What are the current building codes for The City of Dahlonega?

The Current State Minimum Standard Codes: The following are the current state minimum standard codes for construction as adopted by the Board of Community Affairs.

Current Mandatory Codes as Adopted by DCA:

• International Building Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020), (2022)
• International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020)
• International Fire Code, 2018 Edition (Contact State Fire Marshal Below)
• International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020), (2022)
• International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020)
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020), (2022)
• National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2021)
• International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition, with Georgia Supplements and Amendments (2020), (2022)
• International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2020)
• For more information and questions regarding the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), IFC Georgia Amendments or the Georgia Accessibility Code, please contact the State Fire Marshal’s office.

Current Permissive Codes as Adopted by DCA:

• Disaster Resilient Building Code IBC Appendix (2013)
• Disaster Resilient Building Code IRC Appendix (2013)
• International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2021)
• International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2021)
• National Green Building Standard, 2008 Edition, with Georgia Amendments (2011)