§ 8-2-217. Total Change in Use or Occupancy
A total change in the use or occupancy of an existing building which would cause a greater hazard to the public shall not be made unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the applicable state and local rules, regulations, codes, and standards for the new use or occupancy; provided, however, the […]
§ 8-2-218. Change of Portion of Building to New Use or Occupancy
If a portion of a building is changed to a new use or occupancy and that portion is separated from the remainder of the building with vertical or horizontal fire separations complying with applicable state or local rules, regulations, codes, or standards or with compliance alternatives, then the portion changed shall be made to comply […]
§ 8-2-219. Changes Which Increase Floor Loading
Any proposed change in the use or occupancy of an existing building or portion thereof which could increase the floor loading should be investigated by a Georgia registered professional engineer to determine the adequacy of the existing floor system to support the increased loads. If the existing floor system is found to be inadequate, it […]
§ 8-2-220. Rules and Regulations
The Safety Fire Commissioner shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to implement and carry out the requirements of this article. History. Code 1981, § 8-2-220 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1160, § 1.
§ 8-2-221. Appeals of Rulings or Decisions
Should any person, firm, corporation, or other entity be dissatisfied with any ruling or decision of the state fire marshal pursuant to the provisions of this article, the right is granted to appeal within ten days to the Commissioner. If the person, firm, corporation, or other entity is dissatisfied with the decision of the Commissioner, […]
§ 8-2-206. Consideration of Compliance Alternatives
Code Sections 8-2-207 through 8-2-211 contain generally acceptable compliance alternatives illustrating principles which shall be applied to the rehabilitation of existing buildings by state enforcement authorities and which may be applied by authorized local enforcement authorities in Georgia. It is recognized for purposes of this article that all building systems interact with each other; therefore, […]
§ 8-2-222. Immunity of State and Local Entities; Liability of Property Owner or User
Nothing in this article shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state or any officer or employee thereof in carrying out the provisions of this article. Further, no action shall be maintained against the state, any municipality, county, or any duly authorized elected or appointed officer or duly authorized […]
§ 8-2-183.1. Conditions Under Which Manufactured Home Becomes Real Property; Form and Filing Requirements for Certificate of Permanent Location
A manufactured home which has not been issued a certificate of title from the commissioner and which is sold on or after July 1, 2006, shall become real property if: The home is or is to be permanently affixed on real property and one or more persons with an ownership interest in the home also […]
§ 8-2-184. Reversion of Manufactured Home to Personal Property; Certificate of Removal From Permanent Location Required
A home which has previously become real property shall become personal property if: The manufactured home is or is to be removed from the real property with the written consent of the owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests therein; and The owner of the real property and the holders […]
§ 8-2-185. Responsibilities of Commissioner Following Receipt of Certificate of Removal From Permanent Location
Upon receipt of a properly executed Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location, the commissioner shall file and retain a copy of such certificate together with all other prior title records related to the home and may thereafter issue a new certificate of title for the home. The commissioner shall charge and collect the fee otherwise […]