§ 25-2-1. “Commissioner” Defined
As used in this chapter, the term “Commissioner” means the Safety Fire Commissioner.
§ 25-2-14.2. Authority of State Fire Marshal or Other Officials to Deny Permit or Certificate of Occupancy, or Issue Stop-Work Order for Regulatory Noncompliance
As used in this Code section, the term “written notification” means a typed, printed, or handwritten notice citing the specific sections of the applicable codes or standards that have been violated and describing specifically where and how the design or construction is noncompliant with such codes or standards. If the state fire marshal, the proper […]
§ 25-2-2. Safety Fire Commissioner — Office Created
The office of Safety Fire Commissioner is created. The Commissioner of Insurance shall be the Safety Fire Commissioner. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 1; Ga. L. 1950, p. 320, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 855, § 9.
§ 25-2-15. Buildings Presenting Special Hazards to Persons or Property — Issuance of Temporary Occupancy Permits; Time Limits for Compliance With Chapter
In existing buildings which come under the classification in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 25-2-13, when substandard conditions are found, a temporary occupancy permit may be issued, such permit carrying a time limit adjusted to meet the amount of time deemed necessary to make the proper corrections in order to bring the […]
§ 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 […]