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title: Title 8, Chapter 2. Standards and Requirements for Construction and Alteration of Buildings and Other Structures
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heading: STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES
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# Title 8, Chapter 2. Standards and Requirements for Construction and Alteration of Buildings and Other Structures

Title 8. Buildings and Housing

122 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 8-2-1, Legislative findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-1.md
- 8-2-2, Purpose of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-2.md
- 8-2-3, Requirements for high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-3.md
- 8-2-4, Certain residential fire sprinkler requirements prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-4.md
- 8-2-20, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-20.md
- 8-2-21, Enforcement of code appendices, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-21.md
- 8-2-22, Rules governing licensing of trades, professions, and businesses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-22.md
- 8-2-23, Revisions, amendments, and new editions generally; certain amendments and review required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-23.md
- 8-2-24, Advisory committee; review of proposed amendments, modifications, and new provisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-24.md
- 8-2-24.1, Review of denial of proposed amendment, modification, or new provision to code, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-24.1.md
- 8-2-25, Application of minimum standard codes; local adoption and requirements; exemptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-25.md
- 8-2-26, Local enforcement, inspectors, and building permits, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-26.md
- 8-2-26.1, Qualified inspectors; inspection reports, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-26.1.md
- 8-2-27, Energy conservation code; applicability; enforcement; appeals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-27.md
- 8-2-28, Construction code; local adoption and enforcement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-28.md
- 8-2-29, Powers of department generally, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-29.md
- 8-2-30, Applicability of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-30.md
- 8-2-31, Effect of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-31.md
- 8-2-35, Legislative findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-35.md
- 8-2-36, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-36.md
- 8-2-37, Stays of action for failure to comply, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-37.md
- 8-2-38, Procedure for actions subject to part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-38.md
- 8-2-39, Discovery of additional defects after original notice given, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-39.md
- 8-2-40, Effect of claimant’s acceptance of settlement; subrogation of insurance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-40.md
- 8-2-41, Notice to consumer required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-41.md
- 8-2-42, Associations; bribery prohibited; applicable procedures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-42.md
- 8-2-43, Effect and application of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-43.md
- 8-2-50, Fire escapes and exit doors; requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-50.md
- 8-2-51, Inspections; reports; noncompliance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-51.md
- 8-2-52, Alterations and additions required; making inspections and reports, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-52.md
- 8-2-53, Power of cities to extend coverage of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-53.md
- 8-2-54, Penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-54.md
- 8-2-70, , reserved through 8-2-75 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-70.md
- 8-2-90, , reserved through 8-2-95 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-90.md
- 8-2-100, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-100.md
- 8-2-101, Inspection and registration requirement; maintenance; alterations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-101.md
- 8-2-102, Inspections, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-102.md
- 8-2-103, Operating permits, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-103.md
- 8-2-104, Employment of inspectors; fees and penalties; rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-104.md
- 8-2-105, Local government regulation and enforcement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-105.md
- 8-2-106, Reporting of accidents; removal from service of equipment involved in accident, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-106.md
- 8-2-107, Penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-107.md
- 8-2-108, Appeals from orders or acts of inspectors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-108.md
- 8-2-109, Consultations; creation of committees of consultants, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-109.md
- 8-2-109.1, Exceptions from part; audit of compliance of local governmental units, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-109.1.md
- 8-2-110, Legislative findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-110.md
- 8-2-111, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-111.md
- 8-2-112, Inspection and approval of industrialized buildings by commissioner or local government; modifications prohibited; costs; adoption of rules, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-112.md
- 8-2-113, Rules and regulations; delegation of inspection authority; advisory committee; employees and training, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-113.md
- 8-2-114, Industrialized building meeting standards prescribed by other states; delegation of inspection authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-114.md
- 8-2-115, Appeals from applications of rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-115.md
- 8-2-116, Injunctive relief, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-116.md
- 8-2-117, Civil cause of action; damages, costs, and attorney’s fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-117.md
- 8-2-117.1, Cease and desist orders; civil penalties; appeals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-117.1.md
- 8-2-118, Criminal penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-118.md
- 8-2-119, Applicability of part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-119.md
- 8-2-120, Authority to enter to determine compliance with part, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-120.md
- 8-2-121, Maintenance and inspection of records, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-121.md
- 8-2-130, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-130.md
- 8-2-131, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-131.md
- 8-2-132, Authority of Commissioner; policy and purpose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-132.md
- 8-2-133, Rules and regulations; investigations and inspections, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-133.md
- 8-2-134, Compliance with rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-134.md
- 8-2-135, Licensing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-135.md
- 8-2-135.1, Manufacturing and monitoring inspection fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-135.1.md
- 8-2-136, Maintenance and inspection of records, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-136.md
- 8-2-137, Hearings; dispute resolution program, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-137.md
- 8-2-138, Alterations or modifications by retailers, retail brokers, or installers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-138.md
- 8-2-139, Interference with representative of Commissioner; entry and inspection authorized, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-139.md
- 8-2-140, Inspections during transit authorized, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-140.md
- 8-2-141, Monetary penalty; injunctive relief, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-141.md
- 8-2-142, Adjustment of taxes and other fees for certain Georgia-domiciled manufacturers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-142.md
- 8-2-143, Civil and criminal penalties for certain federal violations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-143.md
- 8-2-144, Reporting and accounting for fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-144.md
- 8-2-160, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-160.md
- 8-2-160.1, Cooperative agreements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-160.1.md
- 8-2-161, Rules and procedure for licensure and installation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-161.md
- 8-2-162, Administration of part by Commissioner; investigation of consumer complaints, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-162.md
- 8-2-163, Compliance required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-163.md
- 8-2-164, Licensing and permits, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-164.md
- 8-2-165, Compliance with manufacturer’s installation instructions; random inspections on installations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-165.md
- 8-2-166, Penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-166.md
- 8-2-167, Requirements not consistent with part prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-167.md
- 8-2-168, Hearings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-168.md
- 8-2-170, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-170.md
- 8-2-171, Health and safety standards for pre-owned manufactured homes; inspections; immunity, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-171.md
- 8-2-180, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-180.md
- 8-2-181, Manufactured home as personal property; requirements for real property status; requirements for Certificate of Permanent Location, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-181.md
- 8-2-182, Recording of Certificate of Permanent Location; responsibilities of commissioner; notification to tax assessors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-182.md
- 8-2-183, Status of home as part of real property; rights and remedies of holders of liens or security interests, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-183.md
- 8-2-183.1, When manufactured home becomes real property; Certificate of Permanent Location; removal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-183.1.md
- 8-2-184, Reversion of manufactured home to personal property; Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-184.md
- 8-2-185, Duties of commissioner upon receipt of Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-185.md
- 8-2-186, Acceptance and recording of Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location by clerk of superior court, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-186.md
- 8-2-187, Certificate of Destruction required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-187.md
- 8-2-188, Duties of commissioner upon receipt of Certificate of Destruction, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-188.md
- 8-2-189, Acceptance and recording of Certificate of Destruction by clerk of superior court, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-189.md
- 8-2-190, Taxation as real property, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-190.md
- 8-2-191, Filing fee, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-191.md
- 8-2-200, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-200.md
- 8-2-201, Purpose and applicability of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-201.md
- 8-2-202, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-202.md
- 8-2-203, Effect of article on state and local enforcement authorities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-203.md
- 8-2-204, Alteration or repair without total compliance with new construction requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-204.md
- 8-2-205, Identification and correction of certain conditions or defects, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-205.md
- 8-2-206, Consideration of compliance alternatives, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-206.md
- 8-2-207, Compliance alternatives for inadequate number of exits, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-207.md
- 8-2-208, Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to approved exit, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-208.md
- 8-2-209, Compliance alternatives for unenclosed or improperly enclosed exit stairways or vertical shafts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-209.md
- 8-2-210, Compliance alternatives for inadequate fire partitions or walls, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-210.md
- 8-2-211, Compliance alternatives for lack of required protection of openings in exterior walls, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-211.md
- 8-2-212, Filing of approved compliance alternatives, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-212.md
- 8-2-213, Final review of projects; agreement of local authorities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-213.md
- 8-2-214, Additions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-214.md
- 8-2-215, Minor alterations or repairs; reduction or removal of features; alteration or repair without further compliance; installation of mechanical systems, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-215.md
- 8-2-216, Continuation of legal use and occupancy, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-216.md
- 8-2-217, Total change in use or occupancy, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-217.md
- 8-2-218, Change of portion of building to new use or occupancy, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-218.md
- 8-2-219, Changes which increase floor loading, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-219.md
- 8-2-220, Rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-220.md
- 8-2-221, Appeals of rulings or decisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-221.md
- 8-2-222, Immunity of state and local entities; liability of property owner or user, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/8-2-222.md