It is unlawful for any firm to engage in the business of installing, inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing of portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems, as defined by this chapter, in this state except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. Each firm engaging in any such business must possess a valid and subsisting license issued by the Commissioner. Such license shall not be required for any firm or governmental entity that engages only in installing, inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing of portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems owned by the firm and installed on property under the control of said firm. Such firms shall remain subject to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
History. Code 1981, § 25-12-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1; Ga. L. 1997, p. 558, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety
Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems
§ 25-12-1. Compliance With Chapter; License Requirement
§ 25-12-3. Installation, Inspection, Servicing, or Testing of Fire Suppression Systems
§ 25-12-4. Installation, Inspection, Servicing, or Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers
§ 25-12-9. Period of Licenses and Permits; Failure to Renew
§ 25-12-10. Forms of Licenses, Permits, and Applications; Information Required
§ 25-12-11. Requirement for Issuance of License
§ 25-12-12. Requirement for Issuance of Permit
§ 25-12-13. Amended Licenses or Permits
§ 25-12-14. Production of License or Permit on Demand
§ 25-12-15. Rules and Regulations for Standards of Fire Suppression Systems and Fire Extinguishers
§ 25-12-17. Violation of Chapter by Licensee or Permittee
§ 25-12-19. Penalty for Violation of Chapter
§ 25-12-20. Delegation of Authority by the Commissioner
§ 25-12-21. Fees Collected; Grants and Gifts
§ 25-12-22. Power of Municipality, County, or State to Regulate Not Limited