Georgia Administrative Code

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.

The following form is incorporated to implement this Chapter and O.C.G.A. Section 25-2-4.1. Title Form Number Anhydrous Ammonia Application SFD 46 NOTE: 1. A copy of the Standards, TFI-M-1-1981, ANSI k61.1-1981, is on file in the Office of the State Fire Marshal and is available …

(1) These Rules and Regulations for Welding Gases are promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to O.C.G.A. 25-2-4. (2) The purpose of these rules and regulations is to provide precautionary and protective techniques that are reasonable and practical measures f…

The definitions contained herein are in addition to and in clarification of those contained in the adopted standards. (1) PERSON. Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, and any trustee, receiver, assignee, or personal repres…

Except to the extent modified herein, the following NFPA Codes and Standards are hereby adopted. (1) NFPA 51, 2018 Edition, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied ProcessesModifications: None (2) NFPA 51B, 2019 Edition…

(1) Only approved cylinders and containers as stated in NFPA Standard Number 51, shall be transported. Cylinders and containers loaded in or on vehicles shall be securely fastened to prevent slipping or overturning, and protective caps shall be securely fitted in place whether cy…

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 standards adopted herein b…

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 of the rules contained in this Chapter shall be subject to such penalties as authorized by law or Regulation.

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. NOTES: 1. The NFPA standards adopted in …

(1) These Rules and Regulations for Natural Gas Systems are promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to O.C.G.A. 25-2-4. (2) The purpose of these rules and regulations is to provide precautionary and protective techniques that are reasonable and practical meas…

The definitions contained herein are in addition to and in clarification of those contained in the adopted code. (1) PERSONS. Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, and any trustee, receiver, assignee, or personal representa…

Every person who owns, operates or is responsible for a natural gas system or appliance covered by this Chapter and who suffers a fire or serious accident involving natural gas shall notify the State Fire Marshal's Office as soon as possible but not later than eight hours of the …

Whenever counties, municipalities or other local authorities have adopted recognized standards or codes such as the Georgia State Heating and Air Conditioning Code, Georgia State Gas Code or the Southern Standard Gas Code, compliance with such local standards or codes shall be in…

Except to the extent modified herein, the following NFPA codes and standards are hereby adopted: (1) NFPA 52, 2019 Edition, Vehicular Natural Gas Fuel Systems Code:Modifications: None (2) NFPA 54, 2018 Edition, National Fuel Gas Code:Modifications: None

(1) It is prohibited for any person to dispense compressed natural gas in the state of Georgia except by authority of a written permit issued by the State Fire Marshal in conformance with these rules and regulations. (2) An application for a permit to dispense compressed natural …

Complete plans and specifications for all systems involving the storage of motor fuel (CNG) shall be submitted in duplicate to and receive approval by the State Fire Marshal before installation is started. Such plans shall be drawn to scale and be of sufficient detail and clarity…

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 adopted herein be mo…

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 of the rules contained in this Chapter shall be subject to such penalties as authorized by law or Regulation.

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.

The following form is incorporated to implement this Chapter and O.C.G.A. Section 25-2-4.1: TITLE FORM NUMBER Application for Compressed Natural SFD 389 Gas Storage/Dispensing Permit NOTES: 1. The NFPA codes adopted in this Chapter are on file in the Office of the State Fire Mars…

(1) These Rules and Regulations governing the distribution, sale, transportation, storage, handling and use of liquefied petroleum gases are promulgated jointly by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sections 25-2-4 and 25-2-16, and the State Fire Marshal pu…

The definitions contained herein are in addition to and in clarification of those contained in the adopted codes and standards. (1) ASME. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (2) AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. The State Fire Marshal of Georgia. (3) COMMISSIONER. The Geor…

(1) Except as provided herein, no person shall manufacture, distribute, sell or store for sale or transportation, liquefied petroleum gas without a license issued by the Safety Fire Division in accordance with this Chapter. (2) Only Georgia dealers, dispenser operations, or owner…

(1) Each Georgia liquefied petroleum gas industry worker whose primary duties fall within the scope of Subject 120-3-16 shall be trained in proper handling procedures and shall be certified by the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office for the particular job function that they perfo…

(1) Complete plans and specifications for all systems involving the aggregate storage capacity of over 4,000 water gallons of liquefied petroleum gas shall be submitted in to, and receive approval by, the Safety Fire Division before installation is started. Complete plans and spe…

All owners, managers or operators of all vehicles and equipment covered under this Chapter shall as soon as possible, but in no event later than eight hours of the incident occurring, shall notify the Safety Fire Division of all fires involving such vehicles and equipment and all…

Except to the extent modified herein, the following NFPA codes and standards are hereby adopted: (1) NFPA 54, 2024 Edition, National Fuel Gas Code: (a) Modifications to Chapter 3: 1. Delete subsection 3.3.61 in its entirety and substitute in its place the following: 3.3.61 Interr…

Upon receipt of a sworn affidavit from the owner stating all relevant facts and circumstances and such other information as may be required, the Safety Fire Division may determine that specific requirements of this Chapter and the NFPA codes and standards adopted herein should be…

Authorized representatives of the Safety Fire Division may conduct inspections of all facilities subject to this Chapter. Upon determination by such inspection that a liquefied petroleum gas system or any part thereof is unsafe to the extent that it endangers life or adjacent pro…

(1) All persons shall manufacture, distribute, sell, store, transport, use and otherwise handle liquefied petroleum gases 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, or as provide…

(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 Liquefied Natural Gas are promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to O.C.G.A. 25-2-4. (2) The purpose of these rules and regulations is to provide precautionary and protective techniques that are reasonable and practical me…

The definitions contained herein are in addition to and in clarification of those contained in the adopted standard. (1) PERSON. Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, and any trustee, receiver, assignee, or personal represe…

(1) Complete plans and specifications for all systems involving the storage of liquefied natural or compressed natural gas shall be submitted to and receive approval by the State Fire Marshal before installation is started. Such plans shall be drawn to scale and be of sufficient …

Every person who owns, operates or is responsible for storage and handling of liquefied natural gas as covered by this Chapter who suffers a fire or serious accident involving liquefied natural gas shall notify the State Fire Marshal's Office as soon as possible but in no event l…

Except to the extent modified herein, the following NFPA codes and standards are hereby adopted: (1) NFPA 52, 2019 Edition, Vehicular Natural Gas Fuel Systems Code:Modifications: None (2) NFPA 54, 2018 Edition, National Fuel Gas Code:Modifications: None (3) NFPA 59A, 2019 Edition…

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 code adopted herein be mod…

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 of the rules contained in this Chapter shall be subject to such penalties as authorized by law or Regulation.

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. NOTES: 1. The NFPA code adopted in this …

(1) These Rules and Regulations for fire safety inspections, operation, licensing and certification of Motor Vehicle Racetracks and Grandstands are promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner as specified in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) Section 43-25-…

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate any motor vehicle racetrack or other facility, by whatever name called, within this State whereby motor vehicles engage in any contest of speed or endurance unless such racetrack or other facility is designed…

The definitions contained in this section are in addition to, or in clarification of those contained in the adopted standards: (1) AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION: The State Fire Marshal of Georgia. (2) CROWD CONTROL OFFICER: A Georgia POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer in good…

(1) Authorized representatives of the State Fire Marshal, or the proper local fire official may make periodic inspections of each racetrack to determine compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. Results of each inspection shall be provided to the responsible owner/operator.…

(1) New Construction: All grandstands shall be designed by a Georgia registered architect or engineer and constructed to conform with NFPA 101 as adopted in the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, Chapter 120-3-3. A complete set of plans and specifications shal…

(1) Concession areas, including dining areas, shall comply with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations as adopted in Rules and Regulations of The Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter 120-3-3. (2) Whe…