Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures
Article 1 - Buildings Generally

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 8-2-1. Legislative Findings and Intent - The General Assembly finds that an adequate supply of clean...

§ 8-2-2. Purpose of Part - The purposes of this part are as follows: History. Code...

§ 8-2-3. Requirements for Toilets, Shower Heads, Faucets, and Other High-Efficiency Plumbing Fixtures - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 914, §§ 1, 2; Ga....

§ 8-2-4. Fire Sprinklers in Single-Family Dwelling Units - Neither the state residential and fire building code nor any...

Part 2 - State Building, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes

§ 8-2-20. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 8-2-21. Adoption and Continuation of State Minimum Standard Codes; Enforcement of Codes - Enforcement of the state minimum standard codes provided for in...

§ 8-2-22. Licensing of Trades, Professions, and Businesses Governed by Chapter 14 of Title 43 and Rules and Regulations of State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Provisions for licensing trades, professions, and businesses covered by the...

§ 8-2-23. Amendment and Revision of Codes Generally; Installation of High-Efficiency Cooling Towers; Review - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 546, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 8-2-24. Appointment of Advisory Committee; Reimbursement of Members for Expenses; Use of Subcommittees; Submittal of Proposed Amendments, Modifications, and New Provisions to Committee; Meeting Times of Committee - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 546, §§ 2, 3; Ga....

§ 8-2-24.1. Review of Denial of Proposed Amendment, Modification, or New Provision to Code - Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 8-2-24,...

§ 8-2-25. State-Wide Application of Minimum Standard Codes; Codes Requiring Local Adoption and More Stringent Requirements by Local Governments; Adoption of Standards for Which State Code Does Not Exist; Exemption for Certain Farm Buildings or Struct... - (c.1) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this Code section, no county...

§ 8-2-26. Enforcement of Codes Generally; Employment and Training of Inspectors; Contracts for Administration and Enforcement of Codes - The issuance of this permit authorizes improvements of the real...

§ 8-2-26.1. Definitions and Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-26.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-27. Conformance of Buildings to Energy Conservation Code; Applicability to Exempted and Renovated Buildings; Appeals - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 2212, §§ 4, 6, 7;...

§ 8-2-28. Adoption by Municipality or County Enforcing Construction Code of State Minimum Standard Code - Any municipality or county either enforcing or adopting and enforcing...

§ 8-2-29. Powers of Department Generally - In addition to any other powers granted by this part,...

§ 8-2-30. Scope of Applicability of Part Generally - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 546, § 10; Ga. L....

§ 8-2-31. Effect of Part - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 546, § 5; Ga. L....

Part 2A - Resolution of Construction Defects

§ 8-2-35. Legislative Findings and Declarations - The legislature finds, declares, and determines that Georgia needs an...

§ 8-2-36. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 8-2-37. Required Compliance With This Part - If a claimant files an action without first complying with...

§ 8-2-38. Notice of Claim; Written Response of Contractor to Claim; Effect of Contractor’s Failure to Respond; Inspection; Offer of Settlement and Rejection of Offer; Alteration of Procedure for Notice - the claimant shall in his or her written notice include...

§ 8-2-39. Discovery of Additional Defects After Original Notice Given - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-39 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-40. Effect of Claimant’s Acceptance of Settlement; Subrogation of Insurance - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-40 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-41. Notice to Consumer Prior to Beginning Initial Construction Work - GEORGIA LAW CONTAINS IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST FOLLOW BEFORE YOU...

§ 8-2-42. Bribery of Property or Association Managers Regarding Claims for Damages Arising Out of Construction Defects Prohibited; Procedure for Bringing Action to Remedy Construction Defects - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-42 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-43. No Cause of Action Created; Contractor’s Right to Seek Recovery From Subcontractor or Other Professional; Contract Controls Over Provisions; Applicability - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-43 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 3 - Fire Escapes

§ 8-2-50. Providing of Fire Escapes by Building Owners; Requirements Regarding Location and Construction of Fire Escapes and Exit Doors - History. Ga. L. 1889, p. 168, § 1; Civil Code...

§ 8-2-51. Inspection of Buildings; Notifying Owners Regarding Noncompliance With Requirements Relating to Fire Escapes - History. Ga. L. 1889, p. 168, § 2; Civil Code...

§ 8-2-52. Requiring Owners to Make Alterations and Additions; Time of Making Inspections and Reports - The owners of buildings referred to in this part shall...

§ 8-2-53. Power of Municipal Authorities to Extend Coverage of Part - The governing authority of any city may, by ordinance, provide...

§ 8-2-54. Penalty - Any owner of a building more than two stories in...

Part 6 - Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Manlifts, and Moving Walks

§ 8-2-100. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 8-2-101. Inspection and Registration Requirement; Maintenance; Alterations - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-101 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-102. Inspections - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-102 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-103. Operating Permits - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-103 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-104. Employment of Inspectors; Inspection Fees; Inspection Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-104 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-105. Local Government Regulation and Enforcement - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-105 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-106. Reporting of Accidents; Removal From Service of Equipment Involved in Accident - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-106 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-107. Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-107 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-108. Appeals From Orders or Acts of Inspectors - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-108 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-109. Consultations; Creation of Committees of Consultants - The Commissioner shall be authorized to consult with persons knowledgeable...

§ 8-2-109.1. Exceptions From Part; Audit of Compliance of Local Governmental Units - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-110 , enacted by Ga. L....