§ 8-41. Adoption of technical codes.

(a)

The following technical and building codes, as adopted and amended by the state department of community affairs, are adopted by reference and incorporated into this Code as if set out fully herein, including the administration and appendix chapters:

(1)

International Building Code, 2006 edition, with Georgia Amendments 2007.

(2)

International Residential Code, 2006 edition, with Georgia Amendments 2007 and 2008.

(3)

International Fire Code, 2006 edition, with Georgia Amendments 2008.

(4)

International Plumbing Code, 2006 edition, with Georgia Amendments 2007 and 2008.

(5)

International Mechanical Code, 2006 edition, with Georgia Amendments 2007 and 2008.

(6)

International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 edition, with Georgia Amendments 2007 and 2008.

(7)

National Electrical Code, 2005 edition, with Georgia Amendments 2006.

(8)

International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 edition, with Georgia Supplements and Amendments 2008.

(9)

CABO One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, Appendix G, as the Standard Swimming Pool Code.

(b)

If any of the publications listed in subsection (a) of this section are adopted as a state minimum code pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 8-2-20 et seq., then the edition adopted by the state shall control. If any of the publications listed in subsection (a) of this section are less stringent than the state minimum codes promulgated pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 8-2-20 et seq., then the state minimum code shall control.

(c)

A copy of each of the publications listed in subsection (a) of this section, as adopted by the state, is filed in the county office and available for review by the public. The same is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this section shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the unincorporated area of the county.