The objectives of the organization is to :
 Promote continuity of building code     
     Enforcement, inspection, and training in
     The Metro Atlanta area.
Provide a mechanism where Metro
     Building officials, building code inspectors
     And other interested parties can  
     Collectively discuss code interpretation
     And code theory as well as new
     Construction techniques and materials.

MAIA affiliated counties, as filed with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, are Butts, Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Newton, Rockdale, Spalding and Walton.