§ 10-23. State minimum standard codes.

(a)

The following state minimum standard codes are in force in each county of this state as a matter of law, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 8-2-25, and are therefore in force in the city:

(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);

(7)

International Energy Conservation Code (ICC); and

(8)

International Fire Code (ICC).

(b)

Enforcement of the state minimum standard codes shall not include enforcement of appendices to such codes except when:

(1)

Any provision of an appendix is specifically referenced in the code text;

(2)

An appendix to a code is specifically included in an administrative ordinance adopted by the city; or

(3)

An appendix to a code is specifically adopted by the department of community affairs with the approval of the board.

(Ord. of 8-11-2016, § 1.4)