§ 8-2-26. Enforcement of Codes Generally; Employment and Training of Inspectors; Contracts for Administration and Enforcement of Codes
The governing body of any municipality or county adopting any state minimum standard code shall have the power: To adopt by ordinance or resolution any reasonable provisions for the enforcement of the state minimum standard codes, including procedural requirements, provisions for hearings, provisions for appeals from decisions of local inspectors, and any other provisions or […]
§ 8-2-26.1. Definitions and Requirements
As used in this Code section, the term: “ICC” means the International Code Council. “Qualified inspector” means: A person inspecting for compliance with the International Building Code or the building portion of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings who holds a certification from the ICC as a building inspector; A person inspecting […]
§ 8-2-27. Conformance of Buildings to Energy Conservation Code; Applicability to Exempted and Renovated Buildings; Appeals
The design, erection, construction, and alteration of any building to which the International Energy Conservation Code shall apply shall be accomplished so that the building or applicable portions thereof shall meet or conform to such code. Enforcement of compliance with this Code section shall be solely the province of local governing authorities, except in regard […]
§ 8-2-28. Adoption by Municipality or County Enforcing Construction Code of State Minimum Standard Code
Any municipality or county either enforcing or adopting and enforcing a construction code shall utilize one or more of the state minimum standard codes established pursuant to this part. History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 546, § 7; Ga. L. 1980, p. 1316, § 9; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1659, § 9; Ga. L. 2004, p. […]
§ 8-2-29. Powers of Department Generally
In addition to any other powers granted by this part, the department shall have the power to: Administer all funds available under this part; Accept any grant of funds made by the United States government or any agency thereof for the purpose of carrying out this part; Request from the various departments, agencies, and authorities […]
§ 8-2-30. Scope of Applicability of Part Generally
Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, this part shall apply to all installations, alterations, and repairs of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical systems within or on public or private buildings, structures, or premises. This part shall not apply to the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical systems […]
§ 8-2-31. Effect of Part
Nothing in this part shall repeal or be construed as abrogating or otherwise affecting the power of any state department or agency to promulgate regulations, make inspections, or approve plans in accordance with any other applicable provisions of law. Nothing in this part shall be construed as repealing or otherwise affecting authorization for historic preservation […]
§ 8-2-20. Definitions
As used in this part, the term: “Board” means the Board of Community Affairs. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of community affairs. “Department” means the Department of Community Affairs. “Exempted building” means any of the following: Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting is less than one watt […]
§ 8-2-21. Adoption and Continuation of State Minimum Standard Codes; Enforcement of Codes
Enforcement of the state minimum standard codes provided for in divisions (9)(A)(i) and (9)(B)(i) of Code Section 8-2-20 shall not include enforcement of appendices to such codes except when: Any provision of an appendix is specifically referenced in the code text; An appendix to a code is specifically included in an administrative ordinance adopted by […]
§ 8-2-22. Licensing of Trades, Professions, and Businesses Governed by Chapter 14 of Title 43 and Rules and Regulations of State Construction Industry Licensing Board
Provisions for licensing trades, professions, and businesses covered by the provisions of this article shall be as determined by Chapter 14 of Title 43 and the rules and regulations of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board created in such chapter. History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 1316, § 3; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 8; […]