§ 25-2-1. “Commissioner” Defined
As used in this chapter, the term “Commissioner” means the Safety Fire Commissioner.
§ 25-2-10. Appeal From Rulings of State Fire Marshal to Commissioner; Appeal From Commissioner to Superior Court; Bond
Should any person, firm, corporation, or public entity be dissatisfied with any ruling or decision of the state fire marshal, the right is granted to appeal within ten days to the Commissioner. If the person, firm, corporation, or public entity is dissatisfied with the decision of the Commissioner, appeal is authorized to the superior court […]
§ 25-2-12. Adoption of State Fire Safety Standards and Enforcement; Investigations; Excuse From Compliance With Standards; Interpretation of Standards and Granting Variances Therefrom by Commissioner
The county governing authority in any county having a population of 100,000 or more, and the municipal governing authority in any municipality having a population of 45,000 or more, each as determined by the most recent decennial census published by the United States Bureau of the Census, and those municipalities pursuant to subsection (b) of […]
§ 25-2-12.1. Deputizing of Local Fire Marshals, Deputy Local Fire Marshals, and State Inspectors as State Officers; Qualification of Applicants; Duty to Notify State Fire Marshal of Employment Status Change; Removal
As used in this Code section, the term: “Deputy local fire marshal” means any person who is employed by, supervised by, or otherwise assists a local fire marshal and who has been or is seeking to be deputized pursuant to this Code section. “Local fire marshal” means any employee or independent contractor of any municipality, […]
§ 25-2-13. Buildings Presenting Special Hazards to Persons or Property; Requirements; Effect of Rules, Regulations, and Fire Safety Standards Issued Before April 1, 1968; Power of Local Governing Authorities
As used in this Code section, the term: “Capacity” means the maximum number of persons who may be reasonably expected to be present in any building or on any floor thereof at a given time according to the use which is made of such building. The Commissioner shall determine and by rule declare the formula […]
§ 25-2-14. Buildings Presenting Special Hazards to Persons or Property — Requirement and Issuance of Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy; Fees; Employment of Private Professional Providers to Perform Building Plan Reviews
Plans and specifications for all proposed buildings which come under classification in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 25-2-13 and which come under the jurisdiction of the office of the Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-12 shall be submitted to and receive approval by either the state fire marshal, the proper local fire […]
§ 25-2-14.1. Buildings Presenting Special Hazards to Persons or Property — Compliance of Existing and Proposed Buildings and Structures With Minimum Fire Safety Standards
Every building and structure existing as of April 1, 1968, which building or structure is listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 25-2-13 shall comply with the minimum fire safety standards adopted in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter which were in effect at the time such building or […]
§ 25-2-14.2. Authority of State Fire Marshal or Other Officials to Deny Permit or Certificate of Occupancy, or Issue Stop-Work Order for Regulatory Noncompliance
As used in this Code section, the term “written notification” means a typed, printed, or handwritten notice citing the specific sections of the applicable codes or standards that have been violated and describing specifically where and how the design or construction is noncompliant with such codes or standards. If the state fire marshal, the proper […]
§ 25-2-15. Buildings Presenting Special Hazards to Persons or Property — Issuance of Temporary Occupancy Permits; Time Limits for Compliance With Chapter
In existing buildings which come under the classification in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 25-2-13, when substandard conditions are found, a temporary occupancy permit may be issued, such permit carrying a time limit adjusted to meet the amount of time deemed necessary to make the proper corrections in order to bring the […]
§ 25-2-16. Regulation of the Storage, Transportation, and Handling of Hazardous Materials; Use of Hold-Open Latches at Self-Service Gasoline Stations; Plans for Bulk Storage Facilities
Some substances constitute a special hazard to property and to the life and safety of persons because of certain characteristics and properties incident to their storage, handling, and transportation. Substances presenting such a special hazard include gasoline, kerosene, and other flammable liquids; liquefied petroleum gases; welding and other gases; dry-cleaning fluids; anhydrous ammonia; and other […]
§ 25-2-17. Regulation of Explosives
As used in this Code section, the term “explosive” or “explosives” means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture which is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion, which compound or mixture contains any oxidizing and combustible units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, […]
§ 25-2-18. Exemption of Public Buildings From Fees or Licenses; Waiver for Churches and Charities
All federal, state, county, or city publicly owned buildings covered by this chapter are exempt from any fee or license which may be specified in this chapter. Such fees or licenses may be waived where chargeable to churches and charitable organizations. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 31.
§ 25-2-19. Regulation of Fire Hazards in Hotels, Apartment Houses, Department Stores, Warehouses, and Public Places
The Commissioner shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations governing and regulating fire hazards in hotels, apartment houses, department stores, warehouses, storage places, and places of public assembly. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 17. Cross references. Operators of hotels, inns, and roadhouses generally, T. 43, C. 21.
§ 25-2-2. Safety Fire Commissioner — Office Created
The office of Safety Fire Commissioner is created. The Commissioner of Insurance shall be the Safety Fire Commissioner. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 1; Ga. L. 1950, p. 320, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 855, § 9.
§ 25-2-20. Licensing of Traveling Carnivals, Circuses, and Other Exhibits
All traveling motion picture shows, carnivals, and circuses shall obtain a fire prevention regulatory license from the state fire marshal based upon compliance with this chapter, as set forth in rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner. The fee for the license shall be $150.00 for each calendar year or part thereof, payable to the […]
§ 25-2-22. Right of Commissioner and Other Authorized Officials to Enter and Inspect Buildings and Premises
The Commissioner and the various officials delegated by him to carry out this chapter shall have the authority at all times of the day and night to enter in or upon and to examine any building or premises where a fire is in progress or has occurred, as well as other buildings or premises adjacent […]
§ 25-2-22.1. Inspection Warrants
The Commissioner, his delegate, or any other person authorized under this title to conduct inspections of property, in addition to other procedures now or hereafter provided, may obtain an inspection warrant under the conditions specified in this Code section. Such warrant shall authorize the Commissioner or his delegate or such authorized person to conduct a […]
§ 25-2-23. Issuance of Notice to Correct Unsafe Conditions
When any of the officers listed in Code Section 25-2-22 finds any building or other structure which, for want of repair or by reason of age or dilapidated condition or any other cause is especially liable to fire hazard or which is so situated as to endanger other property or the safety of the public, […]
§ 25-2-24. Filing of Petition for Court Order Compelling Compliance With Notice
If any owner, agent, or occupant fails to comply with the notice prescribed in Code Section 25-2-23 within the time specified in the notice, the state fire marshal or his delegated officials, with the approval of the Commissioner, may petition the court for a rule nisi to show cause why an order should not be […]
§ 25-2-25. Remedy of Unsafe Conditions by City or County Upon Failure to Comply With Court Order; Liability for Expenses Generally; Issuance of Fi. Fa. Against Owner of Property for Expense Incurred
If any person fails to comply with the order of the court made pursuant to Code Section 25-2-24 within the time fixed, the city or county in which the building or premises in question are located shall cause the building or premises to be forthwith repaired, torn down, or demolished, the hazardous materials removed, or […]