What are Building Codes?

" The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools." 1 You can read more about the organization its origin and purpose at the following http://www.iccsafe.org/news/about/

In Georgia the Department of Community Affairs, among other duties, adopts, amends, and mandates the use of certain codes that can be found listed at http://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/ConstructionCodes/index.asp