State plumbing guide · GA
Plumbing in Georgia
Georgia licenses plumbers through a state board and sets a statewide minimum plumbing code. Red clay soils, mature trees and fast-growing suburbs around Atlanta shape many sewer and water line calls.
- Median home built
- 1993
- Built before 1980
- 30%
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Winter
- Occasional hard freezes
- General statewide rating
- Plumbing code
- IPC
- City guides
- 2
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035, B25034).
Georgia city plumbing guides
How to check a plumber's license in Georgia
Georgia plumbers are licensed by the Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, under the Secretary of State. [1]
Which plumbing code applies in Georgia
Georgia's State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code is based on the International Plumbing Code with Georgia amendments, administered by the Department of Community Affairs. [2]
Seasonal problems to plan for in Georgia
- Winter
- Hard freezes: protect exposed pipes, disconnect hoses. Frozen pipes.
- Storm season
- Heavy rain: sewer backups and sump pump failures.
How old Georgia's homes are
Statewide, the median home was built in 1993 and 30% of homes predate 1980. Homes like that were usually built with copper or CPVC supply, plastic drains, and in some homes gray polybutylene supply pipe. The city guides below show how much that varies within the state.
Georgia plumbing questions
How do I check a plumber's license in Georgia?
Look the plumber up with the Georgia Secretary of State's professional licensing search; journeyman and master plumbers are licensed by the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Which plumbing code applies in Georgia?
The Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code, based on the International Plumbing Code with Georgia amendments. Local building departments enforce it.
Sources (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035, B25034) · checked 2026-10-01
- Georgia Secretary of State, Construction Industry Licensing Board plumbing application · checked 2026-10-01
- Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia State Amendments to the International Plumbing Code · checked 2026-10-01