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Sal Gaeta

Chief Building Official

678-512-3297 11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097

The Johns Creek Building Division administers and enforces the mandatory Georgia State Minimum Codes for Construction, as adopted and amended by Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs.

The City also enforces the City of Johns Creek Code of Ordinances and applicable State and Fulton County regulations.

Please note: There are Georgia Amendments to the following codes linked by year. Contact the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for more information about these amendments.

Adopted State Minimum Standard Codes, effective Jan. 1, 2026

Residential

  • 2024 International Residential Code, with Georgia Amendments
  • 2023 National Electrical Code, with Georgia Amendments
  • 2024 International Plumbing Code, with Georgia Amendments
  • 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, with Georgia Supplements and Amendments
  • 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, with Georgia Amendments

Commercial

  • 2024 International Building Code, with Georgia Amendments
  • 2023 National Electrical Code with 2026 Georgia Amendments
  • 2024 International Plumbing Code, with Georgia Amendments
  • 2024 International Mechanical Code, with Georgia Amendments
  • 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, with Georgia Amendments
  • 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, with Georgia Supplements and Amendments
  • 2024 International Fire Code, with State Fire Marshal Modifications (120-3-3-.04)
  • 2024 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), with State Fire Marshal Modifications (120-3-3.04(72))
  • 2015 Georgia Accessibility Code, with State Fire Marshal Modifications (120-3-20)

Adopted Permissive Codes

  • 2021 International Existing Building Code with Georgia Amendments
  • 2021 International Property Maintenance Code with Georgia Amendments

City of Johns Creek Code of Ordinances

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