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GA HB1384

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

David Jenkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Code Section 8-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to add a new subsection (e) regarding ungraded lumber use in construction
  • Requires the department to amend Georgia state minimum standard building codes on or after July 1, 2023, to authorize the use of ungraded lumber
  • Limits authorized ungraded lumber use to the construction or repair of accessory structures that do not contain habitable space (e.g., sheds, barns, detached garages)
  • Restricts the ungraded lumber allowance to property that is zoned or primarily used for residential or agricultural purposes
  • Offered as a Senate Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs substitute to HB 1384

Legislative Description

Buildings and housing; amend Georgia state minimum standard codes to authorize certain uses of ungraded lumber; require

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

4/4/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs3/15/2022
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/22/2022

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