Georgia Code
Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety

§ 25-2-3. Safety Fire Commissioner — Duties and Responsibilities Generally; Delegation of Powers - Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-12, the Commissioner is...

§ 25-2-4. Safety Fire Commissioner — Adoption of Rules and Regulations - The Commissioner shall adopt such rules and regulations as he...

§ 25-2-4.1. Safety Fire Commissioner — Fees and Charges - Click to view History. Code 1981, § 25-2-4.1 , enacted...

§ 25-2-5. State Fire Marshal — Appointment; Qualifications; Salary - The Commissioner shall appoint a state fire marshal. Qualifications for...

§ 25-2-6. State Fire Marshal; Head of Safety Fire Division - The Safety Fire Division of the office of the Commissioner...

§ 25-2-7. Appointment Process of Deputy State Fire Marshal and Other Personnel - The state fire marshal, subject to the approval of the...

§ 25-2-8. Payment of Transportation, etc., Expenses of Employees in State Fire Marshal’s Office - All state employees connected with the state fire marshal’s office...

§ 25-2-9. Authority of Fire Marshal and Employees to Investigate Cause and Origin of Fires; Power to Arrest - History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 509, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 25-2-10. Appeal From Rulings of State Fire Marshal to Commissioner; Appeal From Commissioner to Superior Court; Bond - Should any person, firm, corporation, or public entity be dissatisfied...

§ 25-2-12. Adoption of State Fire Safety Standards and Enforcement; Investigations; Excuse From Compliance With Standards; Interpretation of Standards and Granting Variances Therefrom by Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 25-2-12.1. Deputizing of Local Fire Marshals, Deputy Local Fire Marshals, and State Inspectors as State Officers; Qualification of Applicants; Duty to Notify State Fire Marshal of Employment Status Change; Removal - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1779, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 25-2-13. Buildings Presenting Special Hazards to Persons or Property; Requirements; Effect of Rules, Regulations, and Fire Safety Standards Issued Before April 1, 1968; Power of Local Governing Authorities - (G.1) Churches having an occupant load of 500 or more...

§ 25-2-14. Buildings Presenting Special Hazards to Persons or Property — Requirement and Issuance of Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy; Fees; Employment of Private Professional Providers to Perform Building Plan Reviews - History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 9; Ga. L....

§ 25-2-14.1. Buildings Presenting Special Hazards to Persons or Property — Compliance of Existing and Proposed Buildings and Structures With Minimum Fire Safety Standards - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1779, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 25-2-14.2. Authority of State Fire Marshal or Other Officials to Deny Permit or Certificate of Occupancy, or Issue Stop-Work Order for Regulatory Noncompliance - History. Code 1981, § 25-2-14.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-2-15. Buildings Presenting Special Hazards to Persons or Property — Issuance of Temporary Occupancy Permits; Time Limits for Compliance With Chapter - In existing buildings which come under the classification in paragraph...

§ 25-2-16. Regulation of the Storage, Transportation, and Handling of Hazardous Materials; Use of Hold-Open Latches at Self-Service Gasoline Stations; Plans for Bulk Storage Facilities - History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 12; Ga. L....

§ 25-2-17. Regulation of Explosives - History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 13; Ga. L....

§ 25-2-18. Exemption of Public Buildings From Fees or Licenses; Waiver for Churches and Charities - All federal, state, county, or city publicly owned buildings covered...

§ 25-2-19. Regulation of Fire Hazards in Hotels, Apartment Houses, Department Stores, Warehouses, and Public Places - The Commissioner shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations governing and...

§ 25-2-20. Licensing of Traveling Carnivals, Circuses, and Other Exhibits - All traveling motion picture shows, carnivals, and circuses shall obtain...

§ 25-2-22. Right of Commissioner and Other Authorized Officials to Enter and Inspect Buildings and Premises - History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 20.

§ 25-2-22.1. Inspection Warrants - History. Code 1981, § 25-2-22.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-2-23. Issuance of Notice to Correct Unsafe Conditions - When any of the officers listed in Code Section 25-2-22...

§ 25-2-24. Filing of Petition for Court Order Compelling Compliance With Notice - If any owner, agent, or occupant fails to comply with...

§ 25-2-25. Remedy of Unsafe Conditions by City or County Upon Failure to Comply With Court Order; Liability for Expenses Generally; Issuance of Fi. Fa. Against Owner of Property for Expense Incurred - If any person fails to comply with the order of...

§ 25-2-26. Final Authority for Ordering Enforcement of Code Sections 25-2-22 Through 25-2-25 - Code Sections 25-2-22 through 25-2-25 shall be construed so that...

§ 25-2-27. Procedure for Investigation of Suspected Arson — Taking of Testimony; Arrest of Suspect; Furnishing of Information to District Attorney - The state fire marshal or his deputy, when in his...

§ 25-2-28. Procedure for Investigation of Suspected Arson — Issuance of Subpoenas to Compel Attendance of Witnesses or Production of Documents; Administration of Oaths; Issuance of Court Order Compelling Compliance - History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 22.

§ 25-2-29. Hearing Procedure - All hearings held by or under the direction of the...

§ 25-2-30. Duty of State Fire Marshal as to Promotion of Fire Prevention and Life Safety Generally - It shall be the duty of the state fire marshal...

§ 25-2-31. Dissemination of Fire Prevention Information by State Fire Marshal Generally; Fire Prevention Programs in Schools; Cooperation With State Fire Marshal by Local Authorities - History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 26.

§ 25-2-32. Maintenance of Records of Fire Losses; Reports of Losses by Insurance Companies; Reports of Fires - History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 1057, § 25; Ga. L....

§ 25-2-32.1. Reports to Safety Fire Division of Serious Burn Injuries - Every case of a burn injury or wound where the...

§ 25-2-32.2. Investigation of Burn Injuries Reported Pursuant to Code Section 25-2-32.1 - Every county or municipal governing authority or any two or...

§ 25-2-33. Release of Fire Loss Information by Insurers on Request by State or Local Official; Immunity for Furnishing of Information; Confidentiality of Information Received; Testimony by Officials in Action Against Insurer - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1232, § 1; Ga. L....

§ 25-2-33.1. Reports of Arson and Suspected Arson to State Fire Marshal and Insurers; Notification of Payment of Claim as to Which Report Filed - History. Code 1981, § 25-2-33.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-2-34. Cooperation With Commissioner, Deputies and Inspectors by Department of Public Safety and Georgia State Patrol - The Department of Public Safety, the Georgia State Patrol, and...

§ 25-2-35. Payment of Sheriffs and Other Peace Officers for Assistance in Determining Causes of Fires, Etc - The Commissioner is authorized to pay sheriffs and other peace...

§ 25-2-36. Remedies for Violations of Provisions of Chapter and Rules, Regulations, or Orders of Commissioner — Injunctive Relief - In addition to the civil monetary penalty provided for in...

§ 25-2-37. Locking Exit Doors; Construction of Building Without Approval of Plans; Civil Penalties for Violation of Chapter or Rules - History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 894, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 25-2-38. Remedies for Violations of Provisions of Chapter and Rules, Regulations, or Orders of Commissioner — Criminal Penalty - Any person, firm, or corporation violating this chapter or failing...

§ 25-2-38.1. Sovereign Immunity; Effect of This Chapter on Legal Duties of Property Owners and Lessees - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1779, § 9. Cross references....

§ 25-2-39. Construction of Chapter - It is declared that this chapter is necessary for the...

§ 25-2-40. Smoke Detectors Required in New Dwellings and Dwelling Units; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 25-2-40 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-2-41. Use of Class B Fire-Fighting Foam - History. Code 1981, § 25-2-41 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 3 - Local Fire Departments Generally

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 25-3-1. General Powers of Fire Departments - Any fire department of a county, municipality, or other political...

§ 25-3-2. Powers of Fire Departments in Event of Emergencies Generally - In the event of any fire, explosion, bomb threat, or...

§ 25-3-3. Provision of Assistance During Emergencies to Federal Agencies or Officers and State, or Political Subdivisions - Any fire department may provide assistance to any agency or...

§ 25-3-4. Authority of Counties, Municipalities, or Other Political Subdivisions to Enact Ordinances, Regulations, or Codes - The governing body of each county, municipality, or other political...

§ 25-3-5. Operation of Other Fire Departments Within Municipalities or Counties - Nothing within this article shall be construed so as to...

§ 25-3-6. Effect of Article on Powers and Duties of Other Officials and Departments - This article shall not affect the duties, powers, or responsibilities...

Article 2 - Minimum Requirements

§ 25-3-20. Legislative Intent - It is the intention of the General Assembly of Georgia...

§ 25-3-21. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 25-3-22. Notification and Documentation That Organization Meets Requirements; Issuance of Certificate of Compliance - History. Code 1981, § 25-3-22 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-3-23. General Requirements; Equipment and Clothing; Insurance - The benefit under subdivision (I) or (II) of this division,...

§ 25-3-24. Authority of Executive Director to Determine Compliance - The executive director may consult with and consider the recommendations...

§ 25-3-25. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Compliance; Hearing by Aggrieved Departments; Enforcement of Suspensions or Revocations - History. Code 1981, § 25-3-25 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-3-26. Duty of Executive Director to Cooperate With Fire Department - The executive director shall cooperate with newly formed and existing...

§ 25-3-27. Construction of Article - This article shall not be construed to amend, modify, or...

Chapter 4 - Firefighter Standards and Training

§ 25-4-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 25-4-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (5.1) “Fire department”...

§ 25-4-3. Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; Establishment and Organization; Advisory Committee; Expenses and Allowances - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 693, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 25-4-3.1. Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council; Establishment as Division of Council; Membership; Officers; Expenses - History. Code 1981, § 25-4-3.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-4-4. Eligibility of Council and Volunteer Council Members for Public Office - Membership on the council or volunteer council does not constitute...

§ 25-4-5. Administrative Assignment to Department of Public Safety; Source of Funds; Authority to Accept Gifts and Other Items of Value - The council and volunteer council are assigned to the Department...

§ 25-4-6. Meetings, Quorum, and Annual Reporting of Council and Volunteer Council - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 693, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 25-4-7. Functions and Powers of Council and Volunteer Council - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 693, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 25-4-7.1. Appointment and Compensation of Executive Director; Assistants - History. Code 1981, § 25-4-7.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-4-8. Qualifications of Firefighters Generally - The council shall be the final authority with respect to...

§ 25-4-8.1. Qualifications for Volunteer Firefighters - History. Code 1981, § 25-4-8.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-4-9. Basic Firefighter Training Course; Transfer of Certification - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 693, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 25-4-10. Mandatory Training - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 693, § 11; Ga. L....

§ 25-4-11. Adoption of Higher Training Requirements by Employing Agencies - This chapter shall provide only the minimum qualification standards in...

§ 25-4-11.1. Testing for Illegal Drug Usage in Firefighters; Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 25-4-11.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-4-12. Applicability of Chapter - Nothing in this chapter shall apply to firefighters employed on...

Chapter 5 - Resolution of Wages, Hours, Working Conditions of Firefighters

§ 25-5-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 25-5-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 25-5-3. Declaration of Public Policy - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 565, § 2.

§ 25-5-4. Right of Firefighters to Bargain Collectively - Firefighters shall have the right to bargain collectively with their...

§ 25-5-5. Selection of Bargaining Agent by Firefighters; Recognition by Corporate Authority - The organization selected by vote of the majority of the...

§ 25-5-6. Obligation of Corporate Authority and Agent to Meet and Confer in Good Faith; Reduction of Agreement to Written Contract; Limitation as to Duration of Contract - It shall be the obligation of the proper corporate authority...

§ 25-5-7. Submission of Unresolved Issues to Mediation - If the bargaining agent and the corporate authorities are unable,...

§ 25-5-8. Mediation Board — Composition and Selection; Chairman - Within five days from the expiration of the 30 day...

§ 25-5-9. Mediation Board — Time, Notice, and Conduct of Hearings; Transmittal of Findings and Opinion; Effect of Decision - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 565, § 9.

§ 25-5-10. Mediation Board — Factors to Be Considered in Reaching Decision - The mediators shall conduct the hearing and render their decision...

§ 25-5-11. Payment of Expenses of Mediation - The expenses incurred by the bargaining agent in connection with...

§ 25-5-12. Agreements Constituting Collective Bargaining Contracts; Required Provisions; Engaging in Work Stoppages, Slowdowns, or Strikes by Firefighters - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 565, § 12; Ga. L....

§ 25-5-13. Service of Notice of Request for Collective Bargaining Upon Corporate Authorities by Bargaining Agent - Whenever wages, rates of pay, or any other matter requiring...

§ 25-5-14. Applicability of Chapter - History. Ga. L. 1971, p. 565, § 14. Law reviews....

Chapter 6 - Mutual Aid Resource Pacts

§ 25-6-1. “Jurisdiction” Defined - For the purposes of this chapter, the term “jurisdiction” means...

§ 25-6-2. Formation of Pacts Authorized; Status of Members of Fire Departments of Member Jurisdictions; “Pact” Defined - Whenever two or more jurisdictions, as defined by Code Section...

§ 25-6-3. Establishment of Pacts; Organizational Meeting; Adoption of Articles, Bylaws, and Regulations; Board of Directors; Officers, Agents, and Personnel - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 742, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 25-6-4. Purpose of Pacts; Powers and Duties of Pacts Generally - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 742, § 3.

§ 25-6-5. Liability for Failure to Respond for Purposes of Extinguishing Fires or Other Immediate Response Emergencies; Privileges and Immunities; Liability for Loss of Men or Equipment - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 742, § 5.

§ 25-6-6. Appropriation of Funds for Pacts by Member Jurisdictions; Receipt of Gifts by Pacts; Entry Into Agreements With State and Federal Agencies by Pacts - Jurisdictions belonging to a pact may raise and appropriate money...

§ 25-6-7. Joining of and Withdrawal From Pacts by Jurisdictions Not Having Fire Departments - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 742, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 25-6-8. Mutual Aid Resource Pact Districts — Establishment; Joining or Organization of Pacts by Nonmember Jurisdictions Desiring to Participate in Mutual Aid - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 742, § 8; Ga. L....

§ 25-6-9. Mutual Aid Resource Pact Districts — Merger With Other Districts; Communication and Cooperation Between Districts - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 742, § 9.

§ 25-6-10. Continuation of Operation of Preexistent Pacts - Pacts in existence on July 4, 1976, are authorized to...

§ 25-6-11. Penalty for Violations of Chapter - Any member of the governing body of a jurisdiction or...

Chapter 7 - Georgia Fire Academy

§ 25-7-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 25-7-2. Creation; Purposes - There is created the Georgia Fire Academy, the purposes of...

§ 25-7-3. “Board” Defined - As used in this chapter, “board” means the Board of...

§ 25-7-4. Powers and Duties of Board of Public Safety as to Academy Generally; Selection and Compensation of Superintendent of Academy; Creation of Advisory Council; Selection and Reimbursement of Members - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 1725, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 25-7-5. Responsibilities of Superintendent of Academy - The superintendent of the Georgia Fire Academy shall be responsible...

§ 25-7-6. Administrative Assignment of Academy to Department of Public Safety; Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, and Donations by Board - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 1725, § 6.

§ 25-7-7. Persons to Whom Training Programs to Be Made Available; Establishing Fees; Eligibility - Subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by the Board...

§ 25-7-8. Requirement of Attendance at Academy Training Programs; Effect of Academy Training Programs Upon Other Training Programs - It is not the intention of this chapter that it...

Chapter 8 - Regulation of Blasting Operations Generally

§ 25-8-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 25-8-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: Click to view...

§ 25-8-3. Requirements Governing Use of Explosives in Blasting Generally - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 1624, § 3.

§ 25-8-4. Blasting Standards; Formulas and Tables - Click to view Click to view where W is the...

§ 25-8-5. Use of Seismograph Measurements - D! V = V ! _______________ D where V! is...

§ 25-8-6. License Requirement - Every person engaged in any use of explosives regulated by...

§ 25-8-7. Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of License - Issuance of a license for the use of explosives may...

§ 25-8-8. Maintenance of Blasting Records - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 1624, § 8.

§ 25-8-9. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Commissioner; Forms - The Commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations, neither inconsistent...

§ 25-8-10. Approval by Commissioner of Variations From Requirements of Chapter - The Commissioner may approve variations from the requirements of this...

§ 25-8-11. Powers of Commissioner for Enforcement of Chapter, Rules, and Regulations Generally; Privileged Nature of Evidence Submitted to Commissioner - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 1624, § 11.

§ 25-8-12. Penalties for Violations of Chapter, Rules, Regulations, or Orders - Any person who violates this chapter or any rule, regulation,...

Chapter 9 - Blasting or Excavating Near Underground Facilities

§ 25-9-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 25-9-2. Purpose of Chapter - The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public...

§ 25-9-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 25-9-4. Design Locate Request and Response - History. Code 1981, § 25-9-4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-9-5. Cooperation With Upc; Permanent Markers for Water and Sewer Facilities; Accurate Placement; Point of Contact List - History. Code 1981, § 25-9-4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-9-6. Prerequisites to Blasting or Excavating; Marking of Sites - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 50, § 5; Ga. L....

§ 25-9-7. Determining Whether Underground Facilities Are Present; Information to Upc; Noncompliance; Future Underground Facilities; Abandoned Underground Facilities - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 50, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 25-9-8. Treatment of Underground Facilities by Blasters and Excavators; Emergency Notifications - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 50, § 7; Code 1981,...

§ 25-9-9. Degree of Accuracy Required in Underground Facility Location Information; Effect of Inaccurate Information on Liability of Blaster or Excavator; Liability of Facility Owners for Losses Resulting From Lack of Accurate Information - History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 417, § 5; Code 1981,...

§ 25-9-10. Effect of Chapter Upon Rights, Titles, Powers, or Interests of Facility Owners or Operators - This chapter does not affect and is not intended to...

§ 25-9-10.1. Cooperation With the Department of Transportation - History. Code 1981, § 25-9-10.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-9-11. Effect of Chapter Upon Rights, Powers, etc., of State, Counties, or Municipalities Concerning Facilities Located on Public Road or Street Rights of Way - This chapter does not affect and is not intended to...

§ 25-9-11.1. Local Governing Authorities Prohibited From Enforcing Ordinances or Resolutions Imposing Fines for Violations of Certain Marking or Location Requirements - No local governing authority shall enforce any ordinance or resolution...

§ 25-9-12. Notice Requirements for Emergency Excavations - The appropriate notice requirements prescribed by Code Section 25-9-6 shall...

§ 25-9-13. Appropriate Notice Required - The appropriate notice requirements prescribed by Code Section 25-9-6 shall...

§ 25-9-14. Liability; Bonds; Enforcement; Advisory Committee; Civil Penalties; Settlement Recommendations - The commission chairperson or his or her designee shall serve...

Chapter 10 - Regulation of Fireworks

§ 25-10-1. Definitions - (4.1) “Electric plant” shall have the same meaning as provided...

§ 25-10-2. Prohibited Fireworks Activities; Application of Noise Ordinances - A distributor licensed pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section...

§ 25-10-2.1. Use of Fireworks and Consumer Fireworks While Under the Influence; Violation - History. Code 1981, § 25-10-2.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-10-3. Permitted Sales and Uses of Fireworks - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the...

§ 25-10-3.1. Storage of Fireworks by Licensed Nonmanufacturers - History. Code 1981, § 25-10-3.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-10-3.2. License Required for Pyrotechnics Exhibits; Requirements; Penalty for Violations - History. Code 1981, § 25-10-3.2 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-10-4. Requirement of Permit for Conduct of Fireworks Display; Application; Imposition of Conditions as to Granting of Permit; Duration and Transfer of Permit; Disposition of Excess Fireworks; Fees - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 550, §§ 3, 4; Ga....

§ 25-10-4.1. Employment of Persons Under Age 18 in Connection With Fireworks Storage or Public Displays - No person under the age of 18 shall be employed...

§ 25-10-5. License and Fee for Manufacture, Storage, and Transportation of Fireworks or Pyrotechnic Displays; Promulgation of Safety Regulations; Conduct of Inspections - The annual license fee for any person, firm, or corporation...

§ 25-10-5.1. Requirements for Issuance of License to Distribute Consumer Fireworks; Required Signage - History. Code 1981, § 25-10-5.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-10-6. Fireworks Manufactured, Sold, or Stored in Violation of Chapter Declared Contraband; Seizure and Disposition Thereof; Forfeiture - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 550, § 6; Ga. L....

§ 25-10-7. Applicability of Provisions of Chapter - This chapter shall not apply to the high explosives covered...

§ 25-10-8. Penalty for Violations of Chapter - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 550, § 7; Ga. L....

§ 25-10-9. Penalty for Illegal Use or Sale of Fireworks - Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the...

§ 25-10-10. Prohibition on Release of Certain Fire-Propelled Devices Into the Air and Certain Floating Lantern Devices Into Public Water Locations - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association,...

§ 25-10-11. Enforcement; Cease and Desist Orders; License Revocation; Opportunity for Hearing; Penalty for Failure to Comply With Order; Authority to Bring Civil Action - History. Code 1981, § 25-10-11 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-10-12. Additional Grounds for Revocation or Suspension, Refusal, or Nonrenewal of License - History. Code 1981, § 25-10-12 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 11 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractors

§ 25-11-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 25-11-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 25-11-3. Powers and Duties of the Commissioner; Delegation of Authority - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-4. Application to Become Certificate Holder; Certificate Fee; Demonstration of Applicant’s Competence and Knowledge; Limitations on Issuance of Certificate; Expiration and Renewal of Certificate - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-5. Licensing of Each Location; Application; Fee; Prerequisites - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-6. Inspector’s License - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-6 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-7. Fire Protection System Designer License - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-7 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-8. Requirement That Installation, Repair, or Other Work Be Performed or Supervised by Certificate Holder - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-9. Review of Water-Based Fire Protection Shop Drawings - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-9 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-10. Preparation of Water-Based Fire Protection System Documents for Construction by Designers - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-10 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-11. Individuals Authorized to Inspect and Maintain Systems - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-11 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-12. Rules and Regulations; Forms - The Commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as he...

§ 25-11-13. Valid License Required for Installation or Repair of Water-Based Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems; Proof of Contractor’s Competency Required; Effect of Chapter on Laws Regulating Contractors’ Work - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-7 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-14. Applicability to Work Performed for State or Political Subdivision; Contract and Bid Requirements for Such Work - This chapter shall also apply to any fire protection sprinkler...

§ 25-11-15. Deposit of Fees Collected Under Chapter; Authority to Accept Grants for Administration of Chapter - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-9 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-16. Cease and Desist Order Against Violators; Penalty for Violations; Order Requiring Compliance; Revocation of Certificate for Failure to Comply With Order; Civil Actions - History. Code 1981, § 25-11-10 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-11-17. Additional Grounds for Revocation, Suspension, Refusal, or Nonrenewal of Licenses - In addition to the grounds set forth in Code Section...

§ 25-11-18. Failure to Renew Certificate or License - The failure to renew a certificate or license by the...

§ 25-11-19. Systems Exempt From Chapter - The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to water-based...

Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems

§ 25-12-1. Compliance With Chapter; License Requirement - It is unlawful for any firm to engage in the...

§ 25-12-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 25-12-3. Installation, Inspection, Servicing, or Testing of Fire Suppression Systems - All fire suppression systems required by the Commissioner’s rules and...

§ 25-12-4. Installation, Inspection, Servicing, or Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers - All portable fire extinguishers required by the Commissioner’s rules and...

§ 25-12-5. Visual Inspection of Preengineered Fire Suppression Systems or Portable Fire Extinguishers by Fire Chiefs, Fire Marshals, or Fire Inspectors - The provisions of this chapter do not apply to fire...

§ 25-12-6. Visual Inspection of Self-Owned Fire Suppression Systems or Portable Fire Extinguishers; Fees Not Applicable to Employees of Local Government or Members of Legally Organized Fire Departments - History. Code 1981, § 25-12-6 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-12-7. License and Fee Required for Firm Installing, Inspecting, Servicing, or Testing Fire Suppression Systems or Portable Fire Extinguishers - Each firm in the business of installing, altering, inspecting, repairing,...

§ 25-12-8. Permit and Fee Required for Individual Installing, Inspecting, Servicing, or Testing; Exemption - Each individual actually performing the installing, inspecting, repairing, recharging, servicing,...

§ 25-12-9. Period of Licenses and Permits; Failure to Renew - The licenses and permits required by this chapter shall be...

§ 25-12-10. Forms of Licenses, Permits, and Applications; Information Required - The forms of such licenses and permits and applications and...

§ 25-12-11. Requirement for Issuance of License - A license may not be issued by the Commissioner until:...

§ 25-12-12. Requirement for Issuance of Permit - No permit may be issued to a person for the...

§ 25-12-13. Amended Licenses or Permits - History. Code 1981, § 25-12-13 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-12-14. Production of License or Permit on Demand - Every permittee must have a valid and subsisting permit upon...

§ 25-12-15. Rules and Regulations for Standards of Fire Suppression Systems and Fire Extinguishers - The Commissioner may adopt rules and regulations setting forth the...

§ 25-12-16. Specifications for Service Tags to Be Attached to Fire Extinguishers and Fire Suppression Systems - The Commissioner shall make and promulgate specifications as to the...

§ 25-12-17. Violation of Chapter by Licensee or Permittee - History. Code 1981, § 25-12-17 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-12-18. Cease and Desist Orders; Period of Revocation; Civil Penalty; Opportunity for Hearing; Civil Actions - History. Code 1981, § 25-12-18 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-12-19. Penalty for Violation of Chapter - History. Code 1981, § 25-12-19 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-12-20. Delegation of Authority by the Commissioner - Any authority, power, or duty vested in the Commissioner by...

§ 25-12-21. Fees Collected; Grants and Gifts - History. Code 1981, § 25-12-21 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-12-22. Power of Municipality, County, or State to Regulate Not Limited - History. Code 1981, § 25-12-22 , enacted by Ga. L....

Chapter 13 - Municipal, County, and Volunteer Fire Departments Nomenclature

§ 25-13-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 25-13-2. Declaration of Public Policy - It is declared to be contrary to the health, safety,...

§ 25-13-3. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 25-13-4. Prohibition Against Use of Nomenclature Pertaining to Particular Fire Department in Connection With Solicitation, Advertisement, Publication, or Production - Any person who uses words pertaining to a particular municipal,...

§ 25-13-5. Prohibition Against Use of Symbols Pertaining to Particular Fire Department in Connection With Solicitation, Advertisement, Publication, or Production - Any person who uses or displays any current or historical...

§ 25-13-6. Procedure for Obtaining Permission to Use Nomenclature or Symbols; Discretion of Local Governing Body - Any person wishing permission to use the nomenclature or a...

§ 25-13-7. Injunctions Against Violations - Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of...

§ 25-13-8. Civil Penalties - In addition to any other relief or sanction for a...

§ 25-13-9. Actions for Civil Damages - Any person who has given money or any other item...

§ 25-13-10. Criminal Penalties - Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall...

Chapter 14 - Georgia Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection

§ 25-14-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 25-14-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (4.1) “New York...

§ 25-14-3. Standards for Testing Cigarettes; Reports; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 25-14-3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-14-4. Written Certification - History. Code 1981, § 25-14-4 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-14-5. Required Marking of Cigarettes - Proposed markings shall be deemed approved if the Commissioner fails...

§ 25-14-6. Civil Penalty; Forfeiture - History. Code 1981, § 25-14-6 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-14-7. Rules and Regulations; Inspections - History. Code 1981, § 25-14-7 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 25-14-8. Enforcement of This Chapter; Cooperation During Inspections - To enforce the provisions of this chapter, the Attorney General...

§ 25-14-9. Manufacturing for Sale or Selling Cigarettes Outside of Georgia Not Prohibited - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any...

§ 25-14-10. Effect of Modification of Federal Standards - This chapter shall cease to be applicable if federal reduced...

§ 25-14-11. Impact of Changes in New York Safety Standards - If, after the date specified in paragraph (4.1) of Code...

Chapter 15 - Other Safety Inspections and Regulations

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 25-15-1. Office of Safety Fire Commissioner to Be Successor to Department of Labor Relating to Transferred Functions; Transfer of Employees; Reporting on Effects and Results of This Code Section - History. Code 1981, § 25-15-1 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 2 - Regulation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels

§ 25-15-10. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 25-15-11. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 25-15-12. Consulting on Boilers and Pressure Vessels - The Commissioner shall be authorized to consult with persons knowledgeable...

§ 25-15-13. Definitions, Rules, and Regulations for Safe Construction, Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair - History. Code 1981, § 34-11-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1984,...

§ 25-15-14. Effect on New Construction and Installation - No boiler or pressure vessel which does not conform to...

§ 25-15-15. Maximum Allowable Working Pressure - History. Code 1981, § 34-11-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1984,...

§ 25-15-16. Exceptions - These exempt hot water supply boilers shall be equipped with...

§ 25-15-17. Chief Inspector - History. Code 1981, § 34-11-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1984,...

§ 25-15-18. Deputy Inspectors - The Commissioner may employ deputy inspectors who shall be responsible...

§ 25-15-19. Special Inspectors - History. Code 1981, § 34-11-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1984,...

§ 25-15-20. Examination of Inspectors - The examination for chief, deputy, special, or owner or user...

§ 25-15-21. Suspension and Revocation of Inspector’s Certificate of Competency; Hearing; Reinstatement - History. Code 1981, § 34-11-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1984,...

§ 25-15-22. Replacement of Lost or Destroyed Certificates of Competency - If a certificate of competency is lost or destroyed, a...

§ 25-15-23. Inspections - Based upon documentation of such actual service conditions by the...

§ 25-15-24. Filing and Maintenance of Special Investigator’s Report; Issuance and Suspension of Inspection Certificate - History. Code 1981, § 34-11-15, enacted by Ga. L. 1984,...

§ 25-15-25. Inspections of Boilers and Pressure Vessels - History. Code 1981, § 34-11-15.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1991,...

§ 25-15-26. Requirement of Valid Inspection Certificate for Operation of a Boiler or Pressure Vessel - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or...

§ 25-15-27. Payment of Inspection Fees - The owner or user of a boiler or pressure vessel...

§ 25-15-28. Appeals - History. Code 1981, § 34-11-19, enacted by Ga. L. 1984,...

§ 25-15-29. Limitations on Authority of Local Governments to Regulate Boilers and Pressure Vessels - No county, municipality, or other political subdivision shall have the...

§ 25-15-30. State Liability Not Created - Neither this article nor any provision of this article shall...

§ 25-15-31. Civil Penalties for Violations; Authority of Commissioner to Bring Civil Action - History. Code 1981, § 25-15-31 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 3 - Amusement Ride Safety

§ 25-15-50. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 25-15-51. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 25-15-52. Consultation With Persons Knowledgeable in Area of Amusement Rides; Creation of Committees - The Commissioner shall be authorized to consult with persons knowledgeable...

§ 25-15-53. Formulation of Standards and Regulations for Rides; Related Powers and Duties - History. Code 1981, § 34-12-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1985,...

§ 25-15-54. Licensing of Private Inspectors - The office may license such private inspectors as may be...

§ 25-15-55. Application for Permit to Operate Rides; Operation Prior to Issuance of Permit; Certificate of Inspection - History. Code 1981, § 34-12-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1985,...

§ 25-15-56. Amusement Ride Inspection; Issuance of Certificate of Inspection - History. Code 1981, § 34-12-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1985,...

§ 25-15-57. Waiver of Ride Inspection Requirement - The office may waive the requirement of subsection (a) of...

§ 25-15-58. Issuance of Permits - The office shall issue a permit to operate an amusement...

§ 25-15-59. Owner Recordkeeping - The owner shall maintain up-to-date maintenance, inspection, and repair records...

§ 25-15-60. Ride Operators; Minimum Age - No person shall be permitted to operate an amusement ride...

§ 25-15-61. Accident Reports - The owner of the amusement ride shall report to the...

§ 25-15-62. Liability Insurance, Bond, Cash, or Security Coverage - History. Code 1981, § 34-12-14, enacted by Ga. L. 1985,...

§ 25-15-63. Variances - If any person would incur practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships...

§ 25-15-64. Applicability of Article - This article shall not apply to any single-passenger coin operated...

§ 25-15-65. Use of Existing Rides; Period for Compliance - This article shall not be construed so as to prevent...

§ 25-15-66. Order for Temporary Cessation; Injunction; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 34-12-18, enacted by Ga. L. 1985,...

§ 25-15-67. Right of Owner or Operator to Deny Entry to Rides; Inspector’s Right of Access - The owner or operator of an amusement ride may deny...

§ 25-15-68. State Liability Not Created - Neither this article nor any provision of this article shall...

§ 25-15-69. Regulation of Amusement Rides by Counties, Municipalities, and Other Political Subdivisions - No county, municipality, or other political subdivision shall have the...

Article 4 - Carnival Ride Safety

§ 25-15-80. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 25-15-81. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 25-15-82. Authority to Consult - The Commissioner shall be authorized to consult with persons knowledgeable...

§ 25-15-83. Safety Standards and Regulations; Licensing of Inspectors; Ride Permits; Fees - History. Code 1981, § 34-13-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1986,...

§ 25-15-84. Licensing of Private Inspectors - The office may license such private inspectors as may be...

§ 25-15-85. Permit Required; Application; Engineering Evaluation - History. Code 1981, § 34-13-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1986,...

§ 25-15-86. Inspections - All carnival rides and attractions shall be inspected annually and...

§ 25-15-87. Waiver of Inspection for Rides Inspected by Other Entity - The office may waive the requirement of Code Section 25-15-86...

§ 25-15-88. Issuance of Permit - The office shall issue a permit to operate a carnival...

§ 25-15-89. Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Records - The owner shall maintain up-to-date maintenance, inspection, and repair records...

§ 25-15-90. Ride Operators; Minimum Standards for Operation of Rides - History. Code 1981, § 34-13-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1986,...

§ 25-15-91. Accident Reports - The owner of the carnival ride shall report to the...

§ 25-15-92. Liability Insurance, Bond, or Other Security Required - History. Code 1981, § 34-13-14, enacted by Ga. L. 1986,...

§ 25-15-93. Variances From Standards and Regulations - If any person would incur practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships...

§ 25-15-94. Exempted Rides - This article shall not apply to any single-passenger coin operated...

§ 25-15-95. Existing Rides - This article shall not be construed so as to prevent...

§ 25-15-96. Order for Temporary Cessation; Injunction; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 34-13-18, enacted by Ga. L. 1986,...

§ 25-15-97. Owner or Operator Denying Individual Entry to Ride - The owner or operator of a carnival ride may deny...

§ 25-15-98. Posting of Age, Size, and Weight Requirements for Rides - History. Code 1981, § 34-13-20, enacted by Ga. L. 1990,...

§ 25-15-99. Itinerant Carnival Rides to Be Continuously Registered With In-State Agent - The owner of any itinerant carnival ride which is located...

§ 25-15-100. State Liability Not Created - Neither this article nor any provision of this article shall...

§ 25-15-101. Regulation of Carnival Rides by Counties, Municipalities, and Other Political Subdivisions - No county, municipality, or other political subdivision shall have the...

Article 5 - Requirements for Scaffolding and Staging Design

§ 25-15-110. Requirements for Scaffolding and Staging Design; Inspection by Safety Fire Comissioner - History. Ga. L. 1933, p. 111, §§ 1-7; Ga. L....

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