§ 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 […]
§ 8-2-35. Legislative Findings and Declarations
The legislature finds, declares, and determines that Georgia needs an alternative method to resolve legitimate construction disputes that would reduce the need for litigation while adequately protecting the rights of homeowners. The legislature declares that an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism in certain construction defect matters should involve the claimant filing a notice of claim […]
§ 8-2-4. Fire Sprinklers in Single-Family Dwelling Units
Neither the state residential and fire building code nor any residential and fire building code adopted by a political subdivision of the state adopted after May 24, 2010, shall include a requirement that fire sprinklers be installed in a single-family dwelling or a residential building that contains no more than two dwelling units. History. Code […]
§ 8-2-36. Definitions
As used in this part, the term: “Action” means any civil lawsuit, judicial action, or arbitration proceeding asserting a claim in whole or in part for damages or other relief in connection with a dwelling or common area caused by an alleged construction defect. “Association” means a corporation formed for the purpose of exercising the […]
§ 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 […]
§ 8-2-37. Required Compliance With This Part
If a claimant files an action without first complying with the requirements of this part, on application by a party to the action, the court or arbitrator shall stay the action until the claimant has complied with the requirements of this part. To the extent that the action includes a cause of action for damages […]