§ 18-31. Adoption by reference.

(a)

The following technical building and construction codes are adopted by reference and may be amended for later editions as required by Georgia Uniform Codes Act, O.C.G.A. § 8-2-25:

(1)

Standard Building Code (SBCCI);

(2)

National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association;

(3)

Standard Gas Code (SBCCI);

(4)

Standard Mechanical Code (SBCCI);

(5)

Georgia State Plumbing Code or the Standard Plumbing Code (SBCCI);

(6)

Council of American Building Officials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, with the exception of Part V - Plumbing (Chapters 20—25) of such code;

(7)

Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings as adopted by the state building administrative board pursuant to 1978 Ga. Laws, page 2212;

(8)

Standard Fire Prevention Code (SBCCI);

(9)

Standard Housing Code (SBCCI);

(10)

Standard Amusement Device Code (SBCCI);

(11)

Excavation and Grading Code (SBCCI);

(12)

Standard Existing Buildings Code (SBCCI);

(13)

Standard Swimming Pool Code (SBCCI); and

(14)

Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code (SBCCI).

(b)

The edition of such codes as currently adopted by the state department of community affairs shall be used and enforced, except where a subsequently published edition of any such code has been adopted by the state department of community affairs, with approval of its board, or such code has been amended or revised as provided in O.C.G.A. § 8-2-23.

(Code 1982, §§ 21-101—21-104)