Georgia Code
Article 3 - Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings
§ 8-2-221. Appeals of Rulings or Decisions

Should any person, firm, corporation, or other entity be dissatisfied with any ruling or decision of the state fire marshal pursuant to the provisions of this article, the right is granted to appeal within ten days to the Commissioner. If the person, firm, corporation, or other 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 other 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. Code 1981, § 8-2-221 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1160, § 1.

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Georgia Code

Title 8 - Buildings and Housing

Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures

Article 3 - Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings

§ 8-2-200. Short Title

§ 8-2-201. Purpose and Applicability of Article

§ 8-2-202. Definitions

§ 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

§ 8-2-209. Compliance Alternatives for Unenclosed or Improperly Enclosed Exit Stairways or Vertical Shafts

§ 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

§ 8-2-214. Additions

§ 8-2-215. Minor Alterations or Repairs; Reduction or Removal of Features; Alteration or Repair Without Further Compliance; Installation of Mechanical Systems

§ 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