Code References

Hinesville City Code of Ordinances - PART II - Chapter 5 - Buildings and Building Regulations

Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes

Mandatory Codes - Effective January 1, 2026

• International Building Code, 2024 edition with:
  • Appendix “E” Supplementary Accessibility Requirements
  • Appendix “H” Signs
• International Gas Code, 2024 edition
• International Plumbing Code, 2024 edition
• International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 edition
• International Mechanical Code, 2024 edition
• International Fire Prevention Code, 2024 edition
• International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 edition
• International Residential Code, 2024 edition with:
  • IRC, Appendix “E” Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings
  • IRC, Appendix “J” Existing Buildings and Structures
  • IRC, Appendix “G” Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs
• National Electrical Code, 2023 edition, with state and local amendments
• NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2024 edition
• 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design; Title II & III Requirements 28 CFR 35.151; 2004 ADAAG 36 CFR Part 1191, Chapters 1 through 10, Appendices B & D

Permissive Codes (as adopted by City Ordinance)

• International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 edition, with Georgia Amendments
• International Existing Building Code, 2024 edition, with Georgia Amendments

Resources

• Liberty County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• International Code Council (ICC)
• Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Follow the Inspections Department on Facebook here.