Georgia Administrative Code

The Commissioner shall issue guidance for electronic filing of rates subject to this regulation via bulletins. All rate filings subject to this regulation must be filed in accordance with the relevant bulletin.

These regulations apply in addition to other applicable regulations.

If any provision of these sections or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or any other application of these sections which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or …

Article 3 of Chapter 29A of Title 33 directs the Commissioner to adopt implementing rules and regulations governing the filing, approval, and sale of individual health insurance products that have been approved for issuance in other states. This regulation is issued pursuant to t…

(1) An insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state may file for approval and issuance in this state an individual health insurance product currently approved for issuance by the insurer or its affiliate in another state, provided that such product meets the requirement…

(1) All individual health insurance products offered or sold pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 29A of Title 33 shall be filed for prior review and approval and subject to the applicable SERFF filing and policy form filing fees. (2) Proof of current approval and product line author…

(1) Each policy application for a product offered or sold pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 29A of Title 33 shall contain the following language in boldface type at the beginning of the document: "The benefits of this policy may primarily be governed by the laws of a state other t…

If any provision of these sections or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or any other application of these sections which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or …

(1) These Rules and Regulations for Explosives and Blasting Agents are promulgated and adopted by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner as contemplated by and pursuant to authority set forth in O.C.G.A. Sections 25-2-4, 25-2-17, and 25-8-9. The manufacture, possession, transportat…

The definitions contained herein are in addition to or in clarification of those contained in the adopted standards. (1) "Applicant"is any person representing or affiliated with the owner of a facility that requires the possession or use of explosives. (2) "Authority Having Juris…

(1) Requirements for License or Permit (a) A License issued by the State Fire Marshal shall be required for the following: 1. For the manufacture of any explosives and blasting agents. 2. To purchase, to offer for sale, sell, give away or otherwise convey, transport, store, posse…

(1) Any license, or competency certificate may be refused or a license or competency certificate duly issued may be suspended or revoked, if the Commissioner finds that the applicant for or the holder of the license or competency certificate: (a) Has violated any provision of Cha…

(1) Any person who by license or permit is authorized to manufacture, sell, possess, transport, distribute or use explosives shall report any incident of larceny, fires, accidental explosions and accidents involving explosives and blasting agents as follows: (a) Within 24 hours o…

Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, the following editions of the codes, standards, recommended practices, guides and methods, as published in the National Fire Codes (NFC) by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as adopted and modified herein, and sections of th…

(1) A Blasting Report consisting of a pre-blast report, drilling log and a post-blast record will be required on all blasting events. Individual company forms may be acceptable when approved by the State Fire Marshal's Office and must provide the information required by O.C.G.A. …

Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, the following editions of the codes, standards, recommended practices, guides and methods, as published in the National Fire Codes (NFC) by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as adopted and modified herein shall be the state …

(1) Unless otherwise indicated, and to the extent provided, each filing required under this Regulation Chapter is to be made on forms or electronic format obtained from the Safety Fire Division. (2) Forms may be reproduced and may be altered to accommodate manual or automated pro…

(1) The NFPA codes and standards adopted in this Chapter are on file in the Safety Fire Division and are available for viewing. (2) Copies of the NFPA codes and standards may be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 Phon…

If any rule or portion thereof contained in this Chapter is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the rules herein and the applicability of such provisions to other circumstances shall not be affected thereby. If you are an individual with a disabili…

(1) These Rules and Regulations for Flammable and Combustible Liquids are promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sections 25-2-4 and 25-2-16. (2) The purpose of these rules and regulations is to provide precautionary and protective techniques tha…

The definitions contained herein are in addition to and in clarification of the definitions contained in the adopted codes and standards. (1) AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. The State Fire Marshal of Georgia. (2) STORAGE TANK. Any vessel having a liquid capacity that exceeds 230 L…

(1) Plans for all proposed flammable or combustible liquid storage tank installations, including major modifications at existing facilities, with more than a 60 gallon capacity for Class I Liquids or a 120 gallon capacity for Class II and Class III liquids must be submitted to th…

(1) Self-service operations shall be permitted at any service station, including marine self- service fueling stations and aircraft self-service fueling stations, only after a self-service permit has been issued by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with this Rule. A self-servi…

(1) As soon as possible, but no later than 8 hours of the incident occurring, all owners, managers or operators of all vehicles, equipment and facilities covered under this Chapter shall notify the State Fire Marshal's Office of all fires involving such vehicles, equipment or fac…

Except to the extent modified herein, the following NFPA Codes and Standards are hereby adopted. (1) NFPA 30, 2024 Edition, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. (a) Modifications to Chapter 6: 1. Add a new subsection 6.5.6 to read as follows: 6.5.6 Signs shall be posted in are…

(1) Flammable and combustible liquids transported by other than tank vehicles shall be transported as prescribed by this Chapter. Nothing herein shall supersede any rules, regulations, or other transportation requirements when transportation is under the jurisdiction of DOT or GP…

Upon receipt of a sworn affidavit from the owner stating all relevant facts and circumstances and such other information as may be required, the State Fire Marshal may recommend to the Commissioner that specific requirements of this Chapter and the NFPA codes, standards and recom…

(1) All persons shall transport, store, handle and use flammable and combustible liquids in conformity with this Chapter. After notice and hearing provided in accordance with Rule 120-3-2-.02 of the Rules of Safety Fire Commissioner, any person who is found to have violated any o…

If any rule or portion thereof contained in this Chapter is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the rules herein and the applicability of such provisions to other circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

(1) The NFPA codes, standards and recommended practices adopted in this Chapter are on file in the Office of the State Fire Marshal and are available for viewing. (2) Copies of these NFPA publications may be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Qu…

(1) These Rules and Regulations for the Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia are promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner in accordance with an Act creating the Office of Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, Georgia Laws, 1949, p. 1057, as amended. (2) The purpose of…

(1) It is prohibited for any person to manufacture, sell, store, transport, possess, or use anhydrous ammonia, except in conformance with these rules and regulations. (2) Requirements for Permit: (a) It is prohibited for any person to manufacture, sell, store, transport, or store…