§ 8-2-210. Compliance Alternatives for Inadequate Fire Partitions or Walls
Compliance alternatives for inadequate or a total lack of fire partitions or fire separation walls shall be as set forth in Code Section 8-2-209. History. Code 1981, § 8-2-210 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1160, § 1.
§ 8-2-211. Compliance Alternatives for Lack of Required Protection of Openings in Exterior Walls
Compliance alternatives for a lack of required protection of openings in exterior walls where a fire exposure is a risk include, but are not limited to, the following: Improve fire resistance of existing openings and protect them with fire-rated windows or doors as appropriate; Seal the openings with fire-rated construction as approved by the enforcement […]
§ 8-2-212. Filing of Approved Compliance Alternatives
Whenever action is taken on any existing building to repair, make alterations, or change the use or occupancy of an existing structure and, when said action proposes the use of compliance alternatives, the authorized enforcement authority shall ensure that at least one copy of the accepted compliance alternatives approved, including applicable plans, test data, or […]
§ 8-2-213. Final Review of Projects; Agreement of Local Authorities
Where an existing building or structure falls within the jurisdiction of both state level and local level enforcement authorities, the final review of any part of the project which is under the jurisdiction of both such enforcement authorities shall occur with the state authority; provided, however, that the local fire and building authorities must agree […]
§ 8-2-214. Additions
Additions to an existing building shall comply with the applicable requirements of state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards for new construction. Such additions shall not impose loads either vertical or horizontal which would cause the existing building to be subjected to stresses exceeding those permitted under new construction. If the existing building […]
§ 8-2-215. Minor Alterations or Repairs; Reduction or Removal of Features; Alteration or Repair Without Further Compliance; Installation of Mechanical Systems
Minor alterations or repairs to an existing building which do not adversely affect the performance or safety of the building may be made with the same or like materials. Existing buildings which, in part or as a whole, exceed the requirements of any applicable construction or fire safety code, may, in the course of compliance […]
§ 8-2-216. Continuation of Legal Use and Occupancy
The legal use and occupancy of any building or structure may be continued without change, except as may be provided otherwise by this article or as may be legally provided for by any applicable state or local law, ordinance, rule, regulation, code, or standard. History. Code 1981, § 8-2-216 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, […]
§ 8-2-201. Purpose and Applicability of Article
It is a purpose of this article to encourage the sensitive rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization, or preservation of existing buildings throughout this state and to encourage the preservation of buildings and structures deemed to be historic in total or in part; provided, however, that such rehabilitation and preservation efforts should provide for the upgrading of the […]
§ 8-2-202. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Enforcement authority” means the Safety Fire Commissioner, the state fire marshal, local building officials, local fire marshals, or any other state or local officials responsible for the implementation, application, or enforcement of any state law or local ordinance relating to building construction, or any state or local rule […]
§ 8-2-203. Effect of Article on State and Local Enforcement Authorities
The provisions of this article shall be mandatory and binding on the state fire marshal, the Safety Fire Commissioner, and other state officials responsible for state building code, fire code, life safety code, or other construction code enforcement. This article is not mandatory or binding on local enforcement authorities; provided, however, that any local building, […]