§ 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. […]
§ 8-2-26.1. Definitions and Requirements
As used in this Code section, the term: “ICC” means the International Code Council. “Qualified inspector” means: A person inspecting for compliance with the International Building Code or the building portion of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings who holds a certification from the ICC as a building inspector; A person inspecting […]
§ 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 […]