O.C.G.A. § 25-2-3 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-3
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-3
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-12 , the Commissioner is charged with the duties and chief responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter. He may, consistent with this chapter, delegate to the officers and employees appointed under this chapter such duties and powers as in his discretion he shall deem necessary or advisable for the proper enforcement of this chapter and shall have full supervision and control over such officers and employees in the performance of their duties or in the exercise of any powers granted to such officers and employees by him or by this chapter. Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-12 , the Commissioner shall be the final authority in all matters relating to the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter, except insofar as his orders may be reversed or modified by the courts.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-4 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-3-4
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-3-4
Status: in_force

The governing body of each county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state shall have the power to enact such ordinances, regulations, or fire and life safety codes as may be necessary to carry out this article.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-20 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-20
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-20
Status: in_force

All traveling motion picture shows, carnivals, and circuses shall obtain a fire prevention regulatory license from the state fire marshal based upon compliance with this chapter, as set forth in rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner. The fee for the license shall be $150.00 for each calendar year or part thereof, payable to the state fire marshal, who shall pay the same into the state treasury.
O.C.G.A. § 25-13-1 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-13-1
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-13-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Municipal, County, and Volunteer Fire Departments Nomenclature Act of 1996.”
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-6 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-6-6
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-6-6
Status: in_force

Jurisdictions belonging to a pact may raise and appropriate money for the purpose of implementing and operating the pact. The pact may receive, hold, and use gifts, bequests, and devises, either outright or in trust, for purposes consistent with this chapter. A pact may enter into agreements with appropriate state and federal agencies to participate in programs which make assistance available to local fire departments.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-22 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-22
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-22
Status: in_force

If a certificate of competency is lost or destroyed, a new certificate of competency shall be issued in its place without another examination.
O.C.G.A. § 25-13-6 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-13-6
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-13-6
Status: in_force

Any person wishing permission to use the nomenclature or a symbol of a department may submit a written request for such permission to the fire chief or director of public safety. Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the request, the fire chief or director of public safety shall send a notice with his or her recommendation to the local governing body stating whether the person may use the requested nomenclature or symbol. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of a recommendation from the fire chief or director of public safety, the local governing body shall send a notice to the requesting party of their decision on whether or not the person may use the requested nomenclature or symbol. If the local governing body does not respond within the 30 day time period, then the request is presumed to have been denied. The grant of permission under Code Section 35-10-4 or 35-10-5 shall be in the discretion of the local governing body under such conditions as the local governing body may impose.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-22 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-22
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-22
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner and the various officials delegated by him to carry out this chapter shall have the authority at all times of the day and night to enter in or upon and to examine any building or premises where a fire is in progress or has occurred, as well as other buildings or premises adjacent to or near the same. The Commissioner and his delegated authorities shall have the right to enter in and upon all buildings and premises subject to this chapter, at any reasonable time, for the purpose of examination or inspection.

(a) The Commissioner and the various officials delegated by him to carry out this chapter shall have the authority at all times of the day and night to enter in or upon and to examine any building or premises where a fire is in progress or has occurred, as well as other buildings or premises adjacent to or near the same. The Commissioner and his delegated authorities shall have the right to enter in and upon all buildings and premises subject to this chapter, at any reasonable time, for the purpose of examination or inspection.

(b) Upon complaint submitted in writing, the Commissioner and the various officials to whom enforcement authority is delegated under this chapter may enter in or upon any building or premises between the hours of sunrise and sunset for the purpose of investigating the complaint. Upon the complaint of any person, the state fire marshal or his deputized officials may inspect or cause to be inspected all buildings and premises within their jurisdiction whenever he or they deem it necessary.

(b) Upon complaint submitted in writing, the Commissioner and the various officials to whom enforcement authority is delegated under this chapter may enter in or upon any building or premises between the hours of sunrise and sunset for the purpose of investigating the complaint. Upon the complaint of any person, the state fire marshal or his deputized officials may inspect or cause to be inspected all buildings and premises within their jurisdiction whenever he or they deem it necessary.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-50 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-50
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-50
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Amusement Ride Safety Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-25 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-3-25
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-3-25
Status: in_force

(a) The certificate of compliance issued by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council or the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the applicable council at any time it receives satisfactory evidence that the fire department is not maintaining sufficient personnel, equipment, or insurance required by Code Section 25-3-23 , or the rules and regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council, for fire departments employing full-time firefighters or part-time firefighters, or the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council, for fire departments solely utilizing volunteer firefighters, pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 25-3-23 .

(a) The certificate of compliance issued by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council or the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the applicable council at any time it receives satisfactory evidence that the fire department is not maintaining sufficient personnel, equipment, or insurance required by Code Section 25-3-23 , or the rules and regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council, for fire departments employing full-time firefighters or part-time firefighters, or the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council, for fire departments solely utilizing volunteer firefighters, pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 25-3-23 .

(b) The chief administrative officer of any fire department aggrieved by a decision of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council, for fire departments employing full-time firefighters or part-time firefighters, or the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council, for fire departments solely utilizing volunteer firefighters, under subsection (a) of this Code section may, within 30 days of the date of such decision, request a hearing on the matter before the applicable council. Following a hearing before the applicable council, the chief administrative officer of the fire department affected shall be served with a written decision of the applicable council announcing whether the certificate of compliance shall remain revoked or suspended or whether it shall be reinstated.

(b) The chief administrative officer of any fire department aggrieved by a decision of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council, for fire departments employing full-time firefighters or part-time firefighters, or the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council, for fire departments solely utilizing volunteer firefighters, under subsection (a) of this Code section may, within 30 days of the date of such decision, request a hearing on the matter before the applicable council. Following a hearing before the applicable council, the chief administrative officer of the fire department affected shall be served with a written decision of the applicable council announcing whether the certificate of compliance shall remain revoked or suspended or whether it shall be reinstated.

(c) The Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council, for fire departments employing full-time firefighters or part-time firefighters, or the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council, for fire departments solely utilizing volunteer firefighters, shall not suspend or revoke any certificate of compliance for failure to meet firefighter training requirements when such failure was due to unavailability of required training from or through the Georgia Fire Academy.

(c) The Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council, for fire departments employing full-time firefighters or part-time firefighters, or the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council, for fire departments solely utilizing volunteer firefighters, shall not suspend or revoke any certificate of compliance for failure to meet firefighter training requirements when such failure was due to unavailability of required training from or through the Georgia Fire Academy.

(d) The Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council, for fire departments employing full-time firefighters or part-time firefighters, or the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council, for fire departments solely utilizing volunteer firefighters, may refer suspensions or revocations to the Attorney General for enforcement. Upon referral from a council, the Attorney General may bring a civil action to enjoin any organization which is not in compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter from performing any or all firefighting functions until such requirements are met by such organization.

(d) The Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council, for fire departments employing full-time firefighters or part-time firefighters, or the Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council, for fire departments solely utilizing volunteer firefighters, may refer suspensions or revocations to the Attorney General for enforcement. Upon referral from a council, the Attorney General may bring a civil action to enjoin any organization which is not in compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter from performing any or all firefighting functions until such requirements are met by such organization.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-9 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-5-9
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-5-9
Status: in_force

(a) The mediation board, acting through its chairman, shall call a hearing to be held within ten days after the date of the appointment of the chairman and, acting through its chairman, shall give at least seven days' notice in writing to each of the other two mediators, the bargaining agent, and the corporate authorities of the time and place of the hearing. The hearing shall be informal, and the rules of evidence prevailing in judicial proceedings shall not be binding. Any and all documentary evidence and other data deemed relevant by the mediators may be received in evidence. The mediators shall have the power to request by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, records, and other evidence relative or pertinent to the issues presented to them for determination.

(a) The mediation board, acting through its chairman, shall call a hearing to be held within ten days after the date of the appointment of the chairman and, acting through its chairman, shall give at least seven days' notice in writing to each of the other two mediators, the bargaining agent, and the corporate authorities of the time and place of the hearing. The hearing shall be informal, and the rules of evidence prevailing in judicial proceedings shall not be binding. Any and all documentary evidence and other data deemed relevant by the mediators may be received in evidence. The mediators shall have the power to request by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, records, and other evidence relative or pertinent to the issues presented to them for determination.

(b) Hearings conducted by the mediators shall be concluded within 20 days of the time of commencement. Within ten days after the conclusion of the hearings, the mediators shall make written findings and a written opinion upon the issues presented, a copy of which shall be mailed or otherwise transmitted to the bargaining agent or its attorney or other designated representative and the corporate authorities. A majority decision of the mediators shall be advisory in nature and shall not be binding upon either the bargaining agent or the corporate authorities.

(b) Hearings conducted by the mediators shall be concluded within 20 days of the time of commencement. Within ten days after the conclusion of the hearings, the mediators shall make written findings and a written opinion upon the issues presented, a copy of which shall be mailed or otherwise transmitted to the bargaining agent or its attorney or other designated representative and the corporate authorities. A majority decision of the mediators shall be advisory in nature and shall not be binding upon either the bargaining agent or the corporate authorities.
O.C.G.A. § 25-10-5 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-10-5
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-10-5
Status: in_force

The annual license fee for any person, firm, or corporation conducting business in this state under paragraph (4) of Code Section 25-10-3 or storing fireworks under Code Section 25-10-3.1 or conducting pyrotechnic displays under Code Section 25-10-3.2 shall be $1,500.00 per year, payable to the Safety Fire Commissioner. The license shall expire on December 31 of each year. The Safety Fire Commissioner is authorized and directed to promulgate safety regulations relating to the manufacture, storage, and transportation of fireworks within this state in order to ensure the adequate protection of the employees of any such person, firm, or corporation and of the general public. The Safety Fire Commissioner is also authorized and directed to promulgate safety regulations relating to the public exhibition or display of pyrotechnics and the licensing requirements of those conducting such public exhibitions or displays, as he or she deems necessary. The Safety Fire Commissioner is further authorized and directed to conduct periodic inspections of the facilities of any person, firm, or corporation manufacturing, storing, and transporting fireworks as provided in paragraph (4) of Code Section 25-10-3 or as provided in Code Section 25-10-3.1 in order to ensure compliance with fire safety rules and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-60 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-60
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-60
Status: in_force

No person shall be permitted to operate an amusement ride unless he or she is at least 16 years of age. An operator shall be in attendance at all times that an amusement ride is in operation and shall operate no more than one amusement ride at any given time.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-19 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-19
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-19
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the deputy inspectors authorized by Code Section 25-15-18 the Commissioner shall, upon the request of any company licensed to insure and insuring in this state boilers and pressure vessels or upon the request of any company operating pressure vessels in this state for which the owner or user maintains a regularly established inspection service which is under the supervision of one or more technically competent individuals whose qualifications are satisfactory to the office and causes such pressure vessels to be regularly inspected and rated by such inspection service in accordance with applicable provisions of the rules and regulations adopted by the office pursuant to Code Section 25-15-13 , issue to any inspectors of such insurance company certificates of competency as special inspectors and to any inspectors of such company operating pressure vessels certificates of competency as owner or user inspectors, provided that each such inspector before receiving or her certificate of competency shall satisfactorily pass the examination provided for by Code Section 25-15-20 or, in lieu of such examination, shall hold a commission or a certificate of competency as an inspector of boilers or pressure vessels for a state that has a standard of examination substantially equal to that of this state or a commission as an inspector of boilers and pressure vessels issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. A certificate of competency as an owner or user inspector shall be issued to an inspector of a company operating pressure vessels in this state only if, in addition to meeting the requirements stated in this Code section, the inspector is employed full time by the company and is responsible for making inspections of pressure vessels used or to be used by such company and which are not for resale.

(a) In addition to the deputy inspectors authorized by Code Section 25-15-18 the Commissioner shall, upon the request of any company licensed to insure and insuring in this state boilers and pressure vessels or upon the request of any company operating pressure vessels in this state for which the owner or user maintains a regularly established inspection service which is under the supervision of one or more technically competent individuals whose qualifications are satisfactory to the office and causes such pressure vessels to be regularly inspected and rated by such inspection service in accordance with applicable provisions of the rules and regulations adopted by the office pursuant to Code Section 25-15-13 , issue to any inspectors of such insurance company certificates of competency as special inspectors and to any inspectors of such company operating pressure vessels certificates of competency as owner or user inspectors, provided that each such inspector before receiving or her certificate of competency shall satisfactorily pass the examination provided for by Code Section 25-15-20 or, in lieu of such examination, shall hold a commission or a certificate of competency as an inspector of boilers or pressure vessels for a state that has a standard of examination substantially equal to that of this state or a commission as an inspector of boilers and pressure vessels issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. A certificate of competency as an owner or user inspector shall be issued to an inspector of a company operating pressure vessels in this state only if, in addition to meeting the requirements stated in this Code section, the inspector is employed full time by the company and is responsible for making inspections of pressure vessels used or to be used by such company and which are not for resale.

(b) Such special inspectors or owner or user inspectors shall receive no salary from nor shall any of their expenses be paid by the state, and the continuance of their certificates of competency shall be conditioned upon their continuing in the employ of the boiler insurance company duly authorized or in the employ of the company so operating pressure vessels in this state and upon their maintenance of the standards imposed by this article.

(b) Such special inspectors or owner or user inspectors shall receive no salary from nor shall any of their expenses be paid by the state, and the continuance of their certificates of competency shall be conditioned upon their continuing in the employ of the boiler insurance company duly authorized or in the employ of the company so operating pressure vessels in this state and upon their maintenance of the standards imposed by this article.

(c) Such special inspectors or owner or user inspectors may inspect all boilers and pressure vessels insured or all pressure vessels operated by their respective companies; and, when so inspected, the owners and users of such boilers and pressure vessels shall be exempt from the payment to the state of the inspection fees as prescribed in rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner.

(c) Such special inspectors or owner or user inspectors may inspect all boilers and pressure vessels insured or all pressure vessels operated by their respective companies; and, when so inspected, the owners and users of such boilers and pressure vessels shall be exempt from the payment to the state of the inspection fees as prescribed in rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-23 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-23
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-23
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner, the chief inspector, or any deputy inspector shall have free access, during reasonable hours, to any premises in this state where a boiler or pressure vessel is being constructed for use in, or is being installed in, this state for the purpose of ascertaining whether such boiler or pressure vessel is being constructed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(a) The Commissioner, the chief inspector, or any deputy inspector shall have free access, during reasonable hours, to any premises in this state where a boiler or pressure vessel is being constructed for use in, or is being installed in, this state for the purpose of ascertaining whether such boiler or pressure vessel is being constructed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(b)(1) On and after January 1, 1986, each boiler and pressure vessel used or proposed to be used within this state, except for pressure vessels covered by an owner or user inspection service as described in subsection (d) of this Code section or except for boilers or pressure vessels exempt under Code Section 25-15-16 (owners and users may request to waive this exemption), shall be thoroughly inspected as to their construction, installation, and condition as follows: (A) Power boilers and high pressure, high temperature water boilers shall receive a certificate inspection annually which shall be an internal inspection where construction permits; otherwise, it shall be as complete an inspection as possible. Such boilers shall also be externally inspected while under pressure, if possible; (B) Low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection every four years where construction permits; (C) Hot water heating and hot water supply boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector; (D) Pressure vessels subject to internal corrosion shall receive a certificate inspection triennially with an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector. Pressure vessels not subject to internal corrosion shall receive a certificate of inspection at intervals set by the office; and (E) Nuclear vessels within the scope of this article shall be inspected and reported in such form and with such appropriate information as the office shall designate. (2) A grace period of two months beyond the periods specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph may elapse between certificate inspections. (3) The office may provide for longer periods between certificate inspection in its rules and regulations. (4) Under the provisions of this article, the office is responsible for providing for the safety of life, limb, and property and therefore has jurisdiction over the interpretation and application of the inspection requirements as provided for in the rules and regulations which it has promulgated. The person conducting the inspection during construction and installation shall certify as to the minimum requirements for safety as defined in the ASME Code. Inspection requirements of operating equipment shall be in accordance with generally accepted practice and compatible with the actual service conditions, such as: (A) Previous experience, based on records of inspection, performance, and maintenance; (B) Location, with respect to personnel hazard; (C) Quality of inspection and operating personnel; (D) Provision for related safe operation controls; and (E) Interrelation with other operations outside the scope of this article. Based upon documentation of such actual service conditions by the owner or user of the operating equipment, the office may, in its discretion, permit variations in the inspection requirements.

(b)(1) On and after January 1, 1986, each boiler and pressure vessel used or proposed to be used within this state, except for pressure vessels covered by an owner or user inspection service as described in subsection (d) of this Code section or except for boilers or pressure vessels exempt under Code Section 25-15-16 (owners and users may request to waive this exemption), shall be thoroughly inspected as to their construction, installation, and condition as follows: (A) Power boilers and high pressure, high temperature water boilers shall receive a certificate inspection annually which shall be an internal inspection where construction permits; otherwise, it shall be as complete an inspection as possible. Such boilers shall also be externally inspected while under pressure, if possible; (B) Low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection every four years where construction permits; (C) Hot water heating and hot water supply boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector; (D) Pressure vessels subject to internal corrosion shall receive a certificate inspection triennially with an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector. Pressure vessels not subject to internal corrosion shall receive a certificate of inspection at intervals set by the office; and (E) Nuclear vessels within the scope of this article shall be inspected and reported in such form and with such appropriate information as the office shall designate.

(b)(1) On and after January 1, 1986, each boiler and pressure vessel used or proposed to be used within this state, except for pressure vessels covered by an owner or user inspection service as described in subsection (d) of this Code section or except for boilers or pressure vessels exempt under Code Section 25-15-16 (owners and users may request to waive this exemption), shall be thoroughly inspected as to their construction, installation, and condition as follows:

(A) Power boilers and high pressure, high temperature water boilers shall receive a certificate inspection annually which shall be an internal inspection where construction permits; otherwise, it shall be as complete an inspection as possible. Such boilers shall also be externally inspected while under pressure, if possible;

(A) Power boilers and high pressure, high temperature water boilers shall receive a certificate inspection annually which shall be an internal inspection where construction permits; otherwise, it shall be as complete an inspection as possible. Such boilers shall also be externally inspected while under pressure, if possible;

(B) Low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection every four years where construction permits;

(B) Low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection every four years where construction permits;

(C) Hot water heating and hot water supply boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector;

(C) Hot water heating and hot water supply boilers shall receive a certificate inspection biennially with an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector;

(D) Pressure vessels subject to internal corrosion shall receive a certificate inspection triennially with an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector. Pressure vessels not subject to internal corrosion shall receive a certificate of inspection at intervals set by the office; and

(D) Pressure vessels subject to internal corrosion shall receive a certificate inspection triennially with an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector. Pressure vessels not subject to internal corrosion shall receive a certificate of inspection at intervals set by the office; and

(E) Nuclear vessels within the scope of this article shall be inspected and reported in such form and with such appropriate information as the office shall designate.

(E) Nuclear vessels within the scope of this article shall be inspected and reported in such form and with such appropriate information as the office shall designate.

(2) A grace period of two months beyond the periods specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph may elapse between certificate inspections.

(2) A grace period of two months beyond the periods specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph may elapse between certificate inspections.

(3) The office may provide for longer periods between certificate inspection in its rules and regulations.

(3) The office may provide for longer periods between certificate inspection in its rules and regulations.

(4) Under the provisions of this article, the office is responsible for providing for the safety of life, limb, and property and therefore has jurisdiction over the interpretation and application of the inspection requirements as provided for in the rules and regulations which it has promulgated. The person conducting the inspection during construction and installation shall certify as to the minimum requirements for safety as defined in the ASME Code. Inspection requirements of operating equipment shall be in accordance with generally accepted practice and compatible with the actual service conditions, such as: (A) Previous experience, based on records of inspection, performance, and maintenance; (B) Location, with respect to personnel hazard; (C) Quality of inspection and operating personnel; (D) Provision for related safe operation controls; and (E) Interrelation with other operations outside the scope of this article.

(4) Under the provisions of this article, the office is responsible for providing for the safety of life, limb, and property and therefore has jurisdiction over the interpretation and application of the inspection requirements as provided for in the rules and regulations which it has promulgated. The person conducting the inspection during construction and installation shall certify as to the minimum requirements for safety as defined in the ASME Code. Inspection requirements of operating equipment shall be in accordance with generally accepted practice and compatible with the actual service conditions, such as:

(A) Previous experience, based on records of inspection, performance, and maintenance;

(A) Previous experience, based on records of inspection, performance, and maintenance;

(B) Location, with respect to personnel hazard;

(B) Location, with respect to personnel hazard;

(C) Quality of inspection and operating personnel;

(C) Quality of inspection and operating personnel;

(D) Provision for related safe operation controls; and

(D) Provision for related safe operation controls; and

(E) Interrelation with other operations outside the scope of this article.

(E) Interrelation with other operations outside the scope of this article.

Based upon documentation of such actual service conditions by the owner or user of the operating equipment, the office may, in its discretion, permit variations in the inspection requirements.

(c) The inspections required in this article shall be made by the chief inspector, by a deputy inspector, by a special inspector, or by an owner or user inspector provided for in this article.

(c) The inspections required in this article shall be made by the chief inspector, by a deputy inspector, by a special inspector, or by an owner or user inspector provided for in this article.

(d) Owner or user inspection of pressure vessels is permitted, provided the owner or user inspection service is regularly established and is under the supervision of one or more individuals whose qualifications are satisfactory to the office and said owner or user causes the pressure vessels to be inspected in conformance with the National Board Inspection Code or API 510, as applicable.

(d) Owner or user inspection of pressure vessels is permitted, provided the owner or user inspection service is regularly established and is under the supervision of one or more individuals whose qualifications are satisfactory to the office and said owner or user causes the pressure vessels to be inspected in conformance with the National Board Inspection Code or API 510, as applicable.

(e) If, at the discretion of the inspector, a hydrostatic test shall be deemed necessary, it shall be made by the owner or user of the boiler or pressure vessel.

(e) If, at the discretion of the inspector, a hydrostatic test shall be deemed necessary, it shall be made by the owner or user of the boiler or pressure vessel.

(f) All boilers, other than cast iron sectional boilers, and pressure vessels to be installed in this state after the 12 month period from the date upon which the rules and regulations of the office shall become effective shall be inspected during construction as required by the applicable rules and regulations of the office by an inspector authorized to inspect boilers and pressure vessels in this state or, if constructed outside of the state, by an inspector holding a commission issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

(f) All boilers, other than cast iron sectional boilers, and pressure vessels to be installed in this state after the 12 month period from the date upon which the rules and regulations of the office shall become effective shall be inspected during construction as required by the applicable rules and regulations of the office by an inspector authorized to inspect boilers and pressure vessels in this state or, if constructed outside of the state, by an inspector holding a commission issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-5 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-4-5
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-4-5
Status: in_force

The council and volunteer council are assigned to the Department of Public Safety for administrative purposes. The funds necessary to carry out this chapter shall come from funds appropriated to and available to the council and volunteer council and from any other available funds. The council and volunteer council are authorized to accept and use gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. The council and volunteer council are also authorized to accept and use property, both real and personal, and services for the purpose of carrying out this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-1 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-3-1
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-3-1
Status: in_force

Any fire department of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision and any chartered fire department shall have the authority to:

(1) Protect life and property against fire, explosions, hazardous materials, or electrical hazards;

(1) Protect life and property against fire, explosions, hazardous materials, or electrical hazards;

(2) Detect and prevent arson;

(2) Detect and prevent arson;

(3) Administer and enforce the laws of this state; the rules and regulations adopted by the departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, and agencies of this state; and any ordinances, rules, regulations, or codes adopted by the county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state that are related to the prevention and suppression of fires, explosions, or injuries from hazardous materials and explosions and the protection of life and property from such hazards;

(3) Administer and enforce the laws of this state; the rules and regulations adopted by the departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, and agencies of this state; and any ordinances, rules, regulations, or codes adopted by the county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state that are related to the prevention and suppression of fires, explosions, or injuries from hazardous materials and explosions and the protection of life and property from such hazards;

(4) Conduct programs of public education in fire prevention and safety;

(4) Conduct programs of public education in fire prevention and safety;

(5) Conduct emergency medical services and rescue assistance, subject to Chapter 11 of Title 31 and subject to the approval of the county, municipality, or other political subdivision;

(5) Conduct emergency medical services and rescue assistance, subject to Chapter 11 of Title 31 and subject to the approval of the county, municipality, or other political subdivision;

(6) Control and regulate the flow of traffic in areas of existing emergencies, including rail, highway, water, and air traffic; and

(6) Control and regulate the flow of traffic in areas of existing emergencies, including rail, highway, water, and air traffic; and

(7) Perform all such services of a fire department as may be provided by law or which necessarily appertain thereto.

(7) Perform all such services of a fire department as may be provided by law or which necessarily appertain thereto.
O.C.G.A. § 25-7-1 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-7-1
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-7-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Fire Academy Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 25-13-10 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-13-10
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-13-10
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $5,000.00 or to imprisonment for not less than one or more than five years, or both. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-41 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-41
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-41
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Class B fire-fighting foam ” means any foam designed to extinguish flammable liquid fires. (2) “ PFAS chemicals ” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and designed to be fully functional in class B fire-fighting foam formulations. (3) “ Testing ” means calibration testing, conformance testing, or fixed system testing.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “ Class B fire-fighting foam ” means any foam designed to extinguish flammable liquid fires.

(1) “ Class B fire-fighting foam ” means any foam designed to extinguish flammable liquid fires.

(2) “ PFAS chemicals ” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and designed to be fully functional in class B fire-fighting foam formulations.

(2) “ PFAS chemicals ” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and designed to be fully functional in class B fire-fighting foam formulations.

(3) “ Testing ” means calibration testing, conformance testing, or fixed system testing.

(3) “ Testing ” means calibration testing, conformance testing, or fixed system testing.

(b) On and after January 1, 2020, no person; fire department provided for under Chapter 3 of this title; state department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, public corporation, or authority; county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state shall discharge or otherwise use class B fire-fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals unless: (1) Such discharge or other use occurs in fire prevention or in response to an emergency fire-fighting operation; or (2) Such discharge or other use is for training or testing purposes which occurs at a facility that has implemented containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent uncontrolled releases of such class B fire-fighting foam into the environment.

(b) On and after January 1, 2020, no person; fire department provided for under Chapter 3 of this title; state department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, public corporation, or authority; county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of this state shall discharge or otherwise use class B fire-fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals unless:

(1) Such discharge or other use occurs in fire prevention or in response to an emergency fire-fighting operation; or

(1) Such discharge or other use occurs in fire prevention or in response to an emergency fire-fighting operation; or

(2) Such discharge or other use is for training or testing purposes which occurs at a facility that has implemented containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent uncontrolled releases of such class B fire-fighting foam into the environment.

(2) Such discharge or other use is for training or testing purposes which occurs at a facility that has implemented containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent uncontrolled releases of such class B fire-fighting foam into the environment.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to: (1) Restrict the manufacture, sale, or distribution of class B fire-fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals or restrict the discharge or other use of class B fire-fighting foam in response to an emergency fire-fighting operation; or (2) Prevent the use of nonfluorinated foams, including other class B fire-fighting foams, for purposes of training for fire-fighting operations.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to:

(1) Restrict the manufacture, sale, or distribution of class B fire-fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals or restrict the discharge or other use of class B fire-fighting foam in response to an emergency fire-fighting operation; or

(1) Restrict the manufacture, sale, or distribution of class B fire-fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals or restrict the discharge or other use of class B fire-fighting foam in response to an emergency fire-fighting operation; or

(2) Prevent the use of nonfluorinated foams, including other class B fire-fighting foams, for purposes of training for fire-fighting operations.

(2) Prevent the use of nonfluorinated foams, including other class B fire-fighting foams, for purposes of training for fire-fighting operations.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-12 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-12
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-12
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall be authorized to consult with persons knowledgeable in the areas of construction, use, or safety of boilers and pressure vessels and to create committees composed of such consultants to assist the Commissioner in carrying out his or her duties under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 25-12-22 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-12-22
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-12-22
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, a county, or the state to require the submission and approval of plans and specifications or to regulate the quality and character of work performed by contractors through a system of permits, fees, and inspections otherwise authorized by law for the protection of the public health and safety.

(a) Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, a county, or the state to require the submission and approval of plans and specifications or to regulate the quality and character of work performed by contractors through a system of permits, fees, and inspections otherwise authorized by law for the protection of the public health and safety.

(b) No municipality or county shall impose any other requirements on persons licensed or permitted by the Commissioner as set forth in this chapter to prove competency to conduct any activity covered by said license or permit.

(b) No municipality or county shall impose any other requirements on persons licensed or permitted by the Commissioner as set forth in this chapter to prove competency to conduct any activity covered by said license or permit.
O.C.G.A. § 25-13-8 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-13-8
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-13-8
Status: in_force

In addition to any other relief or sanction for a violation of Code Section 25-13-4 or 25-13-5 and where the violation is willful, the local governing body shall be entitled to collect a civil penalty in the amount of $500.00 for each violation. Further, when there is a finding of willful violation, the local governing body shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees for bringing any action against the violator. The local governing body shall be entitled to seek civil sanctions in the superior court in the county of residence of the violator.
O.C.G.A. § 25-11-15 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-11-15
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-11-15
Status: in_force

(a) All fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services.

(a) All fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services.

(b) 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 upgrading of fire protection, in general, in Georgia.

(b) 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 upgrading of fire protection, in general, in Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 25-7-5 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-7-5
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-7-5
Status: in_force

The superintendent of the Georgia Fire Academy shall be responsible for the selection of a staff. He shall also be responsible for the execution of all policies, programs, directives, and decisions promulgated by the Board of Public Safety and for the direction of the staff and the daily operation of the academy.
O.C.G.A. § 25-7-6 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-7-6
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-7-6
Status: in_force

(a) The Georgia Fire Academy is assigned to the Department of Public Safety for administrative purposes only, as described in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(a) The Georgia Fire Academy is assigned to the Department of Public Safety for administrative purposes only, as described in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(b) The Board of Public Safety is authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes of carrying out this chapter. The board is also authorized to accept property, both real and personal, and services for the purposes of carrying out this chapter.

(b) The Board of Public Safety is authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes of carrying out this chapter. The board is also authorized to accept property, both real and personal, and services for the purposes of carrying out this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-97 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-97
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-97
Status: in_force

The owner or operator of a carnival ride may deny entry to a person to a carnival ride if in the owner's or operator's opinion the entry may jeopardize the safety of such person or the safety of any other person. Nothing in this Code section shall permit an owner or operator to deny an inspector access to a carnival ride when such inspector is acting within the scope of his or her duties under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-32-2 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-32-2
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-32.2
Status: in_force

Every county or municipal governing authority or any two or more governing authorities or the Safety Fire Division are authorized and empowered to take such action as may be required to formulate task forces, teams, or fire or police investigative units to investigate any case of a burn injury or wound sustained as reported pursuant to Code Section 25-2-32.1 , to ascertain the cause of fires or explosions of suspicious origin within the county or municipalities, to pursue necessary investigation thereof, and to assist in the preparation and prosecution of cases stemming from any alleged criminal activity attendant to such fires or explosions.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-88 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-88
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-88
Status: in_force

The office shall issue a permit to operate a carnival ride to the owner thereof upon successful completion of a safety inspection by a licensed inspector, upon completion by the owner of the application for a permit, and upon presentation of a certificate of inspection or waiver thereof by the office. The permit shall be valid for the calendar year in which issued.
O.C.G.A. § 25-10-6 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-10-6
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-10-6
Status: in_force

(a) The state fire marshal shall enforce the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that, in addition, any law enforcement officer or agency of this state or political subdivision thereof may enforce provisions relating to using or igniting or causing to be ignited consumer fireworks. Applicable fire departments of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision or a chartered fire department shall refer cases for enforcement under subsection (c) of Code Section 25-10-5.1 to the state fire marshal. All fireworks or consumer fireworks manufactured, offered for sale, exposed for sale, or stored in violation of this chapter are declared to be contraband and may be seized, taken, and removed, or caused to be removed and destroyed or disposed of at the expense of the owner thereof by the state fire marshal, the Georgia State Patrol, or any sheriff or local police official.

(a) The state fire marshal shall enforce the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that, in addition, any law enforcement officer or agency of this state or political subdivision thereof may enforce provisions relating to using or igniting or causing to be ignited consumer fireworks. Applicable fire departments of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision or a chartered fire department shall refer cases for enforcement under subsection (c) of Code Section 25-10-5.1 to the state fire marshal. All fireworks or consumer fireworks manufactured, offered for sale, exposed for sale, or stored in violation of this chapter are declared to be contraband and may be seized, taken, and removed, or caused to be removed and destroyed or disposed of at the expense of the owner thereof by the state fire marshal, the Georgia State Patrol, or any sheriff or local police official.

(b) Any property declared as contraband pursuant to this Code section shall be forfeited in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9.

(b) Any property declared as contraband pursuant to this Code section shall be forfeited in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9.
O.C.G.A. § 25-12-10 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-12-10
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-12-10
Status: in_force

The forms of such licenses and permits and applications and fees therefor shall be prescribed by the Commissioner by rule or regulation, subject to the limitations on fees provided for in Code Sections 25-12-7 and 25-12-8 . In addition to such other information and data as the Commissioner determines are appropriate and required for such forms, there shall be included in such forms the following matters:

(1) Each such application shall be sworn to by the applicant or, if a corporation, by an officer thereof;

(1) Each such application shall be sworn to by the applicant or, if a corporation, by an officer thereof;

(2) Each application shall clearly state, in detail as set forth by the Commissioner, the type of activity or activities for which the applicant desires a license or permit to perform;

(2) Each application shall clearly state, in detail as set forth by the Commissioner, the type of activity or activities for which the applicant desires a license or permit to perform;

(3) An application for a permit shall include the name of the licensee employing such permittee, and the permit issued in pursuance of such application shall also set forth the name of such licensee. For persons covered by Code Section 25-12-8 , the application and permit shall bear the business name of the person's employer; and

(3) An application for a permit shall include the name of the licensee employing such permittee, and the permit issued in pursuance of such application shall also set forth the name of such licensee. For persons covered by Code Section 25-12-8 , the application and permit shall bear the business name of the person's employer; and

(4) The license or permit issued by the Commissioner shall clearly state the activity or activities for which the firm or individual has been issued the license or permit to perform. The licensee or permittee shall not perform any activity not noted on the license or permit issued by the Commissioner.

(4) The license or permit issued by the Commissioner shall clearly state the activity or activities for which the firm or individual has been issued the license or permit to perform. The licensee or permittee shall not perform any activity not noted on the license or permit issued by the Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 25-13-7 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 13 / Section 25-13-7
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-13-7
Status: in_force

Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of Code Section 25-13-4 or 25-13-5 , the local governing body shall have the right to apply to the superior court of the county of residence of the violator for an injunction to restrain the violation.
O.C.G.A. § 25-7-7 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-7-7
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-7-7
Status: in_force

Subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Public Safety, the training program of the academy shall be made available to all firefighters and may also be made available to other persons who evidence interest in entering the fire-fighting profession. The board is authorized to prescribe fees to cover all or a part of the cost of furnishing the training, under such rules and regulations as the board shall prescribe. The state, municipalities, and counties are authorized to expend funds for the purpose of paying such fees. The board is given full authority to decide who shall be allowed to enroll in the training program of the academy.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-17 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-17
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-17
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “explosive” or “explosives” means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture which is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion, which compound or mixture contains any oxidizing and combustible units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion, or by detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb. Explosives constitute a special hazard to life and safety of persons because of the danger incident to their manufacture, transportation, use, sale, and storage.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “explosive” or “explosives” means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture which is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion, which compound or mixture contains any oxidizing and combustible units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion, or by detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb. Explosives constitute a special hazard to life and safety of persons because of the danger incident to their manufacture, transportation, use, sale, and storage.

(b) Every person who manufactures, transports, uses, sells, or stores explosives shall so manufacture, transport, use, sell, and store them as to afford every precaution and protection against injury to persons as the Commissioner may determine and by rule declare to be reasonable and practical; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to extend to storage, use, or sale of small arms ammunition.

(b) Every person who manufactures, transports, uses, sells, or stores explosives shall so manufacture, transport, use, sell, and store them as to afford every precaution and protection against injury to persons as the Commissioner may determine and by rule declare to be reasonable and practical; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to extend to storage, use, or sale of small arms ammunition.

(c) The Commissioner is directed to investigate and examine the nature and properties of various explosives and known safety and protective techniques, including the safety standards, recommendations, and codes of the National Fire Protection Association (Explosives Ordinance, National Fire Code), and the American Insurance Association, the successor to the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Based upon the investigation, the Commissioner is authorized to determine and by rule to provide what reasonable and practical protection must be afforded persons with respect to the manufacture, transportation, use, sale, and storage of explosives.

(c) The Commissioner is directed to investigate and examine the nature and properties of various explosives and known safety and protective techniques, including the safety standards, recommendations, and codes of the National Fire Protection Association (Explosives Ordinance, National Fire Code), and the American Insurance Association, the successor to the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Based upon the investigation, the Commissioner is authorized to determine and by rule to provide what reasonable and practical protection must be afforded persons with respect to the manufacture, transportation, use, sale, and storage of explosives.

(d) No person shall manufacture, transport, use, sell, or store explosives without having first obtained a license therefor issued by the Commissioner in accordance with reasonable rules established by him. The Commissioner is authorized to make reasonable rules providing for the issuance of such licenses on an annual basis to those applicants who have observed and may be expected to observe safety rules lawfully made under this Code section. Graded fees for such licenses shall be as provided in Code Section 25-2-4.1 . The permits for the use only of explosives may be issued by judges of the probate courts or other local elected officials whom the Commissioner may designate. Fees for such permits to use explosives shall be $2.00 for each permit issued, which fee shall be retained by the issuing local official.

(d) No person shall manufacture, transport, use, sell, or store explosives without having first obtained a license therefor issued by the Commissioner in accordance with reasonable rules established by him. The Commissioner is authorized to make reasonable rules providing for the issuance of such licenses on an annual basis to those applicants who have observed and may be expected to observe safety rules lawfully made under this Code section. Graded fees for such licenses shall be as provided in Code Section 25-2-4.1 . The permits for the use only of explosives may be issued by judges of the probate courts or other local elected officials whom the Commissioner may designate. Fees for such permits to use explosives shall be $2.00 for each permit issued, which fee shall be retained by the issuing local official.

(e) Every person licensed under this Code section who suffers a larceny or attempted larceny of primer cord, blasting agents, powders, and dynamite shall make a report thereof to local law enforcement agencies and to the state fire marshal, in accordance with rules made by the Commissioner. The Commissioner is authorized to make such rules.

(e) Every person licensed under this Code section who suffers a larceny or attempted larceny of primer cord, blasting agents, powders, and dynamite shall make a report thereof to local law enforcement agencies and to the state fire marshal, in accordance with rules made by the Commissioner. The Commissioner is authorized to make such rules.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-26 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-26
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-26
Status: in_force

Code Sections 25-2-22 through 25-2-25 shall be construed so that the final authority for ordering the carrying out and enforcement of such Code sections shall be by order of the court and not by the Commissioner or his delegated authority.
O.C.G.A. § 25-14-11 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-14-11
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-14-11
Status: in_force

If, after the date specified in paragraph (4.1) of Code Section 25-14-2 , the New York safety standards are changed, then the Commissioner shall suggest proposed legislation to the chairpersons of the appropriate standing committees of the General Assembly as designated by the presiding officer of each house. Such proposed legislation shall contain provisions necessary to bring paragraph (4.1) of Code Section 25-14-2 into accordance with the New York safety standards.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-101 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-101
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-101
Status: in_force

No county, municipality, or other political subdivision shall have the power to pass ordinances, resolutions, or other requirements regulating the construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, or operation of carnival rides within the limits of such county, municipality, or other political subdivision. Any such ordinances, resolutions, or other requirements shall be void and of no effect; provided, however, that the provisions of this Code section shall not apply to local zoning ordinances or ordinances regulating location, siting requirements, or other development standards or conditions relative to carnival rides or their time of operation or noise levels generated. Nothing in this article preempts the imposition of regulatory fees or occupation taxes imposed by counties and municipalities pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 48.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-20 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-20
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-20
Status: in_force

The examination for chief, deputy, special, or owner or user inspectors shall be in writing and shall be held by the office or by an examining board appointed in accordance with the requirements of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, with at least two members present at all times during the examination. Such examination shall be confined to questions the answers to which will aid in determining the fitness and competency of the applicant for the intended service and may be those prepared by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. In case an applicant fails to pass the examination, he or she may appeal to the office for another examination which shall be given by the office or the appointed examining board after 90 days. The record of an applicant's examination shall be accessible to the applicant and his or her employer.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-91 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-91
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-91
Status: in_force

The owner of the carnival ride shall report to the office any accident incurred during the operation of any carnival ride resulting in a fatality or an injury requiring medical attention from a licensed medical facility. The report shall be in writing, shall describe the nature of the occurrence and injury, and shall be delivered in person or mailed by first-class mail no later than the close of the next business day following the accident. Accidents resulting in a fatality shall also be reported immediately to the office in person or by phone in accordance with regulations adopted by the office.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-10 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-6-10
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-6-10
Status: in_force

Pacts in existence on July 4, 1976, are authorized to continue to operate under their articles of incorporation or organizational policy.
O.C.G.A. § 25-7-3 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-7-3
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-7-3
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “board” means the Board of Public Safety.
O.C.G.A. § 25-11-9 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-11-9
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-11-9
Status: in_force

(a) Water-based fire protection shop drawings shall be reviewed for code compliance with the state minimum standards by a certificate of competency holder.

(a) Water-based fire protection shop drawings shall be reviewed for code compliance with the state minimum standards by a certificate of competency holder.

(b) The reviewing certificate holder's signature, printed name, and certificate number indicating such compliance shall be indicated on submitted plans.

(b) The reviewing certificate holder's signature, printed name, and certificate number indicating such compliance shall be indicated on submitted plans.

(c) Noncode compliance dictated by bid documents shall be reported by means prescribed by the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.

(c) Noncode compliance dictated by bid documents shall be reported by means prescribed by the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 25-12-11 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-12-11
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-12-11
Status: in_force

A license may not be issued by the Commissioner until:

(1) The applicant has submitted to the Commissioner evidence of registration as a Georgia corporation;

(1) The applicant has submitted to the Commissioner evidence of registration as a Georgia corporation;

(2) The Commissioner or a person designated by him has by inspection determined that the applicant possesses the equipment required for the activities the applicant requests to be licensed to perform. If the applicant includes in the request the high-pressure hydrostatic testing of equipment, the applicant must submit a copy of its United States Department of Transportation approval and renewals. If the applicant includes in the request the transfer of Halogenated fire suppression agents, the applicant must submit a copy of the current Underwriter's Laboratories on-site inspection form for a manufacturer's represented Halon pumping station. The Commissioner shall give an applicant 60 days to correct any deficiencies discovered by inspection;

(2) The Commissioner or a person designated by him has by inspection determined that the applicant possesses the equipment required for the activities the applicant requests to be licensed to perform. If the applicant includes in the request the high-pressure hydrostatic testing of equipment, the applicant must submit a copy of its United States Department of Transportation approval and renewals. If the applicant includes in the request the transfer of Halogenated fire suppression agents, the applicant must submit a copy of the current Underwriter's Laboratories on-site inspection form for a manufacturer's represented Halon pumping station. The Commissioner shall give an applicant 60 days to correct any deficiencies discovered by inspection;

(3) The applicant has submitted to the Commissioner proof of a valid comprehensive liability insurance policy purchased from an insurer authorized to do business in Georgia. The coverage must include bodily injury and property damage, products liability, completed operations, and contractual liability. The proof of insurance must also be provided before any license can be renewed. The minimum amount of said coverage shall be $1 million or such other amount as specified by the Commissioner. An insurer which provides such coverage shall notify the Commissioner of any change in coverage; and

(3) The applicant has submitted to the Commissioner proof of a valid comprehensive liability insurance policy purchased from an insurer authorized to do business in Georgia. The coverage must include bodily injury and property damage, products liability, completed operations, and contractual liability. The proof of insurance must also be provided before any license can be renewed. The minimum amount of said coverage shall be $1 million or such other amount as specified by the Commissioner. An insurer which provides such coverage shall notify the Commissioner of any change in coverage; and

(4) The applicant, when filing an application for an examination, pays a nonrefundable filing fee fixed by rule or regulation of the Commissioner.

(4) The applicant, when filing an application for an examination, pays a nonrefundable filing fee fixed by rule or regulation of the Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-14 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-14
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-14
Status: in_force

No boiler or pressure vessel which does not conform to the rules and regulations of the office governing new construction and installation shall be installed and operated in this state after 12 months from the date upon which the first rules and regulations under this article pertaining to new construction and installation shall have become effective, unless the boiler or pressure vessel is of special design or construction and is not inconsistent with the spirit and safety objectives of such rules and regulations, in which case a special installation and operating permit may at its discretion be granted by the office.
O.C.G.A. § 25-14-1 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 14 / Section 25-14-1
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-14-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 25-9-11 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-9-11
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-9-11
Status: in_force

This chapter does not affect and is not intended to affect any rights, powers, interest, or liability of the state or the Department of Transportation with respect to the state highway system, the county road system, or the municipal street system, or of a county with respect to the county road system or of a municipality with respect to the city street system, with relation to any underground facility which is or may be installed within the limits of any public road or street right of way, whether the installation is by written or verbal permit, easement, or any form of agreement whatsoever.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-7 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-6-7
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-6-7
Status: in_force

(a) Following the initial establishment of a pact, in accordance with procedures established in the bylaws of the pact, jurisdictions which do not have fire departments may join an established pact upon meeting such conditions as the board of directors may fix.

(a) Following the initial establishment of a pact, in accordance with procedures established in the bylaws of the pact, jurisdictions which do not have fire departments may join an established pact upon meeting such conditions as the board of directors may fix.

(b) Not less than 90 days after delivering written notice to an officer of the pact, a member jurisdiction may withdraw from a pact after a vote of its governing body. In the event the withdrawal of one or more jurisdictions reduces the number of members but two or more members remain, it is intended that the remaining members should continue with the operation of the pact.

(b) Not less than 90 days after delivering written notice to an officer of the pact, a member jurisdiction may withdraw from a pact after a vote of its governing body. In the event the withdrawal of one or more jurisdictions reduces the number of members but two or more members remain, it is intended that the remaining members should continue with the operation of the pact.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-15 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-15
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-15
Status: in_force

In existing buildings which come under the classification in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 25-2-13 , when substandard conditions are found, a temporary occupancy permit may be issued, such permit carrying a time limit adjusted to meet the amount of time deemed necessary to make the proper corrections in order to bring the building up to standard. All certificates of occupancy shall be issued against the building and shall not require renewal because of change of ownership. The same set of fees for certificates of occupancy as are applicable to proposed buildings covered in Code Section 25-2-14 shall apply. The Commissioner and his delegated authorities shall determine the time limit for complying with any of the standards established pursuant to this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-8 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-4-8
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-4-8
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in Code Section 25-4-12 , any employee, volunteer, or private contractor of a fire department operating in this state or certified as a firefighter shall, as prescribed by the council: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; (2) Not have been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, a felony in any jurisdiction or of a crime which if committed in this state would constitute a felony under the laws of this state within ten years prior to employment, provided that a person who has been convicted of a felony more than five but less than ten years prior to employment may be certified and employed as a firefighter when the person has: (A) Successfully completed a training program following the Georgia Fire Academy curriculum and sponsored by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Code Section 42-5-57 ; (B) Been recommended to a fire department by the proper authorities at the institution at which the training program was undertaken; and (C) Met all other requirements as set forth in this chapter. The council shall be the final authority with respect to authorizing the employment, appointment, and certification of a person who has been convicted of a felony more than five but less than ten years prior to seeking employment when the person is seeking employment as a firefighter for any municipal, county, or state fire department which employs three or more firefighters who work a minimum of 40 hours per week and has the responsibility of preventing and suppressing fires, protecting life and property, and enforcing municipal, county, and state codes, as well as enforcing any law pertaining to the prevention and control of fires; (3) Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure approved by the council; (4) Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record; (5) Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination and successfully pass the minimum physical agility requirements as established by the council; and (6) Possess or achieve within 12 months after employment a high school diploma or a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma, provided that the council may by rule or regulation prescribe for the waiver of such requirement.

(a) Except as provided in Code Section 25-4-12 , any employee, volunteer, or private contractor of a fire department operating in this state or certified as a firefighter shall, as prescribed by the council:

(1) Be at least 18 years of age;

(1) Be at least 18 years of age;

(2) Not have been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, a felony in any jurisdiction or of a crime which if committed in this state would constitute a felony under the laws of this state within ten years prior to employment, provided that a person who has been convicted of a felony more than five but less than ten years prior to employment may be certified and employed as a firefighter when the person has: (A) Successfully completed a training program following the Georgia Fire Academy curriculum and sponsored by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Code Section 42-5-57 ; (B) Been recommended to a fire department by the proper authorities at the institution at which the training program was undertaken; and (C) Met all other requirements as set forth in this chapter. The council shall be the final authority with respect to authorizing the employment, appointment, and certification of a person who has been convicted of a felony more than five but less than ten years prior to seeking employment when the person is seeking employment as a firefighter for any municipal, county, or state fire department which employs three or more firefighters who work a minimum of 40 hours per week and has the responsibility of preventing and suppressing fires, protecting life and property, and enforcing municipal, county, and state codes, as well as enforcing any law pertaining to the prevention and control of fires;

(2) Not have been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, a felony in any jurisdiction or of a crime which if committed in this state would constitute a felony under the laws of this state within ten years prior to employment, provided that a person who has been convicted of a felony more than five but less than ten years prior to employment may be certified and employed as a firefighter when the person has:

(A) Successfully completed a training program following the Georgia Fire Academy curriculum and sponsored by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Code Section 42-5-57 ;

(A) Successfully completed a training program following the Georgia Fire Academy curriculum and sponsored by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Code Section 42-5-57 ;

(B) Been recommended to a fire department by the proper authorities at the institution at which the training program was undertaken; and

(B) Been recommended to a fire department by the proper authorities at the institution at which the training program was undertaken; and

(C) Met all other requirements as set forth in this chapter.

(C) Met all other requirements as set forth in this chapter.

The council shall be the final authority with respect to authorizing the employment, appointment, and certification of a person who has been convicted of a felony more than five but less than ten years prior to seeking employment when the person is seeking employment as a firefighter for any municipal, county, or state fire department which employs three or more firefighters who work a minimum of 40 hours per week and has the responsibility of preventing and suppressing fires, protecting life and property, and enforcing municipal, county, and state codes, as well as enforcing any law pertaining to the prevention and control of fires;

(3) Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure approved by the council;

(3) Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure approved by the council;

(4) Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record;

(4) Be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record;

(5) Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination and successfully pass the minimum physical agility requirements as established by the council; and

(5) Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination and successfully pass the minimum physical agility requirements as established by the council; and

(6) Possess or achieve within 12 months after employment a high school diploma or a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma, provided that the council may by rule or regulation prescribe for the waiver of such requirement.

(6) Possess or achieve within 12 months after employment a high school diploma or a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma, provided that the council may by rule or regulation prescribe for the waiver of such requirement.

(b) For the purposes of this Code section, a person shall be deemed to have been convicted of a crime if such person shall have pleaded guilty to a charge thereof before a court or federal magistrate or shall have been found guilty thereof by the decision or judgment of a court or federal magistrate or by the verdict of a jury, irrespective of the pronouncement of sentence or the suspension thereof, unless such plea of guilty or such decision, judgment, or verdict shall have been set aside, reversed, or otherwise abrogated by lawful judicial process or unless the person convicted of the crime shall have received a pardon therefor from the President of the United States or the governor or other pardoning authority in the jurisdiction where the conviction was had or shall have received a certificate of good conduct granted by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles pursuant to the provisions of law to remove a disability under law because of such conviction. Any person convicted of a felony while he or she is a certified firefighter shall have his or her certification revoked.

(b) For the purposes of this Code section, a person shall be deemed to have been convicted of a crime if such person shall have pleaded guilty to a charge thereof before a court or federal magistrate or shall have been found guilty thereof by the decision or judgment of a court or federal magistrate or by the verdict of a jury, irrespective of the pronouncement of sentence or the suspension thereof, unless such plea of guilty or such decision, judgment, or verdict shall have been set aside, reversed, or otherwise abrogated by lawful judicial process or unless the person convicted of the crime shall have received a pardon therefor from the President of the United States or the governor or other pardoning authority in the jurisdiction where the conviction was had or shall have received a certificate of good conduct granted by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles pursuant to the provisions of law to remove a disability under law because of such conviction. Any person convicted of a felony while he or she is a certified firefighter shall have his or her certification revoked.

(c)(1) For the purposes of making determinations relating to eligibility under this Code section, a local fire department shall provide information relative to prospective employees to the local law enforcement agency and a state fire department shall provide information relative to prospective employees to a state law enforcement agency. Such local or state law enforcement agency shall be authorized to obtain conviction data with respect to such prospective employees of a local or state fire department as authorized in this subsection. The local or state law enforcement agency shall submit to the Georgia Crime Information Center two complete sets of fingerprints of the applicant for appointment or employment, the required records search fees, and such other information as may be required. Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit one set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall retain the other set and promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the local or state law enforcement agency in writing of any derogatory finding, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check or if there is no such finding. All conviction data received by the local or state law enforcement agency shall not be a public record, shall be privileged, and shall not be disclosed to any other person or agency except as provided in this subsection and except to any person or agency which otherwise has a legal right to inspect the employment file. All such records shall be maintained by the local or state law enforcement agency pursuant to laws regarding such records and the rules and regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as applicable. As used in this subsection, “ conviction data ” means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought. (2) The local or state law enforcement agency shall provide to the chief of the fire department which requested information on an applicant any criminal data indicating that the applicant was convicted of a felony. Such information may be provided to the council. The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection relating to privileged information and records of conviction data shall apply to any information provided by a law enforcement agency to a fire department.

(c)(1) For the purposes of making determinations relating to eligibility under this Code section, a local fire department shall provide information relative to prospective employees to the local law enforcement agency and a state fire department shall provide information relative to prospective employees to a state law enforcement agency. Such local or state law enforcement agency shall be authorized to obtain conviction data with respect to such prospective employees of a local or state fire department as authorized in this subsection. The local or state law enforcement agency shall submit to the Georgia Crime Information Center two complete sets of fingerprints of the applicant for appointment or employment, the required records search fees, and such other information as may be required. Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit one set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall retain the other set and promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the local or state law enforcement agency in writing of any derogatory finding, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check or if there is no such finding. All conviction data received by the local or state law enforcement agency shall not be a public record, shall be privileged, and shall not be disclosed to any other person or agency except as provided in this subsection and except to any person or agency which otherwise has a legal right to inspect the employment file. All such records shall be maintained by the local or state law enforcement agency pursuant to laws regarding such records and the rules and regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as applicable. As used in this subsection, “ conviction data ” means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought.

(c)(1) For the purposes of making determinations relating to eligibility under this Code section, a local fire department shall provide information relative to prospective employees to the local law enforcement agency and a state fire department shall provide information relative to prospective employees to a state law enforcement agency. Such local or state law enforcement agency shall be authorized to obtain conviction data with respect to such prospective employees of a local or state fire department as authorized in this subsection. The local or state law enforcement agency shall submit to the Georgia Crime Information Center two complete sets of fingerprints of the applicant for appointment or employment, the required records search fees, and such other information as may be required. Upon receipt thereof, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit one set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall retain the other set and promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall notify the local or state law enforcement agency in writing of any derogatory finding, including, but not limited to, any conviction data regarding the fingerprint records check or if there is no such finding. All conviction data received by the local or state law enforcement agency shall not be a public record, shall be privileged, and shall not be disclosed to any other person or agency except as provided in this subsection and except to any person or agency which otherwise has a legal right to inspect the employment file. All such records shall be maintained by the local or state law enforcement agency pursuant to laws regarding such records and the rules and regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as applicable. As used in this subsection, “ conviction data ” means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought.

(2) The local or state law enforcement agency shall provide to the chief of the fire department which requested information on an applicant any criminal data indicating that the applicant was convicted of a felony. Such information may be provided to the council. The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection relating to privileged information and records of conviction data shall apply to any information provided by a law enforcement agency to a fire department.

(2) The local or state law enforcement agency shall provide to the chief of the fire department which requested information on an applicant any criminal data indicating that the applicant was convicted of a felony. Such information may be provided to the council. The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection relating to privileged information and records of conviction data shall apply to any information provided by a law enforcement agency to a fire department.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-9 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-9
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-9
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the request of the sheriff of the county, the chief of police of the jurisdiction, the district attorney of the judicial circuit, or a local fire official, the state fire marshal and any employees of such official shall have the authority to investigate the cause and origin of any fire which occurred in said county, jurisdiction, or judicial circuit.

(a) Upon the request of the sheriff of the county, the chief of police of the jurisdiction, the district attorney of the judicial circuit, or a local fire official, the state fire marshal and any employees of such official shall have the authority to investigate the cause and origin of any fire which occurred in said county, jurisdiction, or judicial circuit.

(b) Personnel employed and authorized by the state fire marshal shall have the power to make arrests for criminal violations established as a result of investigations. Such personnel must hold certification as a peace officer from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and shall have the power to execute arrest warrants and search warrants for criminal violations and to arrest, upon probable cause and without warrant, any person found violating any of the provisions of applicable criminal laws. Authorized personnel empowered to make arrests pursuant to this Code section shall be empowered to carry firearms as authorized by the state fire marshal in the performance of their duties. It shall be unlawful for any person to resist an arrest authorized by this Code section or to interfere in any manner, including abetting or assisting such resistance or interference, with personnel employed by the state fire marshal in the duties imposed upon such personnel by law.

(b) Personnel employed and authorized by the state fire marshal shall have the power to make arrests for criminal violations established as a result of investigations. Such personnel must hold certification as a peace officer from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and shall have the power to execute arrest warrants and search warrants for criminal violations and to arrest, upon probable cause and without warrant, any person found violating any of the provisions of applicable criminal laws. Authorized personnel empowered to make arrests pursuant to this Code section shall be empowered to carry firearms as authorized by the state fire marshal in the performance of their duties. It shall be unlawful for any person to resist an arrest authorized by this Code section or to interfere in any manner, including abetting or assisting such resistance or interference, with personnel employed by the state fire marshal in the duties imposed upon such personnel by law.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-14 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-5-14
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-5-14
Status: in_force

(a) Before a municipality with a population of 20,000 or more and its firefighters may come under this chapter, the governing authority of the municipality must agree by ordinance that the municipality will be so covered.

(a) Before a municipality with a population of 20,000 or more and its firefighters may come under this chapter, the governing authority of the municipality must agree by ordinance that the municipality will be so covered.

(b) In no case may a city with a population of less than 20,000 come under this chapter.

(b) In no case may a city with a population of less than 20,000 come under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-26 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-3-26
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-3-26
Status: in_force

The executive director shall cooperate with newly formed and existing fire departments to ensure that all fire departments in this state are in compliance with the provisions of this article by July 1, 1986.
O.C.G.A. § 25-9-12 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-9-12
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-9-12
Status: in_force

The appropriate notice requirements prescribed by Code Section 25-9-6 shall not be required of persons performing emergency excavations; provided, however, that any person that engages in an emergency excavation shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid or minimize damage to any existing underground facilities and sewer laterals; provided, further, that any person that engages in an emergency excavation shall give notification of such emergency excavation as soon as practical to the UPC. In giving such notification, such person shall specifically identify the dangerous condition involved. If it is later determined that the excavation did not qualify as an emergency excavation, all liabilities and penalties will accrue as if no notification had been given.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-68 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-68
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-68
Status: in_force

Neither this article nor any provision of this article shall be construed to place any liability on the State of Georgia, the office, or the Commissioner with respect to any claim by any person, firm, or corporation relating in any way whatsoever to amusement rides and any injury or damages arising therefrom.
O.C.G.A. § 25-9-2 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-9-2
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-9-2
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public from physical harm, prevent injury to persons and property, and prevent interruptions of service resulting from damage to underground facilities and sewer laterals caused by blasting or excavating operations by providing a method whereby the location of underground facilities and sewer laterals will be made known to persons planning to engage in blasting or excavating operations so that such persons may observe proper precautions with respect to such underground facilities and sewer laterals.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-4 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-6-4
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-6-4
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the primary purpose of a pact to coordinate the emergency fire services of all jurisdictions belonging to it, so as to provide better, more efficient, and more effective cooperation in the protection of life and property from fires or other immediate response emergencies within the area served by the pact.

(a) It shall be the primary purpose of a pact to coordinate the emergency fire services of all jurisdictions belonging to it, so as to provide better, more efficient, and more effective cooperation in the protection of life and property from fires or other immediate response emergencies within the area served by the pact.

(b) Any pact established under authority of this chapter is charged with the responsibility of establishing an overall plan or plans for carrying out the intended purpose and other provisions of this chapter. No pact may be established unless it complies with this chapter. Within the limits of funds available to it, the pact may acquire and operate property and equipment, including, but not limited to, a dispatch center and a communications center; and it may extend the advantages of group purchasing and benefits to jurisdictions that are members of the pact. Member jurisdictions shall adopt the training programs of the Georgia Fire Academy in order to ensure a basic standardization of operations and philosophy; this requirement shall not be construed as limiting the training practices or requirements of any jurisdiction, as it is intended that the programs of the Georgia Fire Academy be used to supplement the training practices and requirements of member jurisdictions. The pact shall cooperate with other state and federal agencies and with civil defense authorities on all levels. The state fire marshal may render advice, recommendations, and assistance to a pact, upon request. Members of a pact shall cooperate with the state fire marshal on matters relating to fire investigations and the enforcement of the arson statutes of the state.

(b) Any pact established under authority of this chapter is charged with the responsibility of establishing an overall plan or plans for carrying out the intended purpose and other provisions of this chapter. No pact may be established unless it complies with this chapter. Within the limits of funds available to it, the pact may acquire and operate property and equipment, including, but not limited to, a dispatch center and a communications center; and it may extend the advantages of group purchasing and benefits to jurisdictions that are members of the pact. Member jurisdictions shall adopt the training programs of the Georgia Fire Academy in order to ensure a basic standardization of operations and philosophy; this requirement shall not be construed as limiting the training practices or requirements of any jurisdiction, as it is intended that the programs of the Georgia Fire Academy be used to supplement the training practices and requirements of member jurisdictions. The pact shall cooperate with other state and federal agencies and with civil defense authorities on all levels. The state fire marshal may render advice, recommendations, and assistance to a pact, upon request. Members of a pact shall cooperate with the state fire marshal on matters relating to fire investigations and the enforcement of the arson statutes of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 25-9-1 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-9-1
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-9-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Underground Facility Protection Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 25-12-13 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-12-13
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-12-13
Status: in_force

(a) Any firm or individual holding a valid license or permit desiring to perform an activity not covered by the current permit may submit an application for an amended license or permit at any time between January 1 and the date established by the Commissioner for filing applications for renewing an annual license or permit.

(a) Any firm or individual holding a valid license or permit desiring to perform an activity not covered by the current permit may submit an application for an amended license or permit at any time between January 1 and the date established by the Commissioner for filing applications for renewing an annual license or permit.

(b) The provisions of this chapter relating to the requirements for obtaining a license or permit shall apply to applications for an amended license or permit. The Commissioner shall by rule or regulation establish the fee for obtaining an amended license and the fee for an amended permit, but such fees shall not exceed the respective limits set forth in Code Sections 25-12-7 and 25-12-8 .

(b) The provisions of this chapter relating to the requirements for obtaining a license or permit shall apply to applications for an amended license or permit. The Commissioner shall by rule or regulation establish the fee for obtaining an amended license and the fee for an amended permit, but such fees shall not exceed the respective limits set forth in Code Sections 25-12-7 and 25-12-8 .

(c) The fees for an amended license or permit shall not apply if the new activity or activities are included in an application for a renewal of the annual license or permit. The application for renewal must be accompanied by the proof of training and other applicable documentation regarding the activity or activities desired to be included on the new annual license or permit.

(c) The fees for an amended license or permit shall not apply if the new activity or activities are included in an application for a renewal of the annual license or permit. The application for renewal must be accompanied by the proof of training and other applicable documentation regarding the activity or activities desired to be included on the new annual license or permit.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-11 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-5-11
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-5-11
Status: in_force

The expenses incurred by the bargaining agent in connection with the mediation shall be borne by the bargaining agent. The expenses incurred by the corporate authorities in connection with the mediation shall be borne by such authorities. The necessary expenses incurred by the third mediator shall be borne equally between the bargaining agent and the corporate authorities.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-24 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-24
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-24
Status: in_force

If any owner, agent, or occupant fails to comply with the notice prescribed in Code Section 25-2-23 within the time specified in the notice, the state fire marshal or his delegated officials, with the approval of the Commissioner, may petition the court for a rule nisi to show cause why an order should not be issued by the court that the same be removed or remedied. Such court order shall forthwith be complied with by the owner or occupant of the premises or building within such time as may be fixed in the court order.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-28 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-28
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-28
Status: in_force

(a) The state fire marshal or the deputy state fire marshal shall have the power to summon and compel the attendance of witnesses before either or both of them, in any county in which the witness resides, to testify in relation to any matter which is designated by Code Section 25-2-27 as a subject of inquiry and to issue subpoenas to compel the production of all books, records, documents, and papers pertaining to such subject of inquiry. The state fire marshal and deputy state fire marshal may also administer oaths and affirmations to persons appearing as witnesses before them. Any person summoned shall have the right of counsel at the hearing if he desires.

(a) The state fire marshal or the deputy state fire marshal shall have the power to summon and compel the attendance of witnesses before either or both of them, in any county in which the witness resides, to testify in relation to any matter which is designated by Code Section 25-2-27 as a subject of inquiry and to issue subpoenas to compel the production of all books, records, documents, and papers pertaining to such subject of inquiry. The state fire marshal and deputy state fire marshal may also administer oaths and affirmations to persons appearing as witnesses before them. Any person summoned shall have the right of counsel at the hearing if he desires.

(b) Should any person fail to comply with this Code section, the state fire marshal or his agent is authorized to procure an order from the superior court of the county in which the proposed witness resides, requiring compliance under the law.

(b) Should any person fail to comply with this Code section, the state fire marshal or his agent is authorized to procure an order from the superior court of the county in which the proposed witness resides, requiring compliance under the law.
O.C.G.A. § 25-10-8 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-10-8
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-10-8
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership that violates Code Section 25-10-3.2 shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten years, or by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.

(a) Any person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership that violates Code Section 25-10-3.2 shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten years, or by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.

(b) Any person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership that violates any other provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person, firm, corporation, association, or partnership that violates any other provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 25-10-4-1 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-10-4-1
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-10-4.1
Status: in_force

No person under the age of 18 shall be employed to work at any magazine, or at any facility containing a magazine, wherein fireworks are stored or to work in any public exhibition or display of fireworks.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-30 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-30
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-30
Status: in_force

Neither this article nor any provision of this article shall be construed to place any liability on the State of Georgia, the office, or the Commissioner with respect to any claim by any person, firm, or corporation relating in any way whatsoever to boilers and pressure vessels and any injury or damages arising therefrom.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-20 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-3-20
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-3-20
Status: in_force

It is the intention of the General Assembly of Georgia to establish minimum requirements for all fire departments operating in this state. The General Assembly recognizes that fire departments operating in this state cannot function effectively and efficiently as full-time fire departments without meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements established by this article.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-23 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-23
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-23
Status: in_force

When any of the officers listed in Code Section 25-2-22 finds any building or other structure which, for want of repair or by reason of age or dilapidated condition or any other cause is especially liable to fire hazard or which is so situated as to endanger other property or the safety of the public, or when, in or around any building, such officer finds combustible or explosive matter, inflammables, or other conditions dangerous to the safety of the building, notice may be given to the owner or agent and occupant of the building to correct such unsafe conditions as may be found.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-99 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-99
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-99
Status: in_force

The owner of any itinerant carnival ride which is located within this state shall continuously maintain in this state a registered agent of record who may be an individual who resides in the state and whose business address is identical with the address of the owner's required office.
O.C.G.A. § 25-10-2-1 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Section 25-10-2-1
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-10-2.1
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite consumer fireworks or fireworks while: (1) Under the influence of alcohol or any drug or any combination of alcohol and any drug to the extent that it is unsafe for such person to ignite consumer fireworks or fireworks; or (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, there is any amount of marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 , present in such person's blood or urine, or both, including the metabolites and derivatives of each or both, without regard to whether or not any alcohol is present in such person's breath or blood.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to ignite consumer fireworks or fireworks while:

(1) Under the influence of alcohol or any drug or any combination of alcohol and any drug to the extent that it is unsafe for such person to ignite consumer fireworks or fireworks; or

(1) Under the influence of alcohol or any drug or any combination of alcohol and any drug to the extent that it is unsafe for such person to ignite consumer fireworks or fireworks; or

(2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, there is any amount of marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 , present in such person's blood or urine, or both, including the metabolites and derivatives of each or both, without regard to whether or not any alcohol is present in such person's breath or blood.

(2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, there is any amount of marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 , present in such person's blood or urine, or both, including the metabolites and derivatives of each or both, without regard to whether or not any alcohol is present in such person's breath or blood.

(b) The fact that any person charged with violating this Code section is or has been legally entitled to use a drug shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this Code section; provided, however, that such person shall not be in violation of this Code section unless such person is rendered incapable of igniting consumer fireworks or fireworks safely as a result of using a drug other than alcohol which such person is legally entitled to use.

(b) The fact that any person charged with violating this Code section is or has been legally entitled to use a drug shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this Code section; provided, however, that such person shall not be in violation of this Code section unless such person is rendered incapable of igniting consumer fireworks or fireworks safely as a result of using a drug other than alcohol which such person is legally entitled to use.

(c) Any person convicted of violating subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(c) Any person convicted of violating subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-31 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-31
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-31
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 25-15-25 , any person who violates any provision of this article or any rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commissioner under this article shall, after notice and hearing, be subject to a civil penalty imposed by the Commissioner of not more than $5,000.00. The imposition of a penalty for a violation of this article shall not be construed as excusing the violation or permitting it to continue. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of this subsection.

(a) Except as provided for in subsection (a) of Code Section 25-15-25 , any person who violates any provision of this article or any rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commissioner under this article shall, after notice and hearing, be subject to a civil penalty imposed by the Commissioner of not more than $5,000.00. The imposition of a penalty for a violation of this article shall not be construed as excusing the violation or permitting it to continue. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of this subsection.

(b) In addition to other powers granted to the Commissioner under this article, the Commissioner may bring a civil action to enjoin a violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commissioner under this article.

(b) In addition to other powers granted to the Commissioner under this article, the Commissioner may bring a civil action to enjoin a violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commissioner under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 25-12-14 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-12-14
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-12-14
Status: in_force

Every permittee must have a valid and subsisting permit upon his person at all times while engaging in the installing, inspection, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing of fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers. Every licensee or permittee must be able to produce a valid license or valid permit, as appropriate, upon demand by the Commissioner or his representatives or by any local authority having jurisdiction for fire protection or prevention or by any person for whom the licensee or permittee solicits to perform any of the activities covered by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 25-12-5 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-12-5
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-12-5
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to fire chiefs, fire marshals, fire inspectors, or insurance company inspectors with regard to the routine visual inspection of preengineered fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers.
O.C.G.A. § 25-12-20 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 12 / Section 25-12-20
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-12-20
Status: in_force

Any authority, power, or duty vested in the Commissioner by any provision of this chapter may be exercised, discharged, or performed by a deputy, assistant, or other designated employee acting in the Commissioner's name and by his delegated authority. The Commissioner shall be responsible for the official acts of such persons who act in his name and by his authority.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-17 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-17
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-17
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner may appoint to be chief inspector a citizen of this state or, if not available, a citizen of another state, who shall have had at the time of such appointment not less than five years' experience in the construction, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, or repair of high pressure boilers and pressure vessels as a mechanical engineer, steam operating engineer, boilermaker, or boiler inspector and who shall have passed the same kind of examination as that prescribed under Code Section 25-15-20 . Such chief inspector may be removed for cause after due investigation by the Commissioner.

(a) The Commissioner may appoint to be chief inspector a citizen of this state or, if not available, a citizen of another state, who shall have had at the time of such appointment not less than five years' experience in the construction, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, or repair of high pressure boilers and pressure vessels as a mechanical engineer, steam operating engineer, boilermaker, or boiler inspector and who shall have passed the same kind of examination as that prescribed under Code Section 25-15-20 . Such chief inspector may be removed for cause after due investigation by the Commissioner.

(b) The chief inspector, if authorized by the Commissioner, is charged, directed, and empowered: (1) To take action necessary for the enforcement of the laws of this state governing the use of boilers and pressure vessels to which this article applies and of the rules and regulations of the office; (2) To keep a complete record of the name of each owner or user and his or her location and, except for pressure vessels covered by an owner or user inspection service, the type, dimensions, maximum allowable working pressure, age, and the last recorded inspection of all boilers and pressure vessels to which this article applies; (3) To publish in print or electronically and make available to anyone requesting them copies of the rules and regulations promulgated by the office; (4) To issue or to suspend or revoke for cause inspection certificates as provided for in Code Section 25-15-24 ; and (5) To cause the prosecution of all violators of the provisions of this article.

(b) The chief inspector, if authorized by the Commissioner, is charged, directed, and empowered:

(1) To take action necessary for the enforcement of the laws of this state governing the use of boilers and pressure vessels to which this article applies and of the rules and regulations of the office;

(1) To take action necessary for the enforcement of the laws of this state governing the use of boilers and pressure vessels to which this article applies and of the rules and regulations of the office;

(2) To keep a complete record of the name of each owner or user and his or her location and, except for pressure vessels covered by an owner or user inspection service, the type, dimensions, maximum allowable working pressure, age, and the last recorded inspection of all boilers and pressure vessels to which this article applies;

(2) To keep a complete record of the name of each owner or user and his or her location and, except for pressure vessels covered by an owner or user inspection service, the type, dimensions, maximum allowable working pressure, age, and the last recorded inspection of all boilers and pressure vessels to which this article applies;

(3) To publish in print or electronically and make available to anyone requesting them copies of the rules and regulations promulgated by the office;

(3) To publish in print or electronically and make available to anyone requesting them copies of the rules and regulations promulgated by the office;

(4) To issue or to suspend or revoke for cause inspection certificates as provided for in Code Section 25-15-24 ; and

(4) To issue or to suspend or revoke for cause inspection certificates as provided for in Code Section 25-15-24 ; and

(5) To cause the prosecution of all violators of the provisions of this article.

(5) To cause the prosecution of all violators of the provisions of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 25-8-8 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-8-8
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-8-8
Status: in_force

(a) A record of each blast shall be kept. All records, including seismograph reports, shall be retained at least three years and shall be available for inspection.

(a) A record of each blast shall be kept. All records, including seismograph reports, shall be retained at least three years and shall be available for inspection.

(b) All records kept pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall contain the following minimum data: (1) The name of the company or contractor; (2) The location, date, and time of the blast; (3) The name, signature, and license number of the blaster in charge; (4) The type of material blasted; (5) The number of holes, burden, and spacing; (6) The diameter and depth of holes; (7) The types of explosives used (trade name); (8) The total weight of explosives used; (9) The maximum weight of explosives and maximum number of holes per delay interval of eight milliseconds or greater; (10) The method of firing; (11) The direction and distance in feet to the nearest dwelling house, public building, school, church, or commercial or institutional building normally occupied, neither owned nor leased by the person conducting the blasting; (12) The weather conditions; (13) The type and height or length of stemming; (14) The type of delay blasting caps used and the delay periods used (trade name); and (15) Whether or not mats or other forms of protection were used.

(b) All records kept pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall contain the following minimum data:

(1) The name of the company or contractor;

(1) The name of the company or contractor;

(2) The location, date, and time of the blast;

(2) The location, date, and time of the blast;

(3) The name, signature, and license number of the blaster in charge;

(3) The name, signature, and license number of the blaster in charge;

(4) The type of material blasted;

(4) The type of material blasted;

(5) The number of holes, burden, and spacing;

(5) The number of holes, burden, and spacing;

(6) The diameter and depth of holes;

(6) The diameter and depth of holes;

(7) The types of explosives used (trade name);

(7) The types of explosives used (trade name);

(8) The total weight of explosives used;

(8) The total weight of explosives used;

(9) The maximum weight of explosives and maximum number of holes per delay interval of eight milliseconds or greater;

(9) The maximum weight of explosives and maximum number of holes per delay interval of eight milliseconds or greater;

(10) The method of firing;

(10) The method of firing;

(11) The direction and distance in feet to the nearest dwelling house, public building, school, church, or commercial or institutional building normally occupied, neither owned nor leased by the person conducting the blasting;

(11) The direction and distance in feet to the nearest dwelling house, public building, school, church, or commercial or institutional building normally occupied, neither owned nor leased by the person conducting the blasting;

(12) The weather conditions;

(12) The weather conditions;

(13) The type and height or length of stemming;

(13) The type and height or length of stemming;

(14) The type of delay blasting caps used and the delay periods used (trade name); and

(14) The type of delay blasting caps used and the delay periods used (trade name); and

(15) Whether or not mats or other forms of protection were used.

(15) Whether or not mats or other forms of protection were used.

(c) The person taking the seismograph reading shall accurately indicate: (1) The location of each seismograph used and its distance from the blast; (2) The name of the person and firm, if any, analyzing the seismograph record; (3) The name of the person operating the seismograph; and (4) The exact location of blast relative to grid, station number, or permanent location.

(c) The person taking the seismograph reading shall accurately indicate:

(1) The location of each seismograph used and its distance from the blast;

(1) The location of each seismograph used and its distance from the blast;

(2) The name of the person and firm, if any, analyzing the seismograph record;

(2) The name of the person and firm, if any, analyzing the seismograph record;

(3) The name of the person operating the seismograph; and

(3) The name of the person operating the seismograph; and

(4) The exact location of blast relative to grid, station number, or permanent location.

(4) The exact location of blast relative to grid, station number, or permanent location.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to make a false entry in any record required to be kept pursuant to this Code section.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to make a false entry in any record required to be kept pursuant to this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-10 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-4-10
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-4-10
Status: in_force

(a) As a condition of continued certification, all full-time and part-time firefighters shall train, drill, or study at schools, classes, or courses at the local, area, or state level, as specified by the council. Authorized leaves of absence are expected.

(a) As a condition of continued certification, all full-time and part-time firefighters shall train, drill, or study at schools, classes, or courses at the local, area, or state level, as specified by the council. Authorized leaves of absence are expected.

(b) As a condition of continued certification, all volunteer firefighters shall train, drill, or study at schools, classes, or courses at the local, area, or state level, as specified by the volunteer council. Authorized leaves of absence are expected.

(b) As a condition of continued certification, all volunteer firefighters shall train, drill, or study at schools, classes, or courses at the local, area, or state level, as specified by the volunteer council. Authorized leaves of absence are expected.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-80 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-80
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-80
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Carnival Ride Safety Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 25-7-2 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 25-7-2
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-7-2
Status: in_force

There is created the Georgia Fire Academy, the purposes of which shall be, through training and research:

(1) To reduce the costs in suffering and property loss resulting from fire;

(1) To reduce the costs in suffering and property loss resulting from fire;

(2) To provide professional training to paid, volunteer, and other publicly or privately employed firefighters at a minimal cost to them and their employers;

(2) To provide professional training to paid, volunteer, and other publicly or privately employed firefighters at a minimal cost to them and their employers;

(3) To assist the state and its counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions and the officers thereof in the investigation and determination of the causes of fires;

(3) To assist the state and its counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions and the officers thereof in the investigation and determination of the causes of fires;

(4) To develop new methods of fire prevention and fire fighting;

(4) To develop new methods of fire prevention and fire fighting;

(5) To provide facilities for testing fire-fighting and prevention equipment; and

(5) To provide facilities for testing fire-fighting and prevention equipment; and

(6) To assist the state and its counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions in the training and operations of fire department-related emergency medical services and rescue services.

(6) To assist the state and its counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions in the training and operations of fire department-related emergency medical services and rescue services.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-93 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-93
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-93
Status: in_force

If any person would incur practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in complying with the standards and regulations adopted pursuant to this article, or if any person is aggrieved by any order issued by the office, the person may make a written application to the office stating his or her grounds and applying for a variance. The office may grant such a variance in the spirit of the provisions of this article with due regard to public safety. The granting or denial of a variance by the office shall be in writing and shall describe the conditions under which the variance is granted or the reasons for denial. A record shall be kept of all variances granted by the office and such record shall be open to inspection by the public.
O.C.G.A. § 25-15-89 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Section 25-15-89
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-15-89
Status: in_force

The owner shall maintain up-to-date maintenance, inspection, and repair records between inspection periods for each carnival ride in accordance with such standards and regulations as are adopted pursuant to this article. Such records shall contain a copy of all inspection reports commencing with the last annual inspection, a description of all maintenance performed, and a description of any mechanical or structural failures or operational breakdowns and the types of actions taken to rectify these conditions.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-39 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-39
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-39
Status: in_force

It is declared that this chapter is necessary for the public safety, health, peace, and welfare, is remedial in nature, and shall be construed liberally.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-10 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-5-10
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-5-10
Status: in_force

The mediators shall conduct the hearing and render their decision upon the basis of a prompt, peaceful, and just settlement of wage or hour disputes between the firefighters and the corporate authority. The factors, among others, to be given weight by the mediators in arriving at a decision shall include:

(1) A comparison of wages or hourly conditions of employment of the fire department in question with wage rates or hourly conditions of employment of fire departments in municipalities of comparable size;

(1) A comparison of wages or hourly conditions of employment of the fire department in question with wage rates or hourly conditions of employment of fire departments in municipalities of comparable size;

(2) The interest and welfare of the public; and

(2) The interest and welfare of the public; and

(3) A comparison of the peculiarities of fire-fighting employment in regard to other trades or professions, specifically: (A) The hazards of employment; (B) The physical qualifications; (C) The educational qualifications; (D) The mental qualifications; and (E) The job training and skills.

(3) A comparison of the peculiarities of fire-fighting employment in regard to other trades or professions, specifically:

(A) The hazards of employment;

(A) The hazards of employment;

(B) The physical qualifications;

(B) The physical qualifications;

(C) The educational qualifications;

(C) The educational qualifications;

(D) The mental qualifications; and

(D) The mental qualifications; and

(E) The job training and skills.

(E) The job training and skills.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-3 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-3-3
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-3-3
Status: in_force

Any fire department may provide assistance to any agency or officer of the United States government, of this state, or of any political subdivision or authority thereof as may be needed to respond to any emergency or disaster, including, but not limited to, floods, sabotage, civil disturbance, fire, earthquake, wind, storm, wave action, oil spill or other water contamination, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, riot, or energy emergency, as defined by Chapter 3 of Title 38, or to respond to hazardous materials.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-19 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-19
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-19
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations governing and regulating fire hazards in hotels, apartment houses, department stores, warehouses, storage places, and places of public assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-32 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-32
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-32
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the state fire marshal to keep an up-to-date record of all fire losses, together with statistical data concerning the same. The various fire insurance companies doing business in this state shall submit to the Commissioner, quarterly, a report stating all the losses sustained by them, together with such pertinent data as may be required by the Commissioner.

(a) It shall be the duty of the state fire marshal to keep an up-to-date record of all fire losses, together with statistical data concerning the same. The various fire insurance companies doing business in this state shall submit to the Commissioner, quarterly, a report stating all the losses sustained by them, together with such pertinent data as may be required by the Commissioner.

(b) Effective January 1, 1993, all incidents of fires, whether accidental or incendiary, shall be reported to the office of Safety Fire Commissioner. Every fire department shall submit incident data either via a uniform electronic reporting method or on a uniform reporting form prescribed by the Commissioner and at intervals established by the Commissioner.

(b) Effective January 1, 1993, all incidents of fires, whether accidental or incendiary, shall be reported to the office of Safety Fire Commissioner. Every fire department shall submit incident data either via a uniform electronic reporting method or on a uniform reporting form prescribed by the Commissioner and at intervals established by the Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 25-11-3 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 11 / Section 25-11-3
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-11-3
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner is charged with the duty and responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter.

(a) The Commissioner is charged with the duty and responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter.

(b) 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 designated employee acting in the Commissioner's name and by his or her delegated authority.

(b) 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 designated employee acting in the Commissioner's name and by his or her delegated authority.

(c) The Commissioner may, at his or her discretion, have the competency and license test prepared by others.

(c) The Commissioner may, at his or her discretion, have the competency and license test prepared by others.

(d) The Commissioner is authorized to enter into a reciprocal agreement with the state fire commissioner or state fire marshal of other states for the waiver of the competency test of any applicant resident in such other jurisdiction, provided that: (1) The laws of the other jurisdiction are substantially similar to this chapter; and (2) The applicant has no place of business within this state nor is an officer, director, stockholder, or partner in any corporation or partnership doing business in this jurisdiction as a fire protection sprinkler contractor.

(d) The Commissioner is authorized to enter into a reciprocal agreement with the state fire commissioner or state fire marshal of other states for the waiver of the competency test of any applicant resident in such other jurisdiction, provided that:

(1) The laws of the other jurisdiction are substantially similar to this chapter; and

(1) The laws of the other jurisdiction are substantially similar to this chapter; and

(2) The applicant has no place of business within this state nor is an officer, director, stockholder, or partner in any corporation or partnership doing business in this jurisdiction as a fire protection sprinkler contractor.

(2) The applicant has no place of business within this state nor is an officer, director, stockholder, or partner in any corporation or partnership doing business in this jurisdiction as a fire protection sprinkler contractor.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-13 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 25-5-13
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-5-13
Status: in_force

Whenever wages, rates of pay, or any other matter requiring appropriation of money by any municipality are included as a matter of collective bargaining conducted under this chapter, it is the obligation of the bargaining agent to serve written notice of a request for collective bargaining on the corporate authorities at least 120 days before the last day on which money can be appropriated by the municipality to cover the contract period which is the subject of the collective bargaining procedure.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-9 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Section 25-6-9
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-6-9
Status: in_force

(a) Should the member jurisdictions of one or more pact districts desire to merge with another district, the merger may be accomplished in keeping with the intent of Code Section 25-6-8 and as agreed by the board of directors of the concerned pacts.

(a) Should the member jurisdictions of one or more pact districts desire to merge with another district, the merger may be accomplished in keeping with the intent of Code Section 25-6-8 and as agreed by the board of directors of the concerned pacts.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting communication or cooperation among various pact districts. The boards of directors of various pact districts are encouraged to establish agreements for emergency responses across district lines to fringe areas in the event of emergency and to establish communications to aid in solving problems common to the districts.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting communication or cooperation among various pact districts. The boards of directors of various pact districts are encouraged to establish agreements for emergency responses across district lines to fringe areas in the event of emergency and to establish communications to aid in solving problems common to the districts.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-10 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-10
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-2-10
Status: in_force

Should any person, firm, corporation, or public entity be dissatisfied with any ruling or decision of the state fire marshal, the right is granted to appeal within ten days to the Commissioner. If the person, firm, corporation, or public entity is dissatisfied with the decision of the Commissioner, appeal is authorized to the superior court within 30 days in the manner provided under Chapter 13 of Title 50. In the event of such appeal, the person, firm, corporation, or public entity shall give a surety bond which will be conditioned upon compliance with the order and direction of the state fire marshal or the Commissioner or both. The amount of bond shall be fixed by the Commissioner in such amount as will reasonably cover the order issued by the Commissioner or the state fire marshal or both.
O.C.G.A. § 25-8-4 — GA Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-8-4
Georgia Code Title 25. Fire Protection and Safety § 25-8-4
Status: in_force

(a) In all blasting operations, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the maximum peak particle velocity of any component of ground motion recorded on a three-component seismograph (where the components--transverse, vertical, and longitudinal--are arranged mutually perpendicular) shall not exceed two inches per second at the location of any dwelling house, public building, school, church, or commercial or institutional building normally occupied.

(a) In all blasting operations, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the maximum peak particle velocity of any component of ground motion recorded on a three-component seismograph (where the components--transverse, vertical, and longitudinal--are arranged mutually perpendicular) shall not exceed two inches per second at the location of any dwelling house, public building, school, church, or commercial or institutional building normally occupied.

(b) For blast-to-structure distance greater than 300 feet, the standard table for maximum charge per delay shall be generated by the formula: where W is the weight of explosive in pounds and D is the distance in feet to the nearest dwelling house, public building, school, church, or commercial or institutional building normally occupied.

(b) For blast-to-structure distance greater than 300 feet, the standard table for maximum charge per delay shall be generated by the formula:

where W is the weight of explosive in pounds and D is the distance in feet to the nearest dwelling house, public building, school, church, or commercial or institutional building normally occupied.

(c) The following table may be used for determining the weight of explosives to be used with a single delay period: STANDARD TABLE OF DISTANCE Distance in Feet Weight in Pounds 0-10 1/8 11-15 1/4 16-20 1/2 21-25 3/4 26-30 1.00 40 2.25 50 3.50 60 4.75 70 6.00 80 7.25 90 8.50 100 9.75 110 11.0 130 13.5 170 18.5 150 16.0 190 21.0 210 23.5 230 26.0 250 28.5 290 33.5 270 31.0 300 34.75 350 49 400 64 500 100 600 144 700 196 800 256 900 324 1000 400 1100 484 1200 576 1300 676 1400 784 1500 900 1600 1024 1700 1156 1800 1296 1900 1444 2000 1600 2500 2500 3000 3600 3500 4900 4000 6400 4500 8100

(c) The following table may be used for determining the weight of explosives to be used with a single delay period:

STANDARD TABLE OF DISTANCE

Distance in Feet

Distance

Weight in Pounds

Weight

0-10

1/8

11-15

1/4

16-20

1/2

21-25

3/4

26-30

1.00

40

2.25

50

3.50

60

4.75

70

6.00

80

7.25

90

8.50

100

9.75

110

11.0

130

13.5

170

18.5

150

16.0

190

21.0

210

23.5

230

26.0

250

28.5

290

33.5

270

31.0

300

34.75

350

49

400

64

500

100

600

144

700

196

800

256

900

324

1000

400

1100

484

1200

576

1300

676

1400

784

1500

900

1600

1024

1700

1156

1800

1296

1900

1444

2000

1600

2500

2500

3000

3600

3500

4900

4000

6400

4500

8100

(d) For nontabulated distances of over 300 feet, the following formula shall be used:

(d) For nontabulated distances of over 300 feet, the following formula shall be used: