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title: O.C.G.A. § 25-12-8. Permit required for work related to fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers; maximum fee.
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# O.C.G.A. § 25-12-8. Permit required for work related to fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers; maximum fee.

Each individual actually performing the installing, inspecting, repairing, recharging, servicing, or testing activities must possess a valid and subsisting permit issued by the Commissioner. The annual fee for said permit shall be as established by the Commissioner by rule or regulation, but such permit fee shall not exceed $75.00. Such permit shall not be required for any individual employed by any firm or governmental entity that engages only in installing, inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing of portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems owned by the firm and installed on property under the control of said firm. Such individuals shall remain subject to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

## History

Code 1981, § 25-12-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1; Ga. L. 1997, p. 558, § 2; Ga. L. 2010, p. 9, § 1-56/HB 1055.