Cal. Civ. Code § 110-11-1-.29
International Fire Code (IFC), 2024 Edition.
Operative Text
THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC), 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard Fire Code. (Effective January 1, 2026) Note: The IFC Manual has not been published because of its size and bulk. It is available for public examination and copying at the Department of Community Affairs, 60 Executive Park South, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia.
Under Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 110-11-1 § 110-11-1-.29, the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) serves as Georgia's official minimum standard fire code, effective January 1, 2026. This means that fire-safety requirements across the state are benchmarked to the standards set out in that edition of the IFC. The full IFC manual is not distributed in print due to its size but is available for public review and copying at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs in Atlanta.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Georgia should be aware that § 110-11-1-.29 establishes the 2024 IFC as the statewide minimum fire-safety benchmark beginning January 1, 2026. Compliant operators generally review the IFC's requirements as they apply to their property type and ensure that fire-safety systems, egress, and related features meet or exceed those standards. The full IFC manual can be examined at the Department of Community Affairs, 60 Executive Park South, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, for those who need to consult the complete text.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 110-11-1-.29, tenants in Georgia have the benefit of a statewide minimum fire-safety standard — the 2024 IFC — that applies to residential and other occupancies starting January 1, 2026. If a tenant believes fire-safety conditions in their home fall short of applicable code requirements, they may consider contacting their local fire marshal's office or code enforcement authority, which are generally responsible for inspecting and enforcing fire code compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how the IFC standards may relate to habitability concerns in their specific 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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