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Title 8. BUILDINGS AND HOUSING

Chapter 2. STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES

122 sections · 8-2-1 to 8-2-222

Article 1. BUILDINGS GENERALLY · Part 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 8-2-1Legislative findings.
  2. 8-2-2Purpose of part.
  3. 8-2-3Requirements for high-efficiency plumbing fixtures.
  4. 8-2-4Certain residential fire sprinkler requirements prohibited.

Article 1. BUILDINGS GENERALLY · Part 2. STATE BUILDING, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL CODES

  1. 8-2-20Definitions.
  2. 8-2-21Enforcement of code appendices.
  3. 8-2-22Rules governing licensing of trades, professions, and businesses.
  4. 8-2-23Revisions, amendments, and new editions generally; certain amendments and review required.
  5. 8-2-24Advisory committee; review of proposed amendments, modifications, and new provisions.
  6. 8-2-24.1Review of denial of proposed amendment, modification, or new provision to code.
  7. 8-2-25Application of minimum standard codes; local adoption and requirements; exemptions.
  8. 8-2-26Local enforcement, inspectors, and building permits.
  9. 8-2-26.1Qualified inspectors; inspection reports.
  10. 8-2-27Energy conservation code; applicability; enforcement; appeals.
  11. 8-2-28Construction code; local adoption and enforcement.
  12. 8-2-29Powers of department generally.
  13. 8-2-30Applicability of part.
  14. 8-2-31Effect of part.

Article 1. BUILDINGS GENERALLY · Part 2A. RESOLUTION OF CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

  1. 8-2-35Legislative findings.
  2. 8-2-36Definitions.
  3. 8-2-37Stays of action for failure to comply.
  4. 8-2-38Procedure for actions subject to part.
  5. 8-2-39Discovery of additional defects after original notice given.
  6. 8-2-40Effect of claimant’s acceptance of settlement; subrogation of insurance.
  7. 8-2-41Notice to consumer required.
  8. 8-2-42Associations; bribery prohibited; applicable procedures.
  9. 8-2-43Effect and application of part.

Article 1. BUILDINGS GENERALLY · Part 3. FIRE ESCAPES

  1. 8-2-50Fire escapes and exit doors; requirements.
  2. 8-2-51Inspections; reports; noncompliance.
  3. 8-2-52Alterations and additions required; making inspections and reports.
  4. 8-2-53Power of cities to extend coverage of part.
  5. 8-2-54Penalty.

Article 1. BUILDINGS GENERALLY · Part 4. BOILERS, PRESSURE VESSELS, AND WATER HEATERS

  1. 8-2-70 to 8-2-75(no catchline printed)Reserved

Article 1. BUILDINGS GENERALLY · Part 5. GLASS INSTALLATIONS

  1. 8-2-90 to 8-2-95(no catchline printed)Reserved

Article 1. BUILDINGS GENERALLY · Part 6. ELEVATORS, DUMBWAITERS, ESCALATORS, MANLIFTS, AND MOVING WALKS

  1. 8-2-100Definitions.
  2. 8-2-101Inspection and registration requirement; maintenance; alterations.
  3. 8-2-102Inspections.
  4. 8-2-103Operating permits.
  5. 8-2-104Employment of inspectors; fees and penalties; rules and regulations.
  6. 8-2-105Local government regulation and enforcement.
  7. 8-2-106Reporting of accidents; removal from service of equipment involved in accident.
  8. 8-2-107Penalties.
  9. 8-2-108Appeals from orders or acts of inspectors.
  10. 8-2-109Consultations; creation of committees of consultants.
  11. 8-2-109.1Exceptions from part; audit of compliance of local governmental units.

Article 2. FACTORY BUILT BUILDINGS AND DWELLING UNITS · Part 1. UNITS DESIGNED TO BE AFFIXED TO FOUNDATIONS OR EXISTING BUILDINGS

  1. 8-2-110Legislative findings.
  2. 8-2-111Definitions.
  3. 8-2-112Inspection and approval of industrialized buildings by commissioner or local government; modifications prohibited; costs; adoption of rules.
  4. 8-2-113Rules and regulations; delegation of inspection authority; advisory committee; employees and training.
  5. 8-2-114Industrialized building meeting standards prescribed by other states; delegation of inspection authority.
  6. 8-2-115Appeals from applications of rules and regulations.
  7. 8-2-116Injunctive relief.
  8. 8-2-117Civil cause of action; damages, costs, and attorney’s fees.
  9. 8-2-117.1Cease and desist orders; civil penalties; appeals.
  10. 8-2-118Criminal penalties.
  11. 8-2-119Applicability of part.
  12. 8-2-120Authority to enter to determine compliance with part.
  13. 8-2-121Maintenance and inspection of records.

Article 2. FACTORY BUILT BUILDINGS AND DWELLING UNITS · Part 2. MANUFACTURED HOMES

  1. 8-2-130Short title.
  2. 8-2-131Definitions.
  3. 8-2-132Authority of Commissioner; policy and purpose.
  4. 8-2-133Rules and regulations; investigations and inspections.
  5. 8-2-134Compliance with rules and regulations.
  6. 8-2-135Licensing.
  7. 8-2-135.1Manufacturing and monitoring inspection fees.
  8. 8-2-136Maintenance and inspection of records.
  9. 8-2-137Hearings; dispute resolution program.
  10. 8-2-138Alterations or modifications by retailers, retail brokers, or installers.
  11. 8-2-139Interference with representative of Commissioner; entry and inspection authorized.
  12. 8-2-140Inspections during transit authorized.
  13. 8-2-141Monetary penalty; injunctive relief.
  14. 8-2-142Adjustment of taxes and other fees for certain Georgia-domiciled manufacturers.
  15. 8-2-143Civil and criminal penalties for certain federal violations.
  16. 8-2-144Reporting and accounting for fees.

Article 2. FACTORY BUILT BUILDINGS AND DWELLING UNITS · Part 3. INSTALLATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE HOMES

  1. 8-2-160Definitions.
  2. 8-2-160.1Cooperative agreements.
  3. 8-2-161Rules and procedure for licensure and installation.
  4. 8-2-162Administration of part by Commissioner; investigation of consumer complaints.
  5. 8-2-163Compliance required.
  6. 8-2-164Licensing and permits.
  7. 8-2-165Compliance with manufacturer’s installation instructions; random inspections on installations.
  8. 8-2-166Penalties.
  9. 8-2-167Requirements not consistent with part prohibited.
  10. 8-2-168Hearings.

Article 2. FACTORY BUILT BUILDINGS AND DWELLING UNITS · Part 3A. INSTALLATION OF PRE-OWNED MANUFACTURED HOMES

  1. 8-2-170Definitions.
  2. 8-2-171Health and safety standards for pre-owned manufactured homes; inspections; immunity.

Article 2. FACTORY BUILT BUILDINGS AND DWELLING UNITS · Part 4. MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOMES

  1. 8-2-180Definitions.
  2. 8-2-181Manufactured home as personal property; requirements for real property status; requirements for Certificate of Permanent Location.
  3. 8-2-182Recording of Certificate of Permanent Location; responsibilities of commissioner; notification to tax assessors.
  4. 8-2-183Status of home as part of real property; rights and remedies of holders of liens or security interests.
  5. 8-2-183.1When manufactured home becomes real property; Certificate of Permanent Location; removal.
  6. 8-2-184Reversion of manufactured home to personal property; Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location required.
  7. 8-2-185Duties of commissioner upon receipt of Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location.
  8. 8-2-186Acceptance and recording of Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location by clerk of superior court.
  9. 8-2-187Certificate of Destruction required.
  10. 8-2-188Duties of commissioner upon receipt of Certificate of Destruction.
  11. 8-2-189Acceptance and recording of Certificate of Destruction by clerk of superior court.
  12. 8-2-190Taxation as real property.
  13. 8-2-191Filing fee.

Article 3. APPLICATION OF BUILDING AND FIRE RELATED CODES TO EXISTING BUILDINGS

  1. 8-2-200Short title.
  2. 8-2-201Purpose and applicability of article.
  3. 8-2-202Definitions.
  4. 8-2-203Effect of article on state and local enforcement authorities.
  5. 8-2-204Alteration or repair without total compliance with new construction requirements.
  6. 8-2-205Identification and correction of certain conditions or defects.
  7. 8-2-206Consideration of compliance alternatives.
  8. 8-2-207Compliance alternatives for inadequate number of exits.
  9. 8-2-208Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to approved exit.
  10. 8-2-209Compliance alternatives for unenclosed or improperly enclosed exit stairways or vertical shafts.
  11. 8-2-210Compliance alternatives for inadequate fire partitions or walls.
  12. 8-2-211Compliance alternatives for lack of required protection of openings in exterior walls.
  13. 8-2-212Filing of approved compliance alternatives.
  14. 8-2-213Final review of projects; agreement of local authorities.
  15. 8-2-214Additions.
  16. 8-2-215Minor alterations or repairs; reduction or removal of features; alteration or repair without further compliance; installation of mechanical systems.
  17. 8-2-216Continuation of legal use and occupancy.
  18. 8-2-217Total change in use or occupancy.
  19. 8-2-218Change of portion of building to new use or occupancy.
  20. 8-2-219Changes which increase floor loading.
  21. 8-2-220Rules and regulations.
  22. 8-2-221Appeals of rulings or decisions.
  23. 8-2-222Immunity of state and local entities; liability of property owner or user.