Cal. Civ. Code § 8-2-21
Enforcement of code appendices.
Operative Text
Enforcement of the state minimum standard codes provided for in divisions (9)(A)(i) and (9)(B)(i) of Code Section 8-2-20 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 a municipality or county; or (3) An appendix to a code is specifically adopted by the department with the approval of the board.
Under O.C.G.A. § 8-2-21, the appendices attached to Georgia's state minimum standard building codes are not automatically enforceable as part of those codes. An appendix becomes enforceable only under one of three circumstances: it is cross-referenced within the main code text itself, a local municipality or county has adopted it through an administrative ordinance, or the relevant state department has specifically adopted it with board approval. This means the enforceability of any given appendix provision depends on which of these pathways, if any, applies to it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Georgia should be aware that under O.C.G.A. § 8-2-21, not every appendix to a state minimum standard code automatically carries the force of law. Compliant operators generally verify whether a particular appendix provision is cross-referenced in the main code text, has been adopted by their local municipality or county through ordinance, or has been formally adopted at the state level. Checking with the relevant local building or code enforcement office helps clarify which appendix provisions are actually in effect in a given jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Georgia may find it relevant that O.C.G.A. § 8-2-21 limits which portions of state building code appendices can actually be enforced against a property. If a housing condition relates to an appendix provision, whether that provision is enforceable depends on whether it meets one of the three adoption criteria outlined in this section. Tenants who believe a code appendix provision applies to their situation may wish to contact their local code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization to understand which appendix provisions have been formally adopted in their locality.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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