Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.03
The following amendments to codes are hereby adopted by the Board of Community Affairs as amendments to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes for Construction:
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1994 STANDARD BUILDING CODE
Amend Section 1604.2 of the 1994 Standard Building Code to read as follows:
1604.2 Reduction Of Uniform Live Load
1604.2 Delete the Georgia amendment in its entirety and substitute in lieu thereof the original wording of the 1994 SBCCI Standard Building Code for code requirements on the Reduction of Uniform Live Loads.
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1995 CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE
Amend Section 1603 of the 1995 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code (Vented Room Heaters) by adding a new Section 1603.1.2 to read as follows:
1603.1.2 Unvented room heaters shall not have a normal input rating in excess of 40,000 Btu per hour (11.7 kW) and shall not be installed in sleeping quarters.
EXCEPTION: Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bedrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 10,000 Btu per hour (2.9 kW). Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bathrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 6,000 Btu per hour (1.8 kW). Gas fired vented heaters installed in bedrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be connected to an effective chimney or gas vent and equipped with a safety shutoff device. Gas fired unvented heaters installed in bedrooms, bathrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be wall-mounted.
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Amend Section 517 of the 1996 National Electrical Code as follows:
517.21 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection For Personnel
Delete the Georgia amendment in its entirety and substitute in lieu thereof the original working of the 1996 National Electrical Code for requirement on ground fault circuit interrupters.
GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE
1994 STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Amend Section 3001.3 (paragraphs 3001.3.1 and 3001.3.2) of the 1994 Standard Fire Prevention Code to read as follows:
3001.3 Dispensing Flammable or Combustible Liquids
3001.3.1 No dispensing, transfer or storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall be permitted inside of any building or structure.
Exception:
1. As provided for in Chapter 9 of this code.
2. When the procedures used follow the guidelines and requirements set forth in NFPA 410 "Standard for Aircraft Maintenance."
3001.3.2 No flammable or combustible liquid shall be dispensed into or removed from the fuel system of an aircraft within any aircraft hanger.
EXCEPTION: Aircraft fuel system maintenance conducted in accordance with NFPA 410.
Amend Chapter 3, Recognized Standards and Publications to add the following:
National Fire Protection Association
410 Standard on Aircraft Maintenance 3001.3.1
3001.3.2
GEORGIA AMENDMENTS TO THE
1994 STANDARD GAS CODE
Amend Section 504 of the 1994 Standard Gas Code to read as follows:
504
Water Heaters
504.2 Location
504.2.2 When water heaters or hot water storage tanks are installed in remote locations such as suspended ceiling spaces or in attics, the tank or heater shall rest in a galvanized steel or other pan that has been tested and certified by an approved testing agency or approved by the local authority having jurisdiction. It shall be of equal corrosion resistance having a thickness of at least equal to 0.0276 inch (0.7 mm) galvanized steel. Pans shall have a minimum depth of 1 1/2 inches (38 mm). All drain pans shall have a minimum of 1 inch (25.4 mm) drain. See chapter 5 of the Standard Plumbing Code for other safety pan requirements.
Amend Section 505 (paragraphs 505.1 and 505.4) of the 1994 Standard Gas Code to read as follows:
505
Room Heaters
505.1 Installation - General
505.1.1 Listed unvented room heaters shall be installed in accordance with their listings and the manufacturer's instruction. Unvented room heaters shall not have a normal input rating in excess of 40,000 Btu per hour (11.7 kW) and shall not be installed in sleeping quarters.
EXCEPTION: Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bedrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 10,000 Btu per hour (2.9 kW). Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bathrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 6,000 Btu per hour (1.8 kW).
505.4.1 Installations in Bedrooms
505.4.1 Gas fired vented heaters installed in bedrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be connected to an effective chimney or gas vent and equipped with a safety shutoff device.
505.4.2 Gas fired unvented heaters installed in bedrooms, bathrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be wall-mounted.
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1994 STANDARD HOUSING CODE
Amend Section 302.5 of the 1994 Standard Housing Code to read as follows:
302.5 Heating Facilities
302.5.3 Gas heaters listed for unvented use shall be permitted provided the room heaters are installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's instructions. Unvented room heaters shall not have a normal input rating in excess of 40,000 Btu per hour (11.7 kW) and shall not be installed in sleeping quarters.
EXCEPTION: Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bedrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 10,000 Btu per hour (2.9 kW). Listed unvented room heaters for installation in bathrooms shall not have normal input rating in excess of 6,000 Btu per hour (1.8 kW).
302.5.3.1 Gas fired vented heaters installed in bedrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be connected to an effective chimney or gas vent and equipped with a safety shutoff device. Gas fired unvented heaters installed in bedrooms, bathrooms or rooms generally kept closed shall be wall-mounted.
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1994 STANDARD PLUMBING CODE
Amend Section 507.8 of the 1994 Standard Plumbing Code to read as follows:
507.8 Safety Pans and Relief Valve Waste
507.8.1 When water heaters or hot water storage tanks are installed in remote locations such as suspended ceiling spaces or in attics, the tank or heater shall rest in a galvanized steel or other pan that has been tested and certified by an approved testing agency or approved by the local authority having jurisdiction. It shall be of equal corrosion resistance having a thickness of at least equal to 0.0276 inch (0.7 mm) galvanized steel.
GEORGIA AMENDMENT TO THE
1995 CABO MODEL ENERGY CODE WITH GEORGIA
SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
Amend Section 704 of the 1995 CABO Model Energy Code with Georgia Supplements and Amendments Code to read as follows:
2. The Roof/Ceiling U-values specified in the envelope requirements of Section 402 of RS-22 or 704.1.2.3 shall be permitted to be adjusted in accordance with 704.1.1.1.
704.1.1.1 U-value adjustment: The Roof/Ceiling U-value for buildings that are mechanically cooled and have a roof covering with a high albedo surface can be increased in accordance with this section provided the roof surface:
a) has a minimum total solar reflectance of 0.75 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 903, and
b) has a minimum infrared emittance of 0.75 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 408.
The adjusted U-value is equal to the code specified U-value times the following adjustment factor.
| Climate Range (HDD65) | Thermal Zone (Fig. 703) | Adjustment Factor |
| 4500 | 1.000 | |
| 3501-4500 | 3 | 1.114 |
| 2501-3500 | 2 | 1.125 |
| 2500 | 1 | 1.160 |
704.1.2.3 Roof/Ceilings. Roof/Ceiling assemblies shall comply with Table 704B.
Table 704B
Prescriptive Roof/Ceiling Values
| Thermal Zone 1 | Value of Roof/Ceiling 2 | |
| U(max) R(min) | ||
| I | 0.070 | 14 |
| II | 0.070 | 14 |
| III | 0.070 | 14 |
Notes:
1. Thermal zones are shown in Figure 703.
2. The U-values shall be permitted to be adjusted in accordance with 704.1.1.1.
704.6 Reference Standards. The following references are in addition to the reference standards in Chapter 5 of RS-22.
RS-43
ASTM E 903-88 Standard test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance, and Materials Using Integrating Spheres. ASTM. Philadelphia, PA 19103
RS-44
ASTM E 408-71 (1990). Test Method for Normal Emittance of Surfaces Using Inspection Meter Techniques. ASTM. Philadelphia, PA 19103
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-11-1-.03
O.C.G.A. Sec. 8-2-20et seq.