Building Codes

Effective February 15, 2020.
The City of LaGrange will follow new state mandatory codes.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has adopted new mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes with Georgia State Amendments.

  • International Building Code, 2018 Ed., with Georgia Amendments (2020)
  • International Residential Code, 2018 Ed., with Georgia Amendments (2020)
  • International Fire Code, 2018 Ed. (No Georgia Amendments)
  • International Plumbing Code, 2018 Ed., with Georgia Amendments (2020)
  • International Mechanical Code, 2018 Ed., with Georgia Amendments (2020)
  • International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Ed., with Georgia Amendments (2020)
  • National Electrical Code, 2020 Ed. (No Georgia Amendments)
  • International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Ed., with Georgia Supplements and Amendments (2020)
  • International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Ed., with Georgia Amendments (2020)

For information and questions regarding the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) or the Georgia Accessibility Code please contact the State Fire Marshal's Office.