Updated : 05/02/2024

Overview

Brookhaven, Georgia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Brookhaven, GA, Muni. Code § 7-23(a)(2) (adoption) and § 7-24 (amendments). Brookhaven, Georgia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Brookhaven, GA, Muni. Code § 7-23(a)(1) (adoption) and § 7-24 (amendments). No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city website.

Helpful resources for Brookhaven, Georgia include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Georgia

Residential Building Code

Georgia adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control. Authority for local amendments will be limited.See PLRB, Georgia Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Brookhaven adopted the 2018 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2018 IRC with Georgia Amendments (2018 IRC)(Brookhaven, GA Sec. 7-24. - Amendments to the International Building Code and International Residential Code.)

...the contrary contained herein, the International Residential Code adopted by reference in section 7-23 is adopted with the following additions, deletions, modifications, or amendments: (1) International Residential Code:...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Brookhaven ? No
Comments:

No amendment regarding ice barriers was located in the municipal code or city website. However, Steve Holder informed us that “We [Brookhaven] are in a climate zone that does not require ice barriers underlayment.” Source: Steve Holder, Building Official, E-mail, 4/3/24.

1. Ground snow load (lbs. per square foot) — 8.

2. Wind speed (fastest mile) — 90.

3. Seismic design category B.

4. Weathering — moderate.

5. Frost line depth — Yes, 12-inch minimum.

6. Termite damage — Yes, very heavy.

7. Decay damage — Yes, moderate to severe.

8. Winter design temp. for heating facilities — (22 degrees Fahrenheit).

9. Flood hazard – as defined in Chapter 14.

Brookhaven, GA, Muni. Code § 7-24 (amendments).

Comments

Brookhaven, Georgia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Brookhaven, GA, Muni. Code § 7-23(a)(2) (adoption) and § 7-24 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

No adoption of Appendix J was found in the municipal code or city ordiances.

No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city website.

Commercial Building Code

Brookhaven adopted the 2018 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2018 IBC with Georgia Amendments(Brookhaven, GA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Brookhaven, Georgia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Brookhaven, GA, Muni. Code § 7-23(a)(1) (adoption) and § 7-24 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city website.

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