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 within 30 days in the manner provided under Chapter 13 of Title 50. In the event of such appeal, the person, firm, corporation, or public entity shall give a surety bond which will be conditioned upon compliance with the order and direction of the state fire marshal or the Commissioner or both. The amount of bond shall be fixed by the Commissioner in such amount as will reasonably cover the order issued by the Commissioner or the state fire marshal or both.
History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 29; Ga. L. 1959, p. 50, § 2; Ga. L. 1972, p. 894, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety
Chapter 2 - Regulation of Fire and Other Hazards to Persons and Property Generally
§ 25-2-1. “Commissioner” Defined
§ 25-2-2. Safety Fire Commissioner — Office Created
§ 25-2-3. Safety Fire Commissioner — Duties and Responsibilities Generally; Delegation of Powers
§ 25-2-4. Safety Fire Commissioner — Adoption of Rules and Regulations
§ 25-2-4.1. Safety Fire Commissioner — Fees and Charges
§ 25-2-5. State Fire Marshal — Appointment; Qualifications; Salary
§ 25-2-6. State Fire Marshal; Head of Safety Fire Division
§ 25-2-7. Appointment Process of Deputy State Fire Marshal and Other Personnel
§ 25-2-8. Payment of Transportation, etc., Expenses of Employees in State Fire Marshal’s Office
§ 25-2-17. Regulation of Explosives
§ 25-2-18. Exemption of Public Buildings From Fees or Licenses; Waiver for Churches and Charities
§ 25-2-20. Licensing of Traveling Carnivals, Circuses, and Other Exhibits
§ 25-2-22.1. Inspection Warrants
§ 25-2-23. Issuance of Notice to Correct Unsafe Conditions
§ 25-2-24. Filing of Petition for Court Order Compelling Compliance With Notice
§ 25-2-26. Final Authority for Ordering Enforcement of Code Sections 25-2-22 Through 25-2-25
§ 25-2-30. Duty of State Fire Marshal as to Promotion of Fire Prevention and Life Safety Generally
§ 25-2-32.1. Reports to Safety Fire Division of Serious Burn Injuries
§ 25-2-32.2. Investigation of Burn Injuries Reported Pursuant to Code Section 25-2-32.1
§ 25-2-39. Construction of Chapter
§ 25-2-40. Smoke Detectors Required in New Dwellings and Dwelling Units; Exceptions