Chapter

STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER

O.C.G.A. § 8-2-1— Legislative findings
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-2— Purpose of part
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-3— Requirements for high-efficiency plumbing fixtures
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-4— Certain residential fire sprinkler requirements prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-20— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-21— Enforcement of code appendices
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-22— Rules governing licensing of trades, professions, and businesses
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-23— Revisions, amendments, and new editions generally; certain amendments and review required
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-24— Advisory committee; review of proposed amendments, modifications, and new provisions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-24.1— Review of denial of proposed amendment, modification, or new provision to code
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-25— Application of minimum standard codes; local adoption and requirements; exemptions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-26— Local enforcement, inspectors, and building permits
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-26.1— Qualified inspectors; inspection reports
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-27— Energy conservation code; applicability; enforcement; appeals
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-28— Construction code; local adoption and enforcement
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-29— Powers of department generally
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-30— Applicability of part
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-31— Effect of part
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-35— Legislative findings
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-36— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-37— Stays of action for failure to comply
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-38— Procedure for actions subject to part
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-39— Discovery of additional defects after original notice given
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-40— Effect of claimant’s acceptance of settlement; subrogation of insurance
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-41— Notice to consumer required
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-42— Associations; bribery prohibited; applicable procedures
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-43— Effect and application of part
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-50— Fire escapes and exit doors; requirements
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-51— Inspections; reports; noncompliance
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-52— Alterations and additions required; making inspections and reports
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-53— Power of cities to extend coverage of part
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-54— Penalty
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-100— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-101— Inspection and registration requirement; maintenance; alterations
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-102— Inspections
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-103— Operating permits
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-104— Employment of inspectors; fees and penalties; rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-105— Local government regulation and enforcement
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-106— Reporting of accidents; removal from service of equipment involved in accident
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-107— Penalties
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-108— Appeals from orders or acts of inspectors
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-109— Consultations; creation of committees of consultants
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-109.1— Exceptions from part; audit of compliance of local governmental units
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-110— Legislative findings
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-111— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-112— Inspection and approval of industrialized buildings by commissioner or local government; modifications prohibited; costs; adoption of rules
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-113— Rules and regulations; delegation of inspection authority; advisory committee; employees and training
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-114— Industrialized building meeting standards prescribed by other states; delegation of inspection authority
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-115— Appeals from applications of rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-116— Injunctive relief
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-117— Civil cause of action; damages, costs, and attorney’s fees
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-117.1— Cease and desist orders; civil penalties; appeals
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-118— Criminal penalties
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-119— Applicability of part
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-120— Authority to enter to determine compliance with part
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-121— Maintenance and inspection of records
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-130— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-131— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-132— Authority of Commissioner; policy and purpose
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-133— Rules and regulations; investigations and inspections
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-134— Compliance with rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-135— Licensing
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-135.1— Manufacturing and monitoring inspection fees
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-137— Hearings; dispute resolution program
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-138— Alterations or modifications by retailers, retail brokers, or installers
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-139— Interference with representative of Commissioner; entry and inspection authorized
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-140— Inspections during transit authorized
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-141— Monetary penalty; injunctive relief
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-142— Adjustment of taxes and other fees for certain Georgiadomiciled manufacturers
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-144— Reporting and accounting for fees
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-160— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-160.1— Cooperative agreements
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-161— Rules and procedure for licensure and installation
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-162— Administration of part by Commissioner; investigation of consumer complaints
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-163— Compliance required
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-164— Licensing and permits
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-165— Compliance with manufacturer’s installation instructions; random inspections on installations
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-166— Penalties
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-167— Requirements not consistent with part prohibited
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-168— Hearings
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-170— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-171— Health and safety standards for pre-owned manufactured homes; inspections; immunity
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-180— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-181— Manufactured home as personal property; requirements for real property status; requirements for Certificate of Permanent Location
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-182— Recording of Certificate of Permanent Location; responsibilities of commissioner; notification to tax assessors
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-183— Status of home as part of real property
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-183.1— When manufactured home becomes real property; Certificate of Permanent Location; removal
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-184— Reversion of manufactured home to personal property; Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location required
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-185— Duties of commissioner upon receipt of Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-186— Acceptance and recording of Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location by clerk of superior court
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-187— Certificate of Destruction required
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-188— Duties of commissioner upon receipt of Certificate of Destruction
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-189— Acceptance and recording of Certificate of Destruction by clerk of superior court
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-190— Taxation as real property
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-191— Filing fee
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-200— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-201— Purpose and applicability of article
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-202— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-203— Effect of article on state and local enforcement authorities
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-204— Alteration or repair without total compliance with new construction requirements
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-205— Identification and correction of certain conditions or defects
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-206— Consideration of compliance alternatives
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-207— Compliance alternatives for inadequate number of exits
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-208— Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to approved exit
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-209— Compliance alternatives for unenclosed or improperly enclosed exit stairways or vertical shafts
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-210— Compliance alternatives for inadequate fire partitions or walls
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-211— Compliance alternatives for lack of required protection of openings in exterior walls
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-212— Filing of approved compliance alternatives
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-213— Final review of projects; agreement of local authorities
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-214— Additions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-215— Minor alterations or repairs; reduction or removal of features; alteration or repair without further compliance; installation of mechanical systems
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-216— Continuation of legal use and occupancy
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-217— Total change in use or occupancy
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-218— Change of portion of building to new use or occupancy
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-219— Changes which increase floor loading
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-220— Rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-221— Appeals of rulings or decisions
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-222— Immunity of state and local entities; liability of property owner or user
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-1386— Maintenance and inspection of records
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-1483— Civil and criminal penalties for certain federal violations