Posted: 9-10-2025
New Mandatory State Codes and Georgia Amendments, Effective January 1, 2026
The Department of Community Affairs for the State of Georgia has adopted new mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes with Georgia Amendments which will become effective on January 1, 2026.
The new codes and amendments are as follows:
- 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with Georgia Amendments
- 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Georgia Amendments
- 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Georgia Amendments
- 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Georgia Amendments
- 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Georgia Amendments
- 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Georgia Amendments
- 2026 Georgia Amendments to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)
The new Georgia State Codes and Amendments will become effective on January 1, 2026. Copies of
the current Georgia State Amendments are available on DCA’s webpage.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Construction Codes Program at (404) 679-3118 or via email