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Residential energy storage systems in Georgia

Which codes apply? In Georgia, residential energy storage systems fall under the 2023 NEC (statewide minimum), the 2024 IRC (statewide minimum), the 2024 IFC (statewide minimum), and the 2020 NFPA 855.

Wall or floor units at a one- or two-family home, about 5 to 20 kWh each, up to 80 kWh in a garage or outdoors. State record read Oct 25, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach residential energy storage systems

The edition Georgia enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

NECNational Electrical Code

2023 NECVerified

in force since Jan 1, 2025 · Statewide minimum

Where it reaches the product. Article 706, energy storage systems, with 705 for the interconnection and 710 for stand-alone operation.

Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code (NEC 2023 with Georgia Amendments) · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.31; O.C.G.A. 8-2-23

The Georgia NEC record
IRCInternational Residential Code

2024 IRCVerified

in force since Jan 1, 2026 · Statewide minimum

Where it reaches the product. Section R328, stationary storage battery systems in dwellings.

Georgia State Minimum Standard One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code · O.C.G.A. 8-2-23; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.25

The Georgia IRC record
IFCInternational Fire Code

2024 IFCPartial

in force since Jan 1, 2026 · Statewide minimum

Where it reaches the product. Chapter 12, energy systems, section 1207, which also points to NFPA 855.

International Fire Code, 2024 Edition · O.C.G.A. 8-2-23; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.29; Rules of the Safety Fire Commissioner 120-3-3

The Georgia IFC record
NFPA 855NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems

2020 NFPA 855Lead only

Adopted directly

Where it reaches the product. Chapter 15, one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.

Rule 120-3-3-.04, State Minimum Fire Safety Standards with Modifications · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-3-3-.04

The Georgia NFPA 855 record

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State or local

NECGeorgia sets the NEC as a statewide minimum, so a city or county may enforce a newer edition.
NECLocal governments may adopt local amendments reviewed by DCA; the state minimum codes are enforced through local governments.
IRCGeorgia sets the IRC as a statewide minimum, so a city or county may enforce a newer edition.
IRCLocal governments may adopt DCA-reviewed local amendments.
IFCGeorgia sets the IFC as a statewide minimum, so a city or county may enforce a newer edition.
IFCState Fire Marshal enforces separate fire safety standards (Chapter 120-3-3) including the Life Safety Code.

Cities and counties can amend a statewide code, so confirm the edition in force with the local official.

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Georgia laws that name residential energy storage systems

Statutes, rules, and commission orders are tracked state by state.

No Georgia law or rule on the site names residential energy storage systems. The product page shows the states that have one.

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