§ 25-2-36. Remedies for Violations of Provisions of Chapter and Rules, Regulations, or Orders of Commissioner — Injunctive Relief
In addition to the civil monetary penalty provided for in Code Section 25-2-37, the Commissioner may bring a civil action to enjoin a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commissioner under this chapter. In particular, but not by way of limitation upon the authority granted […]
§ 25-2-37. Locking Exit Doors; Construction of Building Without Approval of Plans; Civil Penalties for Violation of Chapter or Rules
It shall be unlawful for any person to lock an exit door whether or not it is a required exit unless such provisions are allowed by this chapter or by any rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commissioner under this chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to begin construction on any proposed […]
§ 25-2-38. Remedies for Violations of Provisions of Chapter and Rules, Regulations, or Orders of Commissioner — Criminal Penalty
Any person, firm, or corporation violating this chapter or failing or refusing to comply with any regulation promulgated under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 32.
§ 25-2-38.1. Sovereign Immunity; Effect of This Chapter on Legal Duties of Property Owners and Lessees
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state, or any officer or employee thereof, in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. No action shall be maintained against the state, any municipality, county, or any officer, elected officer or employees thereof, for damages sustained as […]
§ 25-2-39. Construction of Chapter
It is declared that this chapter is necessary for the public safety, health, peace, and welfare, is remedial in nature, and shall be construed liberally. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 30.
§ 25-2-40. Smoke Detectors Required in New Dwellings and Dwelling Units; Exceptions
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, on and after July 1, 1987, every new dwelling and every new dwelling unit within an apartment, house, condominium, and townhouse and every motel, hotel, and dormitory shall be provided with an approved listed smoke detector installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and […]
§ 25-2-41. Use of Class B Fire-Fighting Foam
As used in this Code section, the term: “Class B fire-fighting foam” means any foam designed to extinguish flammable liquid fires. “PFAS chemicals” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and designed to be fully functional in class B fire-fighting foam formulations. […]
§ 25-2-34. Cooperation With Commissioner, Deputies and Inspectors by Department of Public Safety and Georgia State Patrol
The Department of Public Safety, the Georgia State Patrol, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall cooperate with the Commissioner and his deputies and inspectors whenever called upon by him or them in enforcing this chapter. They shall make available to the Commissioner or his deputies and inspectors such facilities as lie detectors, broadcasting facilities, […]
§ 25-2-35. Payment of Sheriffs and Other Peace Officers for Assistance in Determining Causes of Fires, Etc
The Commissioner is authorized to pay sheriffs and other peace officers reasonable fees for assistance given in assembling evidence as to the causes or criminal origin of fires and in apprehending persons guilty of arson. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 24. Cross references. Arson and explosives, § 16-7-60 et seq.
§ 25-2-23. Issuance of Notice to Correct Unsafe Conditions
When any of the officers listed in Code Section 25-2-22 finds any building or other structure which, for want of repair or by reason of age or dilapidated condition or any other cause is especially liable to fire hazard or which is so situated as to endanger other property or the safety of the public, […]