§ 25-2-3. Safety Fire Commissioner — Duties and Responsibilities Generally; Delegation of Powers
Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-12, the Commissioner is charged with the duties and chief responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter. He may, consistent with this chapter, delegate to the officers and employees appointed under this chapter such duties and powers as in his discretion he shall deem necessary or advisable for the […]
§ 25-2-16. Regulation of the Storage, Transportation, and Handling of Hazardous Materials; Use of Hold-Open Latches at Self-Service Gasoline Stations; Plans for Bulk Storage Facilities
Some substances constitute a special hazard to property and to the life and safety of persons because of certain characteristics and properties incident to their storage, handling, and transportation. Substances presenting such a special hazard include gasoline, kerosene, and other flammable liquids; liquefied petroleum gases; welding and other gases; dry-cleaning fluids; anhydrous ammonia; and other […]
§ 25-2-4. Safety Fire Commissioner — Adoption of Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner shall adopt such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to promote the enforcement of this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law and shall have state-wide application as being the state minimum fire safety standards and shall not require adoption by a municipality or county. The […]
§ 25-2-4.1. Safety Fire Commissioner — Fees and Charges
The Commissioner is authorized to assess and collect, and persons so assessed shall pay in advance to the Commissioner, fees and charges under this chapter as follows: New anhydrous ammonia permit for storage in bulk (more than 2,000 gallons aggregate capacity) for sale or distribution one-time fee $ 150.00 (2) Annual license for manufacture of […]
§ 25-2-5. State Fire Marshal — Appointment; Qualifications; Salary
The Commissioner shall appoint a state fire marshal. Qualifications for appointment as state fire marshal shall be previous training and experience in endeavors similar to those prescribed in this chapter. The Commissioner shall fix the salary of the state fire marshal. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 4.
§ 25-2-6. State Fire Marshal; Head of Safety Fire Division
The Safety Fire Division of the office of the Commissioner of Insurance shall be headed by the state fire marshal appointed by the Commissioner. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015, § 2; Ga. L. 1986, p. 855, § 10; Ga. L. 2015, p. 5, § 25/HB 90. The 2015 amendment, effective March 13, 2015, part […]
§ 25-2-7. Appointment Process of Deputy State Fire Marshal and Other Personnel
The state fire marshal, subject to the approval of the Commissioner, shall appoint a deputy state fire marshal and administrative fire safety specialists and shall employ such office personnel as may be required to carry out this chapter. The deputy state fire marshal and administrative fire safety specialists shall be chosen by virtue of their […]
§ 25-2-8. Payment of Transportation, etc., Expenses of Employees in State Fire Marshal’s Office
All state employees connected with the state fire marshal’s office shall be allowed subsistence, lodging, and other expenses in connection with the execution of their duties when away from their headquarters. Transportation for such employees shall be paid at the mileage rate fixed by law for other state employees. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, […]