Georgia Administrative Code

The owner and operator shall ensure the availability of medical and first aid. (a) While the venue is open or has patrons on the site, in the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital available adjacent to the site or within one-half mile of the rides and attractions, one or m…

(1) Accidents involving fatalities or serious personal injury. In the event of an accident involving fatalities, serious personal injury, or personal injury requiring immediate overnight hospitalization, and of which the owner or operator has knowledge (Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 2…

All inspections will be conducted in accordance with the applicable sections as follows: (a) ASTM (American Society of Testing Materials); (b) Standard Building Code; (c) National Electrical Code; (d) The Rules and Regulations as adopted by the Board and approved by the Commissio…

The owner and/or manager of an amusement ride shall report any major breakdown to the Office within 24 hours after occurrence of the incident by telephone or other media of immediate communication. The owner and/or manager shall confirm this report in writing within seven (7) day…

In instances of ride failure no part of a ride shall be moved or disturbed prior to an investigation by the Office.

(1) When the inspector deems necessary, a load test may be required prior to use on the following rides: (a) Rides having suspended passenger seats or spaces; (b) Rides normally operated at speeds or with movements creating severe centrifugal forces; (c) Rides so elevated that st…

Structural material and construction of rides shall conform to recognized engineering practices, procedures, standards, and specifications. The design, materials, and construction features shall incorporate safety factors acceptable to the Office. If a designer or manufacturer of…

(1) Assembly and Disassembly. (a) Competent Supervision. The assembly and disassembly of an amusement device or a temporary structure shall be done by or under the immediate supervision of a person experienced and instructed in the proper performance of such work in respect to th…

(1) General. All equipment relative to carnival rides shall be given periodic maintenance service. This shall include proper lubrication and cleaning of machinery, engines, and motors. Worn mechanical parts and machinery shall be periodically inspected for loose fasteners. Lockou…

Electrical conductors and electrical equipment installed and utilized on or around carnival rides shall conform to the latest adopted edition of National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The following rules are stated for emphasis and clarification and are supplement to the National Cod…

The carnival rides shall be inspected each day they are intended to be used. This inspection shall be made by a person experienced and instructed in the proper assembly and operation of the device and shall be performed before the device is put into normal operation. The inspecti…

(1) This Code is to provide for the safety of life and limb and to promote the public welfare. Where a rule because of practical difficulty cannot be complied with literally or where its literal application would cause undue hardship, the Office may upon written request, grant ex…

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (a) "Commissioner" shall mean the Safety Fire Commissioner. (b) "Department" shall mean the Safety Fire Division of the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. (c) "Sworn member" shall mean any person employed by the Commissioner of In…

(1) Prior to accepting off-duty police employment, a sworn member must obtain permission from the Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee. Requests for permission must be made on a form prescribed by the Commissioner and must be sent to the Commissioner or off-duty employment…

The following sworn members shall not be approved for off-duty police employment: (a) Sworn members on suspension with or without pay; (b) Sworn members assigned administrative duties for the purpose of investigation; (c) Sworn members with an overall performance management asses…

(1) Sworn members desiring to work off-duty police employment shall arrange such employment with the understanding that all matters related to the off-duty police employment shall be conducted at a time when the sworn member is not on duty. (2) No scheduling, arranging employment…

Off-duty police employment which is not acceptable to the Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire includes, but is not limited to: (a) Employment involving wrecker companies, bail bonding companies, private investigation services, security company, paralegal services,…

(1) The Department will not be responsible for a sworn member's actions if the sworn member is acting in the scope of employment for the outside employer. Except as provided in this rule, state benefits and protection, including liability insurance coverage and workers compensati…

(1) These rules and regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner entitled, "Rules and Regulations for the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards" are promulgated to establish the State's minimum fire safety standards as specified in O.C.G.A. § 25-2-4. (2) The primary purpose of these…

(1) Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 25-2-4, rules and regulations adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner shall have the force and effect of law and shall have statewide application as being the state minimum fire safety standards and shall not require adoption by a municipality or county…

(1) "Ambulatory Health Care Occupancy" means a building or portion thereof used to provide services or treatment simultaneously to four or more patients that (1) provides, on an outpatient basis, treatment for patients that renders the patients incapable of taking action for self…

(1) Applicability. Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, the edition of the International Fire Code (IFC), and the following editions of the codes, standards, recommended practices, guides and methods, as published in the National Fire Codes (NFC) by the National Fire Protecti…

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person in any manner to obstruct the use of any fire hydrant or place any material or objects as to obstruct its access or view from the roadway, thoroughfare, or other approach. (2) Hydrant locks shall not be permitted on hydrant valves unless ap…

Upon receipt of a sworn affidavit stating all relevant facts and circumstances and such other information as may be required, the Commissioner may order or direct that specific requirements of this Subject and the codes and standards adopted herein be modified to allow alternativ…

(1) This Rule shall apply to every new and existing hotel, motel and dormitory that comes within O.C.G.A. § 25-2-13(b); and every apartment building three or more stories in height that comes within O.C.G.A. § 25-2-13(b); and every personal care home licensed for seven or more pe…

The requirements for accessibility to and use of public facilities shall be as provided in Chapter 3 of Title 30 and Subject 120-3-20.

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.

(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…

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.

This Regulation for manufactured and mobile homes is made and promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to his authority set forth in O.C.G.A. §§ 8-2-132, 8-2-133, 25-2-4, 33-2-9, and 50-13-21.

(1) To provide protection to the public against potential hazards to the safety and health of the occupants of manufactured homes. (2) To forbid the manufacture and sale of new manufactured homes which are not constructed in compliance with The National Manufactured Housing Const…

The terms "Installation" and "Set Up" shall be used interchangeably throughout this Regulation. All other terms which are used in this Regulation shall have the same meaning as defined in O.C.G.A. §§ 8-2-131 and 8-2-160, in addition to the following: (1) "Act" means The National …

The Commissioner hereby authorizes designated personnel in the Safety Fire Division, including the State Fire Marshal, supervisory personnel and Fire Safety Compliance Officers to administer and enforce the provisions of the Manufactured Homes Act.

All manufactured homes produced, assembled, constructed or built in Georgia must conform to the Act and the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder by the Secretary as the construction standard for manufactured homes, found in the Title 24 C.F.R. Part 3280, adopted May 11, 1…

(1) Inspections of manufactured homes by the IPIA or the Commissioner's designee will be conducted pursuant to Subpart H of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's "Manufactured Homes Procedural and Enforcement Regulations" (24 C.F.R. 3282.351, adopted May 11, 1976…

(1) Consumer complaints and remedial actions will be administered and enforced by the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division in accordance with O.C.G.A. §§ 8-2-130et seq., 8-2-160et seq. and with the Manufactured Homes Procedural and Enforcement Regulations, fou…

(1) Every manufacturer who manufactures manufactured homes in Georgia and every manufacturer who manufactures manufactured homes outside the State of Georgia and who sells or offers for sale said manufactured homes in Georgia shall apply for and obtain a license from the Manufact…

(1) Any interested persons may participate in writing in any Presentation of Views or Hearings held under the provisions of Rules . Such written materials will be considered to the extent practicable. (2) Any interested persons may participate in the oral portion of any Presentat…

(1) Request. Upon receipt of a written request for a Presentation of Views or Hearing, the Commissioner shall either grant the relief for which the Presentation of Views or Hearing is requested or shall issue a notice under subparagraph (2) of this Rule. A hearing shall be held o…

Any person requesting a Presentation of Views or Hearing under Rules may request that the Commissioner provide such interim relief as may be appropriate pending the issuance of a Decision or Final Determination. No interim relief will be granted absent extraordinary cause shown. …

Any dispute between a manufacturer, retailer, retail broker, and/or installer of manufactured homes regarding their responsibility for defects in a new manufactured home that is reported during the 1-year period beginning on the date of installation may, by mutual agreement of al…

(1) In addition to the licensure requirements of Rule of these Regulations, any installer performing any installation of a new or used manufactured or mobile home in the State of Georgia shall first purchase a permit from the Commissioner. The installation permit will include bot…

(1) Local building code inspectors are authorized to make inspections of manufactured and mobile home installations to ensure compliance with O.C.G.A. § 8-2-160et seq. and the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder. No political subdivision may adopt or enforce any requirem…

(a) Each installer licensee of manufactured and mobile homes shall report all installations performed to the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division as required by Rule . (b) The Commissioner may require each retailer or broker to submit reports of manufactured a…

At a minimum, the manufacturer's installation instructions and/or homeowners manual must be delivered by the dealer/retailer to the purchaser prior to occupancy of the new home. Signed acknowledgment of receipt of said literature and manual(s) by the consumer shall be obtained by…

The sale by a dealer/retailer of any manufactured home which has experienced interior or exterior damage by fire or flood shall include a disclosure of said damage to the purchaser.

(1) Installation instructions provided with manufactured homes must be followed for installation. These instructions are designed to be applicable when certain aspects of the manufacturer's installation instructions are not explicit, not stipulated or need clarification, or when …