-core steel doors not less
than 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Revise Table R302.6 'DWELLING UNIT-GARAGE SEPARATION' to add
a new footnote "a" under the column 'SEPARATION' for 'Structure(s) supporting
floor/ceiling assemblies used for separation required by this section' as
follows:

TABLE R302.6

DWELLING UNIT-GARAGE
SEPARATION

SEPARATION

MATERIAL

From the dwelling unit and attic

Not less than 1/2-inch gypsum board or equivalent
applied to the garage side

Portions of the dwelling unit above the
garage

Not less than 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board or
equivalent

Structure(s) supporting floor/ceiling assemblies used
for separation required by this
sectiona.

Not less than 1/2-inch gypsum board or
equivalent

Garages located less than 3 feet from a dwelling unit
on the same lot

Not less than 1/2-inch gypsum board or equivalent
applied to the interior side of exterior walls that are within this
area

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.

a. Separation of floor/ceiling assemblies 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 R302.5.

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 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 alarm detector shall be installed in
accordance with Section R314.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Delete Section R302.13 'Fire protection of floors' without
substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION R306

FLOOD-RESISTANT
CONSTRUCTION

*Delete Section R306.1.9 'Manufactured homes.' without
substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION R309

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS

*Delete Section R309 'AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS' and
substitute to read as follows:

SECTION R309

AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS

(Optional)

R309.1

Automatic fire sprinkler systems
(Optional). Installation of an automatic residential fire sprinkler
system shall be optional and not mandatory in one- and two-family
dwellings and townhouses.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

R309.2

Design and installation.
When installed, automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for
one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses
shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

Delete any other code references to Section P2904 'Dwelling
Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems' and substitute NFPA 13D.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION R311

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

*Revise Section R311.2.1 'New Construction' to read as
follows:

R311.2.1

New
construction. For new construction, carbon monoxide alarms shall be
provided in dwelling units.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION R317

GARAGES AND CARPORTS

*Delete Section R317.5 'Fire sprinklers' without
substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION R318

MEANS OF EGRESS

*Delete Exception to Section R318.7.12 'Alternating tread
devices' without substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION R321

GUARDS AND WINDOW FALL
PROTECTION

*Revise Section 321 Heading to read as follows:

SECTION R321

GUARDS

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Delete Section R321.2 'Window fall protection' without
substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION R323

ELEVATORS AND PLATFORM
LIFTS

*Revise Section R323.1 'Elevators' to read as follows:

R323.1

Elevators.
Where provided, limited-use and limited-application elevators or private
residence elevators shall comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Add a new Section R323.1.1.3 'Hoistway opening framing' to
read as follows:

R323.1.1.3

Hoistway opening framing. Limited-use/limited-application
elevators or private residence elevators shall have hoistway landing openings
that meet the Georgia amended requirements of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Sections
5.3.1.1 and 5.3.1.7.2. The clearance between the hoistway doors or gates and
the hoistway edge of the landing sill shall not exceed 3/4 inch (19 mm). The
distance between the hoistway face of the landing door or gate and the car door
or gate shall not exceed 3 inches (75 mm).
(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION R325

LIGHT, VENTILATION AND
HEATING

*Delete Section R325.3 'Mechanical ventilation' and replace
with the following:

R325.3

Mechanical ventilation. Where the air infiltration rate of a
dwelling unit is 3 air changes per hour or less where tested
with a blower door at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.c (50 Pa) in accordance with
Section N1102.5.1, the dwelling unit shall be provided with
whole-house mechanical ventilation in accordance with Section M1505
(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION R326

SANITATION

*Add new Section R326.5 'Exterior hose bibs, sill cocks or
outside hydrants' to read as follows:

R326.5

Exterior hose bibs, sill cocks
or outside hydrants. One and two-family dwellings shall have not less
than two exterior hose bibs, sill cocks or outside hydrants with one being
located on the side or rear of the structure.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Add new Section R326.6 'Construction worker toilet
facilities' to read as follows:

R326.6

Construction worker toilet
facilities. Toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers
and such facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Construction
worker toilet facilities of the non-sewer type shall conform to ANSI Z4.3.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

CHAPTER 4

FOUNDATIONS

SECTION R403

FOOTINGS

*Revise section R403.1.6 'Foundation anchorage' to add new
exception 3 to read as follows:

3.

Where the basic wind speed in accordance with Figure R301.2(4)A does not exceed
115 miles per hour (51 m/s), the seismic design category is A or B and Method
GB in accordance with Section R602.10 is used for a braced wall
line on the interior of the dwelling, anchor bolts or positive
anchorage with approved fasteners shall be required for the wood sole plates of
the braced wall panels.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

CHAPTER 5

FLOORS

SECTION R502

WOOD FLOOR FRAMING

*Revise Section R502.6 'Bearing' to read as follows:

R502.6

Bearing. The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not
less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) of bearing on wood or metal, have not less than 3
inches of bearing (76 mm) on masonry or concrete or be supported by
approved joist hangers. Alternatively, the ends of joists
shall be supported on a 1-inch by 4-inch (25 mm by 102 mm) ribbon strip and
shall be nailed to the adjacent stud. The bearing on masonry or concrete shall
be direct, or a sill plate of 2-inch minimum (51mm) nominal thickness shall be
provided under the joist, beam or girder.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION R507

EXTERIOR DECKS

*Revise Figure R507.5.2(1) 'DECK BEAM TO DECK POST' to
include a new illustration for "Corner Beam Over Post" as follows:

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Revise section R507.9.1.3 'Ledger to band joist details' to
read as follows.

R507.9.1.3

Ledger to band joist details. Where ledgers are fastened in
accordance with Table R507.9.1.3(1), fasteners shall comply with Section
R507.2.3 or other approved fasteners and shall be installed in accordance with
Table R507.9.1.3(2) and Figures R507.9.1.3(1) and R507.9.1.3(2). Holes for
1/2-inch (12.7 mm) lag screws shall be predrilled with two drill bits so that a
hole 1/2 inch (12.7mm) in diameter is drilled through the ledger and sheathing,
if present, and a hole 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) to 3/8 inch (9.5mm) in diameter is
drilled through the band joist. (Effective January 1, 2026)
*Revise Figure R507.9.1.3(2) 'Placement of Lag Screws and
Bolts in Band Joists' as follows:

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Revise Figure R507.9.2(1) 'Deck Attachment for Lateral
Loads' as follows:

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Revise Figure R507.9.2(2) 'Deck Attachment for Lateral
Loads' and Note as follows:

(Effective January 1, 2026)

CHAPTER 6

WALL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION R602

WOOD WALL FRAMING

*Add new exception to R602.10 'Wall bracing' to read as
follows:

R602.10

Wall
bracing. Buildings shall be braced in accordance with this section or,
when applicable, Section R602.12. Where a building, or portion thereof, does
not comply with one or more of the bracing requirements in this section, those
portions shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section R301.1.
Exception: APA Simplified Wall Bracing Method,
SR-102 may be used as an alternate method of wall bracing subject to
limitations in document.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

CHAPTER 8

ROOF-CEILING CONSTRUCTION

SECTION R802

WOOD ROOF FRAMING

*Add new Section R807.1.1 'Attic service access' to read as
follows:

R807.1.1

Attic service access. Attics containing appliances or mechanical
equipment service shall be accessible by pull-down stairs or other permanent
steps and at a minimum be sized to allow the removal of the largest appliance.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

CHAPTER 16

DUCT SYSTEMS

SECTION M1601

DUCT CONSTRUCTION

*Revise Section M1601.1.1 'Above ground duct systems' to
delete item 5 and revise item 7.1 to read as follows:

M1601.1.1

Above-ground duct
systems. Above-ground duct systems shall conform to the
following:

7.

Stud wall cavities and the
spaces between solid floor joists to be used as air plenums shall comply with
the following conditions:

7.1

These cavities
or spaces shall not be used as a plenum for supply or return air unless all
such supply and return ducts are lined with metal, flex duct, duct board or
other material that is approved in this section.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

CHAPTER 19

SPECIAL APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT AND
SYSTEMS

SECTION M1901

RANGES AND OVENS

*Revise Section M1901.2 'Cooking appliances' to add a new
exception to read as follows:

M1901.2

Cooking appliances.
Cooking appliances shall be listed and
labeled for household use and shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions. The installation shall not interfere with
combustion air or access for operation and servicing. Electric
cooking appliances shall comply with UL 1026 or UL 858. Solid-fuel-fired
fireplace stoves shall comply with UL 737. Microwave ovens shall comply with UL
923.
Exception: Listed and labeled commercial cooking
appliances may be installed in dwelling units and domestic kitchens when
designed and accepted by a Georgia Licensed Professional Engineer.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

CHAPTER 24

FUEL GAS

SECTION G2415

PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

*Revise Section G2415.7.1 (404.7.1) 'Piping through bored
holes or notches' to read as follows:

G2415.7.1

(404.7.1) Piping through
bored holes or notches. Where piping is installed
through holes or notches in framing members and the piping is
located less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) from the framing member face to which
wall, ceiling or floor membranes will be attached, the pipe shall be protected
by shield plates that cover the width of the pipe and the framing member. Where
the framing member that the piping passes through is a bottom
plate, bottom track, top plate or top track, the shield plates shall cover the
framing member and extend not less than 4 inches (102 mm) above the bottom
framing member and not less than 4 inches (102 mm) below the top framing
member.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Delete Section G2415.7.2 (404.7.2) 'Piping installed in
other locations' without substitution.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Delete Section G2415.11.1 (404.11.1) 'Galvanizing' without
substitution:

(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION G2420

SHUTOFF VALVES

*Add new Section G2420.2.1 (409.2.1) 'System shutoff valve'
to read as follows:

G2420.2.1

(409.2.1) System shutoff
valve. Where the point of delivery is the outlet of the service meter
assembly, or the outlet of the service regulator, a system shutoff valve shall
be installed. Such valve is considered to be part of the customer piping
system.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

SECTION G2423

COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS MOTOR VEHICLE
FUEL-DESPENSING FACILITIES

*Delete Section G2423.1 (413.1) 'General' and substitute to
read as follows:

G2423.1

(413.1) General. Under Georgia law, the Rules and Regulations of
the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner govern the storage, delivery and
dispensing of compressed natural gas. Refer to the Rules and Regulations of the
Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner and NFPA 52 for all requirements concerning
compressed natural gas motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations.
(Effective January 1, 2026)

CHAPTER 44

REFERENCED STANDARDS

*Revise Referenced Standards to read as follows:

ACI American Concrete Institute

38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills MI
48331-3439

318 - 25 Building Code Requirements for Structural
Concrete

APPENDIX BB

TINY HOUSES

*Delete section BB104.2.3 'Alternating Tread Devices' without
substitution:

(Effective January 1, 2026)

*Add new section BB107 'Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors'
to read as follows.

BB107 SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Smoke
and carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed as required in Sections R310
and R311.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

APPENDIX U

DISASTER RESILIENT
CONSTRUCTION

*The Department of Community Affairs hereby adopts Appendix U
'Disaster Resilient Construction' as optional.

(Effective January 1, 2026)

APPENDIX AY UNGRADED LUMBER.

SECTION AY101

GENERAL

AY101.1

Scope.This appendix shall be applicable to the use of ungraded
lumber in the construction or repair of any accessory structure not containing
habitable space.

SECTION AY102

DEFINITIONS

AY102.1

General.The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this
appendix, have the meanings shown herein. Refer to Chapter 2 of this code for
general definitions.

NON-HABITABLE STRUCTURE. A structure not
containing habitable space and not intended for any type of human
habitation.

SECTION AY103

UNGRADED LUMBER

AY103.1

Ungraded Lumber.Ungraded lumber shall not be required to be identified by a
grade mark of an accredited lumber grading or inspection agency or have design
values certified by an accreditation body that complies with DOC PS 20 in
non-habitable structures. The lumber shall meet a maximum
moisture content of 19% at the time of construction. Lumber shall be protected
in accordance with section R304 and R305 where required by R304.1 and
R305.1

103.1

OCCUPANCY
CHANGE.Structures built under this appendix shall not be changed to
a habitable structure unless the structure complies with the
requirements of R301.1.3.

GEORGIA STATE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE

APPENDIX U

DISASTER RESILIENT
CONSTRUCTION

The INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2024 Edition,
published by the International Code Council, when used in conjunction with the
Georgia State Amendments to the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2024 Edition
and Appendix U Disaster Resilient Construction shall constitute the
officialGeorgia State Minimum Standard Residential
Code.

FORWARD

Introduction

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) was awarded a grant
through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop
Disaster Resilient Building Code (DRBC) Appendices for the International
Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC). The DRBC
Appendices are optional regulations that local jurisdictions may adopt, in
whole or in part, through local ordinance. A task force of stakeholders was
appointed to look for opportunities to improve any code provisions relating to
damage from hurricane, flood, and tornado disasters. In addition to the
approved recommendations from the task force, the state has developed and will
conduct a comprehensive training program for code enforcement officials on the
importance, implementation and enforcement of the Disaster Resilient
Construction Appendices.

The meetings for the Disaster Resilient Building Code
Appendices Task Force were open to the public, interested individuals and
organizations that desired participation. The technical content of currently
published documents on flooding, high-wind construction, and storm shelters,
were used and referenced. Those publications included documents of the
International Code Council (ICC), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE),
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mitigation Assessment Team
(MAT) Program, Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA),
APA - The Engineered Wood Association, National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
National Science Foundation (NSF), The State of Florida, American Forest &
Paper Association's American Wood Council, Southern Forest Products
Association, NAHB Research Center, Insurance Institute for Business & Home
Safety, and the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes.

Adoption

Local jurisdictions may adopt this entire appendix with
chosen options or specific sections that apply to their communities through a
local ordinance. The adopting ordinance must also be filed on record with DCA.
A sample ordinance has been included in this document to assist the local
jurisdictions with the adoption process. Recommended training is being offered
to assist code enforcement officials in the implementation and enforcement of
the appendices documents. Contact DCA at (404) 679-3118 or
dca.georgia.gov for more
information.

Neither The Disaster Resilient Building Code Appendices Task
Force, its members nor those participating in the development of Appendix U
Disaster Resilient Construction accept any liability resulting from compliance
or noncompliance with the provisions of Appendix U Disaster Resilient
Construction.

The 2012 Disaster Resilient Building Code (DRBC)
Appendices Task Force was charged with the development of two
appendices. One appendix is for the International Residential Code and the
other appendix is for the International Building Code. These two appendices
look for opportunities to improve any provisions relating to hurricane, flood,
and tornado disasters. In addition to improving existing provisions in the
codes, the task force also developed new provisions to be included in the
appendices that address these issues. These appendices contain increased
construction requirements for disaster resilience and are intended to be made
available for adoption by local jurisdictions in the State of Georgia.

These appendices have reasonable and substantial connection
with the public health, safety, and general welfare. In addition, the financial
impact and costs associated with these appendices have been taken into
consideration.

Members:

Mr. Gregori Anderson, Chairman, States Codes
Advisory Committee (SCAC)

Mr. David L. Adams, Vice Chairman, States Codes
Advisory Committee (SCAC)

Mr. Bill Abballe, AIA, American Institute of
Architects (AIA) - Georgia Chapter

Mr. John Hutton, P.E., S.E., American Council of
Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC/G)

Mr. Ron Anderson, Code Consultant

Mr. Lamar Smith, Home Builders Association of
Georgia (HBAG)

Mr. Thomas Harper, Georgia State Inspectors
Association (GSIA)

Mr. Tom Buttram, Building Officials Association
of Georgia (BOAG)

Capt. Zane Newman, Georgia State Fire Marshal's
Office (Local Fire Official)

Mr. Terry Lunn, Georgia Emergency Management
Agency (GEMA)

Mr. Alan Giles, CFM, Georgia Department of
Natural Resources (EPD / Floodplain Management Unit)

Mr. Tony Hebert, HUD Georgia State
Representative (Region IV Office)

Mr. Jim C. Beck, Sr., Georgia Underwriting
Association

Mr. Tim Thornton, Georgia Association of
Realtors (GAR)

Mr. Steve Harrison, Building Owners and Managers
Association - Georgia (BOMA)

Mr. Tom Aderhold, Georgia Apartment Association
(GAA)

Mr. Tim Bromley, Accessibility Consultant -
Georgia State ADA Coordinator's Office

Mayor Mark Mathews, Georgia Municipal
Association (GMA)

Commissioner Jeff Long, Association of County
Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG)

Ad Hoc Subcommittee:

Mr. Tom Buttram, Chairman, DRBC Task Force
Liaison (BOAG)

Mr. Ron Anderson, Vice Chairman, Code
Consultant

Mr. Stephen V. Skalko, P.E. Concrete
Industry

Mr. Jeffrey B. Stone, PhD., Wood Industry
(AWC)

Mr. Robert Wills, Steel Industry (AISC)

Mr. Tom Cunningham, PhD., Residential Building
Design

Mr. Duncan J. Hastie, P.E., Disaster Mitigation

DCA Staff:

Mr. Ted Miltiades, Director of Construction
Codes & Industrialized Buildings

Mrs. Deirdre "Dee" Leclair, DRBC Grant Project
Manager

Mr. Max Rietschier, Lead Codes Consultant

Mr. Bill Towson, 2012 International Residential
Code Task Force Liaison, Code Consultant

Mr. Calvin Jordan, 2012 International Building
Code Task Force Liaison, Code Consultant

How to UseAppendix U Disaster
Resilient Construction

The appendix may be adopted in whole or in part by Local
Jurisdictions to fit the needs of their community. The following sample
ordinance has been provided to aid in the process of identifying Chapters and
Sections of the appendix that may be adopted. The format easily allows for
choosingto adopt, revise or delete individual Chapters and Sections. Download
the MS Word (.doc) version from the DCA website to take advantage of the
dropdown menu choices and edit ability features of the document. Note that in
Chapter 3, choose one of three options for flood elevation. Only one option may
be chosen and that option must be higher than what has been previously adopted
and enforced by your jurisdiction. Also note that in Chapter 4, choose one of
four options for increased wind speed. Only one option may be chosen and that
option must be higher than the mapped wind speed shown in the International
Residential Code. The Sample Ordinance document takes into account the flood
elevation option in Chapter 3 and the wind speed option in Chapter 4 of this
appendix.

SAMPLE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION
OF

GEORGIA STATE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE

APPENDIX U

DISASTER RESILIENT
CONSTRUCTION

ORDINANCE NO. ______

An ordinance of the [JURISDICTION] adopting the
latest edition as adopted and amended by the Georgia Department of Community
Affairs of Appendix U Disaster Resilient Construction
regulating and governing the mitigation of hazard to life and property from
natural weather related disasters, high-wind damages, flooding, and
establishing construction standards for storm shelters in the
[JURISDICTION]; providing for the issuance of permits and
collection of fees therefore; repealing Ordinance No.__of the
[JURISDICTION] and all other ordinances or parts of the laws in
conflict therewith.

The [GOVERNING BODY] of the
[JURISDICTION] does ordain as follows:

Section 1.

That a certain document, three (3)
copies of which are on file in the office of the [TITLE OF JURISDICTION'S
KEEPER OF RECORDS] of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], being marked
and designated as Appendix U Disaster Resilient Construction
to the International Residential Code, the latest edition as adopted and
amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, be and is adopted as
the Appendix U Disaster Resilient Construction of the
[JURISDICTION], in the State of Georgia for regulating and
governing the mitigation of hazard to life and property from natural weather
related disasters, high-wind damages, flooding, and establishing construction
standards for storm shelters; providing for the issuance of permits and
collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
penalties, conditions and terms of said Appendix U Disaster Resilient
Construction on file in the office of the [JURISDICTION]
are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in
this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any
prescribed in Section 2 of this ordinance.

Section 2.

[NAME Of JURISDICTION] hereby:
Choose an item. CHAPTER AU1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION Choose
an item.

Choose an item. SECTION AU101 ADMINISTRATION Choose an
item.

Choose an item. AU101.1 Purpose Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU101.2 Objectives Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU101.3 Scope Choose an item.

AU101.3.1 Insert [Name Of Jurisdiction] for [NAME OF
JURISDICTION].

Choose an item. AU101.4 Violations Choose an item.

Insert [Name Of Jurisdiction] for [NAME OF
JURISDICTION].

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item.

Choose an item. AU102.1 General Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU102.2 Other laws Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU102.3 Referenced codes and standards Choose
an item.

Choose an item. SECTION AU103 POST DISASTER EVENT INSPECTIONS
GUIDLINES Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU103.1 Inspections Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU103.1.1 Right of entry Choose an
item.

Choose an item. AU103.2 Types of inspections Choose an
item.

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evaluation chart Choose an item.

Choose an item. Figure AU103.3 Post Disaster Building Safety
Evaluation Chart Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU103.4 Evaluation forms Choose an
item.

Insert [Name Of Jurisdiction] for [NAME OF
JURISDICTION].

Choose an item. AU103.5 Placement and remove of placards
Choose an item.

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item.

Choose an item. SECTION AU201 GENERAL Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU201.1 Scope Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU201.2 Terms defined in other codes Choose
an item.

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item.

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item.

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Choose an item.

Choose an item. SECTION AU301 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Choose an
item.

Choose an item. AU301.1 Identification of flood hazard areas
Choose an item.

Insert [Name Of Jurisdiction] for [NAME OF
JURISDICTION].

Insert [Date] for [INSERT DATE ISSUANCE].

Choose an item. SECTION AU302 SCOPE Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU302.1 Flood loads Choose an item.

Choose an item. FLOOD ELEVATION OPTION Choose an item. Choose
an item.

Choose an item. SECTION AU303 FLOOD DAMAGE-RESISTANT
MATERIALS Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU303.1 Flood damage-resistant materials
Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU303.2 Location of flood damage-resistant
materials Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU303.3 Fasteners and connectors used for
flood-resistant materials Choose an item.

Choose an item. CHAPTER AU4 HIGH-WIND RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION
Choose an item.

Choose an item. SECTION AU401 GENERAL Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU401.1 Scope Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU401.2 Continuous load path Choose an
item.

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item.

[Name Of Jurisdiction] adopts Option Choose an item.

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item.

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CLADDING Choose an item.

Choose an item. AU406.1 Fasteners and connectors for cladding
Choose an item.

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item.

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item.

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item.

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item.

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SAFE ROOMS Choose an item.

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Choose an item. AU501.1 General Choose an item.

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SAFE ROOMS Choose an item.

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item.

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item.

Section 3.

That
Ordinance No. of [JURISDICTION] entitled [FILL IN HERE THE
COMPLETE TITLE OF THE LEGISLATION OR LAWS IN EFFECT AT THE PRESENT TIME SO THAT
THEY WILL BE REPEALED BY DEFINITE MENTION] and all other ordinances or
parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 4.

That if any section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance. The [GOVERNING BODY] hereby declares
that it would have passed this law, and each section, subsection, clause or
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared
unconstitutional.

Section 5.

That
nothing in this ordinance or in Appendix U Disaster Resilient
Construction hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or
proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability
incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing under any act
or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 3 of this ordinance; nor shall
any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or
affected by this ordinance.

Section
6.

That the [JURISDICTION'S KEEPER OF RECORDS] is
hereby ordered and directed to cause this ordinance to be published. (An
additional provision may be required to direct the number of times the
ordinance is to be published and to specify that it is to be in a newspaper in
general circulation. Posting may also be required.)

Section 7.

That this ordinance and the rules,
regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and
adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect [TIME
PERIOD] from and after the date of its final passage and
adoption.

Section 8.

Chapter AU6
Resources of this document is intended to be used by the building officials as
a resource guide.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER AU1 Scope and Administration ...............
8

Section

AU101 Administration
.................................................... 8

AU102 Applicability
.......................................................8

AU103 Post Disaster Event Inspections Guidelines .......
9

CHAPTER AU2 Definitions
....................................... 11

Section

AU201 General
............................................................. 11

AU202 Definitions
.........................................................11

CHAPTER AU3 Flood-resistant Construction
.........................12

Section.

AU301 Hazard Identification
.........................................12

AU302 Scope
................................................................ 12

AU303 Flood Damage-Resistant Materials ..................
12

CHAPTER AU4 High-wind Resistive Construction
.......................13

Section

AU401 General
............................................................ 13

AU402 Option A - Minimum Wind Speed 100 MPH .13

AU403 Option B - Minimum Wind Speed 110 MPH .19

AU404 Option C - Minimum Wind Speed 120 MPH .19

AU405 Option D - Minimum Wind Speed 130 MPH .19

AU406 Fasteners and Connectors for Cladding ...........
19

AU407 Fenestrations
.................................................... 19

AU408 Roofing
............................................................20

CHAPTER AU5 Residential Storm Shelters and
Safe

Rooms ...............................................
21

Section

AU501 General
..............................................................21

AU502 Residential Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms .....
21

CHAPTER AU6 Resources
........................................ 22

Section

AU601 Contacts
........................................................... 22

AU602 Emergency Inspection Kit
................................ 22

AU603 Safety Tips
....................................................... 23

AU604 Major Disaster Process
..................................... 23

AU605 Sample Evaluation Forms and Inspected Placards

.............23

CHAPTER AU7 References
...................................... 30

INDEX OF FIGURES
..................................................30

APPENDIX U

DISASTER RESILIENT
CONSTRUCTION

CHAPTER AU1

SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION

SECTION AU101

ADMINISTRATION

AU101.1

Purpose. The scope of
this appendix is to promote enhanced public health, safety and general welfare
and to reduce public and private property losses due to hazards and natural
disasters associated with flooding, high-winds, and windborne debris above that
which is provided in the general provisions of this appendix.

AU101.2

Objectives. The
objectives of this appendix are to:

1.

Protect
human life, to minimize property loss and to minimize the expenditures of
public money associated with natural weather related disasters, including
flooding, tornadoes and other high-wind events.

2.

Establish enhanced design and construction
regulations consistent with nationally recognized good practices for the
safeguarding of life and property.

AU101.3

Scope.

AU101.3.1

The provisions of this appendix are
not mandatory unless specifically referenced in an adopting ordinance of
[NAME OF JURISDICTION]. If adopted, the provisions shall apply to
all new development and to substantial improvements to existing
development.

AU101.3.2

The
provisions of this appendix supplement the jurisdiction's building codes to
provide for enhanced provisions to mitigate the hazard to life and property
from natural weather related disasters, including flooding, tornadoes and other
high-wind events.

AU101.3.3

The
provisions of this appendix establish design and construction standards for
storm shelters.

AU101.4

Violations. Any violation of a provision of this appendix or
failure to comply with a permit of variance issued pursuant to this appendix or
any requirement of this appendix shall be handled in accordance with the
ordinances of [NAME OF JURISDICTION].

SECTION AU102

APPLICABILITY

AU102.1

General. This appendix
provides enhanced minimum requirements for development of new construction and
substantial improvement of existing development above that contained in the
International Residential Code (IRC).

AU102.1.1

Regardless of the category of work
being performed, the work shall not cause the structure to become unsafe or
adversely affect the performance of the building; shall not cause an existing
mechanical or plumbing system to become unsafe, hazardous, insanitary or
overloaded; and unless expressly permitted by these provisions, shall not make
the building any less compliant with this appendix or to any previously
approved alternative arrangements than it was before the work was
undertaken.

AU102.1.2

Where there
is a conflict between a requirement of the International Residential
Code and a requirement of this appendix, the requirement of this
appendix shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement
of this appendix and a specific requirement of this appendix, the specific
requirement shall govern. Where, in any specific case, different sections of
this appendix specify different materials, methods of construction or other
requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.

AU102.2

Other laws. The
provisions of this appendix shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of
local, state or federal law.

AU102.3

Referenced codes and
standards. The codes and standards referenced in this appendix shall be
those that are listed in Chapter AR7 and such codes and standards shall be
considered as part of the requirements of this appendix to the prescribed
extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions this
appendix and references and standards, the provisions of this appendix shall
apply.

SECTION AU103

POST DISASTER EVENT INSPECTIONS
GUIDELINES

AU103.1

Inspections. The building official or agents shall inspect
residential buildings and structures to determine the habitability of each with
the goal of getting the community back into their residences quickly and
safely. Inspections shall always be performed by teams of at least two
individuals, also known as disaster assessment teams

AU103.1.1

Right of entry. Unless
permitted under the exigent circumstances provisions or from an order from
State or Federal Authorities, disaster assessment teams shall confirm the right
of entry requirements with the incident commander. Upon approval, the
assessment teams shall be authorized to enter the structure or premises at
reasonable times to inspect or perform duties as provided by this code,
provided that the structure or premises be occupied, that credentials are
presented, that entry is requested, and that entry is granted by the owner or
person having charge over the structure or premises.

AU103.2

Types of inspections.

AU103.2.1

Rapid evaluation.
Rapid evaluation is performed after a disaster event to determine if a building
is apparently safe or obviously unsafe. The evaluation should last 10 to 30
minutes per building and shall be performed by the building official and/or
their designated responders. Evaluation shall determine if a detailed
evaluation is necessary. Placards are posted onbuildings indicating status as
one of the following:

1.

INSPECTED

2.

RESTRICTED USE

3.

UNSAFE
See Section AU605 for Placards that may be reproduced for use
in the field during evaluations. The jurisdiction shall alter placards to meet
the jurisdiction and building department's requirements.

AU103.2.2

Detailed
evaluation. Detailed evaluation is a thorough visual examination of a
damaged building performed by a team of two, including an inspector and a
design professional. Evaluation should last 30 minutes to 4 hours per building.
Evaluation shall determine necessary restrictions on a damaged building's use,
the need for an engineering evaluation or to evaluate postings.

AU103.2.3

Engineering
evaluation. When indicated by the building official as necessary,
engineering evaluations shall be completed by a registered design professional
hired by the building owner.

AU103.3

Post disaster building safety
evaluation Chart. See Figure AU103.3 for Post Disaster Building Safety
Evaluation Chart.

AU103.4

Evaluation forms.ATC-45 Rapid Evaluation Safety
Assessment Form and ATC-45 Detailed Evaluation Safety
Assessment Form shall be used by [NAME OF JURISDICTION]'s
Building Official for post disaster inspections. See Section AU605 for copies
of the Safety Assessment Forms.

AU103.5

Placement and removal of
placards.

AU103.5.1

Placement. Placards are to be posted in a clearly visible location
near the main entrance and shall be visible from the public right-of-way. In
addition RESTRICTED USE or UNSAFE placards shall be placed at all
entrances.

AU103.5.2

Removal. Placards shall not be removed or replaced, except by the
authorized representatives of the local jurisdiction.
Figure AU103.3 Post Disaster Building Safety Evaluation
Chart a

(a)When Disaster
Strikes by the International Code Council, Inc., Seventh Printing:
November 2011, copyright 2007

CHAPTER AU2

DEFINITIONS

SECTION AU201

GENERAL

AU201.1

Scope. Unless otherwise
expressly stated the following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this
appendix, have the meanings shown in this chapter.

AU201.2

Terms defined in other
codes. Where terms are not defined in this appendix and are defined in
other International Codes, such terms shall have the meanings
ascribed to them as in those codes.

AU201.3

Terms not defined. Where
terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such
terms shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context
implies.
SECTION AU202

DEFINITIONS

500-YEAR FLOOD. Flood having a 0.2% annual
probability of being equaled or exceeded.

ADVISORY BASE FLOOD ELEVATION (ABFE). An
advisory base flood elevation (BFE) issued by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) that reflects post-storm conditions and vulnerability to damages
from future flooding.

BASE FLOOD. Flood having a 1% chance of being
equaled or exceeded in any given year, also referred to as the 100-year
flood.

BASE FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE). The elevation of
flooding, including wave height, having a 1% chance of being equaled or
exceeded in any given year established relative to the National Geodetic
Vertical Datum (NGVD), North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) or other datum
specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).

BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or
other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of
the International Residential Code, or the building official's
duly authorized representative.

DESIGN FLOOD. The greater of the following two
flood events:

(1)

The base
flood, affecting those areas identified as special flood
hazard areas on the community's FIRM;

(2)

The flood corresponding to the area
designated as aflood hazard area on a community's
flood hazard map or otherwise legally designated.

DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION (DFE). The elevation of
the design flood, including wave height, relative to the datum
specified on the community's legally designated flood hazard map. In areas
designated as Zone AO, the design flood elevation shall be the
elevation of the highest existing grade of the building's perimeter plus the
depth number (in feet) specified on the flood hazard map.

FLOOD [DAMAGE]-RESISTANT MATERIAL. Any building
product [material, component or system] capable of withstanding direct and
prolonged contact with floodwaters without sustaining significant
damage.

FLOOD HAZARD AREA. The area subject to flooding
during the design flood.

FLOOD HAZARD MAP. Map delineating flood
hazard areas adopted by the authority having jurisdiction.

FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM). An official map
of a community on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
delineated both the special flood hazard areas and the risk
premium zones applicable to the community.

FREEBOARD. A factor of safety expressed in feet
above a flood level for purposes of floodplain management.

FUTURE-CONDITIONS FLOOD. The flood having a 1%
chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year based on
future-conditions hydrology. Also known as the 100-year future-conditions
flood.

FUTURE-CONDITIONS FLOOD ELEVATION. The flood
standard equal to or higher than the Base Flood Elevation. The
future-conditions flood elevation is defined as the highest water surface
anticipated at any given point during the future-conditions flood.

CHAPTER AU3

FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION

Forward: This appendix provides three different
options for increased freeboard. The jurisdiction may pick only one option that
is higher than previously adopted and enforced by the jurisdiction. The
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) minimum standards reference Base Flood
Elevation without any freeboard in high-risk flood hazard areas. Due to the
flood damage prevention updates performed during the Map Modernization
initiative that led to flood risks being digitally identified in all 159
Georgia counties, all Georgia NFIP participating communities have freeboard
standards that meet or exceed the 1 foot standard used in the State model
ordinances for areas where BFEs have been
established.

SECTION AU301

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

AU301.1

Identification of flood hazard
areas. To establish flood hazard areas:

(a)

flood hazard map adopted by jurisdiction
based on areas of special flood hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency in an engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study
of [INSERT NAME OF JURISDICTION]," dated [INSERT DATE
ISSUANCE], and amended or revised with the accompanying Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and related
supporting data along with any revisions thereto.

(b)

FIRM maps provided by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.

SECTION AU302

SCOPE

AU302.1

Flood loads. Buildings
designed and constructed in flood hazard areas defined in Table R301.2(1) of
the International Residential Code shall comply with the
following:

AU302.1.1

Flood hazard areas
without base flood elevations. In flood hazard areas without base flood
or future-conditions flood elevation data, new construction and substantial
improvements of existing structures shall have the lowest floor of the lowest
enclosed area (including basement) elevated no less than three (3) feet above
the highest adjacent grade to the building foundation.
OPTION A - FLOOD ELEVATION

AU302.1.2 Increase to base flood elevation
requirements. Floors required by ASCE 24 to be built above base flood
elevations as follows:

The higher of:

(a)

Design flood elevation plus one (1) foot, or

(b)

Base flood elevation plus one (1) foot,
or

(c)

Advisory base flood
elevation, or

(d)

Future-conditions
plus one (1) foot, if known or

(e)

500-year flood, if known

OPTION B- FLOOD ELEVATION

AU302.1.3

Increase to base flood
elevation requirements. Floors required by ASCE 24 to be built above
base flood elevations as follows:
The higher of:

(a)

Design flood elevation plus two (2) feet, or

(b)

Base flood elevation plus two (2) feet,
or

(c)

Advisory base flood
elevation, or

(d)

Future-conditions
plus one (1) foot, if known or

(e)

500-year flood, if known

OPTION C - FLOOD ELEVATION

AU302.1.4

Increase to base flood
elevation requirements. Floors required by ASCE 24 to be built above
base flood elevations as follows:
The higher of:

(a)

Design flood elevation plus three (3) feet, or

(b)

Base flood elevation plus three (3) feet,
or

(c)

Advisory base flood
elevation, or

(d)

Future-conditions
plus one (1) foot, if known or

(e)

500-year flood, if known

SECTION AU303

FLOOD DAMAGE-RESISTANT
MATERIALS

AU303.1

Flood
damage-resistant materials. Flood damage-resistant materials comply with
FEMA Technical Bulletin 2, Table 2. Types, Uses, and Classifications of
Materials.

AU303.2

Location
of flood damage-resistant materials. Building components and materials
located below the increase to base flood elevation as determined by the local
jurisdiction in accordance with AU302.1 shall be flood damage-resistant as
defined by Section AU303.1.

AU303.3

Fasteners and connectors used for flood damage-resistant
materials. Fasteners and connectors used for flood damage-resistant
materials to be made of stainless steel, hot-dipped zinc-coated galvanized
steel, mechanically deposited-zinc coated, silicon bronze or copper. Copper
fasteners shall not be permitted for use in conjunction with steel.
CHAPTER AU4

HIGH-WIND RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION

Forward: This appendix provides four different
options for increased wind speed. The jurisdiction may pick only one option
that is higher than the mapped wind speed shown in the International
Residential Code.

SECTION AU401

GENERAL

AU401.1

Scope. The provisions of
this appendix shall govern the structural design of one- and two-family
dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate
means of egress and their accessory structures. The building or structure shall
comply with all aspects of the International Residential Code in addition to
the requirements of this appendix.

AU401.2

Continuous load path. A
continuous load path shall be provided to transmit the applicable forces from
the roof assembly to the foundation.

AU401.3

Adoption of wind speed. [INSERT
NAME OF JURISDICTION] adopts Option [PICK A, B, C, or D]
MINIMUM WIND SPEED [INSERT WIND SPEED].

AU401.4

Alternative materials, design
and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of this
appendix are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to
prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by
this appendix, provided such material is listed and tested for such application
intended. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be
approved where the building official finds
that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the
provisions of this appendix, and that the material, method or work offered is,
for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this
appendix. Compliance with the specific performance-based provisions of the
International Codes in lieu of specific requirements of this appendix shall
also be permitted as an alternate.

AU401.4.1

Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with
the provisions of this appendix, or evidence that a material or method does not
conform to the requirements of this appendix, or in orderto substantiate claims
for alternative materials or methods, the building official
shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made
at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as
specified in this appendix or by other recognized test standards. In the
absence of recognized and accepted testmethods, the building
official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be
performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall
be retained by the building official for the period required
for retention of public records.
SECTION AU402

OPTION A - MINIMUM WIND SPEED 100
MPH

AU402.1

Wind speed.Buildings shall be designed and
constructed to comply with minimum wind speed of 100 mph Exposure B in
accordance with AU402.1.1 or in accordance with Prescriptive Method AU402.2.
Buildings with minimum wind speed of 100 mph Exposure C shall be in accordance
with AU402.1.1.

AU402.1.1

Design
methods. The design of buildings for wind loads shall be in accordance
with one or more of the following methods:

1.

AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM), or

2.

AF&PA Wood Frame Construction
Manual Guide to Wood Construction in High Wind Areas for One- and
Two-Family Dwellings: 100 MPH Exposure B (WFCM); or

3.

ICC Standard for Residential
Construction in High-Wind Regions (ICC 600); or

4.

ASCE Minimum Design Loads for
Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7); or

5.

AISI Standard for Cold-Formed
Steel Framing - Prescriptive Method For One- and Two-Family Dwellings
(AISI S230); or

6.

International Building Code; or

7.

Concrete walls in accordance with
R404 and R608 of the International Residential Code; or

8.

Walls of structural insulated
panels in accordance with R610 of the International Residential Code.

AU402.2

Prescriptive wood frame construction method deemed to comply with 100 MPH
Exposure B.Prescriptive construction method for wood frame structures
shall be in accordance with IRC requirements for 100 mph Exposure B
construction as modified in this section. A continuous load path shall be
provided to transmit uplift forces from the roof assembly to the ground as
follows:

Figure U402.2b

(b)

Form No. M310B© 2011
APA - The Engineered Wood Association.

AU402.2.1

Roof sheathing
attachment. Nail roof sheathing with 8d ring shank (or deformed shank)
(0.131" x 2-1/2") nails at 4 inches on center along the ends of the sheathing
and gable end framing 6 inches on center along intermediate framing. See Figure
AU402.2.1.

AU402.2.2

Gable
end wall connection. Tie gable end walls back to the structure. See
Figure AU402.2.2.

AU402.2.3

Gable end wall sheathing. Continuously sheath gable end walls with
wood structural panels or equivalent approved material meeting loading
requirements. See Figure AU402.2.3.

AU402.2.4

Roof framing to wall
connection. Connect roof framing to wall using an approved connector or
connectors having allowable loads when attached to Southern Pine or Douglas Fir
lumber of 585 pounds in the upward direction, 485 pounds in the direction
parallel to the wall and 165 pounds in the direction perpendicular to the wall.
Attachment to be on exterior face of the exterior walls. See Figure
AU402.2.4.

AU402.2.5

Sheathing attachment at elevated floor level. Nail upper story
sheathing and lower story sheathing into common wood structural panel or
engineered rim board. See Figure AU402.2.5.

AU402.2.6

Wall sheathing
attachment. Attach wall sheathing with 8d common (0.131" x 2-1/2") nails
at 4 inches on center at end and edges of wood structural panels and 6 inches
on center in the intermediate framing. See Figure AU402.2.6a. Adjacent edges in
wood structural panel wall sheathing that do not occur over common framing
members shall be attached to flat wise blocking as illustrated in Figure
AU402.2.6b.

AU402.2.7

Continuous wall sheathing. Continuously sheath all walls with wood
structural panels or equivalent approved material meeting loading requirements.
Continuously sheath areas around openings for windows and doors. Minimum wall
bracing requirements shall be in accordance with IRC Section R602.10 or R602.12
continuous sheathing methods as modified in Section AU402.2.

AU402.2.8

Wall sheathing to sill plate
connection. Extend sheathing material to lap the sill plate. See Figure
AU402.2.8.

AU402.2.9

Anchor
bolt connection. Space 1/2" anchor bolts with 7 inches of embedment 48
inches on center with 0.229" x 3" x 3" square plate washers with slotted holes.
See Figure AU402.2.9. There shall be a minimum of 2 bolts per plate section
with one bolt located not more than 12" or less than 3.5" from each end of the
plate section.

AU402.2.10

Top
plate intersection detail. Double top plates shall be provided at the
top of all exterior stud walls. The double plates shall overlap at corners and
at intersections with other exterior or interior load bearing walls. Double top
plates shall be lap-spliced with end joints offset in accordance with the
minimum requirements given in the WFCM Guides to Wood Construction in
High Wind Areas for One- and Two-Family Dwellings: 100 MPH Exposure B.
See Figure AU402.2.10.

AU402.3

Wall openings. Uplift
load path connections at wall openings shall be in accordance with IRC Section
R602.3.5.

Figure
AU402.2.1b

Roof Sheathing Attachment Detail

Figure
AU402.2.2b

Gable End Wall Connection Detail

Figure
AU402.2.3b

Gable End Wall Sheathing Detail

Figure
AU402.2.4b

Roof Framing to Wall Connection Detail

Figure
AU402.2.5b

Sheathing Attachment at Elevated Floor Level
Detail

Figure
AU402.2.6ab

Wall Sheathing Attachment
Detail

Figure AU402.2.6b

Panel Splice Detail

Figure
AU402.2.8b

Wall Sheathing to Sill Plate Connection
Detail

Figure
AU402.2.9b

Anchor Bolt Connection
Detail

Figure
AU402.2.10c

Top Plate Intersection Detail

(b)

Form No.
M310BAugust 2011 APA - The Engineered Wood
Association

(c)

WFCM Guide to Wood Construction in High Wind Areas for One- and
Two-FamilyDwellings - American Forest & Paper
Association and the American Wood Council

SECTION AU403

OPTION B -MINIMUM WIND SPEED 110 MPH

AU403.1

Wind speed.Buildings shall be designed and constructed to comply with
minimum wind speed of 110 mph Exposure B.

AU403.1.1

Design methods. The
design of buildings for wind loads shall be in accordance with one or more of
the following methods:

1.

AF&PA
Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM); or

2.

ICC Standard for Residential
Construction in High-Wind Regions (ICC 600); or

3.

ASCE Minimum Design Loads for
Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7); or

4.

AISI Standard for Cold-Formed
Steel Framing - Prescriptive Method For One- and Two-Family Dwellings
(AISI S230); or

5.

International Building Code; or

6.

Concrete walls in accordance with
R404 and R608 of the International Residential Code; or

7.

Walls of structural insulated
panels in accordance with R610 of the International Residential
Code.

SECTION AU404

OPTION C -MINIMUM WIND SPEED 120 MPH

AU404.1

Wind speed.Buildings shall be designed and constructed to comply with
minimum wind speed of 120 mph Exposure B.

AU404.1.1

Design methods. The
design of buildings for wind loads shall be in accordance with one or more of
the following methods:

1.

AF&PA
Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM); or

2.

ICC Standard for Residential
Construction in High-Wind Regions (ICC 600); or

3.

ASCE Minimum Design Loads for
Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7); or

4.

AISI Standard for Cold-Formed
Steel Framing - Prescriptive Method For One- and Two-Family Dwellings
(AISI S230); or

5.

International Building Code; or

6.

Concrete walls in accordance with
R404 and R608 of the International Residential Code; or

7.

Walls of structural insulated
panels in accordance with R610 of the International Residential
Code.

SECTION AU405

OPTION D - MINIMUM WIND SPEED 130 MPH

AU405.1

Wind speed.Buildings shall be designed and constructed to comply with
minimum wind speed of 130 mph Exposure B.

AU405.1.1

Design methods. The
design of buildings for wind loads shall be in accordance with one or more of
the following methods:

1.

AF&PA
Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM); or

2.

ICC Standard for Residential
Construction in High-Wind Regions (ICC 600); or

3.

ASCE Minimum Design Loads for
Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7); or

4.

AISI Standard for Cold-Formed
Steel Framing - Prescriptive Method For One- and Two-Family Dwellings
(AISI S230); or

5.

International Building Code; or.

6.

Concrete walls in accordance with
R404 and R608 of the International Residential
Code.

SECTION AU406

FASTENERS AND CONNECTORS FOR
CLADDING

AU406.1

Fasteners and connectors for cladding.Fasteners and connectors to be made of stainless steel,
hot-dipped zinc-coated galvanized steel, mechanically deposited-zinc coated,
silicon bronze or copper. Copper fasteners shall not be permitted for use in
conjunction with steel.

SECTION AU407

FENESTRATION

AU407.1

Design pressure.
Exterior windows and doors shall be designed to resist the design wind loads
specified in International Residential Code Table R301.2(2)
adjusted for height and exposure per International Residential
Code Table R301.2(3) based on the minimum wind speed specified in this
appendix by the local jurisdiction.

AU407.2

Anchorage methods.
Window and door assembly anchoring systems shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer's published recommendations to achieve the design pressure
specified per Section AU407.1. Substitute anchoring systems shall provide equal
or greater anchoring performance as demonstrated by accepted engineering
practice. Anchorage shall not exceed the spacing for the tested rated
performance.

SECTION AU408

ROOFING

AU408.1

Secondary water barrier.
Underlayment shall be two layers applied in the following manner:

(a)

Self-adhering tape as first
layer. Install minimum 4 inch wide self-adhering modified bitumen tape
over sheathing joints. Seal deck penetrations with self-adhering modified
bitumen tape. ASTM D 226 Type I, ASTM D 4869 Type I or ASTM D 6757
as second layer. Apply a 19-inch strip of underlayment felt parallel to and
starting at eaves, secure with low-profile, capped-head nails or thin metal
disks attached with roofing nails. Fasten at approximately 6 inches on center
along the laps and at approximately 12 inches on center along a row in the
field of the sheet between the side laps. All laps shall be a minimum of 4
inches. Starting at the eave, apply 36-inch-wide sheets of underlayment,
overlapping successive sheets 19 inches, fasten as before. Distortions in the
underlayment shall not interfere with the ability of the shingles to
seal.

(b)

Two layers of ASTM
D 226 Type I, ASTM D 4869 Type I or ASTM D 6757. For each layer, apply a
19-inch strip of underlayment felt parallel to and starting at eaves, secure
with low-profile, capped-head nails or thin metal disks attached with roofing
nails. Fasten at approximately 6 inches on center along the laps and at
approximately 12 inches on center along a row in the field of the sheet between
the side laps. All laps shall be a minimum of 4 inches. Starting at the eave,
apply 36-inch-wide sheets of underlayment, overlapping successive sheets 19
inches, fasten as before. Distortions in the underlayment shall not interfere
with the ability of the shingles to seal.
Exception: As an alternative, adhered
underlayment complying with ASTM D 1970 shall be permitted.

AU408.2

Fasteners.

AU408.2.1

Underlayment
fasteners. Underlayment shall be attached using metal or plastic cap
corrosion-resistant nails with a head diameter of not less than 1 inch with a
thickness of at least 32-gauge sheet metal. The cap-nail shank shall be a
minimum of 12 gauge with a sufficient length to penetrate through the roof
sheathing or a minimum of 3/4 inch into the roof sheathing.

AU408.2.2

Asphalt shingles
fasteners. Where asphalt shingles shall be applied with
corrosion-resistant nails with shanks made of minimum 12 gauge wire and a
minimum head diameter of 3/8 inch. Nails shall be long enough to penetrate 3/4
inch into the roof deck. Where the deck is less than 3/4 inch thick, the nails
shall be long enough to penetrate completely through plywood decking and extend
at least 1/8 inch through the roof deck.

AU408.3

Attachment. Where
asphalt shingles shall have a minimum number of fasteners required by the
manufacturer, but not less than six fasteners per strip shingle or three
fasteners per individual shingle. Drive nail head flush with the shingle
surface per figure AU408.2.

Figure AU408.2d

(d)

FEMA Home Builder's Guide to
Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet No. 7.3 Asphalt Shingle Roofing for
High Wind Regions.

CHAPTER AU5

RESIDENTIAL STORM SHELTERS AND SAFE ROOMS

SECTION AU501

GENERAL

AU501.1

General. This section
applies to the construction of residential storm shelters and safe rooms when
constructed as separate detached buildings or as internal areas within
buildings for the purpose of providing safe refuge for storms that produce high
winds, such as tornados and hurricanes. Residential storm shelters or safe
rooms shall be offered as an optional package.

SECTION AU502

RESIDENTIAL STORM SHELTERS AND SAFE
ROOMS

AU502.1

Residential
storm shelters. Residential storm shelters when constructed shall be in
compliance with the following:

1.

ICC/NSSA-500 per IRC Section R323.

AU502.2

Residential safe rooms.
Residential safe rooms when constructed shall be in compliance with the
following:

1.

FEMA 361 Design and
Construction Guidance for Community Safe Rooms; or

2.

FEMA 320 Taking Shelter from the
Storm: Building a Safe Room For Your Home and Small BusinessCHAPTER AU6

RESOURCES

SECTION AU601

CONTACTS

Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
Construction Codes

Georgia State Amendments to the State Minimum

Standard Codes

dca.georgia.gov/community-assistance/construction-codes

Phone: 404-679-3118

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
(DNR)

Floodplain Management

4220 International Parkway, Ste. 101

Atlanta, GA 30354-3902

www.georgiadfirm.com

Phone: 404-675-1757

Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)

www.fema.gov;
www.floodsmart.gov

www.fema.gov/rebuild/buildingscience/

FEMA Publications and Technical Bulletins:

www.fema.gov/library/index.jsp

www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/floodplain/techbul.shtm

Georgia Emergency Management Agency
(GEMA)

Georgia Office of Homeland Security

P.O. Box 18055

Atlanta, GA 30316-0055

www.gema.ga.gov

www.ready.ga.gov

Phone: 404-635-7000

Georgia Association of Regional Commissions
(GARC)

www.garc.ga.gov

http://garc.ga.gov/main.php?Regional-Commissions-2

(for assistance in identifying Flood Hazard Areas)

International Code Council (ICC)

www.iccsafe.org

National Weather Service

www.srh.weather.gov

State Fire Marshal's Office

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Suite 920 / West Tower

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

www.oci.ga.gov

Phone: 404-656-7087

SECTION AU602

EMERGENCY INSPECTION KIT
e

[] Staff's disaster response management
plan

[] Work gloves

[] Camera

[] Steel toe and waterproof
boots

[] Black markers

[] Team contact list

[] Whistle

[] Pens & pencils

[] Area maps

[] First aid kit

[] Envelope for expense
receipts

[] Official
identification

[] Latex gloves

[] Compass, GPS unit

[] Personal
identification

[] Safety glasses

[] Backpack, waistpack

[] Inspection forms and
placards

[] Sunglasses

[] Flashlight and extra
batteries

[] Communication
equipment

[] Pocket knife

[] Battery-operated radio

[] Clipboard

[] Matches

[] Duct tape

[] Hard hat

[] Antibacterial hand wipes or alcohol-based
hand sanitizer

[] Orange safety vest

[] Dust mask

[] Insect repellant ( w/ Deet or
Picaridin)

[] Sunscreen (SPF 15 or
greater)

[] Staples & stapler

Remember to grab:

[] Cell phone and charger

[] Staple gun

[] Personal
identification

[] Cash for personal
expenses

[] Calculator

[] Rain gear, extra
clothing

[] Toiletries

[] Tire repair kit

[] Water bottle

[] Prescription
medication

(e)

Disaster Mitigation: A Guide for Building Departments by the
International Code Council, Inc., copyright 2009

SECTION AU603

SAFETY TIPS
a

1.

Always travel in teams of at least two people.

2.

Always wear a hard hat, gloves,
goggles, safety vest, and dust masks.

3.

Always wear safety shoes capable of
protecting the toes and bottom of the foot.

4.

Survey the building exterior
completely before entering.

5.

Enter building only if authorized
and if deemed safe to do so.

6.

Be alert for falling
objects.

7.

In case of
fire, injuries or victims, evacuate the area and alert the fire department
immediately.

8.

Avoid
downed power lines and buildings under them or water surrounding
them.

9.

In case of
gas leaks, shut off the gas (if possible) and report the leak.

10.

In a flood situation, have a
"walking stick."

(a)

When Disaster Strikes by the
International Code Council, Inc., Seventh Printing: November 2011, copyright
2007
SECTION AU604

MAJOR DISASTER PROCESS

(from link http://www.fema.gov/hazard/dproc.shtm)

A Major Disaster Declaration usually follows these
steps:
Incident occurs and local government
responds, supplemented by neighboring communities and volunteer
agencies. If overwhelmed, turn to the state for assistance;Generally the local government will issue a local state of
emergency
The State responds with state resources,
such as the National Guard and state agencies;Prior to committing state resources, the Governor will
declare a state of emergency in the counties impacted by the event for which
assistance is needed.
Damage assessment by local, state,
federal, and volunteer organizations determine losses and recovery
needs;Generally the locals will submit a preliminary damage
assessment to the State and the State will review and determine if state and/or
federal assistance is needed. If federal assistance is needed, the state will
request FEMA perform a preliminary joint damage assessment. If the Governor
determines that the incident is of such severity and magnitude that effective
response is beyond the capabilities of the State and the affected local
governments then supplementary Federal assistance is requested (next
step).
A Major Disaster Declaration is requested
by the Governor, based on the damage assessment, and agreement to commit state
funds and resources to the long-term recovery;FEMA evaluates the request and recommends
action to the White House based on the disaster, the local community and the
state's ability to recover;The President approves the request or FEMA
informs the Governor it has been denied. This decision process could take a few
hours or several weeks depending on the nature of the disaster.SECTION AU605

SAMPLE EVALUATION FORMS AND INSPECTION PLACARDS
e (following pages)

Figure AU605.1
e

Figure AU605.2
e

Figure AU605.3
e

Figure AU605.4
e

Figure AU605.5
e

CHAPTER AU7

REFERENCES

REFERENCED STANDARDS

ASCE Standards ASCE/SEI 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and
Construction

FEMA P-320, Third Edition / August 2008 Taking Shelter From
the Storm: Building a Safe Room For Your Home or Small Business, Includes
Construction Plans and Cost Estimates

FEMA 361, Second Edition / August 2008 Design and
Construction Guidance for Community Safe Rooms

FEMA Technical Bulletin 2, Table 2. Types, Uses, and
Classifications of Materials

REFERENCED RESOURCES

(a)

When Disaster Strikes by
the International Code Council, Inc., Seventh Printing: November 2011,
copyright 2007

(b)

Form No.
M310B August 2011 APA - The Engineered Wood Association;
www.apawood.org

(c)

WFCM Guide to Wood Construction
in High Wind Areas for One- and Two-Family Dwellings - American Forest
& Paper Association and the American Wood Council;
www.awc.org

(d)

FEMA Home Builder's Guide to
Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet No. 7.3 Asphalt Shingle Roofing for
High Wind Regions.

(e)

Disaster Mitigation: A Guide for Building Departments by the
International Code Council, Inc., copyright 2009
Index of Figures:

Figure AU103.3

Post Disaster Building Safety Evaluation Chart
a ..........................

10

Figure AU402.2

Prescriptive wood frame construction method
deemed to comply with 100 mph ..........................

14

Figure AU402.2.1

Roof Sheathing Attachment Detail
.....................................................................................................

15

Figure AU402.2.2

Gable End Wall Connection
Detail.....................................................................................................

15

Figure AU402.2.3

Gable End Wall Sheathing
Detail.......................................................................................................

16

Figure AU402.2.4

Roof Framing to Wall Connection
Detail...........................................................................................

16

Figure AU402.2.5

Sheathing Attachment at Elevated Floor Level
Detail
......................................................................

17

Figure AU402.2.6a

Wall Sheathing Attachment Detail
.....................................................................................................

17

Figure AU402.2.6b

Panel Splice Detail
................................................................................................................................

17

Figure AU402.2.8

Wall Sheathing to Sill Plate Connection Detail
.................................................................................

18

Figure AU402.2.9

Anchor Bolt Connection Detail
...........................................................................................................

18

Figure AU402.2.10

Top Plate Intersection
Detail...............................................................................................................

18

Figure AU408.2

Roof Shingle Nailing Detail
.................................................................................................................

20

Figure AU605.1

ATC-45 Rapid Evaluation Form
........................................................................................................

24

Figure AU605.2

ATC-45 Detail Evaluation
Form.........................................................................................................

25

Figure AU605.3

Inspected Placard
.................................................................................................................................

27

Figure AU605.4

Restricted Placard
................................................................................................................................

28

Figure AU605.5

Unsafe Placard
.....................................................................................................................................

29