Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.31

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GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

STANDARD ELECTRICAL CODE

(NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

WITH GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS)

The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL Code, 2020 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, when used in conjunction with these and any other Georgia State Amendments to the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2020 Edition, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (National Electrical Code with Georgia State Amendments).

b) Replace all references to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code (IECC with Georgia State Supplements and Amendments). The Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code shall be used for heating and air conditioning equipment.

c) Replace all references to "Accessibility" with a cross-reference to Title 30, Chapter 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner.

d) The following table titled 'Codes Reference Guide' establishes specific primary and supplementary code applications and is to be applied by the authority having jurisdiction.

CODES REFERENCE GUIDE
Area	Primary	Supplement
Occupancy Classification	LSC	IBC
Building Construction Types including allowable height, allowable building areas, and the requirements for sprinkler protection related to minimum building construction types.	IBC	LSC
Means of Egress	LSC	NONE
Standpipes	IBC	IFC
Interior Finish	LSC	NONE
HVAC Systems	IMC	NONE
Vertical Openings	LSC	NONE
Sprinkler Systems minimum construction standard	LSC	NONE
Fire Alarm Systems	LSC	NONE
Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detection Systems	State Statute and LSC	NONE
Portable Fire Extinguishers	IFC	NONE
Cooking Equipment	LSC and NFPA 96	NONE
Fuel Fired Appliances	IFGC	NFPA 54
Liquid Petroleum Gas	NFPA 58	NFPA 54
Compressed Natural Gas	NFPA 52	NONE

*Revise the National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 2

WIRING AND PROTECTION

SECTION 210

BRANCH CIRCUITS

*Revise Section 210.8 (A) 'Dwelling Units' to read as follows:

Section 210.8 (A) Dwelling Units. All 125-volt receptacles installed in locations specified in 210.8(A) (1) through (11).

(Effective September 1, 2021)

*Delete Section 210.8 (F) 'Outdoor Outlets' in its entirety.

(Effective September 1, 2021)

End of Amendments.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-11-1-.31

O.C.G.A. § 8-2-20et seq.

Original Rule entitled "National Electrical Code (NEC), 2014 Edition" adopted. F. Nov. 12, 2014; eff. Jan. 1, 2015, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: New title "National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 Edition." F. Nov. 21, 2017; eff. Jan. 1, 2018, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: New title "National Electrical Code (NEC), 2020 Edition." F. Nov. 20, 2020; eff. Jan. 1, 2021, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: New title "National Electrical Code (NEC), 2020 Edition with 2021 Georgia State Amendments." F. Aug. 11, 2021; eff. Sept. 1, 2021, as specified by the Agency.