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ARTICLE 9. BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sec. 9-050. Technical codes adopted.
(A) The following codes as currently amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs are
adopted:
(1) International Building Code (ICC);
(2) National Electrical Code (NFPA);
(3) International Fuel Gas Code (ICC);
(4) International Mechanical Code (ICC);
(5) International Plumbing Code (ICC);
(6) International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ICC);
(87) International Energy Conservation Code (ICC);
(08) International Fire Code (ICC);
(1-09) Life Safety Code (NFPA);
(1410) International Existing Building Code (ICC);
(1-211) International Property Maintenance Code (ICC).
(1-312) International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ICC)
(B) [Reserved]
(C) Adopted in addition to the technical codes of subsection 9-050(A) is a local requirement that a
minimum of two means of egress shall be provided in every building or structure and/or section, and
area, including one- and two-family dwellings, where size and/or occupancy, and arrangement
endanger occupants attempting to use a single means of egress that is blocked by fire or smoke.
The two means of egress shall be arranged to minimize the possibility that both might be rendered
impassable by the same emergency condition.
(D) Adopted in addition to the technical codes of section 9-050(A) is a local requirement that all pier
footings shall be a minimum of 36 inches wide by 36 inches wide by 36 inches deep with concrete
being a minimum of 20 inches thick. The bottom of the concrete is to be a minimum of 36 inches
below natural grade. All stemwall footings and monolithic slab footings shall be a minimum of 20
inches wide by 24 inches thick. The bottom of the concrete is to be a minimum of 24 inches below
natural grade. All footings shall have reinforcing steel as required.
03/10/2014