Georgia Commons

Title 25. FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY

Chapter 2. REGULATION OF FIRE AND OTHER HAZARDS TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY GENERALLY

51 sections · 25-2-1 to 25-2-41

  1. 25-2-1Definition of Commissioner as Safety Fire Commissioner.
  2. 25-2-2Creation of office of Safety Fire Commissioner.
  3. 25-2-3Duties, responsibilities, and delegation authority of Commissioner.
  4. 25-2-4Adoption of rules and regulations by Commissioner.
  5. 25-2-4.1Permit, license, and inspection fees and charges.
  6. 25-2-5Appointment, qualifications, and salary of state fire marshal.
  7. 25-2-6State fire marshal as head of Safety Fire Division.
  8. 25-2-7Appointment process for deputy state fire marshal and other personnel.
  9. 25-2-8Payment of expenses of employees in state fire marshal’s office.
  10. 25-2-8.1Off-duty use of office motor vehicles.
  11. 25-2-9Authority of state fire marshal and employees to investigate and arrest.
  12. 25-2-10Appeal process and requirement for surety bond.
  13. 25-2-11Local inspections — Duty of cities and counties generally; assistance of cities and counties by state fire marshal.Reserved
  14. 25-2-12State fire safety standards, enforcement, investigations, and variances.
  15. 25-2-12.1Deputizing of local fire marshals, deputy local fire marshals, and state inspectors as state officers.
  16. 25-2-13Fire safety requirements for buildings or structures presenting special hazards.
  17. 25-2-14Review of plans and specifications of buildings or structures presenting special hazards.
  18. 25-2-14.1Compliance of buildings and structures presenting special hazards with minimum fire safety standards.
  19. 25-2-14.2Authority of state fire marshal to deny permit or request for certificate or to issue stop-work order.
  20. 25-2-15Temporary occupancy permits for buildings presenting special hazards.
  21. 25-2-16Regulation of the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials; use of hold-open latches at self-service gasoline stations; plans for bulk storage facilities.
  22. 25-2-17Regulation of explosives; licensure; required reporting.
  23. 25-2-18Exemption of public buildings from fees or licenses; waiver for churches and charities.
  24. 25-2-19Regulation of fire hazards in hotels, apartment houses, department stores, warehouses, and public places.
  25. 25-2-20Licensing of traveling carnivals, circuses, and other exhibits.
  26. 25-2-21Investigation on complaint of dangerous building appurtenances; effect of failure to remove or repair after notice.Reserved
  27. 25-2-22Right of Commissioner and other authorized officials to enter and inspect buildings and premises.
  28. 25-2-22.1Inspection warrants.
  29. 25-2-23Issuance of notice to correct unsafe conditions.
  30. 25-2-24Filing of petition for court order compelling compliance with notice.
  31. 25-2-25Remedy of unsafe conditions by city or county upon failure to comply with court order.
  32. 25-2-26Enforcement of Code Sections 25-2-22 through 25-2-25 by court order.
  33. 25-2-27Suspected arson investigation — Authority to take testimony and arrest; obligation to furnish information to district attorney.
  34. 25-2-28Suspected arson investigation — Power to subpoena witnesses and documents; administration of oaths; court order to compel compliance.
  35. 25-2-29Hearing procedure.
  36. 25-2-30Duty of state fire marshal as to promotion of fire prevention and life safety generally.
  37. 25-2-31Dissemination of fire prevention information by state fire marshal; fire prevention education in schools.
  38. 25-2-32Maintenance of records of fire losses; reports of losses by insurance companies; reports of fires.
  39. 25-2-32.1Reports to Safety Fire Division of serious burn injuries.
  40. 25-2-32.2Investigation of burn injuries reported pursuant to Code Section 25-2-32.1.
  41. 25-2-33Release 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.
  42. 25-2-33.1Reports of arson and suspected arson to state fire marshal and insurers; prohibition of payment of insurance claim upon receipt of report prior to notification.
  43. 25-2-34Cooperation with Commissioner by Department of Public Safety, Georgia State Patrol, and Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
  44. 25-2-35Payment of reasonable fees for assistance in assembling evidence and apprehending suspects.
  45. 25-2-36Civil remedies for violations of chapter and rules, regulations, or orders of Commissioner.
  46. 25-2-37Locking exit doors; construction of building without approval of plans; civil penalties for violation of chapter or rules.
  47. 25-2-38Criminal penalties for violations of chapter and rules, regulations, or orders of Commissioner.
  48. 25-2-38.1Sovereign immunity of state not waived; legal duty of property owner or lessee not relieved.
  49. 25-2-39Construction of chapter.
  50. 25-2-40Smoke detectors required in new dwellings and dwelling units; exceptions.
  51. 25-2-41Use of class B fire-fighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals.