Adoption Info of Georgia Carbon Structural Steel Code, 2014
- ASTM A36/A36M-14 (Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel) with Georgia-specific amendments
Effective Dates
- January 1, 2014 – Present
Adopts with Amendments
- ASTM A36/A36M-14 (Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel)
Scope
- The Georgia Carbon Structural Steel Code applies to the specification, fabrication, and use of carbon structural steel in construction projects. This code ensures that carbon steel used in structural applications meets quality standards for strength, durability, and consistency, covering requirements for structural elements like beams, columns, and plates in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Exception #1: Decorative and non-load-bearing steel elements may follow alternative guidelines if they do not contribute to structural stability.
Exception #2: Temporary steel structures used during construction may have different standards based on duration and load-bearing requirements.
CODE REFERENCE GUIDE
| Area | Primary | Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Material Specifications | ASTM A36 | NONE |
| Yield Strength and Tensile Properties | ASTM A36 | NONE |
| Dimensional Tolerances | ASTM A36 | NONE |
| Fabrication and Welding | ASTM A36 | AWS D1.1 |
| Inspection and Testing | ASTM A36 | NONE |
| Corrosion Protection | ASTM A36 | NONE |
| Fire Resistance | ASTM A36 | NFPA 101 |
| Seismic and Wind Load Compliance | ASTM A36 | ASCE 7 |
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