§ 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, […]
§ 8-2-217. 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, […]