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 issued by the court that the same be removed or remedied. Such court order shall forthwith be complied with by the owner or occupant of the premises or building within such time as may be fixed in the court order.
History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 20.
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