Cal. Civ. Code § 110-11-1-.03
Adoption of Amendments to Codes
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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. ch. 110-11-1 § 110-11-1-.03 sets out a series of Georgia-specific amendments to several model construction, housing, gas, plumbing, fire prevention, and energy codes adopted by the Board of Community Affairs as the Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes for Construction. The amendments address topics such as limits on unvented room heater BTU ratings and placement restrictions (including prohibitions on installation in sleeping quarters), safety pan requirements for water heaters in remote locations, flammable liquid handling rules in buildings and aircraft hangars, and roof/ceiling energy efficiency values. Some amendments restore original model-code language by deleting prior Georgia-specific changes, while others add entirely new requirements tailored to Georgia conditions.
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Under § 110-11-1-.03, property owners and managers overseeing residential construction or renovation in Georgia generally ensure that heating equipment, water heater installations, and building envelope assemblies conform to the Georgia-amended versions of the applicable standard codes. For example, compliant operators verify that unvented room heaters do not exceed the BTU input thresholds specified for general rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms, and confirm that such heaters are not placed in sleeping quarters unless they meet the lower-rated exception. Operators also confirm that water heaters installed in attics or suspended ceiling spaces rest in properly certified drain pans meeting the minimum depth and drain size requirements set out in this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Georgia residential units have an interest in knowing that § 110-11-1-.03 establishes minimum construction and equipment standards that apply to the heating systems and water heater installations in their homes. If a tenant believes that a heater or other covered system in their unit does not meet these standards—for instance, an unvented room heater installed in a bedroom that appears to exceed the permitted BTU rating—they may consider contacting the local building or housing code enforcement authority to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how these construction code standards interact with habitability obligations and what complaint or inspection processes may be available locally.
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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