Georgia Administrative Code

(1) The Safety Fire Commissioner shall be notified should the following events occur. The notification shall be made by the quickest means available, but in no case shall notification be made later than 8 hours after the occurrence of the event. Any event which results in a fatal…

(1) The storage, handling and dispensing of Flammable and Combustible Liquids at racetracks shall be in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, Chapter 120-3-11. (2) Special provisions for racetracks having defined pit areas where flammable or c…

(1) Storage, handling, and use of liquefied petroleum gases shall be in accordance with Rules of the Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter 120-3-16, NFPA 54, and NFPA 58. (2) Portable or temporary installations for concession stands. (a) Portable cylinders for the storage of liquified…

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

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.

(a) The Safety Fire Commissioner is authorized to suspend or revoke the license of any person who operates or conducts motor vehicle races or exhibitions without complying with this chapter, subject to the person's right to request a hearing within ten (10) days after that person…

(1) The National Fire Protection Association Standards adopted in this chapter are on file in the office of the State Fire Marshal and are available for viewing. (2) Copies of the National Fire Protection Association Standards may be obtained from: National Fire Protection Associ…

(1) The Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner in accordance with the authority set forth in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Section 25-11-12 promulgates these Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner entitled, "Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Geor…

Whenever the provisions of this Chapter of the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner offer alternatives, as far as fire safety requirements are concerned, that were not permissible under previous editions of any Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety …

(1) "Authority having jurisdiction"means the organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, an installation, or a procedure. (2) "Certificate"or "certificate of competency"means the document issued by the Commissioner to a certificate holder who has demo…

(1) The Commissioner is charged with the duty and responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter. (2) Any authority, power, or duty vested in the Commissioner by any provision of this chapter may be exercised, discharged, or performed by any deputy, assistant, or other design…

(1) Any individual desiring to become a certificate holder shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application on forms prescribed by the Commissioner. Such individual shall remit with his or her application a non-refundable certificate fee of $100.00 plus a one-time filing …

(1) Where a fire protection sprinkler contractor has multiple office locations for the purpose of design, installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or inspection of water-based fire protection systems, each location shall be separately licensed under the provisions…

(1) Any individual desiring to become a fire protection sprinkler system inspector shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application on the prescribed forms. Such individual shall remit with his or her application a nonrefundable license fee of $50.00 plus a fee of $50.00.…

(1) Any individual desiring to become a fire protection system designer shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application on forms prescribed by him or her. Such individual shall remit with his or her application a nonrefundable license fee of $50.00 plus a onetime filing …

(1) No person shall act as a fire protection sprinkler contractor unless a certificate holder is employed full time, in office or on site or combination thereof, to supervise or perform the installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or inspection of water-based fire…

(1) Water-based fire protection shop drawings shall be reviewed for code compliance with the state minimum standards by a certificate of competency holder. (2) The reviewing certificate holder's signature, printed name, and certificate number indicating such compliance shall be i…

(1) Only licensed fire protection system designers or other designers under their direct supervision shall prepare water-based fire protection system documents for construction. Certificate of competency holders shall be allowed to prepare water-based fire protection system docum…

(1) All inspections, testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems shall be done in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 25 as adopted by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner's Rules and Regulations Chapter 120-3-3. All inspections, maintenance, and testing r…

The Commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as he or she deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The Commissioner may also prescribe the forms required for the administration of this chapter.

(1) The installation or repair of any underground facilities or piping which connects to and furnishes water for the water-based fire protection system shall be performed only by a licensed utility contractor, fire protection sprinkler contractor, or licensed plumber in accordanc…

This chapter shall also apply to any fire protection sprinkler contractor performing work for the state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision. Officials of the state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision are required to determine compli…

The Commissioner shall be authorized to receive grants for the administration of this chapter from parties interested in upgrading and improving the quality of water-based fire protection systems, education of the public pertaining to water-based fire protection systems, or the u…

(1) Whenever the Commissioner shall have reason to believe that any individual is or has been engaged in any conduct in violation of any provisions of this chapter, the Commissioner, his or her deputy, his or her assistant, or other designated persons may issue and deliver to the…

In addition to the grounds set forth in Official Code of Georgia Section 25-11-16, it shall be cause for revocation or suspension of any certificate or license issued by the Commissioner if it is determined that the holder has done any one of the following: (a) Rendered inoperati…

The failure to renew a certificate or license by the expiration date as set forth in this chapter will cause the certificate or license to become inoperative. A certificate or license which is inoperative because of the failure to renew, shall be restored upon payment of all appl…

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

(1) The National Fire Protection Association Standards adopted in this Chapter are on file in the Office of the State Fire Marshal and are available for viewing. (2) Copies of the National Fire Protection Association Standards may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Ass…

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

(1) These rules and regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner are promulgated to establish the State's minimum accessibility requirements of buildings, structures and facilities as specified in O.C.G.A. § 30-3-7(g) and shall be entitled "Access To and Use of Public Facilities b…

(1) If the start date for construction is on or after March 15, 2012, all newly constructed or altered State and local government facilities must comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Before that date and after June 24, 1997, Chapter 120-3-20 is applicable. Al…

(1) "ADAAG"means the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities issued by the United States Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board as set forth in the Federal Register. (2) "Adaptable"is further explained as follows: …

(1) Covered multifamily dwellings constructed for first occupancy after March 31, 1993, shall be designed and constructed to meet the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 30-3-4 and the 2003 edition of the ANSI A117.1 standard entitled, "Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities,"(ICC/A…

(1) In order to receive an exemption from complying fully with a particular standard or specification established herein, the following shall be met: (a) The person who owns or controls the use of any government building, public building, or facility subject to the requirements o…

The requirements for identifying parking spaces for persons with disabilities shall be as specified in O.C.G.A. Title 40, Chapter 6, Article 10, Part 2 entitled, "PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES."

(1) The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design adopted in this chapter are on file in the Office of the State Fire Marshal and are available for viewing. Office of Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner Safety Fire Division 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Suite 620, West Tower At…

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) These Rules and Regulations for Fireworks are promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4 and 25-10-5. (2) The purpose of these rules and regulations is to provide precautionary and protective techniques that are reasonable and practical…

The definitions contained herein are in addition to and in clarification of the definitions contained in the adopted codes and standards. (1) "Commissioner" means the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner. (2) "Competency Card" means a digital picture identification card issued by the…

Plans for all proposed storage facilities of fireworks or modifications of any existing storage facility shall be submitted to the Commissioner as required in Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated in accordance with the following: (1) Plans for storage …

(1) Manufacturing operations shall be permitted only after a fireworks manufacturer's license has been issued by the Commissioner in accordance with this rule. A manufacturer's license shall not exempt the holder thereof from obtaining any other permits or licenses that may be re…

(1) Plans for all proposed consumer fireworks retail sales facilities or stores or major modifications of any existing consumer fireworks retail sales facility or store in which the total quantity of consumer fireworks on hand at any time will exceed 1,000 pounds gross packaged p…

The Commissioner and his authorized representatives may conduct periodic inspections of fireworks storage installations, manufacturer's facilities, consumer fireworks retail sales facilities, consumer fireworks retail sales stands, consumer fireworks stores, and transportation ve…

(1) All owners, managers or operators of all vehicles, equipment, consumer fireworks retail sales facilities, consumer fireworks retail sales stands, consumer fireworks stores, and manufacturing and storage facilities covered under this Chapter shall notify the Commissioner's Off…

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) No person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership shall cause the combustion, explosion, deflagration, detonation, or ignition of fireworks for the purpose of a public exhibition or display of fireworks unless such person, firm, corporation, association, or partnershi…

(1) An applicant for a fireworks distributor license must submit a completed application before a license will be issued. (2) An application for initial license or annual license renewal must be received by the State Fire Marshal's office and contain the following items before th…