O.C.G.A. § 8-2-39 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-39
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-39
Status: in_force

(a) A construction defect that is discovered after a claimant has provided a contractor with the initial claim notice may not be alleged in an action until the claimant has given the contractor who performed the original construction: (1) Written notice of claim regarding the alleged defect as required by Code Section 8-2-38 ; and (2) An opportunity to resolve the notice of claim in the manner provided in Code Section 8-2-38 .

(a) A construction defect that is discovered after a claimant has provided a contractor with the initial claim notice may not be alleged in an action until the claimant has given the contractor who performed the original construction:

(1) Written notice of claim regarding the alleged defect as required by Code Section 8-2-38 ; and

(1) Written notice of claim regarding the alleged defect as required by Code Section 8-2-38 ; and

(2) An opportunity to resolve the notice of claim in the manner provided in Code Section 8-2-38 .

(2) An opportunity to resolve the notice of claim in the manner provided in Code Section 8-2-38 .

(b) A construction defect that is discovered during the pendency of an action filed in compliance with this part may be added as a supplemental or additional claim to the pending action if failure to add the claim would prejudice any legal rights of the claimant or the contractor; provided, however, that the claimant shall comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section, and such action shall be immediately stayed until completion of the notice of claim process, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

(b) A construction defect that is discovered during the pendency of an action filed in compliance with this part may be added as a supplemental or additional claim to the pending action if failure to add the claim would prejudice any legal rights of the claimant or the contractor; provided, however, that the claimant shall comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section, and such action shall be immediately stayed until completion of the notice of claim process, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-103 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-103
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-103
Status: in_force

The governing body of a county shall not adopt any resolution authorized by Code Sections 8-3-100 , 8-3-102 , and 8-3-104 unless a public hearing has first been held. The clerk of such county shall give notice of the time, place, and purpose of the public hearing at least ten days prior to the day on which the hearing is to be held. Such notice shall be given by publication in a newspaper published in such county or, if there is no newspaper published in such county, in a newspaper published in the state and having a general circulation in such county. Upon the date fixed for such public hearing, an opportunity to be heard shall be granted to all residents of such county and to all other interested persons.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-72 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-72
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-72
Status: in_force

Bonds of an authority are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and to be public instrumentalities. All such bonds shall be exempt from state, county, municipal, or other taxation in the State of Georgia; and interest on such bonds shall be exempt from income taxation or other taxation by the State of Georgia or by any political subdivision thereof. The provisions of this article exempting from taxation both the properties of housing authorities and the bonds and interest thereon shall constitute, by virtue of this article and without the necessity of the same being restated in such bonds, a contract between the bondholders, including all transferees of such bonds, from time to time, on the one hand and the respective housing authorities issuing such bonds and the state on the other.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-134 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-134
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-134
Status: in_force

A housing authority may exercise any or all of its powers to aid and cooperate with the federal government in making housing available for persons engaged or to be engaged in national defense industries or activities; may act as agent for the federal government in developing and administering projects undertaken by the federal government to provide such housing; may lease such projects from the federal government; and may arrange with other public bodies and with private agencies for such services and facilities as may be needed for such projects.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-101 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-101
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-101
Status: in_force

(a) All elevators, escalators, manlifts, moving walks, and dumbwaiters erected or placed in service after January 1, 1986, shall be inspected before being placed in service and shall be registered within 15 days after they are completed and placed in service.

(a) All elevators, escalators, manlifts, moving walks, and dumbwaiters erected or placed in service after January 1, 1986, shall be inspected before being placed in service and shall be registered within 15 days after they are completed and placed in service.

(b) Every elevator, dumbwaiter, manlift, moving walk, and escalator shall be maintained by the owner or lessee in a safe operating condition and in conformity with the rules and regulations specified by subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-104 .

(b) Every elevator, dumbwaiter, manlift, moving walk, and escalator shall be maintained by the owner or lessee in a safe operating condition and in conformity with the rules and regulations specified by subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-104 .

(c) Before any alteration can be made to any elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter already placed in service, the owner or lessee shall be required to notify the enforcement authority of any such alteration. The enforcement authority shall be authorized to conduct an inspection after any such alteration.

(c) Before any alteration can be made to any elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter already placed in service, the owner or lessee shall be required to notify the enforcement authority of any such alteration. The enforcement authority shall be authorized to conduct an inspection after any such alteration.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-102 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-102
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-102
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of each of two or more contiguous counties may by resolution declare that there is a need for one regional housing authority to be created for all such counties to exercise in such counties powers and other functions prescribed for a regional housing authority, only if such governing body finds: (1) 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) That a regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit than the housing authority of such county.

(a) The governing body of each of two or more contiguous counties may by resolution declare that there is a need for one regional housing authority to be created for all such counties to exercise in such counties powers and other functions prescribed for a regional housing authority, only if such governing body finds:

(1) 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) 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) That a regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit than the housing authority of such county.

(2) That a regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit than the housing authority of such county.

(b) In determining whether dwelling accommodations are unsafe or insanitary, the governing body of a county shall take into consideration the safety and sanitation of dwellings, the light and air space available to the inhabitants of such dwellings, the degree of overcrowding, the size and arrangement of the rooms, and the extent to which conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other causes exist in such dwellings.

(b) In determining whether dwelling accommodations are unsafe or insanitary, the governing body of a county shall take into consideration the safety and sanitation of dwellings, the light and air space available to the inhabitants of such dwellings, the degree of overcrowding, the size and arrangement of the rooms, and the extent to which conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other causes exist in such dwellings.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-21 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-21
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-21
Status: in_force

Enforcement of the state minimum standard codes provided for in divisions (9)(A)(i) and (9)(B)(i) of Code Section 8-2-20 shall not include enforcement of appendices to such codes except when:

(1) Any provision of an appendix is specifically referenced in the code text;

(1) Any provision of an appendix is specifically referenced in the code text;

(2) An appendix to a code is specifically included in an administrative ordinance adopted by a municipality or county; or

(2) An appendix to a code is specifically included in an administrative ordinance adopted by a municipality or county; or

(3) An appendix to a code is specifically adopted by the department with the approval of the board.

(3) An appendix to a code is specifically adopted by the department with the approval of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 8-4-8 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-8
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-4-8
Status: in_force

(a) Upon a determination, by resolution, of the governing body of the city in which such land is located that the acquisition and development of undeveloped vacant land, not within a blighted area, is essential to the proper clearance or redevelopment of blighted areas or a necessary part of the general slum clearance program of the city, the acquisition, planning, preparation for development, or disposal of such land shall constitute a redevelopment project which may be undertaken by the authority in the manner provided in this chapter. The determination by the governing body shall not be made until such body finds that there is a shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the city; that such undeveloped vacant land will be developed for predominantly residential uses; and that the provision of decent, safe, and sanitary housing on such undeveloped vacant land is necessary to the relocation of families to be displaced from blighted areas in the city which are under redevelopment.

(a) Upon a determination, by resolution, of the governing body of the city in which such land is located that the acquisition and development of undeveloped vacant land, not within a blighted area, is essential to the proper clearance or redevelopment of blighted areas or a necessary part of the general slum clearance program of the city, the acquisition, planning, preparation for development, or disposal of such land shall constitute a redevelopment project which may be undertaken by the authority in the manner provided in this chapter. The determination by the governing body shall not be made until such body finds that there is a shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the city; that such undeveloped vacant land will be developed for predominantly residential uses; and that the provision of decent, safe, and sanitary housing on such undeveloped vacant land is necessary to the relocation of families to be displaced from blighted areas in the city which are under redevelopment.

(b) In the undertaking of redevelopment projects on a regional or unified metropolitan basis, which projects involve the acquisition and development of undeveloped vacant land in one city as an adjunct to the redevelopment of blighted areas in another city, each determination or finding required in this Code section shall be made by the governing body of the city with respect to which the determination or finding relates.

(b) In the undertaking of redevelopment projects on a regional or unified metropolitan basis, which projects involve the acquisition and development of undeveloped vacant land in one city as an adjunct to the redevelopment of blighted areas in another city, each determination or finding required in this Code section shall be made by the governing body of the city with respect to which the determination or finding relates.
O.C.G.A. § 8-4-11 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-11
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-4-11
Status: in_force

Bonds or other obligations issued by a housing authority in connection with a redevelopment project pursuant to this chapter, which bonds or obligations are secured by a contract with the federal government for financial assistance, shall be security for public deposits and legal investments to the same extent and for the same persons, institutions, associations, corporations, and other bodies and officers as bonds or other obligations which are secured by a contract with the federal government for annual contributions issued pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 3 of this title, the “Housing Authorities Law,” in connection with the development of slum clearance or housing projects.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-144 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-144
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-144
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Insurance shall file a report on or before December 15 of each year accounting for all fees received by the Commissioner under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period and for the actual costs of the inspection programs under this part and Part 3 of this article for the preceding 12 month period. Such report shall be provided to the chairpersons of the House Appropriations Committee, the Senate Appropriations Committee, the House Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the director of the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the director of the House Budget and Research Office.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-219 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-219
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-219
Status: in_force

Any proposed change in the use or occupancy of an existing building or portion thereof which could increase the floor loading should be investigated by a Georgia registered professional engineer to determine the adequacy of the existing floor system to support the increased loads. If the existing floor system is found to be inadequate, it should be modified to support the increased loads or the proposed allowable floor loading shall be reduced by and posted by the appropriate enforcement authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-5-6 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-6
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-5-6
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the selection and commissioning of artists and the purchase and execution of works of art for state buildings shall be exempt from the provisions of law relating to bidding requirements in connection with state buildings.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-9 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-9
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-9
Status: in_force

At least once a year, an authority shall file with the clerk a report of its activities for the preceding year and shall make recommendations with reference to such additional legislation or other action as it deems necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-78 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-78
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-78
Status: in_force

An obligee of an authority shall have the right, in addition to all other rights which may be conferred on such obligee, subject only to any contractual restrictions binding upon such obligee:

(1) By mandamus, suit, action, or proceeding at law or in equity, to compel said authority and the commissioners, officers, agents, or employees thereof to observe each and every term, provision, and covenant contained in any contract of said authority with or for the benefit of such obligee and to require the carrying out of any or all such covenants and agreements of said authority and the fulfillment of all duties imposed upon said authority by this article; and

(1) By mandamus, suit, action, or proceeding at law or in equity, to compel said authority and the commissioners, officers, agents, or employees thereof to observe each and every term, provision, and covenant contained in any contract of said authority with or for the benefit of such obligee and to require the carrying out of any or all such covenants and agreements of said authority and the fulfillment of all duties imposed upon said authority by this article; and

(2) By suit, action, or proceeding in equity, to enjoin any acts or things which may be unlawful or the violation of any of the rights of such obligee of said authority.

(2) By suit, action, or proceeding in equity, to enjoin any acts or things which may be unlawful or the violation of any of the rights of such obligee of said authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-100 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-100
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-100
Status: in_force

If the governing body of each of two or more contiguous counties by resolution declares that there is a need for one housing authority to be created for all of such counties to exercise in such counties powers and other functions prescribed for a regional housing authority, a public body corporate and politic to be known as a regional housing authority shall thereupon exist for all of such counties and shall exercise its powers and other functions in such counties. Thereupon, each county housing authority created for each of such counties 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 this part. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code section to the contrary, the governing body of a county shall not adopt a resolution as aforesaid if there is a county housing authority created for such 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 on all such bonds and notes, and, second, the commissioners of such county housing authority adopt a resolution consenting to the transfer of all rights, contracts, obligations, and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority to such regional housing authority as provided in this part. When the above two conditions are complied with and such regional housing authority is created and authorized to exercise its powers and other functions, 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; and all obligations of such county housing authority shall be the obligations 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. § 8-2-191 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-191
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-191
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall charge a fee of $18.00 for any filing under this part.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-51 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-51
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-51
Status: in_force

(a) The powers of each authority shall be vested in the commissioners thereof in office from time to time. Three commissioners shall constitute a quorum of the authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Action may be taken by the authority upon a vote of a majority of the commissioners present, unless in any case the bylaws of the authority shall require a larger number.

(a) The powers of each authority shall be vested in the commissioners thereof in office from time to time. Three commissioners shall constitute a quorum of the authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Action may be taken by the authority upon a vote of a majority of the commissioners present, unless in any case the bylaws of the authority shall require a larger number.

(b) The mayor shall designate which of the commissioners appointed shall be the first chairman; but, when the office of the chairman of the authority thereafter becomes vacant, the authority shall select a chairman from among its commissioners.

(b) The mayor shall designate which of the commissioners appointed shall be the first chairman; but, when the office of the chairman of the authority thereafter becomes vacant, the authority shall select a chairman from among its commissioners.

(c) An authority shall select from among its commissioners a vice-chairman; and it may employ a secretary (who shall be executive director), technical experts, and such other officers, agents, and employees, permanent and temporary, as it may require; and it shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensations.

(c) An authority shall select from among its commissioners a vice-chairman; and it may employ a secretary (who shall be executive director), technical experts, and such other officers, agents, and employees, permanent and temporary, as it may require; and it shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensations.

(d) For such legal services as it may require, an authority may call upon the chief law officer of the city or the county or may employ its own counsel and legal staff.

(d) For such legal services as it may require, an authority may call upon the chief law officer of the city or the county or may employ its own counsel and legal staff.

(e) An authority may delegate to one or more of its agents or employees such powers or duties as it may deem proper.

(e) An authority may delegate to one or more of its agents or employees such powers or duties as it may deem proper.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-1
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that an adequate supply of clean drinking water is a precious and essential resource upon which life depends. The General Assembly further finds that the average annual per capita consumption of potable water due to indoor water-using activities in the United States exceeds 18,000 gallons and that the demand for clean water supplies continues to increase despite the limitations of availability and affordability of such supplies. The General Assembly further finds that technology is available to improve the efficiency of plumbing products.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-222 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-222
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-222
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state or any officer or employee thereof in carrying out the provisions of this article. Further, no action shall be maintained against the state, any municipality, county, or any duly authorized elected or appointed officer or duly authorized employee thereof, for damages sustained as a result of any fire or hazard covered by this article by reason of inspection or other action taken or not taken pursuant to this article. Nothing in this article shall be construed to relieve any property owner or lessee or person in charge thereof from any legal duty, obligation, or liability incident to the ownership, maintenance, or use of such property.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-310 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-310
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-310
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may authorize the disbursement of available money from the trust fund for residential housing projects sponsored by a qualified sponsor. The commission may consult, as appropriate, with persons with varied and diverse interests in housing in order to acquaint them with the trust fund and to solicit information relating to housing needs, residential housing projects, and criteria for selection of residential housing projects. The criteria for making such disbursement decisions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) The number of persons assisted; (2) The leveraging of money or in-kind services by a qualified sponsor; (3) The geographic distribution of residential housing projects; (4) The availability of other forms of assistance; and (5) Any and all other factors bearing upon the advisability and necessity of the residential housing project.

(a) The commission may authorize the disbursement of available money from the trust fund for residential housing projects sponsored by a qualified sponsor. The commission may consult, as appropriate, with persons with varied and diverse interests in housing in order to acquaint them with the trust fund and to solicit information relating to housing needs, residential housing projects, and criteria for selection of residential housing projects. The criteria for making such disbursement decisions shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) The number of persons assisted;

(1) The number of persons assisted;

(2) The leveraging of money or in-kind services by a qualified sponsor;

(2) The leveraging of money or in-kind services by a qualified sponsor;

(3) The geographic distribution of residential housing projects;

(3) The geographic distribution of residential housing projects;

(4) The availability of other forms of assistance; and

(4) The availability of other forms of assistance; and

(5) Any and all other factors bearing upon the advisability and necessity of the residential housing project.

(5) Any and all other factors bearing upon the advisability and necessity of the residential housing project.

(b) Funds may also be disbursed from the trust fund to pay expenses of the commission, to pay any and all operating expenses, and to pay for professional, technical, and clerical services provided the commission by the Department of Community Affairs or by other outside sources.

(b) Funds may also be disbursed from the trust fund to pay expenses of the commission, to pay any and all operating expenses, and to pay for professional, technical, and clerical services provided the commission by the Department of Community Affairs or by other outside sources.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-156 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-156
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-156
Status: in_force

The exercise by a state public body of the powers granted by this article may be authorized by resolution of the governing body of such state public body. The resolution shall be adopted by a majority of the members of the governing body present at a meeting of said governing body, which resolution may be adopted at the meeting at which such resolution is introduced. Such a resolution or resolutions shall take effect immediately and need not be laid over or published or posted.