U.S. code adoption
Georgia — energy & appliance code adoption
Yes — effectively. This page summarizes electrical (NEC), appliance-listing (UL 858), fire-code, and energy-storage (UL 9540 / NFPA 855) code adoption for Georgia, with primary sources.
Is UL 858 required in Georgia?
Yes — effectively. Georgia requires fixed household appliances to be listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), and UL 858 is the de-facto listing standard a household electric range must meet.
Are NRTL-listed (UL / ETL / CSA) appliances required in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia's adopted code requires fixed electrical appliances to be listed by an NRTL (UL, ETL/Intertek, CSA, etc.) — NEC 110.3.
Which edition of the NEC does Georgia use?
Georgia has adopted the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), effective 2021-01-01. Adopted by the Department of Community Affairs as a mandatory statewide code. NEC 2023 with Georgia amendments was adopted to take effect January 1, 2026.
Is UL 9540 required for residential energy storage in Georgia?
Yes — effectively. Georgia requires NRTL listing for stationary energy storage systems (ESS) in dwellings, and UL 9540 is the controlling standard. ESS in residential dwellings governed by IFC §1207, referencing UL 9540 listing and NFPA 855 installation standard. UL 9540A required to exceed the default 20 kWh / dwelling cap or reduce default 3-ft separation.
Is UL 9540A fire-propagation testing required in Georgia?
Yes — effectively. Georgia requires NRTL listing for energy storage systems, and UL 9540A is the controlling standard.
What is the residential energy-storage capacity limit in Georgia?
Georgia limits residential energy storage to 20 kWh per dwelling unit.
Which fire code does Georgia enforce?
Georgia enforces IFC 2018. Adopted by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner; 2024 IFC scheduled for 2026.
Code adoption summary
| NEC edition | 2020 NEC |
|---|---|
| Appliance listing (UL 858) | Effectively required |
| NRTL listing requirement | Required |
| Fire code | IFC 2018 |
| IRC edition | 2018 IRC |
| UL 9540 (residential ESS) | Effectively required |
| UL 9540A propagation test | Effectively required |
| Residential ESS cap | 20 kWh / dwelling |
| NFPA 855 edition | 2017 |
Local authorities in Georgia
Sources
- NFPA — NEC enforcement maps
- Georgia Department of Community Affairs — State Codes
- The Current GA — Georgia balcony solar bill sidelined