Code Updates

ATTENTION BUILDERS
2000 IRC CODE UPDATES

• Minimum Width Stairways - R-314
• Maximum Rise Stairways - R-314.2
• Emergency Escape & Rescue Openings - R-310
• Bonus Rooms that may become Habitable Space or Sleeping Areas - MUST comply
  Finished or Not Finished - R-310.1

For Additional Information
Contact 770.460.5730 Ext.5403

Building Codes Used by Fayette County

Effective January 1, 2006

2000 International Building Code
2000 International Fuel Gas Code
2000 International Mechanical Code
2000 International Plumbing Code
2005 National Electrical Code
2003 International Fire Prevention Code
2000 International Energy Conservation Code
2000 International Residential Code for 1 & 2 Family Dwellings
2003 International Property Maintenance Code
1999 Standard Swimming Pool Code

*All of the above codes have Georgia amendments.

They are available from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs
www.dca.state.ga.us

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Building Codes used in Fayette County (103 KB PDF) *

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