Which Georgia building code edition is currently adopted for residential construction?
Correct Answer
A) 2021 International Residential Code
Georgia has adopted the 2021 International Residential Code as part of its current building code requirements.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Georgia has adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as its current minimum standard for residential construction. Georgia adopts the ICC model codes and the 2021 edition is the current adoption cycle in effect. Contractors must build to this code standard on all applicable residential projects.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: 2021 Georgia State Minimum Standard Code
The '2021 Georgia State Minimum Standard Code' is not a real separately named code edition. Georgia adopts the ICC model codes (including the IRC) as its minimum standard codes — it does not publish its own separate residential code edition. This option uses official-sounding language that doesn't reflect the actual code adoption structure.
Option C: 2018 Georgia State Minimum Standard Code
The 2018 Georgia State Minimum Standard Code is incorrect for the same reason as option B — this is not a valid code title — and the 2018 edition is outdated. Georgia has moved to the 2021 IRC.
Option D: 2018 International Residential Code
The 2018 International Residential Code is the previous adoption cycle. Georgia has updated to the 2021 IRC, making this option out of date.
Memory Technique
Georgia residential = 2021 IRC. Think of '2021 vision' — that's what Georgia requires for residential construction going forward.
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