O.C.G.A. § 8-2-135-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-135-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-135.1
Status: in_force

(a) During such time as the Commissioner's office is acting as the primary inspection agency pursuant to Section 623 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., or the regulations issued thereunder, every manufacturer who manufactures manufactured homes in Georgia shall pay to the Commissioner a manufacturing inspection fee for each manufactured home manufactured in Georgia, irrespective of whether the manufactured home is offered for sale in this state. This manufacturing inspection fee shall be $30.00 for each certification label, as defined in Section 623 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq. For any reinspection, a $15.00 additional fee shall be charged.

(a) During such time as the Commissioner's office is acting as the primary inspection agency pursuant to Section 623 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., or the regulations issued thereunder, every manufacturer who manufactures manufactured homes in Georgia shall pay to the Commissioner a manufacturing inspection fee for each manufactured home manufactured in Georgia, irrespective of whether the manufactured home is offered for sale in this state. This manufacturing inspection fee shall be $30.00 for each certification label, as defined in Section 623 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq. For any reinspection, a $15.00 additional fee shall be charged.

(b) During such time as the Commissioner's office is acting as the state administrative agency pursuant to Section 623 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., a monitoring inspection fee paid by each manufacturer in Georgia for each manufactured home manufactured in this state shall be paid to the secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or to the secretary's agent for distribution in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

(b) During such time as the Commissioner's office is acting as the state administrative agency pursuant to Section 623 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., a monitoring inspection fee paid by each manufacturer in Georgia for each manufactured home manufactured in this state shall be paid to the secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or to the secretary's agent for distribution in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-132 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-132
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-132
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner is authorized and empowered to contract or enter into cooperative agreements with any agency, department, or instrumentality of the United States; any agency, board, department, or commission of the state; any county, municipality, or local government of the state, or any combination of same; any public or private corporation or firm, or any persons whatsoever; or any public authority, agency, commission, or institution to participate in the enforcement of manufactured home construction and safety standards which may be promulgated pursuant to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq. ; provided, however, that the Commissioner shall notify the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development by July 1 of his or her intention to terminate any such contract or agreement, which termination shall become effective on July 1 of the following year.

(a) The Commissioner is authorized and empowered to contract or enter into cooperative agreements with any agency, department, or instrumentality of the United States; any agency, board, department, or commission of the state; any county, municipality, or local government of the state, or any combination of same; any public or private corporation or firm, or any persons whatsoever; or any public authority, agency, commission, or institution to participate in the enforcement of manufactured home construction and safety standards which may be promulgated pursuant to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq. ; provided, however, that the Commissioner shall notify the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development by July 1 of his or her intention to terminate any such contract or agreement, which termination shall become effective on July 1 of the following year.

(b) It is the policy of this state and purpose of this part to forbid the manufacture and sale of new manufactured homes which are not constructed in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.

(b) It is the policy of this state and purpose of this part to forbid the manufacture and sale of new manufactured homes which are not constructed in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.

(c) The Commissioner is authorized and empowered to issue and promulgate all rules and procedures which in his or her judgment are necessary and desirable to make effective the construction standards established by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.

(c) The Commissioner is authorized and empowered to issue and promulgate all rules and procedures which in his or her judgment are necessary and desirable to make effective the construction standards established by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-75 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-75
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-75
Status: in_force

In case any of the commissioners or officers of the authority whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be such commissioners or officers before the delivery of such bonds, such signatures shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if they had remained in office until such delivery. Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this article shall be fully negotiable.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-133 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-133
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-133
Status: in_force

(a) No housing authority shall initiate the development of any housing project under this part after the termination of a period of war or national emergency as declared by the President or the Congress of the United States.

(a) No housing authority shall initiate the development of any housing project under this part after the termination of a period of war or national emergency as declared by the President or the Congress of the United States.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, housing authorities may initiate projects within areas which, as of January 1, 1981, are designated as impacted areas in which housing is necessary in the interest of national security, for purposes of Section 810(b) of the federal National Housing Act. 1

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, housing authorities may initiate projects within areas which, as of January 1, 1981, are designated as impacted areas in which housing is necessary in the interest of national security, for purposes of Section 810(b) of the federal National Housing Act. 1

1 12 U.S.C.A. § 1748h-2(b).
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-162 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-162
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-162
Status: in_force

During such time as the Commissioner has contracted or entered into cooperative agreements pursuant to his or her authority under Code Section 8-2-160.1 , the Commissioner has full authority to administer this part and may make, amend, alter, and repeal general rules and regulations of procedure to carry into effect this part, to obtain statistical data concerning manufactured homes and mobile homes, and to prescribe means, methods, and practices to make this part effective. The Commissioner may also make such investigations of consumer complaints relating to installations as in his or her judgment are necessary to enforce and administer this part.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-108 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-108
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-108
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners of a regional housing authority shall be appointed for terms of five years, except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms. Each commissioner shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified.

(a) The commissioners of a regional housing authority shall be appointed for terms of five years, except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms. Each commissioner shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified.

(b) For inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner may be removed by the officer or officers, or their successors, appointing such commissioner; but he shall be removed only after he has been given a copy of the charges at least ten days prior to the hearing thereon and has had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel.

(b) For inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner may be removed by the officer or officers, or their successors, appointing such commissioner; but he shall be removed only after he has been given a copy of the charges at least ten days prior to the hearing thereon and has had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel.

(c) In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings thereon, shall be filed as required for the certificate of appointment of such commissioner.

(c) In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings thereon, shall be filed as required for the certificate of appointment of such commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-20 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-20
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-20
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “ Board ” means the Board of Community Affairs.

(1) “ Board ” means the Board of Community Affairs.

(2) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of community affairs.

(2) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of community affairs.

(3) “ Department ” means the Department of Community Affairs.

(3) “ Department ” means the Department of Community Affairs.

(4) “ Exempted building ” means any of the following: (A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting is less than one watt or 3.4 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes; (B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled; (C) Any mobile home; and (D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States.

(4) “ Exempted building ” means any of the following:

(A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting is less than one watt or 3.4 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes;

(A) Any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting is less than one watt or 3.4 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes;

(B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled;

(B) Any building which is neither mechanically heated nor mechanically cooled;

(C) Any mobile home; and

(C) Any mobile home; and

(D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States.

(D) Any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States.

(5) “ Exterior envelope ” means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior.

(5) “ Exterior envelope ” means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior.

(6) “ New building ” means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code under this part.

(6) “ New building ” means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code under this part.

(7) “ Public building ” means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours and is not an exempted building, including the following: (A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational, office, or institutional purposes; (B) Any inn, hotel, motel, sports arena, supermarket, transportation terminal, retail store, restaurant, or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise; (C) Any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space; and (D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof, including libraries, museums, schools, hospitals, auditoriums, sports arenas, and university buildings.

(7) “ Public building ” means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours and is not an exempted building, including the following:

(A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational, office, or institutional purposes;

(A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly or which is used for educational, office, or institutional purposes;

(B) Any inn, hotel, motel, sports arena, supermarket, transportation terminal, retail store, restaurant, or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise;

(B) Any inn, hotel, motel, sports arena, supermarket, transportation terminal, retail store, restaurant, or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise;

(C) Any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space; and

(C) Any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space; and

(D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof, including libraries, museums, schools, hospitals, auditoriums, sports arenas, and university buildings.

(D) Any building owned by the state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof, including libraries, museums, schools, hospitals, auditoriums, sports arenas, and university buildings.

(8) “ Renovated building ” means either of the following: (A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; water-heating systems; or lighting systems, for which the aggregate cost of alteration exceeds 10 percent of the assessed value of the building immediately prior to such alteration; or (B) A building undergoing alteration in the physical configuration or interior space, for which the aggregate cost of alteration exceeds one-fourth of the assessed value of the building immediately prior to such alteration.

(8) “ Renovated building ” means either of the following:

(A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; water-heating systems; or lighting systems, for which the aggregate cost of alteration exceeds 10 percent of the assessed value of the building immediately prior to such alteration; or

(A) A building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; water-heating systems; or lighting systems, for which the aggregate cost of alteration exceeds 10 percent of the assessed value of the building immediately prior to such alteration; or

(B) A building undergoing alteration in the physical configuration or interior space, for which the aggregate cost of alteration exceeds one-fourth of the assessed value of the building immediately prior to such alteration.

(B) A building undergoing alteration in the physical configuration or interior space, for which the aggregate cost of alteration exceeds one-fourth of the assessed value of the building immediately prior to such alteration.

(9)(A)(i) On and after October 1, 1991, “ state minimum standard codes ” means the following codes: (I) Standard Building Code (SBCCI); (II) National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association; (III) Standard Gas Code (SBCCI); (IV) Standard Mechanical Code (SBCCI); (V) Georgia State Plumbing Code or the Standard Plumbing Code (SBCCI); (VI) Council of American Building Officials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, with the exception of Part V--Plumbing (Chapters 20-25) of said code; (VII) Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings as adopted by the State Building Administrative Board pursuant to an Act approved April 10, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 2212), as such code exists on September 30, 1991; (VIII) Standard Fire Prevention Code (SBCCI); (IX) Standard Housing Code (SBCCI); (X) Standard Amusement Device Code (SBCCI); (XI) Excavation and Grading Code (SBCCI); (XII) Standard Existing Buildings Code (SBCCI); (XIII) Standard Swimming Pool Code (SBCCI); and (XIV) Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code (SBCCI). (ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on October 1, 1991, provided that the department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23 ; and provided, further, that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23 . (B)(i) On or after July 1, 2004, “ state minimum standard codes ” means the following codes: (I) International Building Code (ICC); (II) National Electrical Code (NFPA); (III) International Fuel Gas Code (ICC); (IV) International Mechanical Code (ICC); (V) International Plumbing Code (ICC); (VI) International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ICC); (VII) International Energy Conservation Code (ICC); (VIII) International Fire Code (ICC); (IX) International Existing Building Code (ICC); (X) International Property Maintenance Code (ICC); and (XI) Any other codes deemed appropriate by the board for the safety and welfare of Georgia's citizens. (ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on July 1, 2004, provided that the department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23 ; and provided, further, that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23 . (C) References to any standard code in this part shall mean one of the standard codes listed in division (i) of subparagraph (A) or division (i) of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. (D) The term “ state minimum standard codes ” shall specifically not include the Georgia State Fire Code as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-13 nor shall any state minimum standard code be less restrictive than the Georgia State Fire Code.

(9)(A)(i) On and after October 1, 1991, “ state minimum standard codes ” means the following codes: (I) Standard Building Code (SBCCI); (II) National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association; (III) Standard Gas Code (SBCCI); (IV) Standard Mechanical Code (SBCCI); (V) Georgia State Plumbing Code or the Standard Plumbing Code (SBCCI); (VI) Council of American Building Officials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, with the exception of Part V--Plumbing (Chapters 20-25) of said code; (VII) Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings as adopted by the State Building Administrative Board pursuant to an Act approved April 10, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 2212), as such code exists on September 30, 1991; (VIII) Standard Fire Prevention Code (SBCCI); (IX) Standard Housing Code (SBCCI); (X) Standard Amusement Device Code (SBCCI); (XI) Excavation and Grading Code (SBCCI); (XII) Standard Existing Buildings Code (SBCCI); (XIII) Standard Swimming Pool Code (SBCCI); and (XIV) Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code (SBCCI). (ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on October 1, 1991, provided that the department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23 ; and provided, further, that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23 .

(9)(A)(i) On and after October 1, 1991, “ state minimum standard codes ” means the following codes: (I) Standard Building Code (SBCCI); (II) National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association; (III) Standard Gas Code (SBCCI); (IV) Standard Mechanical Code (SBCCI); (V) Georgia State Plumbing Code or the Standard Plumbing Code (SBCCI); (VI) Council of American Building Officials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, with the exception of Part V--Plumbing (Chapters 20-25) of said code; (VII) Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings as adopted by the State Building Administrative Board pursuant to an Act approved April 10, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 2212), as such code exists on September 30, 1991; (VIII) Standard Fire Prevention Code (SBCCI); (IX) Standard Housing Code (SBCCI); (X) Standard Amusement Device Code (SBCCI); (XI) Excavation and Grading Code (SBCCI); (XII) Standard Existing Buildings Code (SBCCI); (XIII) Standard Swimming Pool Code (SBCCI); and (XIV) Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code (SBCCI).

(9)(A)(i) On and after October 1, 1991, “ state minimum standard codes ” means the following codes:

(I) Standard Building Code (SBCCI);

(I) Standard Building Code (SBCCI);

(II) National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association;

(II) National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association;

(III) Standard Gas Code (SBCCI);

(III) Standard Gas Code (SBCCI);

(IV) Standard Mechanical Code (SBCCI);

(IV) Standard Mechanical Code (SBCCI);

(V) Georgia State Plumbing Code or the Standard Plumbing Code (SBCCI);

(V) Georgia State Plumbing Code or the Standard Plumbing Code (SBCCI);

(VI) Council of American Building Officials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, with the exception of Part V--Plumbing (Chapters 20-25) of said code;

(VI) Council of American Building Officials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code, with the exception of Part V--Plumbing (Chapters 20-25) of said code;

(VII) Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings as adopted by the State Building Administrative Board pursuant to an Act approved April 10, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 2212), as such code exists on September 30, 1991;

(VII) Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings as adopted by the State Building Administrative Board pursuant to an Act approved April 10, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 2212), as such code exists on September 30, 1991;

(VIII) Standard Fire Prevention Code (SBCCI);

(VIII) Standard Fire Prevention Code (SBCCI);

(IX) Standard Housing Code (SBCCI);

(IX) Standard Housing Code (SBCCI);

(X) Standard Amusement Device Code (SBCCI);

(X) Standard Amusement Device Code (SBCCI);

(XI) Excavation and Grading Code (SBCCI);

(XI) Excavation and Grading Code (SBCCI);

(XII) Standard Existing Buildings Code (SBCCI);

(XII) Standard Existing Buildings Code (SBCCI);

(XIII) Standard Swimming Pool Code (SBCCI); and

(XIII) Standard Swimming Pool Code (SBCCI); and

(XIV) Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code (SBCCI).

(XIV) Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code (SBCCI).

(ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on October 1, 1991, provided that the department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23 ; and provided, further, that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23 .

(ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on October 1, 1991, provided that the department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23 ; and provided, further, that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23 .

(B)(i) On or after July 1, 2004, “ state minimum standard codes ” means the following codes: (I) International Building Code (ICC); (II) National Electrical Code (NFPA); (III) International Fuel Gas Code (ICC); (IV) International Mechanical Code (ICC); (V) International Plumbing Code (ICC); (VI) International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ICC); (VII) International Energy Conservation Code (ICC); (VIII) International Fire Code (ICC); (IX) International Existing Building Code (ICC); (X) International Property Maintenance Code (ICC); and (XI) Any other codes deemed appropriate by the board for the safety and welfare of Georgia's citizens. (ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on July 1, 2004, provided that the department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23 ; and provided, further, that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23 .

(B)(i) On or after July 1, 2004, “ state minimum standard codes ” means the following codes: (I) International Building Code (ICC); (II) National Electrical Code (NFPA); (III) International Fuel Gas Code (ICC); (IV) International Mechanical Code (ICC); (V) International Plumbing Code (ICC); (VI) International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ICC); (VII) International Energy Conservation Code (ICC); (VIII) International Fire Code (ICC); (IX) International Existing Building Code (ICC); (X) International Property Maintenance Code (ICC); and (XI) Any other codes deemed appropriate by the board for the safety and welfare of Georgia's citizens.

(B)(i) On or after July 1, 2004, “ state minimum standard codes ” means the following codes:

(I) International Building Code (ICC);

(I) International Building Code (ICC);

(II) National Electrical Code (NFPA);

(II) National Electrical Code (NFPA);

(III) International Fuel Gas Code (ICC);

(III) International Fuel Gas Code (ICC);

(IV) International Mechanical Code (ICC);

(IV) International Mechanical Code (ICC);

(V) International Plumbing Code (ICC);

(V) International Plumbing Code (ICC);

(VI) International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ICC);

(VI) International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ICC);

(VII) International Energy Conservation Code (ICC);

(VII) International Energy Conservation Code (ICC);

(VIII) International Fire Code (ICC);

(VIII) International Fire Code (ICC);

(IX) International Existing Building Code (ICC);

(IX) International Existing Building Code (ICC);

(X) International Property Maintenance Code (ICC); and

(X) International Property Maintenance Code (ICC); and

(XI) Any other codes deemed appropriate by the board for the safety and welfare of Georgia's citizens.

(XI) Any other codes deemed appropriate by the board for the safety and welfare of Georgia's citizens.

(ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on July 1, 2004, provided that the department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23 ; and provided, further, that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23 .

(ii) The codes provided in division (i) of this subparagraph shall mean such codes as they exist on July 1, 2004, provided that the department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a subsequently published edition of any such code as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-23 ; and provided, further, that any such code may hereafter be amended or revised as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-23 .

(C) References to any standard code in this part shall mean one of the standard codes listed in division (i) of subparagraph (A) or division (i) of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.

(C) References to any standard code in this part shall mean one of the standard codes listed in division (i) of subparagraph (A) or division (i) of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.

(D) The term “ state minimum standard codes ” shall specifically not include the Georgia State Fire Code as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-13 nor shall any state minimum standard code be less restrictive than the Georgia State Fire Code.

(D) The term “ state minimum standard codes ” shall specifically not include the Georgia State Fire Code as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-13 nor shall any state minimum standard code be less restrictive than the Georgia State Fire Code.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-111 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-111
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-111
Status: in_force

(a) The area of operation of a regional housing authority shall be increased from time to time to include one or more additional contiguous counties not already within the area of operation of a regional housing authority if the governing body of each of the counties then included in the area of operation of such regional housing authority, the commissioners of the regional housing authority, and the governing body of each such additional county or counties each adopt a resolution declaring that there is a need for the inclusion of such additional county or counties in the area of operation of such regional housing authority. Upon the adoption of such resolution, the county housing authority created for each such additional county shall cease to exist except for the purpose of winding up its affairs and executing a deed to the regional housing authority as provided in Code Section 8-3-112 .

(a) The area of operation of a regional housing authority shall be increased from time to time to include one or more additional contiguous counties not already within the area of operation of a regional housing authority if the governing body of each of the counties then included in the area of operation of such regional housing authority, the commissioners of the regional housing authority, and the governing body of each such additional county or counties each adopt a resolution declaring that there is a need for the inclusion of such additional county or counties in the area of operation of such regional housing authority. Upon the adoption of such resolution, the county housing authority created for each such additional county shall cease to exist except for the purpose of winding up its affairs and executing a deed to the regional housing authority as provided in Code Section 8-3-112 .

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section, such resolutions shall not be adopted if there is a county housing authority created for any such additional county which has any bonds or notes outstanding unless, first, all holders of such bonds and notes consent in writing to the substitution of such regional housing authority in lieu of such county housing authority as the obligor thereon and, second, the commissioners of such county housing authority adopt a resolution consenting to the transfer of all the rights, contracts, obligations, and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority to such regional housing authority as hereinafter provided.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section, such resolutions shall not be adopted if there is a county housing authority created for any such additional county which has any bonds or notes outstanding unless, first, all holders of such bonds and notes consent in writing to the substitution of such regional housing authority in lieu of such county housing authority as the obligor thereon and, second, the commissioners of such county housing authority adopt a resolution consenting to the transfer of all the rights, contracts, obligations, and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority to such regional housing authority as hereinafter provided.

(c) When the above two conditions are complied with and the area of operation of such regional housing authority is increased to include such additional county, as provided in this Code section, all rights, contracts, agreements, obligations, and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority shall be in the name of and vest in such regional housing authority, all obligations of such county housing authority shall be the obligation of such regional housing authority, and all rights and remedies of any person against such county housing authority may be asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such regional housing authority to the same extent as they might have been asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such county housing authority.

(c) When the above two conditions are complied with and the area of operation of such regional housing authority is increased to include such additional county, as provided in this Code section, all rights, contracts, agreements, obligations, and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority shall be in the name of and vest in such regional housing authority, all obligations of such county housing authority shall be the obligation of such regional housing authority, and all rights and remedies of any person against such county housing authority may be asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such regional housing authority to the same extent as they might have been asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such county housing authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-36 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-36
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-36
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “ Action ” means any civil lawsuit, judicial action, or arbitration proceeding asserting a claim in whole or in part for damages or other relief in connection with a dwelling or common area caused by an alleged construction defect.

(1) “ Action ” means any civil lawsuit, judicial action, or arbitration proceeding asserting a claim in whole or in part for damages or other relief in connection with a dwelling or common area caused by an alleged construction defect.

(2) “ Association ” means a corporation formed for the purpose of exercising the powers of the members of any common interest community.

(2) “ Association ” means a corporation formed for the purpose of exercising the powers of the members of any common interest community.

(3) “ Claimant ” means anyone who asserts a claim concerning a construction defect.

(3) “ Claimant ” means anyone who asserts a claim concerning a construction defect.

(4) “ Common area ” means the common areas, improvements, and facilities that are owned or maintained by the association in a common interest community.

(4) “ Common area ” means the common areas, improvements, and facilities that are owned or maintained by the association in a common interest community.

(5) “Construction defect“ has the meaning assigned by a written, express warranty either provided by the contractor or required by applicable statutory law; if no written, express warranty or applicable statutory warranty provides a definition, then “ construction defect ” means a matter concerning the design, construction, repair, or alteration of a dwelling or common area, of an alteration of or repair or addition to an existing dwelling, or of an appurtenance to a dwelling or common area on which a person has a complaint against a contractor. The term may include any physical damage to the dwelling or common area, any appurtenance, or the real property on which the dwelling or appurtenance is affixed proximately caused by a construction defect.

(5) “Construction defect“ has the meaning assigned by a written, express warranty either provided by the contractor or required by applicable statutory law; if no written, express warranty or applicable statutory warranty provides a definition, then “ construction defect ” means a matter concerning the design, construction, repair, or alteration of a dwelling or common area, of an alteration of or repair or addition to an existing dwelling, or of an appurtenance to a dwelling or common area on which a person has a complaint against a contractor. The term may include any physical damage to the dwelling or common area, any appurtenance, or the real property on which the dwelling or appurtenance is affixed proximately caused by a construction defect.

(6) “ Contractor ” means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other organization that is engaged in the business of designing, developing, constructing, or selling dwellings or common areas, alterations of or additions to existing dwellings or common areas, or the repair of such improvements. The term includes: (A) An owner, officer, director, shareholder, partner, or employee of the contractor; (B) Subcontractors and suppliers of labor and materials used by a contractor in a dwelling or common area; and (C) A risk retention group registered under applicable law, if any, that insures all or any part of a contractor's liability for the cost to repair a construction defect.

(6) “ Contractor ” means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other organization that is engaged in the business of designing, developing, constructing, or selling dwellings or common areas, alterations of or additions to existing dwellings or common areas, or the repair of such improvements. The term includes:

(A) An owner, officer, director, shareholder, partner, or employee of the contractor;

(A) An owner, officer, director, shareholder, partner, or employee of the contractor;

(B) Subcontractors and suppliers of labor and materials used by a contractor in a dwelling or common area; and

(B) Subcontractors and suppliers of labor and materials used by a contractor in a dwelling or common area; and

(C) A risk retention group registered under applicable law, if any, that insures all or any part of a contractor's liability for the cost to repair a construction defect.

(C) A risk retention group registered under applicable law, if any, that insures all or any part of a contractor's liability for the cost to repair a construction defect.

(7) “ Dwelling ” means a single-family house, duplex, or multifamily unit designed for residential use in which title to each individual residential unit is transferred to the owner under a condominium or cooperative system. A dwelling includes the systems, other components, improvements, other structures, or recreational facilities that are appurtenant to the house, duplex, or multifamily unit at the time of its initial sale but not necessarily a part of the house, duplex, or multifamily unit.

(7) “ Dwelling ” means a single-family house, duplex, or multifamily unit designed for residential use in which title to each individual residential unit is transferred to the owner under a condominium or cooperative system. A dwelling includes the systems, other components, improvements, other structures, or recreational facilities that are appurtenant to the house, duplex, or multifamily unit at the time of its initial sale but not necessarily a part of the house, duplex, or multifamily unit.

(8) “ Serve ” or “ service ” means deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid for delivery by certified mail, return receipt requested or statutory overnight delivery to the last known address of the addressee. For a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, or other registered business organization, it means service on the registered agent or other agent for service of process authorized by law.

(8) “ Serve ” or “ service ” means deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid for delivery by certified mail, return receipt requested or statutory overnight delivery to the last known address of the addressee. For a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, or other registered business organization, it means service on the registered agent or other agent for service of process authorized by law.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-115 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-115
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-115
Status: in_force

(a) Any person aggrieved by the application of any rule or regulation to such person, which rule or regulation is promulgated pursuant to this part, may appeal such application of such rule or regulation. Any such appeal shall be made to an appeals committee appointed by the commissioner which shall consist of not less than three nor more than five members.

(a) Any person aggrieved by the application of any rule or regulation to such person, which rule or regulation is promulgated pursuant to this part, may appeal such application of such rule or regulation. Any such appeal shall be made to an appeals committee appointed by the commissioner which shall consist of not less than three nor more than five members.

(b) The commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the hearing of appeals consistent with the provisions of this Code section.

(b) The commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the hearing of appeals consistent with the provisions of this Code section.

(c) A final decision of an appeals committee of the commissioner may be appealed in the same manner specified in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” to the same courts with the same rights and limitations specified in such chapter.

(c) A final decision of an appeals committee of the commissioner may be appealed in the same manner specified in Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” to the same courts with the same rights and limitations specified in such chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-117 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-117
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-117
Status: in_force

(a) At any time after the exclusion or detachment of any county from the area of operation of a regional housing authority, as provided in Code Sections 8-3-114 through 8-3-116 , the governing body of any such county may adopt a resolution declaring that there is need for a housing authority in the county if the governing body shall find such need according to the provisions of Code Sections 8-3-4 through 8-3-6 . Thereafter a public body corporate and politic to be known as the housing authority of the county shall exist for such county, and five commissioners shall be appointed for such authority by the governing body of such county. The authority may transact business and exercise its powers in the same manner and shall have the same rights, powers, and immunities as though created by said Code Sections 8-3-4 through 8-3-6 .

(a) At any time after the exclusion or detachment of any county from the area of operation of a regional housing authority, as provided in Code Sections 8-3-114 through 8-3-116 , the governing body of any such county may adopt a resolution declaring that there is need for a housing authority in the county if the governing body shall find such need according to the provisions of Code Sections 8-3-4 through 8-3-6 . Thereafter a public body corporate and politic to be known as the housing authority of the county shall exist for such county, and five commissioners shall be appointed for such authority by the governing body of such county. The authority may transact business and exercise its powers in the same manner and shall have the same rights, powers, and immunities as though created by said Code Sections 8-3-4 through 8-3-6 .

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed as preventing such county from thereafter being included within the area of operation of a regional housing authority as provided in this article.

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed as preventing such county from thereafter being included within the area of operation of a regional housing authority as provided in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-24 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-24
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-24
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of assisting the department in carrying out the provisions of Code Section 8-2-23 , the commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee to be composed of 21 members as follows: (1) The Safety Fire Commissioner or his or her designee as an ex officio member with full voting privileges; (2) The commissioner of public health or his or her designee as an ex officio member with full voting privileges; (3) The commissioner of community affairs or his or her designee as an ex officio member with full voting privileges; (4) One representative of the home-building industry; (5) One representative of the industrialized building industry; (6) One representative of the general contracting industry; (7) One representative of the profession of mechanical engineering; (8) One licensed architect; (9) One licensed electrical engineer; (10) One representative of the manufactured homes industry; (11) One licensed electrical contractor; (12) One building material dealer; (13) One licensed plumbing contractor; (14) One licensed conditioned-air contractor; (15) One licensed structural engineer; (16) Four municipal or county code enforcement officials; and (17) Two local fire officials.

(a) For the purpose of assisting the department in carrying out the provisions of Code Section 8-2-23 , the commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee to be composed of 21 members as follows:

(1) The Safety Fire Commissioner or his or her designee as an ex officio member with full voting privileges;

(1) The Safety Fire Commissioner or his or her designee as an ex officio member with full voting privileges;

(2) The commissioner of public health or his or her designee as an ex officio member with full voting privileges;

(2) The commissioner of public health or his or her designee as an ex officio member with full voting privileges;

(3) The commissioner of community affairs or his or her designee as an ex officio member with full voting privileges;

(3) The commissioner of community affairs or his or her designee as an ex officio member with full voting privileges;

(4) One representative of the home-building industry;

(4) One representative of the home-building industry;

(5) One representative of the industrialized building industry;

(5) One representative of the industrialized building industry;

(6) One representative of the general contracting industry;

(6) One representative of the general contracting industry;

(7) One representative of the profession of mechanical engineering;

(7) One representative of the profession of mechanical engineering;

(8) One licensed architect;

(8) One licensed architect;

(9) One licensed electrical engineer;

(9) One licensed electrical engineer;

(10) One representative of the manufactured homes industry;

(10) One representative of the manufactured homes industry;

(11) One licensed electrical contractor;

(11) One licensed electrical contractor;

(12) One building material dealer;

(12) One building material dealer;

(13) One licensed plumbing contractor;

(13) One licensed plumbing contractor;

(14) One licensed conditioned-air contractor;

(14) One licensed conditioned-air contractor;

(15) One licensed structural engineer;

(15) One licensed structural engineer;

(16) Four municipal or county code enforcement officials; and

(16) Four municipal or county code enforcement officials; and

(17) Two local fire officials.

(17) Two local fire officials.

(b) All appointments to the committee shall be for a term of four years; provided, however, that the initial members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), (9), (15), (16), and (17) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed for a term to expire on the same date as the terms of other members. A member shall serve until his or her successor has been duly appointed. The commissioner shall make appointments to fill the unexpired portion of any term vacated for any reason. In making such appointments, the commissioner shall preserve the composition of the committee as required by this Code section. Any appointed member who, during his or her term, ceases to meet the qualifications for original appointment shall thereby forfeit his or her membership on the committee. Membership on the committee shall not constitute public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by virtue of his or her membership. Each member of the committee shall serve without compensation, but each member of the committee shall be reimbursed for travel and other reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by him or her while attending called meetings of the committee.

(b) All appointments to the committee shall be for a term of four years; provided, however, that the initial members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), (9), (15), (16), and (17) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be appointed for a term to expire on the same date as the terms of other members. A member shall serve until his or her successor has been duly appointed. The commissioner shall make appointments to fill the unexpired portion of any term vacated for any reason. In making such appointments, the commissioner shall preserve the composition of the committee as required by this Code section. Any appointed member who, during his or her term, ceases to meet the qualifications for original appointment shall thereby forfeit his or her membership on the committee. Membership on the committee shall not constitute public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by virtue of his or her membership. Each member of the committee shall serve without compensation, but each member of the committee shall be reimbursed for travel and other reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by him or her while attending called meetings of the committee.

(c) The advisory committee shall be empowered to use subcommittees as it deems necessary to carry out its duties and responsibilities. Members of such subcommittees shall be knowledgeable of the subject matter with which the subcommittee is concerned and shall be appointed by the commissioner upon the recommendation of the advisory committee. Such subcommittee members shall be reimbursed for travel and other necessary expenses while attending subcommittee meetings in the same manner as that of advisory committee members.

(c) The advisory committee shall be empowered to use subcommittees as it deems necessary to carry out its duties and responsibilities. Members of such subcommittees shall be knowledgeable of the subject matter with which the subcommittee is concerned and shall be appointed by the commissioner upon the recommendation of the advisory committee. Such subcommittee members shall be reimbursed for travel and other necessary expenses while attending subcommittee meetings in the same manner as that of advisory committee members.

(d) Any amendments, modifications, or new provisions to the state minimum standard codes, when such are prepared, proposed, or recommended by the department, shall, prior to their submission to the board for approval, be submitted to the advisory committee for review and consideration. The department shall not forward any such amendment, modification, or new provision to the board without a favorable recommendation of a majority of the advisory committee.

(d) Any amendments, modifications, or new provisions to the state minimum standard codes, when such are prepared, proposed, or recommended by the department, shall, prior to their submission to the board for approval, be submitted to the advisory committee for review and consideration. The department shall not forward any such amendment, modification, or new provision to the board without a favorable recommendation of a majority of the advisory committee.

(e) The advisory committee shall have at least two regular meetings annually and shall meet at other times as determined by the commissioner.

(e) The advisory committee shall have at least two regular meetings annually and shall meet at other times as determined by the commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-2 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-2
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-2
Status: in_force

The purposes of this part are as follows:

(1) To promote greater efficiency in residential and commercial water use and preserve the natural resources of this state;

(1) To promote greater efficiency in residential and commercial water use and preserve the natural resources of this state;

(2) To reduce consumer water and energy costs by reducing indoor water use, reducing the need for new water supplies and treatment facilities, lowering operation and maintenance costs for water and sewer utilities, and reducing the amount of energy used to heat, treat, and transport water; and

(2) To reduce consumer water and energy costs by reducing indoor water use, reducing the need for new water supplies and treatment facilities, lowering operation and maintenance costs for water and sewer utilities, and reducing the amount of energy used to heat, treat, and transport water; and

(3) To generate consumer awareness of the need to save water and of the savings that can result from the use of efficient plumbing products.

(3) To generate consumer awareness of the need to save water and of the savings that can result from the use of efficient plumbing products.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-52 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-52
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-52
Status: in_force

(a) No commissioner or employee of the authority shall voluntarily acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any project or in any property included or planned to be included in any project, or in any contract or proposed contract in connection with any project. Where the acquisition is not voluntary, such commissioner or employee shall immediately disclose such interest in writing to the authority and such disclosure shall be entered upon the minutes of the authority. Upon such disclosure, such commissioner or employee shall not participate in any action by the authority involving such project, property, or contract, respectively.

(a) No commissioner or employee of the authority shall voluntarily acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any project or in any property included or planned to be included in any project, or in any contract or proposed contract in connection with any project. Where the acquisition is not voluntary, such commissioner or employee shall immediately disclose such interest in writing to the authority and such disclosure shall be entered upon the minutes of the authority. Upon such disclosure, such commissioner or employee shall not participate in any action by the authority involving such project, property, or contract, respectively.

(b) If any commissioner or employee of the authority previously owned or controlled an interest, direct or indirect, in any project or in any property included or planned to be included in any project, or in any contract or proposed contract in connection with any project, he shall immediately disclose such interest in writing to the authority and such disclosure shall be entered upon the minutes of the authority. Upon such disclosure, such commissioner or employee shall not participate in any action by the authority involving such project, property, or contract, respectively.

(b) If any commissioner or employee of the authority previously owned or controlled an interest, direct or indirect, in any project or in any property included or planned to be included in any project, or in any contract or proposed contract in connection with any project, he shall immediately disclose such interest in writing to the authority and such disclosure shall be entered upon the minutes of the authority. Upon such disclosure, such commissioner or employee shall not participate in any action by the authority involving such project, property, or contract, respectively.

(c) A commissioner shall not participate in any action concerning the employment to a remunerative position of the person who appointed said commissioner to office.

(c) A commissioner shall not participate in any action concerning the employment to a remunerative position of the person who appointed said commissioner to office.

(d) In the selection of a depository for funds of the authority, any commissioner who has a financial interest in the depository under consideration shall disclose his interest and abstain from taking any part in the consideration of or voting on the selection of the depository.

(d) In the selection of a depository for funds of the authority, any commissioner who has a financial interest in the depository under consideration shall disclose his interest and abstain from taking any part in the consideration of or voting on the selection of the depository.

(e) Any violation of this Code section shall constitute misconduct in office.

(e) Any violation of this Code section shall constitute misconduct in office.

(f) This Code section shall not be applicable to the acquisition of any interest in notes or bonds of the authority issued in connection with any project, or to the execution of agreements by banking institutions for the deposit or handling of funds in connection with a project, or to agreements by such institutions to act as trustee under any trust indenture.

(f) This Code section shall not be applicable to the acquisition of any interest in notes or bonds of the authority issued in connection with any project, or to the execution of agreements by banking institutions for the deposit or handling of funds in connection with a project, or to agreements by such institutions to act as trustee under any trust indenture.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-35 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-35
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-35
Status: in_force

(a) It is found and declared that from time to time there has existed and at the present time there exists an inadequate supply of funds at interest rates sufficiently low to enable the financing of safe and sanitary single and multifamily dwelling units for citizens of the state with low and moderate income; that the inability to finance such single and multifamily dwelling units results in an inability of builders to construct such housing, causing unemployment or underemployment in the housing construction and related businesses and causing a lack of safe and sanitary housing to be available to persons of low and moderate income; that such unemployment or underemployment in the housing construction and related businesses and an inadequate supply of safe and sanitary housing for persons of low and moderate income wastes human resources, increases the public assistance burden of the state, impairs the security of family life, impedes the economic and physical development of the state, adversely affects the welfare and prosperity of all of the people of the state, and accordingly creates and fosters conditions adverse to the general health and welfare of the citizens of the state; and that the making available in the manner provided in this Code section of a more adequate supply of funds at interest rates sufficiently low to enable the financing of safe and sanitary single and multifamily dwelling units for citizens of low and moderate income will result in the alleviation or reduction of the adverse consequences which have resulted and may result from continued unemployment and underemployment in the housing construction and related businesses and the inadequate supply of such housing for persons of low and moderate income.

(a) It is found and declared that from time to time there has existed and at the present time there exists an inadequate supply of funds at interest rates sufficiently low to enable the financing of safe and sanitary single and multifamily dwelling units for citizens of the state with low and moderate income; that the inability to finance such single and multifamily dwelling units results in an inability of builders to construct such housing, causing unemployment or underemployment in the housing construction and related businesses and causing a lack of safe and sanitary housing to be available to persons of low and moderate income; that such unemployment or underemployment in the housing construction and related businesses and an inadequate supply of safe and sanitary housing for persons of low and moderate income wastes human resources, increases the public assistance burden of the state, impairs the security of family life, impedes the economic and physical development of the state, adversely affects the welfare and prosperity of all of the people of the state, and accordingly creates and fosters conditions adverse to the general health and welfare of the citizens of the state; and that the making available in the manner provided in this Code section of a more adequate supply of funds at interest rates sufficiently low to enable the financing of safe and sanitary single and multifamily dwelling units for citizens of low and moderate income will result in the alleviation or reduction of the adverse consequences which have resulted and may result from continued unemployment and underemployment in the housing construction and related businesses and the inadequate supply of such housing for persons of low and moderate income.

(b) In addition to the powers otherwise granted in this article, any authority shall have the following powers: (1) To purchase mortgage loans or other forms of collateral and participations therein from mortgage lenders and other holders of such collateral and to make commitments therefor; (2) To contract with mortgage lenders for the origination of, or the servicing of, mortgage loans to be made by such mortgage lenders to finance eligible housing units within the authority's area of operation and the servicing of the mortgages securing such mortgage loans; (3) To make loans to mortgage lenders, provided that: (A) The proceeds of such loans shall be required to be used by such mortgage lenders for the making of mortgage loans to finance eligible housing units within the authority's area of operation; and (B) If required by the authority, the mortgages in connection with the mortgage loans so made, together with any additional security required by the authority, shall be mortgaged, pledged, assigned, or otherwise provided as security for such loans to mortgage lenders; (4) To issue bonds from time to time, in its discretion, to provide funds to purchase mortgage loans or other forms of collateral or participation interests therein from mortgage lenders and to make loans to mortgage lenders and to make direct loans for eligible housing units as authorized in this Code section and to issue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding or retiring bonds previously issued by it for any such purpose, in accordance with the provisions of this article, which may include, but are not limited to, bonds on which the principal and the interest are payable: (A) Exclusively from the income and revenues of the authority from one or more specified mortgage loans or other forms of collateral or participation interests therein from one or more specific loans to mortgage lenders, regardless of whether such mortgage loans or other forms of collateral or participation interests therein were purchased or such loans to mortgage lenders were made from the proceeds of such bonds; or (B) From revenues of the authority generally that are not otherwise pledged or obligated; (5) To exercise any and all rights accorded to the owner and holder of a mortgage under and in accordance with the terms of said instrument and the applicable laws of the state with respect to the mortgaged property, directly or through mortgage lenders or others acting on behalf of the authority or on behalf of the holders of its bonds, including, but without limitation, the power to foreclose, to forbear enforcement of any remedy on such terms as the authority shall deem appropriate, to sell the equity of redemption, to purchase the equity of redemption, and otherwise to sell and dispose of the mortgaged property, all as shall seem in the best interest of the authority and the holders of its bonds; and (6) To mortgage, pledge, assign, or grant security interests in any or all of its mortgage loans or other collateral or participation interests therein, its mortgages, and any interest of the authority created thereby in the underlying real and personal properties covered by such mortgages as security for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, any bonds issued by the authority, or as security for any agreements made in connection therewith, whether then owned or thereafter acquired, and to pledge the revenues from which bonds are payable as security for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and any agreements made in connection therewith.

(b) In addition to the powers otherwise granted in this article, any authority shall have the following powers:

(1) To purchase mortgage loans or other forms of collateral and participations therein from mortgage lenders and other holders of such collateral and to make commitments therefor;

(1) To purchase mortgage loans or other forms of collateral and participations therein from mortgage lenders and other holders of such collateral and to make commitments therefor;

(2) To contract with mortgage lenders for the origination of, or the servicing of, mortgage loans to be made by such mortgage lenders to finance eligible housing units within the authority's area of operation and the servicing of the mortgages securing such mortgage loans;

(2) To contract with mortgage lenders for the origination of, or the servicing of, mortgage loans to be made by such mortgage lenders to finance eligible housing units within the authority's area of operation and the servicing of the mortgages securing such mortgage loans;

(3) To make loans to mortgage lenders, provided that: (A) The proceeds of such loans shall be required to be used by such mortgage lenders for the making of mortgage loans to finance eligible housing units within the authority's area of operation; and (B) If required by the authority, the mortgages in connection with the mortgage loans so made, together with any additional security required by the authority, shall be mortgaged, pledged, assigned, or otherwise provided as security for such loans to mortgage lenders;

(3) To make loans to mortgage lenders, provided that:

(A) The proceeds of such loans shall be required to be used by such mortgage lenders for the making of mortgage loans to finance eligible housing units within the authority's area of operation; and

(A) The proceeds of such loans shall be required to be used by such mortgage lenders for the making of mortgage loans to finance eligible housing units within the authority's area of operation; and

(B) If required by the authority, the mortgages in connection with the mortgage loans so made, together with any additional security required by the authority, shall be mortgaged, pledged, assigned, or otherwise provided as security for such loans to mortgage lenders;

(B) If required by the authority, the mortgages in connection with the mortgage loans so made, together with any additional security required by the authority, shall be mortgaged, pledged, assigned, or otherwise provided as security for such loans to mortgage lenders;

(4) To issue bonds from time to time, in its discretion, to provide funds to purchase mortgage loans or other forms of collateral or participation interests therein from mortgage lenders and to make loans to mortgage lenders and to make direct loans for eligible housing units as authorized in this Code section and to issue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding or retiring bonds previously issued by it for any such purpose, in accordance with the provisions of this article, which may include, but are not limited to, bonds on which the principal and the interest are payable: (A) Exclusively from the income and revenues of the authority from one or more specified mortgage loans or other forms of collateral or participation interests therein from one or more specific loans to mortgage lenders, regardless of whether such mortgage loans or other forms of collateral or participation interests therein were purchased or such loans to mortgage lenders were made from the proceeds of such bonds; or (B) From revenues of the authority generally that are not otherwise pledged or obligated;

(4) To issue bonds from time to time, in its discretion, to provide funds to purchase mortgage loans or other forms of collateral or participation interests therein from mortgage lenders and to make loans to mortgage lenders and to make direct loans for eligible housing units as authorized in this Code section and to issue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding or retiring bonds previously issued by it for any such purpose, in accordance with the provisions of this article, which may include, but are not limited to, bonds on which the principal and the interest are payable:

(A) Exclusively from the income and revenues of the authority from one or more specified mortgage loans or other forms of collateral or participation interests therein from one or more specific loans to mortgage lenders, regardless of whether such mortgage loans or other forms of collateral or participation interests therein were purchased or such loans to mortgage lenders were made from the proceeds of such bonds; or

(A) Exclusively from the income and revenues of the authority from one or more specified mortgage loans or other forms of collateral or participation interests therein from one or more specific loans to mortgage lenders, regardless of whether such mortgage loans or other forms of collateral or participation interests therein were purchased or such loans to mortgage lenders were made from the proceeds of such bonds; or

(B) From revenues of the authority generally that are not otherwise pledged or obligated;

(B) From revenues of the authority generally that are not otherwise pledged or obligated;

(5) To exercise any and all rights accorded to the owner and holder of a mortgage under and in accordance with the terms of said instrument and the applicable laws of the state with respect to the mortgaged property, directly or through mortgage lenders or others acting on behalf of the authority or on behalf of the holders of its bonds, including, but without limitation, the power to foreclose, to forbear enforcement of any remedy on such terms as the authority shall deem appropriate, to sell the equity of redemption, to purchase the equity of redemption, and otherwise to sell and dispose of the mortgaged property, all as shall seem in the best interest of the authority and the holders of its bonds; and

(5) To exercise any and all rights accorded to the owner and holder of a mortgage under and in accordance with the terms of said instrument and the applicable laws of the state with respect to the mortgaged property, directly or through mortgage lenders or others acting on behalf of the authority or on behalf of the holders of its bonds, including, but without limitation, the power to foreclose, to forbear enforcement of any remedy on such terms as the authority shall deem appropriate, to sell the equity of redemption, to purchase the equity of redemption, and otherwise to sell and dispose of the mortgaged property, all as shall seem in the best interest of the authority and the holders of its bonds; and

(6) To mortgage, pledge, assign, or grant security interests in any or all of its mortgage loans or other collateral or participation interests therein, its mortgages, and any interest of the authority created thereby in the underlying real and personal properties covered by such mortgages as security for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, any bonds issued by the authority, or as security for any agreements made in connection therewith, whether then owned or thereafter acquired, and to pledge the revenues from which bonds are payable as security for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and any agreements made in connection therewith.

(6) To mortgage, pledge, assign, or grant security interests in any or all of its mortgage loans or other collateral or participation interests therein, its mortgages, and any interest of the authority created thereby in the underlying real and personal properties covered by such mortgages as security for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, any bonds issued by the authority, or as security for any agreements made in connection therewith, whether then owned or thereafter acquired, and to pledge the revenues from which bonds are payable as security for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and any agreements made in connection therewith.

(c) No eligible housing unit shall become subject to the provisions of Code Section 8-3-11 or Code Section 8-3-12 or entitled to the benefits of Code Section 8-3-8 solely by reason of having been financed, directly or indirectly, with proceeds of bonds issued by an authority for the purposes described in this Code section.

(c) No eligible housing unit shall become subject to the provisions of Code Section 8-3-11 or Code Section 8-3-12 or entitled to the benefits of Code Section 8-3-8 solely by reason of having been financed, directly or indirectly, with proceeds of bonds issued by an authority for the purposes described in this Code section.

(d) Any bonds issued by an authority as permitted under the terms of this article which are issued for the purposes described in this Code section shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of this article, except that such bonds may be sold at any price which shall be approved by the authority and may be sold at public or private sale without any public advertisement.

(d) Any bonds issued by an authority as permitted under the terms of this article which are issued for the purposes described in this Code section shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of this article, except that such bonds may be sold at any price which shall be approved by the authority and may be sold at public or private sale without any public advertisement.

(e) Bonds of an authority which are issued for the purposes described in this Code section shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 known as the “Revenue Bond Law,” and the judgment of validation shall have the same effect as is provided in said “Revenue Bond Law.”

(e) Bonds of an authority which are issued for the purposes described in this Code section shall be confirmed and validated in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 known as the “Revenue Bond Law,” and the judgment of validation shall have the same effect as is provided in said “Revenue Bond Law.”

(f) Any action pertaining to issuance of bonds of an authority issued for the purposes described in this Code section, the rights of the holders thereof or the security therefor, and any action pertaining to the validation of any such bonds, shall be brought in the superior court of the county in which the eligible housing units to be financed with proceeds of such bonds are located, or if such eligible housing units shall be located in more than one county, in either the superior court of the county in which the authority is located or in the superior court of any county where any of such eligible housing units are situated.

(f) Any action pertaining to issuance of bonds of an authority issued for the purposes described in this Code section, the rights of the holders thereof or the security therefor, and any action pertaining to the validation of any such bonds, shall be brought in the superior court of the county in which the eligible housing units to be financed with proceeds of such bonds are located, or if such eligible housing units shall be located in more than one county, in either the superior court of the county in which the authority is located or in the superior court of any county where any of such eligible housing units are situated.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-137 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-137
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-137
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall constitute an independent authorization for a housing authority to undertake the development or administration of projects to provide housing for persons engaged or to be engaged in national defense industries or activities and to cooperate with, or act as agent for, the federal government in the development or administration of projects undertaken by the federal government to make housing available for such persons. In acting under this part, a housing authority shall not be subject to any limitations, restrictions, or requirements of other laws (except those relating to land acquisition) which prescribe or limit the procedure or action to be taken in the development or administration of any buildings, property, or public works, including, but not limited to, low-rent housing and slum clearance projects or undertakings or projects of municipal or public corporations or political subdivisions or agencies of the state.

(a) This part shall constitute an independent authorization for a housing authority to undertake the development or administration of projects to provide housing for persons engaged or to be engaged in national defense industries or activities and to cooperate with, or act as agent for, the federal government in the development or administration of projects undertaken by the federal government to make housing available for such persons. In acting under this part, a housing authority shall not be subject to any limitations, restrictions, or requirements of other laws (except those relating to land acquisition) which prescribe or limit the procedure or action to be taken in the development or administration of any buildings, property, or public works, including, but not limited to, low-rent housing and slum clearance projects or undertakings or projects of municipal or public corporations or political subdivisions or agencies of the state.

(b) A housing authority may do any and all things necessary or desirable to cooperate with, or act as agent for, the federal government, or to secure financial aid, for the expeditious development or the administration of projects to make housing available for persons engaged or to be engaged in national defense industries or activities and to effectuate the purposes of this part.

(b) A housing authority may do any and all things necessary or desirable to cooperate with, or act as agent for, the federal government, or to secure financial aid, for the expeditious development or the administration of projects to make housing available for persons engaged or to be engaged in national defense industries or activities and to effectuate the purposes of this part.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-183-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-183-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-183.1
Status: in_force

(a) A manufactured home which has not been issued a certificate of title from the commissioner and which is sold on or after July 1, 2006, shall become real property if: (1) The home is or is to be permanently affixed on real property and one or more persons with an ownership interest in the home also has an ownership interest in such real property; and (2) The owner of the home and the holders of all security interests therein execute and file a Certificate of Permanent Location in the real estate records of the county where the real property is located.

(a) A manufactured home which has not been issued a certificate of title from the commissioner and which is sold on or after July 1, 2006, shall become real property if:

(1) The home is or is to be permanently affixed on real property and one or more persons with an ownership interest in the home also has an ownership interest in such real property; and

(1) The home is or is to be permanently affixed on real property and one or more persons with an ownership interest in the home also has an ownership interest in such real property; and

(2) The owner of the home and the holders of all security interests therein execute and file a Certificate of Permanent Location in the real estate records of the county where the real property is located.

(2) The owner of the home and the holders of all security interests therein execute and file a Certificate of Permanent Location in the real estate records of the county where the real property is located.

(b) The Certificate of Permanent Location shall be in a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall include: (1) The name and address of the owner of the home; (2) The names and addresses of the holders of any security interest in and of any lien upon the home; (3) As an attachment, the manufacturer's original certificate of origin; and (4) A description of the real estate on which the home is or is to be located, including the name of the owner and a reference by deed book and page number to the chain of title of such real property.

(b) The Certificate of Permanent Location shall be in a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall include:

(1) The name and address of the owner of the home;

(1) The name and address of the owner of the home;

(2) The names and addresses of the holders of any security interest in and of any lien upon the home;

(2) The names and addresses of the holders of any security interest in and of any lien upon the home;

(3) As an attachment, the manufacturer's original certificate of origin; and

(3) As an attachment, the manufacturer's original certificate of origin; and

(4) A description of the real estate on which the home is or is to be located, including the name of the owner and a reference by deed book and page number to the chain of title of such real property.

(4) A description of the real estate on which the home is or is to be located, including the name of the owner and a reference by deed book and page number to the chain of title of such real property.

(c) A Certificate of Permanent Location shall be filed with the clerk of superior court, and the clerk shall record such certificate in the same manner as other instruments affecting the real property described in the Certificate of Permanent Location and shall charge and collect the fees usually charged for recording deeds and other instruments relating to real estate. Such certificate shall be indexed under the name of the current owner of the real property in both the grantor and grantee indexes.

(c) A Certificate of Permanent Location shall be filed with the clerk of superior court, and the clerk shall record such certificate in the same manner as other instruments affecting the real property described in the Certificate of Permanent Location and shall charge and collect the fees usually charged for recording deeds and other instruments relating to real estate. Such certificate shall be indexed under the name of the current owner of the real property in both the grantor and grantee indexes.

(d) When a Certificate of Permanent Location is properly filed with the clerk of superior court, the home shall become for all legal purposes a part of the real property on which it is located. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the home shall be subject to transfer by the owner of the real property, subject to any security interest in the real property and subject to foreclosure of any such interest, in the same manner as and together with the underlying real property.

(d) When a Certificate of Permanent Location is properly filed with the clerk of superior court, the home shall become for all legal purposes a part of the real property on which it is located. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the home shall be subject to transfer by the owner of the real property, subject to any security interest in the real property and subject to foreclosure of any such interest, in the same manner as and together with the underlying real property.

(e) When a properly executed Certificate of Permanent Location has once been filed, the commissioner shall accept no further title filings with respect to that home, except as may be necessary to correct any errors in the department's records and except as provided in Subparts 2 and 3 of this part.

(e) When a properly executed Certificate of Permanent Location has once been filed, the commissioner shall accept no further title filings with respect to that home, except as may be necessary to correct any errors in the department's records and except as provided in Subparts 2 and 3 of this part.

(f) Upon recording the Certificate of Permanent Location, the clerk of superior court shall provide a copy of the Certificate of Permanent Location to the appropriate board of tax assessors or such other local official as is responsible for the valuation of real property.

(f) Upon recording the Certificate of Permanent Location, the clerk of superior court shall provide a copy of the Certificate of Permanent Location to the appropriate board of tax assessors or such other local official as is responsible for the valuation of real property.

(g) When a home has become a part of the real property as provided in this part, it shall be unlawful for any person to remove such home from the real property except with the written consent of the owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests in the real property and in strict compliance with the requirements of Subpart 2 of this part. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.

(g) When a home has become a part of the real property as provided in this part, it shall be unlawful for any person to remove such home from the real property except with the written consent of the owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests in the real property and in strict compliance with the requirements of Subpart 2 of this part. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-190 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-190
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-190
Status: in_force

A manufactured home which constitutes real property shall not be subject to Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 but shall instead be taxed as real property and a part of the underlying real estate.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-214 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-214
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-214
Status: in_force

Additions to an existing building shall comply with the applicable requirements of state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards for new construction. Such additions shall not impose loads either vertical or horizontal which would cause the existing building to be subjected to stresses exceeding those permitted under new construction. If the existing building does not comply with the standards provided in this article and the authorized enforcement authority finds that the addition adversely affects the performance of the total building, the authorized enforcement authority may require:

(1) The new addition to be separated from the existing structure by at least a two-hour fire wall with openings therein properly protected; or

(1) The new addition to be separated from the existing structure by at least a two-hour fire wall with openings therein properly protected; or

(2) The installation of an approved automatic fire suppression system; or

(2) The installation of an approved automatic fire suppression system; or

(3) Other remedies which may be deemed appropriate by the enforcement authority.

(3) Other remedies which may be deemed appropriate by the enforcement authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-218 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-218
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-218
Status: in_force

(a) If a portion of a building is changed to a new use or occupancy and that portion is separated from the remainder of the building with vertical or horizontal fire separations complying with applicable state or local rules, regulations, codes, or standards or with compliance alternatives, then the portion changed shall be made to comply to the applicable requirements for the new use or occupancy to the extent noted in Code Section 8-2-217 .

(a) If a portion of a building is changed to a new use or occupancy and that portion is separated from the remainder of the building with vertical or horizontal fire separations complying with applicable state or local rules, regulations, codes, or standards or with compliance alternatives, then the portion changed shall be made to comply to the applicable requirements for the new use or occupancy to the extent noted in Code Section 8-2-217 .

(b) If a portion of the building is changed to a new use or occupancy and that portion is not separated from the remainder of the building as noted in subsection (a) of this Code section, then the provisions of the applicable state and local rules, regulations, codes, and standards applying to each use or occupancy of the building shall apply to the entire building to the extent noted in Code Section 8-2-217 ; provided, however, that if there are conflicting provisions in requirements for the various uses or occupancies, the authorized enforcement authority shall apply the strictest requirements.

(b) If a portion of the building is changed to a new use or occupancy and that portion is not separated from the remainder of the building as noted in subsection (a) of this Code section, then the provisions of the applicable state and local rules, regulations, codes, and standards applying to each use or occupancy of the building shall apply to the entire building to the extent noted in Code Section 8-2-217 ; provided, however, that if there are conflicting provisions in requirements for the various uses or occupancies, the authorized enforcement authority shall apply the strictest requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-10 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-10
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-10
Status: in_force

Whenever a housing authority is or has been created under the terms of this article, and whenever it is determined by the commissioners or other governing body of such authority to be necessary or advisable to exercise the power of eminent domain by condemning property, and whenever such condemnation proceedings are instituted and carried on under Chapter 2 of Title 22 or through any other method of condemnation provided by law, then upon the payment by such authority seeking condemnation of the amount of the award, or the amount of the final judgment on appeal, such authority shall become vested with a fee simple indefeasible title to the property to which such condemnation proceedings relate. It is declared to be necessary in order to enable such authorities to exercise their franchise that, upon such condemnation proceedings being had, such housing authorities shall become vested with fee simple indefeasible title to the property involved in such proceedings.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-113 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-113
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-113
Status: in_force

The governing body of each of the counties in the area of operation of the regional housing authority, the commissioners of the regional housing authority, and the governing body of each such additional county or counties may by resolution declare that there is a need for the inclusion of such county or counties in the area of operation of the regional housing authority, only if:

(1) The governing body of each such additional county or counties finds that insanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in such county or there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in such county available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford; and

(1) The governing body of each such additional county or counties finds that insanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in such county or there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in such county available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford; and

(2) The governing body of each of the counties then included in the area of operation of the regional housing authority, the commissioners of the regional housing authority, and the governing body of each such additional county or counties find that the regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit if the area of operation of the regional housing authority is increased to include such additional county or counties.

(2) The governing body of each of the counties then included in the area of operation of the regional housing authority, the commissioners of the regional housing authority, and the governing body of each such additional county or counties find that the regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit if the area of operation of the regional housing authority is increased to include such additional county or counties.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-131 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-131
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-131
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “ Commissioner ” means the Safety Fire Commissioner.

(1) “ Commissioner ” means the Safety Fire Commissioner.

(2) “ Installer ” means a person responsible for performing an installation and who is required to obtain a license pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 8-2-160 .

(2) “ Installer ” means a person responsible for performing an installation and who is required to obtain a license pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 8-2-160 .

(3) “Lending institutions” means lenders that acquire manufactured or mobile homes incident to their regular business, including national and state chartered banks, federal and state chartered credit unions, lenders that are licensed under Article 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7, and lenders that are involved in manufactured or mobile home chattel lending.

(3) “Lending institutions” means lenders that acquire manufactured or mobile homes incident to their regular business, including national and state chartered banks, federal and state chartered credit unions, lenders that are licensed under Article 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7, and lenders that are involved in manufactured or mobile home chattel lending.

(4) “ Manufactured home ” means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein; except that such term shall include any structure which meets all the requirements of this paragraph except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the secretary of housing and urban development and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.

(4) “ Manufactured home ” means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein; except that such term shall include any structure which meets all the requirements of this paragraph except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the secretary of housing and urban development and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.

(5) “ Manufacturer ” means any person who constructs or assembles manufactured homes.

(5) “ Manufacturer ” means any person who constructs or assembles manufactured homes.

(6) “ Mobile home ” means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein and manufactured prior to June 15, 1976.

(6) “ Mobile home ” means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein and manufactured prior to June 15, 1976.

(7) “ Person ” means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, or any other legal entity but shall not include a trust or the state or any political subdivision thereof.

(7) “ Person ” means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, or any other legal entity but shall not include a trust or the state or any political subdivision thereof.

(8) “ Retail broker ” means any person engaged in the business of selling or offering for sale to consumers three or more new or used manufactured or mobile homes in a 12 month period and who does not maintain a display of manufactured or mobile homes. As used in this paragraph, the terms “selling” and “sale” include lease-purchase transactions, and the term “retail broker” does not include lending institutions.

(8) “ Retail broker ” means any person engaged in the business of selling or offering for sale to consumers three or more new or used manufactured or mobile homes in a 12 month period and who does not maintain a display of manufactured or mobile homes. As used in this paragraph, the terms “selling” and “sale” include lease-purchase transactions, and the term “retail broker” does not include lending institutions.

(9) “ Retailer ” means any person engaged in the business of selling or offering for sale to consumers three or more new or used manufactured or mobile homes in a 12 month period and who maintains a display of manufactured or mobile homes. As used in this paragraph, the terms “selling” and “sale” include lease-purchase transactions, and the term “retailer” does not include lending institutions.

(9) “ Retailer ” means any person engaged in the business of selling or offering for sale to consumers three or more new or used manufactured or mobile homes in a 12 month period and who maintains a display of manufactured or mobile homes. As used in this paragraph, the terms “selling” and “sale” include lease-purchase transactions, and the term “retailer” does not include lending institutions.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-142 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-142
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-142
Status: in_force

If any state or foreign country imposes upon Georgia-domiciled manufactured home manufacturers (or upon their agents or representatives) any taxes, licenses, or other fees in the aggregate, or any fines, penalties, or other material obligations, prohibitions, or restrictions, for the privilege of doing business in that state or country, which costs, obligations, prohibitions, or restrictions are in excess of similar costs, obligations, prohibitions, or restrictions imposed by the State of Georgia upon manufactured home manufacturers (or their agents or representatives) which are domiciled in that state or foreign country and which are doing business or are seeking to do business in the State of Georgia, then so long as that state or foreign country continues to impose such costs, obligations, prohibitions, or restrictions upon Georgia-domiciled manufactured home manufacturers (or their agents or representatives), the State of Georgia shall impose upon manufactured home manufacturers (or their agents or representatives) which are domiciled in that state or foreign country and which are doing business or are seeking to do business in Georgia the same costs, obligations, prohibitions, or restrictions which are imposed by that state or foreign country on Georgia-domiciled manufactured home manufacturers (or their agents or representatives) which are doing business or seeking to do business in that state or foreign country. Any tax, license, or other fee or other obligation imposed by any city, county, or other political subdivision or agency of such other state or country on manufactured home manufacturers domiciled in Georgia (or their agents or representatives) shall be deemed to be imposed by such state or country within the meaning of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-217 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-217
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-217
Status: in_force

(a) A total change in the use or occupancy of an existing building which would cause a greater hazard to the public shall not be made unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the applicable state and local rules, regulations, codes, and standards for the new use or occupancy; provided, however, the compliance alternative provisions of this article may be utilized by authorized enforcement authorities where total or strict compliance with applicable state or local rules, regulations, codes, or standards is not practical.

(a) A total change in the use or occupancy of an existing building which would cause a greater hazard to the public shall not be made unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the applicable state and local rules, regulations, codes, and standards for the new use or occupancy; provided, however, the compliance alternative provisions of this article may be utilized by authorized enforcement authorities where total or strict compliance with applicable state or local rules, regulations, codes, or standards is not practical.

(b) When the proposed use is of equal or lesser hazard as determined by an authorized enforcement authority, further compliance with any code for new construction is not required unless otherwise provided in this article. Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure which do not adversely affect the performance of the building may be made with like materials. Any proposed change to the existing building or change in type of contents of the existing building shall not increase the fire hazard to adjacent buildings or structures. If the fire hazard to adjacent buildings or structures is increased, then requirements of applicable construction or fire safety codes for exterior walls shall apply.

(b) When the proposed use is of equal or lesser hazard as determined by an authorized enforcement authority, further compliance with any code for new construction is not required unless otherwise provided in this article. Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure which do not adversely affect the performance of the building may be made with like materials. Any proposed change to the existing building or change in type of contents of the existing building shall not increase the fire hazard to adjacent buildings or structures. If the fire hazard to adjacent buildings or structures is increased, then requirements of applicable construction or fire safety codes for exterior walls shall apply.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-4 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-4
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-4
Status: in_force

In each city and in each county of the state there is created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the “housing authority” of the city or county; provided, however, that such authority shall not transact any business or exercise its powers under this article until or unless the governing body of the city or the county, as the case may be, by proper resolution shall declare at any time hereafter that there is need for an authority to function in such city or county. The determination as to whether there is such need for an authority to function may be made by the governing body on its own motion or shall be made by the governing body upon the filing of a petition signed by 25 residents of the city or county, as the case may be, asserting that there is need for an authority to function in such city or county and requesting that the governing body so declare.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-139 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-139
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-139
Status: in_force

(a) No person may interfere with, obstruct, or hinder an authorized representative of the Commissioner who displays proper department credentials in the performance of his or her duties as set forth in this part.

(a) No person may interfere with, obstruct, or hinder an authorized representative of the Commissioner who displays proper department credentials in the performance of his or her duties as set forth in this part.

(b) The Commissioner or any of his or her authorized representatives, upon showing proper credentials and in the discharge of their duties pursuant to this part, are authorized during regular business hours and without advance notice to enter and inspect all facilities, warehouses, or establishments in the State of Georgia in which manufactured homes are manufactured.

(b) The Commissioner or any of his or her authorized representatives, upon showing proper credentials and in the discharge of their duties pursuant to this part, are authorized during regular business hours and without advance notice to enter and inspect all facilities, warehouses, or establishments in the State of Georgia in which manufactured homes are manufactured.

(c) The Commissioner or any of his or her authorized representatives, upon showing proper credentials and in the discharge of their duties pursuant to this part, are authorized during regular business hours and without advance notice to enter upon and inspect all premises in the State of Georgia in which manufactured homes are being sold.

(c) The Commissioner or any of his or her authorized representatives, upon showing proper credentials and in the discharge of their duties pursuant to this part, are authorized during regular business hours and without advance notice to enter upon and inspect all premises in the State of Georgia in which manufactured homes are being sold.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-107 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-107
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-107
Status: in_force

If the area of operation of a regional housing authority consists of an even number of counties, the commissioners of the regional housing authority appointed by the governing bodies of such counties shall appoint one additional commissioner whose term of office shall be as provided in Code Section 8-3-108 for a commissioner of a regional housing authority. The commissioners of such authority appointed by the governing bodies of such counties shall likewise appoint each person to succeed such additional commissioner, provided that the term of office of such person begins during the terms of office of the commissioners appointing him. A certificate of the appointment of any such additional commissioner of such regional housing authority shall be filed with the other records of the regional housing authority and shall be conclusive evidence of the due and proper appointment of such additional commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-74 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-74
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-74
Status: in_force

The bonds of an authority may be sold at public or private sale in such a manner and for such price as the authority may determine to be in the best interest of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-107 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-107
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-107
Status: in_force

(a) The installation, alteration, maintenance, and operation of the facilities and equipment regulated by or pursuant to the provisions of this part affect the public interest, and such regulation is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Therefore, violations of this part or of rules and regulations adopted by or pursuant to this part are a public nuisance, harmful to the public health, safety, and welfare; and, in addition to other remedies provided by law, the actions of the Commissioner, the office, or any local enforcement authority under this part shall be enforceable by injunction properly applied for by the Commissioner or any other enforcement authority in any court of Georgia having jurisdiction over the defendant.

(a) The installation, alteration, maintenance, and operation of the facilities and equipment regulated by or pursuant to the provisions of this part affect the public interest, and such regulation is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Therefore, violations of this part or of rules and regulations adopted by or pursuant to this part are a public nuisance, harmful to the public health, safety, and welfare; and, in addition to other remedies provided by law, the actions of the Commissioner, the office, or any local enforcement authority under this part shall be enforceable by injunction properly applied for by the Commissioner or any other enforcement authority in any court of Georgia having jurisdiction over the defendant.

(b)(1) Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which violates this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day on which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. (2) In addition to the penalty provisions in subsection (a) of this Code section and paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commissioner shall have the power, after notice and hearing, to levy civil penalties as prescribed in the rules and regulations of the office in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 upon any person, firm, partnership, or corporation failing to adhere to the requirements of this part and the rules and regulations promulgated under this part. The imposition of a penalty for a violation of this part or the rules and regulations promulgated under this part shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue.

(b)(1) Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which violates this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day on which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

(b)(1) Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which violates this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day on which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

(2) In addition to the penalty provisions in subsection (a) of this Code section and paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commissioner shall have the power, after notice and hearing, to levy civil penalties as prescribed in the rules and regulations of the office in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 upon any person, firm, partnership, or corporation failing to adhere to the requirements of this part and the rules and regulations promulgated under this part. The imposition of a penalty for a violation of this part or the rules and regulations promulgated under this part shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue.

(2) In addition to the penalty provisions in subsection (a) of this Code section and paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commissioner shall have the power, after notice and hearing, to levy civil penalties as prescribed in the rules and regulations of the office in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 upon any person, firm, partnership, or corporation failing to adhere to the requirements of this part and the rules and regulations promulgated under this part. The imposition of a penalty for a violation of this part or the rules and regulations promulgated under this part shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue.
O.C.G.A. § 8-5-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-5-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Art in State Buildings Program.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-23 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-23
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-23
Status: in_force

(a)(1) The department, with the approval of the board, may from time to time revise and amend the state minimum standard codes either on its own motion or upon recommendation from any citizen, profession, state agency, or political subdivision of the state. Upon approval by a majority of the board, each such amendment, modification, or new provision shall be held to be in full force and effect as if it were included in the original adopted code. Prior to the adoption of any proposed amendment, modification, or new provision, the department shall conduct such public hearings as are required by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” for the adoption of rules. Such public hearings shall be conducted at such places, on such dates, and at such times as may be determined by the department. (2) Revisions of or amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code shall not become effective without the approval of the Division of Energy Resources of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. The department shall consult with the division during the revision or amendment of such code and shall submit such revisions or amendments to the division for approval at least ten days prior to the adoption thereof. (3) The department shall make copies of amendments to codes available to members of the general public at such price as it deems reasonable to defray the costs of publication and handling. Notice of amendments to or adoption of a new edition of any state minimum standard code which is applicable state wide shall be provided by the department to the chief elected official and the chief building enforcement official of a municipality or county and to the chief fire official of each fire department certified pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 25 at least ten days prior to the effective date of such amendments. (4) The revision or amendment of any of the state minimum standard codes shall have reasonable and substantial connection with the public health, safety, and general welfare.

(a)(1) The department, with the approval of the board, may from time to time revise and amend the state minimum standard codes either on its own motion or upon recommendation from any citizen, profession, state agency, or political subdivision of the state. Upon approval by a majority of the board, each such amendment, modification, or new provision shall be held to be in full force and effect as if it were included in the original adopted code. Prior to the adoption of any proposed amendment, modification, or new provision, the department shall conduct such public hearings as are required by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” for the adoption of rules. Such public hearings shall be conducted at such places, on such dates, and at such times as may be determined by the department.

(a)(1) The department, with the approval of the board, may from time to time revise and amend the state minimum standard codes either on its own motion or upon recommendation from any citizen, profession, state agency, or political subdivision of the state. Upon approval by a majority of the board, each such amendment, modification, or new provision shall be held to be in full force and effect as if it were included in the original adopted code. Prior to the adoption of any proposed amendment, modification, or new provision, the department shall conduct such public hearings as are required by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” for the adoption of rules. Such public hearings shall be conducted at such places, on such dates, and at such times as may be determined by the department.

(2) Revisions of or amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code shall not become effective without the approval of the Division of Energy Resources of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. The department shall consult with the division during the revision or amendment of such code and shall submit such revisions or amendments to the division for approval at least ten days prior to the adoption thereof.

(2) Revisions of or amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code shall not become effective without the approval of the Division of Energy Resources of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. The department shall consult with the division during the revision or amendment of such code and shall submit such revisions or amendments to the division for approval at least ten days prior to the adoption thereof.

(3) The department shall make copies of amendments to codes available to members of the general public at such price as it deems reasonable to defray the costs of publication and handling. Notice of amendments to or adoption of a new edition of any state minimum standard code which is applicable state wide shall be provided by the department to the chief elected official and the chief building enforcement official of a municipality or county and to the chief fire official of each fire department certified pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 25 at least ten days prior to the effective date of such amendments.

(3) The department shall make copies of amendments to codes available to members of the general public at such price as it deems reasonable to defray the costs of publication and handling. Notice of amendments to or adoption of a new edition of any state minimum standard code which is applicable state wide shall be provided by the department to the chief elected official and the chief building enforcement official of a municipality or county and to the chief fire official of each fire department certified pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 25 at least ten days prior to the effective date of such amendments.

(4) The revision or amendment of any of the state minimum standard codes shall have reasonable and substantial connection with the public health, safety, and general welfare.

(4) The revision or amendment of any of the state minimum standard codes shall have reasonable and substantial connection with the public health, safety, and general welfare.

(b)(1) The department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a new edition of any state minimum standard code either on its own motion or upon recommendation from any profession, state agency, or political subdivision of this state. Upon approval by a majority of the board, each new code edition shall be held to be in full force and effect as if it was the original adopted code. Prior to the adoption of any new edition of a state minimum standard code, the department shall conduct such public hearings as are required by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” for the adoption of rules. Such public hearings shall be conducted at such places, on such dates, and at such times as may be determined by the department. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” or any other provision of law, the department shall not be required to make available or to distribute any copies of a new edition of a state minimum standard code adopted by the department.

(b)(1) The department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a new edition of any state minimum standard code either on its own motion or upon recommendation from any profession, state agency, or political subdivision of this state. Upon approval by a majority of the board, each new code edition shall be held to be in full force and effect as if it was the original adopted code. Prior to the adoption of any new edition of a state minimum standard code, the department shall conduct such public hearings as are required by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” for the adoption of rules. Such public hearings shall be conducted at such places, on such dates, and at such times as may be determined by the department.

(b)(1) The department, with the approval of the board, may adopt a new edition of any state minimum standard code either on its own motion or upon recommendation from any profession, state agency, or political subdivision of this state. Upon approval by a majority of the board, each new code edition shall be held to be in full force and effect as if it was the original adopted code. Prior to the adoption of any new edition of a state minimum standard code, the department shall conduct such public hearings as are required by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” for the adoption of rules. Such public hearings shall be conducted at such places, on such dates, and at such times as may be determined by the department.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” or any other provision of law, the department shall not be required to make available or to distribute any copies of a new edition of a state minimum standard code adopted by the department.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” or any other provision of law, the department shall not be required to make available or to distribute any copies of a new edition of a state minimum standard code adopted by the department.

(c)(1) On or before July 1, 2012, the department, with the approval of the board, shall amend applicable state minimum standard codes to require the installation of high-efficiency cooling towers in new construction permitted on or after July 1, 2012. (2) As used in this subsection, the term “ cooling tower ” means a building heat removal device used to transfer process waste heat to the atmosphere. (3) The standards related to high-efficiency cooling towers shall include without limitation the minimum standards prescribed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1 as adopted and amended by the department.

(c)(1) On or before July 1, 2012, the department, with the approval of the board, shall amend applicable state minimum standard codes to require the installation of high-efficiency cooling towers in new construction permitted on or after July 1, 2012.

(c)(1) On or before July 1, 2012, the department, with the approval of the board, shall amend applicable state minimum standard codes to require the installation of high-efficiency cooling towers in new construction permitted on or after July 1, 2012.

(2) As used in this subsection, the term “ cooling tower ” means a building heat removal device used to transfer process waste heat to the atmosphere.

(2) As used in this subsection, the term “ cooling tower ” means a building heat removal device used to transfer process waste heat to the atmosphere.

(3) The standards related to high-efficiency cooling towers shall include without limitation the minimum standards prescribed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1 as adopted and amended by the department.

(3) The standards related to high-efficiency cooling towers shall include without limitation the minimum standards prescribed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1 as adopted and amended by the department.

(d)(1) On or after July 1, 2020, the department shall undertake a review of the tall mass timber provisions of the 2021 International Building Code, approved by the International Code Council, for the purpose of considering whether the department, with the approval of the board, shall amend the Georgia state minimum standard codes to include provisions for tall mass timber as contained in the 2021 International Building Code for construction types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C. (2) The department shall complete the review provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection before July 1, 2021.

(d)(1) On or after July 1, 2020, the department shall undertake a review of the tall mass timber provisions of the 2021 International Building Code, approved by the International Code Council, for the purpose of considering whether the department, with the approval of the board, shall amend the Georgia state minimum standard codes to include provisions for tall mass timber as contained in the 2021 International Building Code for construction types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C.

(d)(1) On or after July 1, 2020, the department shall undertake a review of the tall mass timber provisions of the 2021 International Building Code, approved by the International Code Council, for the purpose of considering whether the department, with the approval of the board, shall amend the Georgia state minimum standard codes to include provisions for tall mass timber as contained in the 2021 International Building Code for construction types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C.

(2) The department shall complete the review provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection before July 1, 2021.

(2) The department shall complete the review provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection before July 1, 2021.

(e) On or after July 1, 2024, the department shall amend the Georgia state minimum standard codes to include provisions authorizing the use of ungraded lumber in the construction or repair of any accessory structure not containing habitable space on property zoned or primarily used for residential or agricultural purposes.

(e) On or after July 1, 2024, the department shall amend the Georgia state minimum standard codes to include provisions authorizing the use of ungraded lumber in the construction or repair of any accessory structure not containing habitable space on property zoned or primarily used for residential or agricultural purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-70 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-70
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-70
Status: in_force

An authority shall have power to issue bonds from time to time, in its discretion, for any of its corporate purposes. An authority shall also have power to issue refunding bonds for the purpose of paying or retiring bonds previously issued by it. An authority may issue such types of bonds as it may determine, including bonds on which the principal and interest are payable:

(1) Exclusively from the income and revenues of the housing project financed with the proceeds of such bonds, or with such proceeds together with a grant from the federal government in aid of such project;

(1) Exclusively from the income and revenues of the housing project financed with the proceeds of such bonds, or with such proceeds together with a grant from the federal government in aid of such project;

(2) Exclusively from the income and revenues of certain designated housing projects whether or not they were financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of such bonds; or

(2) Exclusively from the income and revenues of certain designated housing projects whether or not they were financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of such bonds; or

(3) From its revenues generally.

(3) From its revenues generally.

Any of such bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of any revenues or a mortgage of any housing project or projects or of any other property of the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-5-4 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-4
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-5-4
Status: in_force

(a) Financing of works of art in state buildings shall be subject to appropriations by the General Assembly. The Governor shall include a budget item for art in state buildings in the budget of the Office of Planning and Budget in the annual budget submitted to the General Assembly.

(a) Financing of works of art in state buildings shall be subject to appropriations by the General Assembly. The Governor shall include a budget item for art in state buildings in the budget of the Office of Planning and Budget in the annual budget submitted to the General Assembly.

(b) The council may accept grants, gifts, donations, bequests, or federal money made in connection with the art in state buildings program and expend such funds for the purposes of this chapter.

(b) The council may accept grants, gifts, donations, bequests, or federal money made in connection with the art in state buildings program and expend such funds for the purposes of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-184 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-184
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-184
Status: in_force

(a) A home which has previously become real property shall become personal property if: (1) The manufactured home is or is to be removed from the real property with the written consent of the owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests therein; and (2) The owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests therein execute and file a Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location: (A) With the commissioner; and (B) In the real estate records of the county where the real property is located.

(a) A home which has previously become real property shall become personal property if:

(1) The manufactured home is or is to be removed from the real property with the written consent of the owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests therein; and

(1) The manufactured home is or is to be removed from the real property with the written consent of the owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests therein; and

(2) The owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests therein execute and file a Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location: (A) With the commissioner; and (B) In the real estate records of the county where the real property is located.

(2) The owner of the real property and the holders of all security interests therein execute and file a Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location:

(A) With the commissioner; and

(A) With the commissioner; and

(B) In the real estate records of the county where the real property is located.

(B) In the real estate records of the county where the real property is located.

(b) The Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location shall be in a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall include: (1) The name and address of the owner; (2) The names and addresses of the holders of any security interest and of any lien; (3) The title number formerly assigned to the home, if applicable; (4) A description of the real estate on which the home was previously located, including the name of the owner and a reference by deed book and page number to the recording of the former Certificate of Permanent Location; and (5) Any other data the commissioner prescribes.

(b) The Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location shall be in a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall include:

(1) The name and address of the owner;

(1) The name and address of the owner;

(2) The names and addresses of the holders of any security interest and of any lien;

(2) The names and addresses of the holders of any security interest and of any lien;

(3) The title number formerly assigned to the home, if applicable;

(3) The title number formerly assigned to the home, if applicable;

(4) A description of the real estate on which the home was previously located, including the name of the owner and a reference by deed book and page number to the recording of the former Certificate of Permanent Location; and

(4) A description of the real estate on which the home was previously located, including the name of the owner and a reference by deed book and page number to the recording of the former Certificate of Permanent Location; and

(5) Any other data the commissioner prescribes.

(5) Any other data the commissioner prescribes.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-130 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-130
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-130
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as “The Uniform Standards Code for Manufactured Homes Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-170 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-170
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-170
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that housing is an issue of paramount concern to this state which affects the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of this state and the economic viability and planned growth of its communities. The General Assembly further finds and declares that the provision of and planning for housing and housing related matters are issues that are intrinsically intertwined with the ability to provide for the financing of housing activities. For this reason, the General Assembly designates the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority as the State Office of Housing and assigns it the following powers and duties:

(1) To be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of a coordinated state housing program;

(1) To be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of a coordinated state housing program;

(2) To provide technical and financial assistance on housing and housing related matters throughout the state;

(2) To provide technical and financial assistance on housing and housing related matters throughout the state;

(3) To perform such housing related duties as may be assigned it by the Governor or the General Assembly;

(3) To perform such housing related duties as may be assigned it by the Governor or the General Assembly;

(4) To apply for and receive and to administer federal funds under any federal housing program for which the state is an eligible applicant and, in the administration of such funds, to enter into such contracts as it deems necessary and to expend such state funds as the General Assembly may appropriate for such purposes;

(4) To apply for and receive and to administer federal funds under any federal housing program for which the state is an eligible applicant and, in the administration of such funds, to enter into such contracts as it deems necessary and to expend such state funds as the General Assembly may appropriate for such purposes;

(5) To coordinate activities and work in conjunction with the Farmers Home Administration, which activities may include, but not be limited to, processing loan applicants and loans, community outreach activities, and financial assistance in the form of interest or down payment subsidies or write-downs; and

(5) To coordinate activities and work in conjunction with the Farmers Home Administration, which activities may include, but not be limited to, processing loan applicants and loans, community outreach activities, and financial assistance in the form of interest or down payment subsidies or write-downs; and

(6) To coordinate housing related activities and work in conjunction with private, federal, or quasi-governmental entities, which entities shall include, but not be limited to, the Federal Housing Administration, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and the Government National Mortgage Association.

(6) To coordinate housing related activities and work in conjunction with private, federal, or quasi-governmental entities, which entities shall include, but not be limited to, the Federal Housing Administration, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and the Government National Mortgage Association.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-6 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-6
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-6
Status: in_force

In any action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or otherwise relating to, any contract of an authority, the authority shall be conclusively deemed to have become established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers under this article upon proof of the adoption of a resolution by the governing body declaring the need for the authority. Such resolution shall be deemed sufficient if it declares that there is need for an authority and finds in substantially such terms as appear in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-3-5 , no further detail being necessary, that either or both of the conditions enumerated in that subsection exist in the city or county, as the case may be.
O.C.G.A. § 8-6-2 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-2
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-6-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Construction activity” means to erect or build an enclosed building or structure of any type, kind, or design.

(1) “Construction activity” means to erect or build an enclosed building or structure of any type, kind, or design.

(2) “Division” means the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources.

(2) “Division” means the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources.

(3) “Landfill” means any location operated as a commercial venture for profit or operated by a county or municipality for the disposal of solid wastes or any location where a private owner accepts solid wastes for compensation from sources other than his own property for disposal.

(3) “Landfill” means any location operated as a commercial venture for profit or operated by a county or municipality for the disposal of solid wastes or any location where a private owner accepts solid wastes for compensation from sources other than his own property for disposal.

(4) “Solid waste” means putrescible and nonputrescible wastes, except water carried body waste, and shall include garbage, rubbish (paper, cartons, boxes, wood, tree branches, yard trimmings, furniture and appliances, metal, tin cans, glass, crockery, or dunnage), ashes, street refuse, dead animals, sewage sludges, animal manures, industrial wastes (waste materials generated in industrial operations), residue from incineration, food processing wastes, demolition wastes, abandoned automobiles, dredging wastes, construction wastes, and any other waste material in a solid or semisolid state not otherwise defined in this article.

(4) “Solid waste” means putrescible and nonputrescible wastes, except water carried body waste, and shall include garbage, rubbish (paper, cartons, boxes, wood, tree branches, yard trimmings, furniture and appliances, metal, tin cans, glass, crockery, or dunnage), ashes, street refuse, dead animals, sewage sludges, animal manures, industrial wastes (waste materials generated in industrial operations), residue from incineration, food processing wastes, demolition wastes, abandoned automobiles, dredging wastes, construction wastes, and any other waste material in a solid or semisolid state not otherwise defined in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-16 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-16
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-16
Status: in_force

Any housing authority which has rural areas under its jurisdiction may undertake the provision of housing for families of low income in such rural areas and may comply with any conditions not inconsistent with the purposes of this article required by the federal government pursuant to federal law in any contract for financial assistance with the authority concerning such undertakings.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-130 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-130
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-130
Status: in_force

The preparation for national defense requires a great migration of persons to engage in national defense industries and activities which would be jeopardized unless housing is available for such persons. An acute shortage of housing for such persons exists or impends in localities in the state. It is therefore of vital importance that all agencies qualified to do so have the powers and authority to develop and administer projects to provide housing for persons engaged in war or national defense activities and to aid and cooperate with the federal government in making such housing available for such persons.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-102 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-102
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-102
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Power passenger elevators, power freight elevators, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks shall be inspected once during each 12 month period; provided, however, that the inspection of such equipment where found within facilities governed by Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 shall occur once during each six-month period. (2) Hand elevators and power and hand dumbwaiters shall be inspected once during each 12 month period.

(a)(1) Power passenger elevators, power freight elevators, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks shall be inspected once during each 12 month period; provided, however, that the inspection of such equipment where found within facilities governed by Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 shall occur once during each six-month period.

(a)(1) Power passenger elevators, power freight elevators, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks shall be inspected once during each 12 month period; provided, however, that the inspection of such equipment where found within facilities governed by Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 shall occur once during each six-month period.

(2) Hand elevators and power and hand dumbwaiters shall be inspected once during each 12 month period.

(2) Hand elevators and power and hand dumbwaiters shall be inspected once during each 12 month period.

(b) Inspections and installations shall be made in accordance with the standards set forth in Part “X” of ANSI A17.1-1984, the American National Standard Practice for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walks Inspector's Manual ANSI A17.2, the Safety Standards for Manlifts ANSI A90.1-1976, the Safety Standard for Construction Hoists ANSI A10.4-1981 and ANSI A10.5-1981, the Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment ANSI B20.1-1984, or the latest revised rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner. Any inspections performed under these codes shall cover the hoistway, associated equipment rooms, and access thereto, and shall include lobby smoke detectors.

(b) Inspections and installations shall be made in accordance with the standards set forth in Part “X” of ANSI A17.1-1984, the American National Standard Practice for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walks Inspector's Manual ANSI A17.2, the Safety Standards for Manlifts ANSI A90.1-1976, the Safety Standard for Construction Hoists ANSI A10.4-1981 and ANSI A10.5-1981, the Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment ANSI B20.1-1984, or the latest revised rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner. Any inspections performed under these codes shall cover the hoistway, associated equipment rooms, and access thereto, and shall include lobby smoke detectors.

(c) A report of any inspection required by this Code section shall be filed with the office if the inspection is made by a state enforcement authority or with the local governing authority if the inspection is made by a local enforcement authority. Copies of the reports for new installations shall also be filed with the state fire marshal for his or her information. Such reports shall be made within ten days after the inspection has been completed, on forms prescribed by the Commissioner or the local enforcement authority, and shall indicate whether the elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter is safe and whether it meets the applicable rules and regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-104 . After any such report is filed, the enforcement authority may require additional inspections to assure that any such elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter meets such rules and regulations.

(c) A report of any inspection required by this Code section shall be filed with the office if the inspection is made by a state enforcement authority or with the local governing authority if the inspection is made by a local enforcement authority. Copies of the reports for new installations shall also be filed with the state fire marshal for his or her information. Such reports shall be made within ten days after the inspection has been completed, on forms prescribed by the Commissioner or the local enforcement authority, and shall indicate whether the elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter is safe and whether it meets the applicable rules and regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-104 . After any such report is filed, the enforcement authority may require additional inspections to assure that any such elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter meets such rules and regulations.

(d) If any inspection report indicates that an elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter is in an unsafe condition which if continually operated may endanger lives or property, then the enforcement authority may, at its discretion, require the owner or lessee to discontinue the use thereof until it has been made safe and in conformity with the rules and regulations specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-104 .

(d) If any inspection report indicates that an elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter is in an unsafe condition which if continually operated may endanger lives or property, then the enforcement authority may, at its discretion, require the owner or lessee to discontinue the use thereof until it has been made safe and in conformity with the rules and regulations specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-104 .

(e) Elevator contractors who perform installations, alterations, repairs, or modifications on elevators, escalators, power freight elevators, moving walks, manlifts, or dumbwaiters, including the hoistways and machine rooms, shall be exempt from the requirements of Code Sections 43-14-8 and 43-14-8.1 .

(e) Elevator contractors who perform installations, alterations, repairs, or modifications on elevators, escalators, power freight elevators, moving walks, manlifts, or dumbwaiters, including the hoistways and machine rooms, shall be exempt from the requirements of Code Sections 43-14-8 and 43-14-8.1 .

(f) Private residence elevators shall be exempt from mandatory periodic inspections but shall be required to have an initial construction inspection as provided in the rules and regulations of the Commissioner. At the request of the owner or user of a private residence elevator, an inspection may be performed by the office and an inspection report issued. The office shall charge the person requesting the report a fee as set by the Commissioner to cover actual expenses of the inspection.

(f) Private residence elevators shall be exempt from mandatory periodic inspections but shall be required to have an initial construction inspection as provided in the rules and regulations of the Commissioner. At the request of the owner or user of a private residence elevator, an inspection may be performed by the office and an inspection report issued. The office shall charge the person requesting the report a fee as set by the Commissioner to cover actual expenses of the inspection.
O.C.G.A. § 8-4-2 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-2
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-4-2
Status: in_force

It is found and declared:

(1) That there exist in many communities within this state blighted areas, as defined in Code Section 8-4-3 , or areas in the process of becoming blighted;

(1) That there exist in many communities within this state blighted areas, as defined in Code Section 8-4-3 , or areas in the process of becoming blighted;

(2) That such areas impair economic values and tax revenues; that such areas cause an increase in and spread of disease and crime and constitute a menace to the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the residents of the state; that these conditions necessitate excessive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for crime prevention and punishment, public health and safety, fire and accident protection, and other public services and facilities;

(2) That such areas impair economic values and tax revenues; that such areas cause an increase in and spread of disease and crime and constitute a menace to the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the residents of the state; that these conditions necessitate excessive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for crime prevention and punishment, public health and safety, fire and accident protection, and other public services and facilities;

(3) That the clearance, replanning, and preparation for rebuilding of these areas and the prevention of the reduction of blight and its causes are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent and private property acquired and are governmental functions of state concern;

(3) That the clearance, replanning, and preparation for rebuilding of these areas and the prevention of the reduction of blight and its causes are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent and private property acquired and are governmental functions of state concern;

(4) That there are also certain areas where the condition of the title, the diverse ownership of the land to be assembled, the street or lot layouts, or other conditions prevent a proper development of the land; that it is in the public interest that such areas, as well as blighted areas, be acquired by eminent domain and made available for sound and wholesome development in accordance with a redevelopment plan; and that the exercise of the power of eminent domain and the financing of the acquisition and preparation of land by a public agency for such redevelopment is likewise a public use and purpose;

(4) That there are also certain areas where the condition of the title, the diverse ownership of the land to be assembled, the street or lot layouts, or other conditions prevent a proper development of the land; that it is in the public interest that such areas, as well as blighted areas, be acquired by eminent domain and made available for sound and wholesome development in accordance with a redevelopment plan; and that the exercise of the power of eminent domain and the financing of the acquisition and preparation of land by a public agency for such redevelopment is likewise a public use and purpose;

(5) That redevelopment activities will stimulate residential construction which is closely correlated with general economic activity; and that such undertakings authorized by this chapter will aid the production of better housing and more desirable neighborhood and community development at lower costs and will make possible a more stable and larger volume of residential construction, which will assist materially in achieving and maintaining full employment;

(5) That redevelopment activities will stimulate residential construction which is closely correlated with general economic activity; and that such undertakings authorized by this chapter will aid the production of better housing and more desirable neighborhood and community development at lower costs and will make possible a more stable and larger volume of residential construction, which will assist materially in achieving and maintaining full employment;

(6) That there exists an emergency housing shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings for families of low income; and

(6) That there exists an emergency housing shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings for families of low income; and

(7) That it is in the public interest that advance preparation for such projects and activities be made now; and that the necessity in the public interest for the provisions enacted by this chapter is declared as a matter of legislative determination.

(7) That it is in the public interest that advance preparation for such projects and activities be made now; and that the necessity in the public interest for the provisions enacted by this chapter is declared as a matter of legislative determination.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-41 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-41
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-41
Status: in_force

(a) Upon entering into a contract for sale, construction, or improvement of a dwelling, the contractor shall provide notice to the owner of the dwelling of the contractor's right to resolve alleged construction defects before a claimant may commence litigation against the contractor. Such notice shall be conspicuous and may be included as part of the contract.

(a) Upon entering into a contract for sale, construction, or improvement of a dwelling, the contractor shall provide notice to the owner of the dwelling of the contractor's right to resolve alleged construction defects before a claimant may commence litigation against the contractor. Such notice shall be conspicuous and may be included as part of the contract.

(b) The notice required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be in substantially the following form: GEORGIA LAW CONTAINS IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST FOLLOW BEFORE YOU MAY FILE A LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION FOR DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION AGAINST THE CONTRACTOR WHO CONSTRUCTED, IMPROVED, OR REPAIRED YOUR HOME. NINETY DAYS BEFORE YOU FILE YOUR LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION, YOU MUST SERVE ON THE CONTRACTOR A WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS YOU ALLEGE ARE DEFECTIVE. UNDER THE LAW, A CONTRACTOR HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN OFFER TO REPAIR OR PAY FOR THE DEFECTS OR BOTH. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO ACCEPT ANY OFFER MADE BY A CONTRACTOR. THERE ARE STRICT DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES UNDER STATE LAW, AND FAILURE TO FOLLOW THEM MAY AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO FILE A LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION.

(b) The notice required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be in substantially the following form:

GEORGIA LAW CONTAINS IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST FOLLOW BEFORE YOU MAY FILE A LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION FOR DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION AGAINST THE CONTRACTOR WHO CONSTRUCTED, IMPROVED, OR REPAIRED YOUR HOME. NINETY DAYS BEFORE YOU FILE YOUR LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION, YOU MUST SERVE ON THE CONTRACTOR A WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS YOU ALLEGE ARE DEFECTIVE. UNDER THE LAW, A CONTRACTOR HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN OFFER TO REPAIR OR PAY FOR THE DEFECTS OR BOTH. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO ACCEPT ANY OFFER MADE BY A CONTRACTOR. THERE ARE STRICT DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES UNDER STATE LAW, AND FAILURE TO FOLLOW THEM MAY AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO FILE A LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-12 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-12
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-12
Status: reserved

(a) In the operation or management of housing projects, an authority shall at all times observe or cause to be observed the following duties with respect to rentals and tenant selection in those dwelling accommodations that are reserved for occupancy by persons of low income: (1) It may rent or lease such dwelling accommodations only to persons of low income; (2) It may rent or lease such dwelling accommodations only at rentals within the financial reach of such persons of low income; (3) It may rent or lease such dwelling accommodations consisting of the number of rooms (but no greater number) which it deems necessary to provide safe and sanitary accommodations to the proposed low-income occupants thereof without overcrowding; (4) It shall not accept any person as a tenant in such dwelling accommodations if the person or persons who would occupy the dwelling accommodations have, at the time of admission, an aggregate annual net income, less an exemption of $100.00 for each minor member of the family other than the head of the family and his or her spouse, in excess of five times the annual rental of the dwelling accommodation to be furnished such person or persons. In computing the rental for this purpose of selecting tenants, there shall be included in the rental the average annual cost to the occupants, as determined by the authority, of heat, water, electricity, gas, cooking range, and other necessary services or facilities, whether or not the charge for such services and facilities is in fact included in the rental; and (5) It shall prohibit subletting by low-income tenants.

(a) In the operation or management of housing projects, an authority shall at all times observe or cause to be observed the following duties with respect to rentals and tenant selection in those dwelling accommodations that are reserved for occupancy by persons of low income:

(1) It may rent or lease such dwelling accommodations only to persons of low income;

(1) It may rent or lease such dwelling accommodations only to persons of low income;

(2) It may rent or lease such dwelling accommodations only at rentals within the financial reach of such persons of low income;

(2) It may rent or lease such dwelling accommodations only at rentals within the financial reach of such persons of low income;

(3) It may rent or lease such dwelling accommodations consisting of the number of rooms (but no greater number) which it deems necessary to provide safe and sanitary accommodations to the proposed low-income occupants thereof without overcrowding;

(3) It may rent or lease such dwelling accommodations consisting of the number of rooms (but no greater number) which it deems necessary to provide safe and sanitary accommodations to the proposed low-income occupants thereof without overcrowding;

(4) It shall not accept any person as a tenant in such dwelling accommodations if the person or persons who would occupy the dwelling accommodations have, at the time of admission, an aggregate annual net income, less an exemption of $100.00 for each minor member of the family other than the head of the family and his or her spouse, in excess of five times the annual rental of the dwelling accommodation to be furnished such person or persons. In computing the rental for this purpose of selecting tenants, there shall be included in the rental the average annual cost to the occupants, as determined by the authority, of heat, water, electricity, gas, cooking range, and other necessary services or facilities, whether or not the charge for such services and facilities is in fact included in the rental; and

(4) It shall not accept any person as a tenant in such dwelling accommodations if the person or persons who would occupy the dwelling accommodations have, at the time of admission, an aggregate annual net income, less an exemption of $100.00 for each minor member of the family other than the head of the family and his or her spouse, in excess of five times the annual rental of the dwelling accommodation to be furnished such person or persons. In computing the rental for this purpose of selecting tenants, there shall be included in the rental the average annual cost to the occupants, as determined by the authority, of heat, water, electricity, gas, cooking range, and other necessary services or facilities, whether or not the charge for such services and facilities is in fact included in the rental; and

(5) It shall prohibit subletting by low-income tenants.

(5) It shall prohibit subletting by low-income tenants.

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section or Code Section 8-3-11 shall be construed as limiting the power of an authority to vest in an obligee the right, in the event of a default by the authority or by any for profit entity in which the authority participates, directly or indirectly, through a private enterprise agreement, to take possession of a housing project or cause the appointment of a receiver thereof or acquire title thereto through foreclosure proceedings, free from all the restrictions imposed by this Code section or Code Section 8-3-11 , provided that an authority may agree to conditions as to tenant eligibility or preference required by the federal government pursuant to federal law in any contract for financial assistance with the authority.

(b) Nothing contained in this Code section or Code Section 8-3-11 shall be construed as limiting the power of an authority to vest in an obligee the right, in the event of a default by the authority or by any for profit entity in which the authority participates, directly or indirectly, through a private enterprise agreement, to take possession of a housing project or cause the appointment of a receiver thereof or acquire title thereto through foreclosure proceedings, free from all the restrictions imposed by this Code section or Code Section 8-3-11 , provided that an authority may agree to conditions as to tenant eligibility or preference required by the federal government pursuant to federal law in any contract for financial assistance with the authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-217 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-217
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-217
Status: in_force

(a)(1) An aggrieved person may commence a civil action in an appropriate superior court not later than two years after the occurrence or the termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into under this article, whichever occurs last, to obtain appropriate relief with respect to such discriminatory housing practice or breach of a conciliation agreement. (2) The computation of such two-year period shall not include any time during which an administrative proceeding under this article was pending with respect to a complaint or charge under this article based upon such discriminatory housing practice. This paragraph does not apply to actions arising from a breach of a conciliation agreement. (3) An aggrieved person may commence a civil action under this subsection whether or not a complaint has been filed under Code Section 8-3-208 and without regard to the status of any such complaint, but if the administrator has obtained a conciliation agreement with the consent of an aggrieved person, no action may be filed under this subsection by such aggrieved person with respect to the alleged discriminatory housing practice which forms the basis for such complaint except for the purpose of enforcing the terms of such conciliation agreement. (4) An aggrieved person may not commence a civil action under this subsection with respect to an alleged discriminatory housing practice which forms the basis of a charge issued by the administrator if an administrative law judge has commenced a hearing on the record under this article with respect to such charge.

(a)(1) An aggrieved person may commence a civil action in an appropriate superior court not later than two years after the occurrence or the termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into under this article, whichever occurs last, to obtain appropriate relief with respect to such discriminatory housing practice or breach of a conciliation agreement.

(a)(1) An aggrieved person may commence a civil action in an appropriate superior court not later than two years after the occurrence or the termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into under this article, whichever occurs last, to obtain appropriate relief with respect to such discriminatory housing practice or breach of a conciliation agreement.

(2) The computation of such two-year period shall not include any time during which an administrative proceeding under this article was pending with respect to a complaint or charge under this article based upon such discriminatory housing practice. This paragraph does not apply to actions arising from a breach of a conciliation agreement.

(2) The computation of such two-year period shall not include any time during which an administrative proceeding under this article was pending with respect to a complaint or charge under this article based upon such discriminatory housing practice. This paragraph does not apply to actions arising from a breach of a conciliation agreement.

(3) An aggrieved person may commence a civil action under this subsection whether or not a complaint has been filed under Code Section 8-3-208 and without regard to the status of any such complaint, but if the administrator has obtained a conciliation agreement with the consent of an aggrieved person, no action may be filed under this subsection by such aggrieved person with respect to the alleged discriminatory housing practice which forms the basis for such complaint except for the purpose of enforcing the terms of such conciliation agreement.

(3) An aggrieved person may commence a civil action under this subsection whether or not a complaint has been filed under Code Section 8-3-208 and without regard to the status of any such complaint, but if the administrator has obtained a conciliation agreement with the consent of an aggrieved person, no action may be filed under this subsection by such aggrieved person with respect to the alleged discriminatory housing practice which forms the basis for such complaint except for the purpose of enforcing the terms of such conciliation agreement.

(4) An aggrieved person may not commence a civil action under this subsection with respect to an alleged discriminatory housing practice which forms the basis of a charge issued by the administrator if an administrative law judge has commenced a hearing on the record under this article with respect to such charge.

(4) An aggrieved person may not commence a civil action under this subsection with respect to an alleged discriminatory housing practice which forms the basis of a charge issued by the administrator if an administrative law judge has commenced a hearing on the record under this article with respect to such charge.

(b)(1) The court may grant as relief, as it deems appropriate, any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order and may award to the plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, actual damages, and punitive damages. Punitive damages may be awarded under this article only when the evidence shows that the respondent's actions showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences or to the rights of the aggrieved party. (2) Where it is proved that the aggrieved party took an active part in the initiation, continuation, or procurement of civil proceedings against a respondent, the aggrieved party may be liable for abusive litigation as provided for in Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 51.

(b)(1) The court may grant as relief, as it deems appropriate, any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order and may award to the plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, actual damages, and punitive damages. Punitive damages may be awarded under this article only when the evidence shows that the respondent's actions showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences or to the rights of the aggrieved party.

(b)(1) The court may grant as relief, as it deems appropriate, any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order and may award to the plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, actual damages, and punitive damages. Punitive damages may be awarded under this article only when the evidence shows that the respondent's actions showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences or to the rights of the aggrieved party.

(2) Where it is proved that the aggrieved party took an active part in the initiation, continuation, or procurement of civil proceedings against a respondent, the aggrieved party may be liable for abusive litigation as provided for in Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 51.

(2) Where it is proved that the aggrieved party took an active part in the initiation, continuation, or procurement of civil proceedings against a respondent, the aggrieved party may be liable for abusive litigation as provided for in Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 51.

(c) Relief granted under this Code section shall not affect any contract, sale, encumbrance, or lease consummated before the granting of such relief and involving a bona fide purchaser, lessee, or tenant without actual notice of a complaint filed with the administrator or civil action under this Code section.

(c) Relief granted under this Code section shall not affect any contract, sale, encumbrance, or lease consummated before the granting of such relief and involving a bona fide purchaser, lessee, or tenant without actual notice of a complaint filed with the administrator or civil action under this Code section.

(d) Upon timely application, the Attorney General may intervene in such civil action if the Attorney General certifies that the case is of general public importance. Upon such intervention, the Attorney General may obtain such relief as would be available to the Attorney General under Code Section 8-3-218 in a civil action to which such Code section applies.

(d) Upon timely application, the Attorney General may intervene in such civil action if the Attorney General certifies that the case is of general public importance. Upon such intervention, the Attorney General may obtain such relief as would be available to the Attorney General under Code Section 8-3-218 in a civil action to which such Code section applies.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-204 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-204
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-204
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall require any state code enforcement authority and shall permit any authorized local code enforcement authority to permit the repair, alteration, addition, or change of use or occupancy of existing buildings without total compliance with any state or local rule, regulation, code, or standard for new construction requirements under the following general conditions:

(1) All noted conditions hazardous to life, based on the provisions of applicable state and local standards or codes for existing buildings, shall be corrected to a reasonable and realistic degree as set forth in this article, with specific attention to Code Sections 8-2-214 through 8-2-219 ;

(1) All noted conditions hazardous to life, based on the provisions of applicable state and local standards or codes for existing buildings, shall be corrected to a reasonable and realistic degree as set forth in this article, with specific attention to Code Sections 8-2-214 through 8-2-219 ;

(2) The existing building becomes the minimum performance standard; and

(2) The existing building becomes the minimum performance standard; and

(3) The degree of compliance of the building after changes must not be below that existing before the changes. Nothing in this article will require nor prohibit compliance with requirements more stringent than those provided in this article.

(3) The degree of compliance of the building after changes must not be below that existing before the changes. Nothing in this article will require nor prohibit compliance with requirements more stringent than those provided in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-211 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-211
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-211
Status: in_force

(a) The administrator shall, within 100 days after the filing of the complaint, determine based on the facts whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, unless it is impracticable to do so or unless the administrator has approved a conciliation agreement with respect to the complaint. If the administrator is unable to make the determination within 100 days after the filing of the complaint, the administrator shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for not doing so.

(a) The administrator shall, within 100 days after the filing of the complaint, determine based on the facts whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, unless it is impracticable to do so or unless the administrator has approved a conciliation agreement with respect to the complaint. If the administrator is unable to make the determination within 100 days after the filing of the complaint, the administrator shall notify the complainant and respondent in writing of the reasons for not doing so.

(b)(1) If the administrator determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the administrator shall, except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, immediately issue a charge on behalf of the aggrieved person. (2) The charge shall consist of a short and plain statement of the facts upon which the administrator has found reasonable cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, shall be based on the final investigative report, and need not be limited to the facts or grounds alleged in the complaint. (3) If, after investigation, the administrator determines that the matter involves the legality of any state or local zoning or other land use law or ordinance, the administrator shall immediately refer the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate action instead of issuing such charge.

(b)(1) If the administrator determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the administrator shall, except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, immediately issue a charge on behalf of the aggrieved person.

(b)(1) If the administrator determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the administrator shall, except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, immediately issue a charge on behalf of the aggrieved person.

(2) The charge shall consist of a short and plain statement of the facts upon which the administrator has found reasonable cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, shall be based on the final investigative report, and need not be limited to the facts or grounds alleged in the complaint.

(2) The charge shall consist of a short and plain statement of the facts upon which the administrator has found reasonable cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, shall be based on the final investigative report, and need not be limited to the facts or grounds alleged in the complaint.

(3) If, after investigation, the administrator determines that the matter involves the legality of any state or local zoning or other land use law or ordinance, the administrator shall immediately refer the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate action instead of issuing such charge.

(3) If, after investigation, the administrator determines that the matter involves the legality of any state or local zoning or other land use law or ordinance, the administrator shall immediately refer the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate action instead of issuing such charge.

(c) If the administrator determines that no reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the administrator shall promptly dismiss the complaint. The administrator shall make public disclosure of each such dismissal. The administrator may not issue a charge under this Code section regarding an alleged discriminatory housing practice after the beginning of the trial of a civil action commenced by the aggrieved party under an act of Congress or a state law, seeking relief with respect to that discriminatory housing practice. After the administrator issues a charge under this Code section, the administrator shall cause a copy thereof to be served on each respondent named in such charge, together with a notice of opportunity for a hearing at a time and place specified in the notice, and on each aggrieved person on whose behalf the complaint was filed.

(c) If the administrator determines that no reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the administrator shall promptly dismiss the complaint. The administrator shall make public disclosure of each such dismissal. The administrator may not issue a charge under this Code section regarding an alleged discriminatory housing practice after the beginning of the trial of a civil action commenced by the aggrieved party under an act of Congress or a state law, seeking relief with respect to that discriminatory housing practice. After the administrator issues a charge under this Code section, the administrator shall cause a copy thereof to be served on each respondent named in such charge, together with a notice of opportunity for a hearing at a time and place specified in the notice, and on each aggrieved person on whose behalf the complaint was filed.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-116 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-116
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-116
Status: in_force

The commissioner may obtain injunctive relief from the superior court to enjoin the sale, delivery, or installation or to require the inspection, repair, or removal of an industrialized building upon an affidavit specifying the manner in which the industrial building does not conform to the requirements of this part or to rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this part. In order to avail himself of the remedies provided for in this Code section, it shall not be necessary for the commissioner to allege or to prove the absence of an adequate remedy at law.
O.C.G.A. § 8-4-3 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-3
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-4-3
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Blighted areas” means: (A) Areas in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, or which are predominantly residential in character, and which, by reason of: (i) Dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence; (ii) Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces; (iii) High density of population and overcrowding; (iv) The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or (v) Any combination of such factors, are conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime and are detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare; and (B) Areas which, by reason of: (i) The predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; (ii) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; (iii) Insanitary or unsafe conditions; (iv) Deterioration of site improvements; (v) Diversity of ownership; (vi) Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; (vii) Defective or unusual conditions of title; (viii) Improper subdivision or obsolete platting; (ix) The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other causes; or (x) Any combination of such factors, substantially impair or arrest the sound growth of the community, retard the provision of housing accommodations, or constitute an economic or social liability and are a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in their present condition and use.

(1) “Blighted areas” means:

(A) Areas in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, or which are predominantly residential in character, and which, by reason of: (i) Dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence; (ii) Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces; (iii) High density of population and overcrowding; (iv) The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or (v) Any combination of such factors, are conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime and are detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare; and

(A) Areas in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, or which are predominantly residential in character, and which, by reason of:

(i) Dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence;

(i) Dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence;

(ii) Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces;

(ii) Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces;

(iii) High density of population and overcrowding;

(iii) High density of population and overcrowding;

(iv) The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or

(iv) The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or

(v) Any combination of such factors,

(v) Any combination of such factors,

are conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, and crime and are detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare; and

(B) Areas which, by reason of: (i) The predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; (ii) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; (iii) Insanitary or unsafe conditions; (iv) Deterioration of site improvements; (v) Diversity of ownership; (vi) Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; (vii) Defective or unusual conditions of title; (viii) Improper subdivision or obsolete platting; (ix) The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other causes; or (x) Any combination of such factors, substantially impair or arrest the sound growth of the community, retard the provision of housing accommodations, or constitute an economic or social liability and are a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in their present condition and use.

(B) Areas which, by reason of:

(i) The predominance of defective or inadequate street layout;

(i) The predominance of defective or inadequate street layout;

(ii) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness;

(ii) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness;

(iii) Insanitary or unsafe conditions;

(iii) Insanitary or unsafe conditions;

(iv) Deterioration of site improvements;

(iv) Deterioration of site improvements;

(v) Diversity of ownership;

(v) Diversity of ownership;

(vi) Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land;

(vi) Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land;

(vii) Defective or unusual conditions of title;

(vii) Defective or unusual conditions of title;

(viii) Improper subdivision or obsolete platting;

(viii) Improper subdivision or obsolete platting;

(ix) The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other causes; or

(ix) The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other causes; or

(x) Any combination of such factors,

(x) Any combination of such factors,

substantially impair or arrest the sound growth of the community, retard the provision of housing accommodations, or constitute an economic or social liability and are a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in their present condition and use.

(2) “Redevelopment plan” means a plan, other than a preliminary or tentative plan, for the acquisition, clearance, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or future use of a redevelopment project area. Such plan shall be sufficiently complete to indicate its relationship to definite local objectives as to appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other public improvements and to indicate the proposed land uses and building requirements in the redevelopment project area.

(2) “Redevelopment plan” means a plan, other than a preliminary or tentative plan, for the acquisition, clearance, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or future use of a redevelopment project area. Such plan shall be sufficiently complete to indicate its relationship to definite local objectives as to appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other public improvements and to indicate the proposed land uses and building requirements in the redevelopment project area.

(3) “Redevelopment project” means: (A) Any work or undertaking to acquire blighted areas or portions thereof, including lands, structures, or improvements, the acquisition of which is necessary or incidental to the proper clearance, development, or redevelopment of such blighted areas or to the prevention of the spread or recurrence of slum conditions or conditions of blight; (B) Any work or undertaking to clear any such areas by demolition or removal of existing buildings, structures, streets, utilities, or other improvements thereon and to install, construct, or reconstruct streets, utilities, and site improvements essential to the preparation of sites for uses in accordance with the redevelopment plan; (C) Any work or undertaking to sell, lease, or otherwise make available land in such areas for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, or other use, or for public use or to retain such land for public use, in accordance with the redevelopment plan; and (D) The preparation of a redevelopment plan; the planning, survey, and other work incident to a redevelopment project; and the preparation of all plans and arrangements for carrying out a redevelopment project.

(3) “Redevelopment project” means:

(A) Any work or undertaking to acquire blighted areas or portions thereof, including lands, structures, or improvements, the acquisition of which is necessary or incidental to the proper clearance, development, or redevelopment of such blighted areas or to the prevention of the spread or recurrence of slum conditions or conditions of blight;

(A) Any work or undertaking to acquire blighted areas or portions thereof, including lands, structures, or improvements, the acquisition of which is necessary or incidental to the proper clearance, development, or redevelopment of such blighted areas or to the prevention of the spread or recurrence of slum conditions or conditions of blight;

(B) Any work or undertaking to clear any such areas by demolition or removal of existing buildings, structures, streets, utilities, or other improvements thereon and to install, construct, or reconstruct streets, utilities, and site improvements essential to the preparation of sites for uses in accordance with the redevelopment plan;

(B) Any work or undertaking to clear any such areas by demolition or removal of existing buildings, structures, streets, utilities, or other improvements thereon and to install, construct, or reconstruct streets, utilities, and site improvements essential to the preparation of sites for uses in accordance with the redevelopment plan;

(C) Any work or undertaking to sell, lease, or otherwise make available land in such areas for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, or other use, or for public use or to retain such land for public use, in accordance with the redevelopment plan; and

(C) Any work or undertaking to sell, lease, or otherwise make available land in such areas for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, or other use, or for public use or to retain such land for public use, in accordance with the redevelopment plan; and

(D) The preparation of a redevelopment plan; the planning, survey, and other work incident to a redevelopment project; and the preparation of all plans and arrangements for carrying out a redevelopment project.

(D) The preparation of a redevelopment plan; the planning, survey, and other work incident to a redevelopment project; and the preparation of all plans and arrangements for carrying out a redevelopment project.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-154 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-154
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-154
Status: in_force

In connection with any housing project located wholly or partly within the area in which it is authorized to act, any state public body may contract with a housing authority or the federal government with respect to the sum or sums, if any, which the housing authority or the federal government may agree to pay, during any year or period of years, to the state public body for the improvements, services, and facilities to be provided by the state public body for the benefit of said housing project or its residents; but in no event shall the amount of such payments exceed the estimated cost to the state public body of the improvements, services, or facilities to be so supplied; provided, however, that the absence of a contract for such payments shall in no way relieve state public bodies of the duty to furnish, for the benefit of said housing project and its residents, customary improvements and such services and facilities as state public bodies usually furnish without a service fee.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-202 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-202
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-202
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Enforcement authority” means the Safety Fire Commissioner, the state fire marshal, local building officials, local fire marshals, or any other state or local officials responsible for the implementation, application, or enforcement of any state law or local ordinance relating to building construction, or any state or local rule or regulation relating to building construction, or any building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety or fire prevention codes, or other construction standards that apply or are intended to apply to existing buildings. The term “enforcement authority” also means any local official designated by the local governing authority as the enforcement authority for the purposes of this article.

(1) “Enforcement authority” means the Safety Fire Commissioner, the state fire marshal, local building officials, local fire marshals, or any other state or local officials responsible for the implementation, application, or enforcement of any state law or local ordinance relating to building construction, or any state or local rule or regulation relating to building construction, or any building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety or fire prevention codes, or other construction standards that apply or are intended to apply to existing buildings. The term “enforcement authority” also means any local official designated by the local governing authority as the enforcement authority for the purposes of this article.

(2) “Existing building or structure” means any completed building or structure which has been placed in service for a minimum of five years.

(2) “Existing building or structure” means any completed building or structure which has been placed in service for a minimum of five years.

(3) “Safety Fire Commissioner” or “Commissioner” means the office created in Code Section 25-2-2 .

(3) “Safety Fire Commissioner” or “Commissioner” means the office created in Code Section 25-2-2 .
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-110 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-110
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-110
Status: in_force

The area of operation of a housing authority created for a county shall include all of the county for which it is created; and the area of operation of a regional housing authority shall include all of the counties for which such regional housing authority is created and established, provided that a county or regional housing authority shall not undertake any housing project or projects within the boundaries of any city unless a resolution shall have been adopted by the governing body of such city, and also by any housing authority which shall have been theretofore established and authorized to exercise its powers in such city, declaring that there is a need for the county or regional housing authority to exercise its powers within such city.