Georgia Code
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 - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 8-2-201. Purpose and Applicability of Article - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-201 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-202. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 8-2-203. Effect of Article on State and Local Enforcement Authorities - The provisions of this article shall be mandatory and binding...

§ 8-2-204. Alteration or Repair Without Total Compliance With New Construction Requirements - The provisions of this article shall require any state code...

§ 8-2-205. Identification and Correction of Certain Conditions or Defects - With reference to existing buildings, authorized enforcement authorities should give...

§ 8-2-206. Consideration of Compliance Alternatives - Code Sections 8-2-207 through 8-2-211 contain generally acceptable compliance alternatives...

§ 8-2-207. Compliance Alternatives for Inadequate Number of Exits - Compliance alternatives for an inadequate number of exits include, but...

§ 8-2-208. Compliance Alternatives for Excessive Travel Distances to Approved Exit - Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to an approved exit...

§ 8-2-209. Compliance Alternatives for Unenclosed or Improperly Enclosed Exit Stairways or Vertical Shafts - Compliance alternatives for unenclosed or improperly enclosed exit stairways or...

§ 8-2-210. Compliance Alternatives for Inadequate Fire Partitions or Walls - Compliance alternatives for inadequate or a total lack of fire...

§ 8-2-211. Compliance Alternatives for Lack of Required Protection of Openings in Exterior Walls - Compliance alternatives for a lack of required protection of openings...

§ 8-2-212. Filing of Approved Compliance Alternatives - Whenever action is taken on any existing building to repair,...

§ 8-2-213. Final Review of Projects; Agreement of Local Authorities - Where an existing building or structure falls within the jurisdiction...

§ 8-2-214. Additions - Additions to an existing building shall comply with the applicable...

§ 8-2-215. Minor Alterations or Repairs; Reduction or Removal of Features; Alteration or Repair Without Further Compliance; Installation of Mechanical Systems - Minor alterations or repairs to an existing building which do...

§ 8-2-216. Continuation of Legal Use and Occupancy - The legal use and occupancy of any building or structure...

§ 8-2-217. Total Change in Use or Occupancy - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-217 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-218. Change of Portion of Building to New Use or Occupancy - History. Code 1981, § 8-2-218 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 8-2-219. Changes Which Increase Floor Loading - Any proposed change in the use or occupancy of an...

§ 8-2-220. Rules and Regulations - The Safety Fire Commissioner shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations...

§ 8-2-221. Appeals of Rulings or Decisions - Should any person, firm, corporation, or other entity be dissatisfied...

§ 8-2-222. Immunity of State and Local Entities; Liability of Property Owner or User - Nothing in this article shall be construed to constitute a...