Top Issue: Building Codes
New Fire Code Adoptions in Georgia
Please note: We apologize for the delayed notice on this important update.
The Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office announced that the 2024 edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (LSC) and other updated NFPA codes went into effect May 27, 2025.
Key Information:
- All projects submitted for permit on or after May 27, 2025, must comply with the new codes as adopted in the official Rules and Regulations from the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
- Be sure to verify the applicable fire codes at the start of each project by referencing the Georgia Secretary of State’s website.
🔗 Rules and Regulations | Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
Additional Note:
- The updated 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), will be matched by the State Fire Marshal’s Office with its next adoption effective July 1, 2025.
Stay informed by visiting the Georgia Building Codes Network for further updates and resources.
Again, we sincerely apologize for the delay in communicating this information. We appreciate your understanding and remain committed to improving the timeliness of our updates moving forward.
Contact
Ryan Taylor
AIA GA representative
Georgia DCA 2018 IRC Task Force
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Dee LeClair
AIA GA representative
Georgia DCA 2018 IBC Task Force
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