This webpage will be updated periodically to provide information and resources on the amended Rules of the Georgia SPCC. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly to stay up to date!
The Rules of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission were amended on April 8th, 2026. Amendments were made to better align with changes to federal requirements, clarify where needed, improve consumer protection, and provide greater flexibility to Georgia structural pest control companies and pest management professionals.
The Structural Pest Division is providing resources to help pest management professionals understand these new requirements and is implementing a compliance period to allow time for everyone to familiarize themselves with the changes. During the compliance period, inspectors that observe practices in violation of an updated or amended rule will generally provide compliance assistance rather than issuing a violation, except in cases of egregious or willful noncompliance.
Structural pest control companies and pest management professionals are strongly encouraged to read the updated Rules of the Georgia SPCC and begin working towards compliance before the enforcement deadlines. After the enforcement deadlines, the new rules will be fully enforced.
Current Resources
- The Rules of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission are now available online. To ensure you have the most up-to-date version, check for an effective date of 2026 at the bottom of the page.
- The Notice of Intent to Amend the Structural Pest Commission Rules is available on the GDA Legal Notices page, and includes a Statement of Purpose and a Synopsis of changes.
- For a quick overview of some of the biggest changes and important enforcement dates to be aware of, we recommend viewing the one-pager on Key Changes to the Rules of the SPCC.
Updated SPCC Guidance Policies
The following SPCC Guidance Policies have been updated to reflect the amended Rules of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission. Please note this list reflects only those policies affected by the recent rule changes that have already been updated to reflect the changes. As many rules were not amended, other Guidance Policies may remain unchanged and fully in effect. This list is intended to act as a quick reference for locating the policies that have been updated. More policies may be added to this list as revisions continue.
- Notice 13-01: Recertification Course Requirements
- Notice 14-04: Wood Destroying Organisms Contract Fact Sheet
- Notice 14-09: Official Waiver Fact Sheet
- Notice 14-10: Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report Fact Sheet
- Notice 14-14: Wood Destroying Fungi Fact Sheet
For the complete list of all current SPCC Guidance Policies please visit the SPCC Guidance Policies page.