Georgia Typical Timber Construction Details Code 2003

Adoption Info of Georgia Typical Timber Construction Details Code 2003

  • ANSI/AWC NDS-2001 (National Design Specification for Wood Construction) with Georgia-specific amendments

Effective Dates

  • January 1, 2003 – Present

Adopts with Amendments

  • ANSI/AWC NDS-2001 (National Design Specification for Wood Construction)

Scope

  • The Georgia Typical Timber Construction Details Code applies to the design, construction, and detailing of timber structures, covering load-bearing and non-load-bearing wood construction in residential and commercial buildings. This code provides guidelines for timber material specifications, connection details, structural performance, and durability to ensure safety and structural integrity in wood-framed buildings.

Exception #1: Non-structural timber elements, such as decorative features or partitions, may follow simplified requirements if they do not carry significant loads.

Exception #2: Temporary wood structures used in construction may have reduced requirements based on intended use and duration.

CODE REFERENCE GUIDE

Area Primary Supplement
Timber Material Specifications NDS NONE
Structural Load-Bearing Requirements NDS NONE
Connection Detailing NDS NONE
Wood Durability and Treatment NDS NONE
Inspection and Testing NDS NONE
Fire Resistance NDS NFPA 101
Wind and Seismic Load Compliance NDS ASCE 7
Assembly and Construction Guidelines NDS NONE