§ 8-2-39. Discovery of Additional Defects After Original Notice Given
A construction defect that is discovered after a claimant has provided a contractor with the initial claim notice may not be alleged in an action until the claimant has given the contractor who performed the original construction: Written notice of claim regarding the alleged defect as required by Code Section 8-2-38; and An opportunity to […]
§ 8-2-23. Amendment and Revision of Codes Generally; Installation of High-Efficiency Cooling Towers; Review
The department, with the approval of the board, may from time to time revise and amend the state minimum standard codes either on its own motion or upon recommendation from any citizen, profession, state agency, or political subdivision of the state. Upon approval by a majority of the board, each such amendment, modification, or new […]
§ 8-2-24. Appointment of Advisory Committee; Reimbursement of Members for Expenses; Use of Subcommittees; Submittal of Proposed Amendments, Modifications, and New Provisions to Committee; Meeting Times of Committee
For the purpose of assisting the department in carrying out the provisions of Code Section 8-2-23, the commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee to be composed of 21 members as follows: The Safety Fire Commissioner or his or her designee as an ex officio member with full voting privileges; The commissioner of public health or […]
§ 8-2-24.1. Review of Denial of Proposed Amendment, Modification, or New Provision to Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 8-2-24, when any party has proposed an amendment, modification, or new provision to a state minimum standard code and the same has not received a favorable recommendation by the advisory committee, the aggrieved party may within 30 days after notification by the department of the advisory […]
§ 8-2-25. State-Wide Application of Minimum Standard Codes; Codes Requiring Local Adoption and More Stringent Requirements by Local Governments; Adoption of Standards for Which State Code Does Not Exist; Exemption for Certain Farm Buildings or Structures
On and after July 1, 2004, the state minimum standard codes enumerated in subdivisions (9)(A)(i)(I) through (9)(A)(i)(VIII) and (9)(B)(i)(I) through (9)(B)(i)(VIII) of Code Section 8-2-20 shall have state-wide application and shall not require adoption by a municipality or county. The governing authority of any municipality or county in this state is authorized to enforce the […]
§ 8-2-26. Enforcement of Codes Generally; Employment and Training of Inspectors; Contracts for Administration and Enforcement of Codes
The governing body of any municipality or county adopting any state minimum standard code shall have the power: To adopt by ordinance or resolution any reasonable provisions for the enforcement of the state minimum standard codes, including procedural requirements, provisions for hearings, provisions for appeals from decisions of local inspectors, and any other provisions or […]
§ 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 […]