What the Codes and Design Criteria for Rome and Floyd County?

The following criteria are required for development in Rome/Floyd County:

2018 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, 2015 Energy Code, and 2020 National Electrical Code.
City/County codes, except for fire sprinkler requirements, mirror Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes listed on the Georgia Department of Community Affairs website
Codes include Georgia amendments made by the state and amendments supersede the codes.
Seismic Design Category C
Wind speed: 115 m.p.h. Ultimate design wind speeds
Soil bearing capacity of minimum 1500 psf
Frost depth: minimum 12 inches
Ground snow load: 8 pounds per square foot
Pool and Pool Fence/Enclosure
Deck Guidelines