Additions to an existing building shall comply with the applicable requirements of state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards for new construction. Such additions shall not impose loads either vertical or horizontal which would cause the existing building to be subjected to stresses exceeding those permitted under new construction. If the existing building does not comply with the standards provided in this article and the authorized enforcement authority finds that the addition adversely affects the performance of the total building, the authorized enforcement authority may require:
History. Code 1981, § 8-2-214 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1160, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 8 - Buildings and Housing
Article 3 - Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings
§ 8-2-201. Purpose and Applicability of Article
§ 8-2-203. Effect of Article on State and Local Enforcement Authorities
§ 8-2-204. Alteration or Repair Without Total Compliance With New Construction Requirements
§ 8-2-205. Identification and Correction of Certain Conditions or Defects
§ 8-2-206. Consideration of Compliance Alternatives
§ 8-2-207. Compliance Alternatives for Inadequate Number of Exits
§ 8-2-208. Compliance Alternatives for Excessive Travel Distances to Approved Exit
§ 8-2-210. Compliance Alternatives for Inadequate Fire Partitions or Walls
§ 8-2-211. Compliance Alternatives for Lack of Required Protection of Openings in Exterior Walls
§ 8-2-212. Filing of Approved Compliance Alternatives
§ 8-2-213. Final Review of Projects; Agreement of Local Authorities
§ 8-2-216. Continuation of Legal Use and Occupancy
§ 8-2-217. Total Change in Use or Occupancy
§ 8-2-218. Change of Portion of Building to New Use or Occupancy
§ 8-2-219. Changes Which Increase Floor Loading
§ 8-2-220. Rules and Regulations
§ 8-2-221. Appeals of Rulings or Decisions
§ 8-2-222. Immunity of State and Local Entities; Liability of Property Owner or User