§ 8-2-107. Penalties
The installation, alteration, maintenance, and operation of the facilities and equipment regulated by or pursuant to the provisions of this part affect the public interest, and such regulation is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Therefore, violations of this part or of rules and regulations adopted by or pursuant to […]
§ 8-2-41. Notice to Consumer Prior to Beginning Initial Construction Work
Upon entering into a contract for sale, construction, or improvement of a dwelling, the contractor shall provide notice to the owner of the dwelling of the contractor’s right to resolve alleged construction defects before a claimant may commence litigation against the contractor. Such notice shall be conspicuous and may be included as part of the […]
§ 8-2-108. Appeals From Orders or Acts of Inspectors
Any person aggrieved by an order or an act of an inspector under this chapter may, within 15 days of notice thereof, appeal from such order or act to the Commissioner who shall, within 30 days thereafter, issue an appropriate order either approving or disapproving said order or act. A copy of such order by […]
§ 8-2-42. Bribery of Property or Association Managers Regarding Claims for Damages Arising Out of Construction Defects Prohibited; Procedure for Bringing Action to Remedy Construction Defects
A person shall not provide or offer to provide anything of value, directly or indirectly, to a property manager of an association or to a member or officer of an association to induce the property manager, member, or officer to encourage or discourage the association to file a claim for damages arising from a construction […]
§ 8-2-109. Consultations; Creation of Committees of Consultants
The Commissioner shall be authorized to consult with persons knowledgeable in the areas of construction, use, or safety of conveyances or facilities covered by this part and to create committees composed of such consultants to assist the Commissioner in carrying out his or her duties under this part. History. Code 1981, § 8-2-109 , enacted […]
§ 8-2-43. No Cause of Action Created; Contractor’s Right to Seek Recovery From Subcontractor or Other Professional; Contract Controls Over Provisions; Applicability
Nothing in this part shall create any cause of action on behalf of any claimant or contractor. This part does not apply to a contractor’s right to seek contribution, indemnity, or recovery against a subcontractor, supplier, or design professional for any claim made against a contractor by a claimant. In the event of any conflict […]
§ 8-2-109.1. Exceptions From Part; Audit of Compliance of Local Governmental Units
This part shall not apply to elevators located on vehicles operating under the rules of other state or federal authorities and used for carrying passengers or freight. This part shall not apply to any single-seat, single-passenger chairlift located in a building owned and operated by an incorporated or unincorporated nonprofit organization organized and operated exclusively […]
§ 8-2-50. Providing of Fire Escapes by Building Owners; Requirements Regarding Location and Construction of Fire Escapes and Exit Doors
Owners of buildings more than two stories in height, not including the basement, who utilize any level above the second story wholly or partially as a factory or workshop shall provide more than one exit from each story of the building above the second story by stairways on the inside or outside of the building. […]
§ 8-2-51. Inspection of Buildings; Notifying Owners Regarding Noncompliance With Requirements Relating to Fire Escapes
The governing authority of the city where any building covered by Code Section 8-2-50 is situated, or the judge of the probate court of the county if the building is situated outside of any city, shall require the fire marshal or chief officer of the fire department or, if there is no fire marshal or […]
§ 8-2-52. Requiring Owners to Make Alterations and Additions; Time of Making Inspections and Reports
The owners of buildings referred to in this part shall make all alterations or additions necessary to comply with the requirements of this part. Inspections and reports required by Code Section 8-2-51 shall be made during the month of December of each year. History. Ga. L. 1889, p. 168, § 4; Civil Code 1895, § […]