Pickens County updates local building codes to match Georgia 2024 edition
Summary
The board voted to adopt the state’s 2024 building and construction code editions (building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and pool codes) to keep county requirements consistent with state standards.
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners voted to update the county’s building and construction codes to the state’s 2024 editions.
Chair explained the county had been operating under the 2018 edition and that the state has adopted the 2024 edition for building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and pool codes. "We would like to make sure that we reflect the latest of what they are requiring on the state level so that we stay consistent with the state," the chair said. The board approved the code update by voice vote.
Why it matters: updating local codes to match state editions aligns county permitting and enforcement with state requirements and can affect permit standards for new construction and renovations going forward.
What to expect: staff will implement the updated code references in county permitting and notify affected departments and permit applicants.
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