O.C.G.A. § 8-3-206 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-206
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-206
Status: in_force

(a) The authority and responsibility for administering this article shall be vested in the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity.

(a) The authority and responsibility for administering this article shall be vested in the administrator of the Commission on Equal Opportunity.

(b) The administrator may delegate any of the administrator's functions, duties, and powers to employees of the Commission on Equal Opportunity or to boards of such employees, including functions, duties, and powers with respect to investigating, conciliating, hearing, determining, ordering, certifying, reporting, or otherwise acting as to any work, business, or matter under this article. Insofar as possible, conciliation meetings shall be held in the cities or other localities where the discriminatory housing practices allegedly occurred.

(b) The administrator may delegate any of the administrator's functions, duties, and powers to employees of the Commission on Equal Opportunity or to boards of such employees, including functions, duties, and powers with respect to investigating, conciliating, hearing, determining, ordering, certifying, reporting, or otherwise acting as to any work, business, or matter under this article. Insofar as possible, conciliation meetings shall be held in the cities or other localities where the discriminatory housing practices allegedly occurred.

(c) All departments and agencies of state government shall administer their programs and activities relating to housing and urban development in a manner affirmatively to further the purposes of this article and shall cooperate with the administrator to further such purposes.

(c) All departments and agencies of state government shall administer their programs and activities relating to housing and urban development in a manner affirmatively to further the purposes of this article and shall cooperate with the administrator to further such purposes.

(d) The administrator shall: (1) Make studies with respect to the nature and extent of discriminatory housing practices in representative communities, urban, suburban, and rural, throughout the state; (2) Publish in print or electronically and disseminate reports, recommendations, and information derived from such studies; (3) Cooperate with and render technical assistance to local and other public or private agencies, organizations, and institutions which are formulating or carrying on programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices; (4) Administer the programs and activities relating to housing in a manner affirmatively to further the policies of this article; (5) Adopt, promulgate, amend, and rescind, subject to the approval of the Governor after giving proper notice and hearing to all interested parties pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article; (6) Cooperate with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development created by Section 10(b) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 667) and with other federal and local agencies in order to achieve the purposes of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 81), as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 1619), and to cooperate with other federal and local agencies in order to achieve the purposes of this article; (7) Accept gifts, bequests, grants, or other public or private payments on behalf of the state and pay such moneys into the state treasury; (8) Accept on behalf of the state reimbursement pursuant to Section 810 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 85), as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 1625), for services rendered to assist the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (9) Maintain with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development status as a “certified agency” under Section 810 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 85), as amended by the Fair Housing Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 1625), and as provided by the rules and regulations of said department.

(d) The administrator shall:

(1) Make studies with respect to the nature and extent of discriminatory housing practices in representative communities, urban, suburban, and rural, throughout the state;

(1) Make studies with respect to the nature and extent of discriminatory housing practices in representative communities, urban, suburban, and rural, throughout the state;

(2) Publish in print or electronically and disseminate reports, recommendations, and information derived from such studies;

(2) Publish in print or electronically and disseminate reports, recommendations, and information derived from such studies;

(3) Cooperate with and render technical assistance to local and other public or private agencies, organizations, and institutions which are formulating or carrying on programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices;

(3) Cooperate with and render technical assistance to local and other public or private agencies, organizations, and institutions which are formulating or carrying on programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices;

(4) Administer the programs and activities relating to housing in a manner affirmatively to further the policies of this article;

(4) Administer the programs and activities relating to housing in a manner affirmatively to further the policies of this article;

(5) Adopt, promulgate, amend, and rescind, subject to the approval of the Governor after giving proper notice and hearing to all interested parties pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article;

(5) Adopt, promulgate, amend, and rescind, subject to the approval of the Governor after giving proper notice and hearing to all interested parties pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article;

(6) Cooperate with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development created by Section 10(b) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 667) and with other federal and local agencies in order to achieve the purposes of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 81), as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 1619), and to cooperate with other federal and local agencies in order to achieve the purposes of this article;

(6) Cooperate with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development created by Section 10(b) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 667) and with other federal and local agencies in order to achieve the purposes of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 81), as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 1619), and to cooperate with other federal and local agencies in order to achieve the purposes of this article;

(7) Accept gifts, bequests, grants, or other public or private payments on behalf of the state and pay such moneys into the state treasury;

(7) Accept gifts, bequests, grants, or other public or private payments on behalf of the state and pay such moneys into the state treasury;

(8) Accept on behalf of the state reimbursement pursuant to Section 810 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 85), as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 1625), for services rendered to assist the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

(8) Accept on behalf of the state reimbursement pursuant to Section 810 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 85), as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 1625), for services rendered to assist the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

(9) Maintain with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development status as a “certified agency” under Section 810 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 85), as amended by the Fair Housing Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 1625), and as provided by the rules and regulations of said department.

(9) Maintain with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development status as a “certified agency” under Section 810 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 85), as amended by the Fair Housing Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 1625), and as provided by the rules and regulations of said department.

(e) To avoid any duplicate investigation, civil action, or administrative enforcement by the administrator, in any case where the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has initiated an investigation or any action or proceedings against any person relative to any acts or omissions by such person which may be in violation of this article, the administrator shall have no authority to initiate or pursue against such person any investigation, civil action, or administrative enforcement covered by the provisions of this article with regard to the same acts or omissions or facts or circumstances to which the federal investigation or proceedings are applicable. Nothing in this subsection is intended to prevent the dual filing of complaints of discriminatory housing practices with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the administrator.

(e) To avoid any duplicate investigation, civil action, or administrative enforcement by the administrator, in any case where the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has initiated an investigation or any action or proceedings against any person relative to any acts or omissions by such person which may be in violation of this article, the administrator shall have no authority to initiate or pursue against such person any investigation, civil action, or administrative enforcement covered by the provisions of this article with regard to the same acts or omissions or facts or circumstances to which the federal investigation or proceedings are applicable. Nothing in this subsection is intended to prevent the dual filing of complaints of discriminatory housing practices with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the administrator.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-32 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-32
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-32
Status: in_force

An authority is empowered to borrow money or accept grants or other financial assistance from the federal government for, or in aid of, any housing project within its area of operation; to take over or lease or manage any housing project or undertaking constructed or owned by the federal government; and, to these ends, to comply with such conditions and enter into such mortgages, trust indentures, leases, or agreements as may be necessary, convenient, or desirable. It is the purpose and intent of this article to authorize every authority to do any and all things necessary or desirable to secure the financial aid or cooperation of the federal government in the undertaking, construction, maintenance, or operation of any housing project by such authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-304 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-304
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-304
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall invest trust fund money in the same manner in which state funds are invested as authorized by the State Depository Board pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 17 of Title 50.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-210 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-210
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-210
Status: in_force

Wherever a local fair housing law provides rights and remedies for alleged discriminatory housing practices which are substantially equivalent, as certified by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as provided in Section 810 of the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, to the rights and remedies provided under this article, the administrator shall notify the appropriate local agency of any complaint filed which appears to constitute a violation of the local fair housing law, and the administrator shall take no further action with respect to such complaint if the local law enforcement official has, within 30 days from the date the alleged offense was brought to his attention, commenced proceedings in the matter. In no event shall the administrator take further action unless the administrator certifies that, in the administrator's judgment under the circumstances of the particular case, the protection of the rights of the parties or the interests of justice require such action.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-116 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-116
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-116
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Code Sections 8-3-114 and 8-3-115 , the governing body of any county may by resolution detach the county from the area of operation of its regional housing authority if such housing authority has undertaken no housing projects and, upon the adoption of such resolution, the county shall cease to be included in the area of operation of the regional housing authority, provided that this action may not be taken if the regional housing authority has outstanding any bonds, notes, or other obligations, unless all the holders of such bonds, notes, or other obligations consent in writing to such action.

(a) Notwithstanding Code Sections 8-3-114 and 8-3-115 , the governing body of any county may by resolution detach the county from the area of operation of its regional housing authority if such housing authority has undertaken no housing projects and, upon the adoption of such resolution, the county shall cease to be included in the area of operation of the regional housing authority, provided that this action may not be taken if the regional housing authority has outstanding any bonds, notes, or other obligations, unless all the holders of such bonds, notes, or other obligations consent in writing to such action.

(b) The housing authority thereafter established for any county detached from the area of operation of a regional housing authority may assume and pay all or any portion of the outstanding bonds, notes, or other obligations of such regional housing authority, provided that the exclusion of any county from the area of operation of the regional housing authority and the failure of the housing authority of such county to assume all or any part of such bonds, notes, or other obligations shall not in any way affect the said bonds, notes, or other obligations nor the rights or remedies of the obligees of such regional housing authority with respect thereto.

(b) The housing authority thereafter established for any county detached from the area of operation of a regional housing authority may assume and pay all or any portion of the outstanding bonds, notes, or other obligations of such regional housing authority, provided that the exclusion of any county from the area of operation of the regional housing authority and the failure of the housing authority of such county to assume all or any part of such bonds, notes, or other obligations shall not in any way affect the said bonds, notes, or other obligations nor the rights or remedies of the obligees of such regional housing authority with respect thereto.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-305 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-305
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-305
Status: in_force

The Office of the State Treasurer shall be authorized to draw a warrant or warrants upon the trust fund upon receipt of an order for payment of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission, which order for payment has been approved by the Governor.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-201 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-201
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-201
Status: in_force

(a) It is a purpose of this article to encourage the sensitive rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization, or preservation of existing buildings throughout this state and to encourage the preservation of buildings and structures deemed to be historic in total or in part; provided, however, that such rehabilitation and preservation efforts should provide for the upgrading of the safety features of the building or structure to provide a practical level of safety to the public and surrounding property. It is the further purpose of this article to provide guidance regarding acceptable alternative solutions and to stimulate enforcement authorities to utilize alternative compliance concepts wherever practical to permit the continued use of existing buildings and structures without overly restrictive financial burdens on owners or occupants.

(a) It is a purpose of this article to encourage the sensitive rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization, or preservation of existing buildings throughout this state and to encourage the preservation of buildings and structures deemed to be historic in total or in part; provided, however, that such rehabilitation and preservation efforts should provide for the upgrading of the safety features of the building or structure to provide a practical level of safety to the public and surrounding property. It is the further purpose of this article to provide guidance regarding acceptable alternative solutions and to stimulate enforcement authorities to utilize alternative compliance concepts wherever practical to permit the continued use of existing buildings and structures without overly restrictive financial burdens on owners or occupants.

(b) The provisions of this article shall not be applicable to new construction.

(b) The provisions of this article shall not be applicable to new construction.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-150 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-150
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-150
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Housing Cooperation Law.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-30 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-30
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-30
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, this part shall apply to all installations, alterations, and repairs of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical systems within or on public or private buildings, structures, or premises.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, this part shall apply to all installations, alterations, and repairs of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical systems within or on public or private buildings, structures, or premises.

(b) This part shall not apply to the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical systems up to and including the meters, where such work is performed by or is an integral part of the system owned or operated by a public service corporation or by the water or gas department of any city in this state in rendering its duly authorized service as such.

(b) This part shall not apply to the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical systems up to and including the meters, where such work is performed by or is an integral part of the system owned or operated by a public service corporation or by the water or gas department of any city in this state in rendering its duly authorized service as such.

(c) This part shall not apply to the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical systems where such work is an integral part of the system owned or operated, in rendering its duly authorized service as such, by a railroad company, a pipeline company, a mining company, or a public utility in the exercise of its normal functions as a public utility, or where such work is an integral part of any irrigation system on farms, ranches, or other open, unpopulated areas where such work will not be located within 30 feet of any dwelling or any building devoted to animal husbandry.

(c) This part shall not apply to the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical systems where such work is an integral part of the system owned or operated, in rendering its duly authorized service as such, by a railroad company, a pipeline company, a mining company, or a public utility in the exercise of its normal functions as a public utility, or where such work is an integral part of any irrigation system on farms, ranches, or other open, unpopulated areas where such work will not be located within 30 feet of any dwelling or any building devoted to animal husbandry.

(d) This part shall not prohibit an individual from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing systems and fixtures, air-conditioning and heating systems and fixtures, or electrical systems in a single-family dwelling owned and occupied by him or her, provided that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this part and the orders, rules, and regulations of the department.

(d) This part shall not prohibit an individual from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing systems and fixtures, air-conditioning and heating systems and fixtures, or electrical systems in a single-family dwelling owned and occupied by him or her, provided that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this part and the orders, rules, and regulations of the department.

(e) This part shall not prohibit an individual from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing systems and fixtures, air-conditioning and heating systems and fixtures, or electrical systems in a farm or ranch building owned or occupied by him or her, provided that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this part and the orders, rules, and regulations of the department.

(e) This part shall not prohibit an individual from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing systems and fixtures, air-conditioning and heating systems and fixtures, or electrical systems in a farm or ranch building owned or occupied by him or her, provided that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this part and the orders, rules, and regulations of the department.

(f) This Code section shall not affect or abrogate the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code.

(f) This Code section shall not affect or abrogate the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-52 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-52
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-52
Status: in_force

The owners of buildings referred to in this part shall make all alterations or additions necessary to comply with the requirements of this part. Inspections and reports required by Code Section 8-2-51 shall be made during the month of December of each year.
O.C.G.A. § 8-5-3 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-3
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-5-3
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Acquisition” means acquisition by purchase, lease, or commission.

(1) “Acquisition” means acquisition by purchase, lease, or commission.

(2) “Council” means the Georgia Council for the Arts.

(2) “Council” means the Georgia Council for the Arts.

(3) “State buildings” means state office buildings, hospitals, prisons, buildings of state authorities, and such other state buildings which the Georgia Council for the Arts deems appropriate for the inclusion of art as provided in this chapter but shall not mean either the state capitol or the capitol education center.

(3) “State buildings” means state office buildings, hospitals, prisons, buildings of state authorities, and such other state buildings which the Georgia Council for the Arts deems appropriate for the inclusion of art as provided in this chapter but shall not mean either the state capitol or the capitol education center.

(4) “Work of art” means any work of visual art, including, but not limited to, a drawing, painting, mural, fresco, sculpture, mosaic, or photograph; a work of calligraphy; a work of graphic art, including an etching, lithograph, offset print, silk screen, or a work of graphic art of like nature; crafts, including crafts in clay, textile, fiber, wood, metal, plastic, glass, or like materials; or mixed media, including a collage, assemblage, or any combination of the foregoing art media. The term “work of art” does not include environmental landscaping placed about a state building.

(4) “Work of art” means any work of visual art, including, but not limited to, a drawing, painting, mural, fresco, sculpture, mosaic, or photograph; a work of calligraphy; a work of graphic art, including an etching, lithograph, offset print, silk screen, or a work of graphic art of like nature; crafts, including crafts in clay, textile, fiber, wood, metal, plastic, glass, or like materials; or mixed media, including a collage, assemblage, or any combination of the foregoing art media. The term “work of art” does not include environmental landscaping placed about a state building.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-214 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-214
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-214
Status: in_force

(a) If the administrative law judge determines that the respondent has not engaged in a discriminatory housing practice, the administrative law judge shall state the administrative law judge's findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall issue a final order within 30 days after the hearing unless, for good cause shown, such time is extended by the administrative law judge, dismissing the complaint.

(a) If the administrative law judge determines that the respondent has not engaged in a discriminatory housing practice, the administrative law judge shall state the administrative law judge's findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall issue a final order within 30 days after the hearing unless, for good cause shown, such time is extended by the administrative law judge, dismissing the complaint.

(b) If the administrative law judge determines that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory housing practice, the administrative law judge shall state the administrative law judge's findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall issue an order within 30 days after the hearing unless, for good cause shown, such time is extended by the administrative law judge, granting such relief as may be appropriate, which may include actual compensatory damages suffered by the aggrieved person and injunctive or other equitable relief. The prevailing party may, in the discretion of the administrative law judge, be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs; provided, however, that a respondent may only be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs against a party if the respondent prevails on all alleged violations of this article and upon a showing that the proceeding is frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.

(b) If the administrative law judge determines that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory housing practice, the administrative law judge shall state the administrative law judge's findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall issue an order within 30 days after the hearing unless, for good cause shown, such time is extended by the administrative law judge, granting such relief as may be appropriate, which may include actual compensatory damages suffered by the aggrieved person and injunctive or other equitable relief. The prevailing party may, in the discretion of the administrative law judge, be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs; provided, however, that a respondent may only be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs against a party if the respondent prevails on all alleged violations of this article and upon a showing that the proceeding is frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.

(c) No order of the administrative law judge or final order of the administrator shall affect any contract, sale, encumbrance, or lease consummated before the issuance of such order and involving a bona fide purchaser, encumbrancer, or tenant without actual notice of the charge filed under this article. In the case of an order with respect to a discriminatory housing practice that occurred in the course of a business subject to licensing or regulation by a governmental agency, the administrator shall, not later than 30 days after the date the order becomes final, or, if such order is judicially reviewed, 30 days after such order is in substance affirmed upon review, send copies of the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the order to that governmental agency and recommend to that governmental agency appropriate disciplinary action. In the case of an order against a respondent against whom another order was issued within the preceding five years under this Code section, the administrator shall send a copy of each such order to the Attorney General.

(c) No order of the administrative law judge or final order of the administrator shall affect any contract, sale, encumbrance, or lease consummated before the issuance of such order and involving a bona fide purchaser, encumbrancer, or tenant without actual notice of the charge filed under this article. In the case of an order with respect to a discriminatory housing practice that occurred in the course of a business subject to licensing or regulation by a governmental agency, the administrator shall, not later than 30 days after the date the order becomes final, or, if such order is judicially reviewed, 30 days after such order is in substance affirmed upon review, send copies of the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the order to that governmental agency and recommend to that governmental agency appropriate disciplinary action. In the case of an order against a respondent against whom another order was issued within the preceding five years under this Code section, the administrator shall send a copy of each such order to the Attorney General.

(d) If the administrative law judge finds that the respondent has not engaged or is not about to engage in a discriminatory housing practice, as the case may be, the administrative law judge shall enter an order dismissing the charge. The administrator shall make public disclosure of each such dismissal when it becomes final.

(d) If the administrative law judge finds that the respondent has not engaged or is not about to engage in a discriminatory housing practice, as the case may be, the administrative law judge shall enter an order dismissing the charge. The administrator shall make public disclosure of each such dismissal when it becomes final.

(e) The administrator may review and reject or modify any finding, conclusion, or order issued by the administrative law judge. In the absence of an appeal by any of the parties to the administrator or any action taken by the administrator within 30 days after the finding, conclusion, or order is so issued, such finding, conclusion, or order shall become the final order of the Commission on Equal Opportunity.

(e) The administrator may review and reject or modify any finding, conclusion, or order issued by the administrative law judge. In the absence of an appeal by any of the parties to the administrator or any action taken by the administrator within 30 days after the finding, conclusion, or order is so issued, such finding, conclusion, or order shall become the final order of the Commission on Equal Opportunity.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-207 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-207
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-207
Status: in_force

Compliance alternatives for an inadequate number of exits include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Provide connecting fire-exit balconies acceptable to the enforcement authority between buildings;

(1) Provide connecting fire-exit balconies acceptable to the enforcement authority between buildings;

(2) Provide alternate exit or egress facilities leading to safety outside the building or to a place of safe refuge in the building or an adjoining building as acceptable to the enforcement authority;

(2) Provide alternate exit or egress facilities leading to safety outside the building or to a place of safe refuge in the building or an adjoining building as acceptable to the enforcement authority;

(3) Provide an exterior fire escape or escapes as acceptable to the enforcement authority where the providing of enclosed interior or enclosed exterior stairs is not practical; or

(3) Provide an exterior fire escape or escapes as acceptable to the enforcement authority where the providing of enclosed interior or enclosed exterior stairs is not practical; or

(4) Install early fire warning and fire suppression systems.

(4) Install early fire warning and fire suppression systems.
O.C.G.A. § 8-6-4 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-4
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-6-4
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall construct any building or enclosed structure of any type, kind, or design on any real property on which a landfill on the public records has been located without first obtaining a permit for such construction from the local governing authority.

(a) No person shall construct any building or enclosed structure of any type, kind, or design on any real property on which a landfill on the public records has been located without first obtaining a permit for such construction from the local governing authority.

(b) This Code section shall not apply to construction activity by public service corporations or to the construction of roads, highways, or bridges.

(b) This Code section shall not apply to construction activity by public service corporations or to the construction of roads, highways, or bridges.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-207 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-207
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-207
Status: in_force

The administrator shall commence such educational and conciliatory activities as in the administrator's judgment will further the purposes of this article. The administrator shall call conferences of persons in the housing industry and other interested parties to acquaint them with this article and the administrator's suggested means of implementing this article and shall endeavor with their advice to work out programs of voluntary compliance and of enforcement. The administrator shall consult with state and local officials and other interested parties to learn the extent, if any, to which housing discrimination exists in this state, and whether and how enforcement programs might be utilized to combat such discrimination in connection with the administrator's enforcement of this article. The administrator shall issue reports on such conferences and consultations as the administrator deems appropriate.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-133 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-133
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-133
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 8-2-132 , the Commissioner 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 to prescribe means, methods, and practices to make this part effective. The Commissioner may also make such investigations and inspections as in his or her judgment are necessary to enforce and administer this part.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-182 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-182
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-182
Status: in_force

(a) When a Certificate of Permanent Location is properly filed with the clerk of superior court, 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. The clerk shall provide the owner with a certified copy of the Certificate of Permanent Location, reflecting its filing, and shall charge and collect the fees usually charged for the provision of certified copies of documents relating to real estate.

(a) When a Certificate of Permanent Location is properly filed with the clerk of superior court, 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. The clerk shall provide the owner with a certified copy of the Certificate of Permanent Location, reflecting its filing, and shall charge and collect the fees usually charged for the provision of certified copies of documents relating to real estate.

(b) Upon receipt of a certified copy of a properly executed Certificate of Permanent Location, along with the certificate of title, the commissioner shall file and retain a copy of such Certificate of Permanent Location together with all other prior title records related to the home. 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.

(b) Upon receipt of a certified copy of a properly executed Certificate of Permanent Location, along with the certificate of title, the commissioner shall file and retain a copy of such Certificate of Permanent Location together with all other prior title records related to the home. 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.

(c) When a Certificate of Permanent Location is so filed, the commissioner shall issue to the clerk of the superior court with whom the original Certificate of Permanent Location was filed confirmation by the commissioner that the Certificate of Permanent Location has been so filed and the certificate of title has been surrendered.

(c) When a Certificate of Permanent Location is so filed, the commissioner shall issue to the clerk of the superior court with whom the original Certificate of Permanent Location was filed confirmation by the commissioner that the Certificate of Permanent Location has been so filed and the certificate of title has been surrendered.

(d) Upon receipt of confirmation of the filing of the Certificate of Permanent Location from the commissioner, 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.

(d) Upon receipt of confirmation of the filing of the Certificate of Permanent Location from the commissioner, 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.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-141 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-141
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-141
Status: in_force

(a) During such time as the Commissioner has contracted or entered into cooperative agreements pursuant to his or her authority under Code Section 8-2-132 , any retailer, retail broker, or manufacturer who fails to apply for or obtain a license as required by Code Section 8-2-135 or who fails to remit the appropriate license fee as stated in Code Section 8-2-135 shall be subject to a monetary penalty not to exceed $100.00 for each day that such violation persists, except that the maximum monetary penalty shall not exceed $20,000.00 for any one violation.

(a) During such time as the Commissioner has contracted or entered into cooperative agreements pursuant to his or her authority under Code Section 8-2-132 , any retailer, retail broker, or manufacturer who fails to apply for or obtain a license as required by Code Section 8-2-135 or who fails to remit the appropriate license fee as stated in Code Section 8-2-135 shall be subject to a monetary penalty not to exceed $100.00 for each day that such violation persists, except that the maximum monetary penalty shall not exceed $20,000.00 for any one violation.

(b) Any such monetary penalty may be imposed by the Commissioner after notice and opportunity for hearing as provided under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” The amount of such penalty may be collected by the Commissioner in the same manner that money judgments are now enforced in the superior courts of this state.

(b) Any such monetary penalty may be imposed by the Commissioner after notice and opportunity for hearing as provided under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” The amount of such penalty may be collected by the Commissioner in the same manner that money judgments are now enforced in the superior courts of this state.

(c) In addition to any such monetary penalty, the Commissioner may bring a civil action to enjoin any violation of Code Section 8-2-135 , and it shall not be necessary for the Commissioner to allege or prove the absence of an adequate remedy at law.

(c) In addition to any such monetary penalty, the Commissioner may bring a civil action to enjoin any violation of Code Section 8-2-135 , and it shall not be necessary for the Commissioner to allege or prove the absence of an adequate remedy at law.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-137 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-137
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-137
Status: in_force

(a) Any hearing conducted under the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this part shall be in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(a) Any hearing conducted under the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this part shall be in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(b) The Commissioner shall be authorized to determine by regulation the manner in which he or she will conduct presentations of views as required during his or her participation as the state administrative agency pursuant to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.

(b) The Commissioner shall be authorized to determine by regulation the manner in which he or she will conduct presentations of views as required during his or her participation as the state administrative agency pursuant to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.

(c) The Commissioner may, through regulations, establish a dispute resolution program in compliance with 42 U.S.C. Section 5422 , the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.

(c) The Commissioner may, through regulations, establish a dispute resolution program in compliance with 42 U.S.C. Section 5422 , the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-111 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-111
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-111
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

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

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

(2) “Component” means any assembly, subassembly, or combination of parts for use as a part of a building, which may include structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection systems and other systems affecting health and safety.

(2) “Component” means any assembly, subassembly, or combination of parts for use as a part of a building, which may include structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection systems and other systems affecting health and safety.

(3) “ Industrialized building ” means any structure or component thereof which is designed and constructed in compliance with the state minimum standards codes and is wholly or in substantial part made, fabricated, formed, or assembled in manufacturing facilities for installation or assembly and installation on a building site and has been manufactured in such a manner that all parts or processes cannot be inspected at the installation site without disassembly, damage to, or destruction thereof.

(3) “ Industrialized building ” means any structure or component thereof which is designed and constructed in compliance with the state minimum standards codes and is wholly or in substantial part made, fabricated, formed, or assembled in manufacturing facilities for installation or assembly and installation on a building site and has been manufactured in such a manner that all parts or processes cannot be inspected at the installation site without disassembly, damage to, or destruction thereof.

(4) “Installation” means the assembly of an industrialized building on site and the process of affixing the industrialized building, component, or system to land, a foundation, footings, or an existing building.

(4) “Installation” means the assembly of an industrialized building on site and the process of affixing the industrialized building, component, or system to land, a foundation, footings, or an existing building.

(5) “Local government” means a county or municipality of this state.

(5) “Local government” means a county or municipality of this state.

(6) “Manufacture” means the process of making, fabricating, constructing, forming, or assembling a product from raw, unfinished, or semifinished materials.

(6) “Manufacture” means the process of making, fabricating, constructing, forming, or assembling a product from raw, unfinished, or semifinished materials.

(6.1) “ Residential industrialized building ” means any dwelling unit designed and constructed in compliance with the Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code which is wholly or in substantial part made, fabricated, formed, or assembled in a manufacturing facility and cannot be inspected at the installation site without disassembly, damage to, or destruction thereof. Any such structure may or may not contain a permanent metal chassis but shall be affixed to a permanent load-bearing foundation. The term shall not include manufactured homes as defined by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.

(6.1) “ Residential industrialized building ” means any dwelling unit designed and constructed in compliance with the Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family Dwelling Code which is wholly or in substantial part made, fabricated, formed, or assembled in a manufacturing facility and cannot be inspected at the installation site without disassembly, damage to, or destruction thereof. Any such structure may or may not contain a permanent metal chassis but shall be affixed to a permanent load-bearing foundation. The term shall not include manufactured homes as defined by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.

(7) “Site” means the entire tract, subdivision, or parcel of land on which the industrialized building is installed.

(7) “Site” means the entire tract, subdivision, or parcel of land on which the industrialized building is installed.

(8) “System” means structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or fire safety elements, materials, or components used separately or combined for use in a building.

(8) “System” means structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or fire safety elements, materials, or components used separately or combined for use in a building.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-180 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-180
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-180
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “ Clerk of superior court ” means the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the property to which the home is or is to be affixed is located.

(1) “ Clerk of superior court ” means the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the property to which the home is or is to be affixed is located.

(2) “ Commissioner ” means the state revenue commissioner and includes any county tax commissioner when so authorized by the state revenue commissioner to act on his or her behalf in carrying out the responsibilities of this part.

(2) “ Commissioner ” means the state revenue commissioner and includes any county tax commissioner when so authorized by the state revenue commissioner to act on his or her behalf in carrying out the responsibilities of this part.

(3) “ Home ” means a manufactured home.

(3) “ Home ” means a manufactured home.

(4) “Manufactured home” has the meaning specified in paragraph (4) of Code Section 8-2-160 .

(4) “Manufactured home” has the meaning specified in paragraph (4) of Code Section 8-2-160 .
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-171 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-171
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-171
Status: in_force

The General Assembly affirms the state's policy to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing to all segments of the population of this state. The State Office of Housing is authorized and directed to develop a state housing goal and shall prepare a state housing goal report for presentation to the General Assembly, commencing with the 1990 session and continuing every even-numbered year thereafter. The report shall identify housing needs and housing accomplishments and outline plans for achieving the state housing goal. The state and its agencies, institutions, authorities, commissions, bureaus, and entities which are political subdivisions of the state, cities and counties, local housing authorities, and any urban residential finance authority are authorized and directed to provide such information and perform such duties and functions as may be required to assist the State Office of Housing to prepare its reports and perform its functions.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-40 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-40
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-40
Status: in_force

(a) If a claimant accepts an offer made in compliance with this part and the contractor fulfills the offer in compliance with this part: (1) The claimant shall thereafter be barred from bringing an action for the claim described in the notice of claim; and (2) A contractor's performance of repairs or payment of money to a claimant made pursuant to this Code section shall not, by itself, create insurance coverage or otherwise affect the mutual rights and obligations of the parties under a contractor's liability insurance policy or, by itself, be considered a voluntary payment of an otherwise valid insured loss.

(a) If a claimant accepts an offer made in compliance with this part and the contractor fulfills the offer in compliance with this part:

(1) The claimant shall thereafter be barred from bringing an action for the claim described in the notice of claim; and

(1) The claimant shall thereafter be barred from bringing an action for the claim described in the notice of claim; and

(2) A contractor's performance of repairs or payment of money to a claimant made pursuant to this Code section shall not, by itself, create insurance coverage or otherwise affect the mutual rights and obligations of the parties under a contractor's liability insurance policy or, by itself, be considered a voluntary payment of an otherwise valid insured loss.

(2) A contractor's performance of repairs or payment of money to a claimant made pursuant to this Code section shall not, by itself, create insurance coverage or otherwise affect the mutual rights and obligations of the parties under a contractor's liability insurance policy or, by itself, be considered a voluntary payment of an otherwise valid insured loss.

(b) An insurer paying a claim under this part shall be subrogated to the rights of the claimant to whom the amounts were paid against the person causing the construction defect, damages, or other reason for payment to the extent that claim payments were made, except that the insurer shall be required to pay any applicable part of costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith.

(b) An insurer paying a claim under this part shall be subrogated to the rights of the claimant to whom the amounts were paid against the person causing the construction defect, damages, or other reason for payment to the extent that claim payments were made, except that the insurer shall be required to pay any applicable part of costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-186 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-186
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-186
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of superior court shall not accept a Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location for filing unless the Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location contains thereon the confirmation by the commissioner that the Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location has been filed with the commissioner.

(a) The clerk of superior court shall not accept a Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location for filing unless the Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location contains thereon the confirmation by the commissioner that the Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location has been filed with the commissioner.

(b) When a Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location is properly filed with the clerk of superior court, the clerk shall record such certificate in the same manner as other instruments affecting the real property described in the Certificate of Removal from 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.

(b) When a Certificate of Removal from Permanent Location is properly filed with the clerk of superior court, the clerk shall record such certificate in the same manner as other instruments affecting the real property described in the Certificate of Removal from 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.
O.C.G.A. § 8-4-12 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-12
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-4-12
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any restriction or limitation on investments contained in any other laws of this state, any building and loan association, any savings and loan association, any investment company, or any insurance company or association is authorized:

(1) To invest its funds in projects contemplated by this chapter;

(1) To invest its funds in projects contemplated by this chapter;

(2) To acquire and hold land;

(2) To acquire and hold land;

(3) To acquire or erect apartment, tenement, or other dwelling houses, not including hotels but including accommodations for retail stores, shops, offices, and other community services reasonably incidental to such projects; to own, maintain, manage, and collect or receive income from such apartment, tenement, or other dwelling houses; and

(3) To acquire or erect apartment, tenement, or other dwelling houses, not including hotels but including accommodations for retail stores, shops, offices, and other community services reasonably incidental to such projects; to own, maintain, manage, and collect or receive income from such apartment, tenement, or other dwelling houses; and

(4) To sell or convey such land and the improvements thereon.

(4) To sell or convey such land and the improvements thereon.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-73 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-73
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-73
Status: in_force

Bonds of an authority shall be authorized by its resolution and may be issued in one or more series and shall bear such date or dates; mature at such time or times; bear interest at such rate or rates; be in such denomination or denominations; be in such form, either coupon or registered; carry such conversion or registration privileges; have such rank or priority; be executed in such manner; be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places; and be subject to such terms of redemption, with or without premium, as such resolution, its trust indenture, or mortgage may provide.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-136 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-136
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-136
Status: in_force

(a) The development of a project shall be deemed to have been initiated under this part if a housing authority has issued any bonds, notes, or other obligations to finance the cost thereof.

(a) The development of a project shall be deemed to have been initiated under this part if a housing authority has issued any bonds, notes, or other obligations to finance the cost thereof.

(b) Bonds or other obligations issued by a housing authority for a project developed or administered under this part shall be security for public deposits and legal investments to the same extent and for the same persons, institutions, associations, corporations, bodies, and officers as bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to other provisions of this article.

(b) Bonds or other obligations issued by a housing authority for a project developed or administered under this part shall be security for public deposits and legal investments to the same extent and for the same persons, institutions, associations, corporations, bodies, and officers as bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to other provisions of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-27 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-27
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-27
Status: in_force

(a) The design, erection, construction, and alteration of any building to which the International Energy Conservation Code shall apply shall be accomplished so that the building or applicable portions thereof shall meet or conform to such code.

(a) The design, erection, construction, and alteration of any building to which the International Energy Conservation Code shall apply shall be accomplished so that the building or applicable portions thereof shall meet or conform to such code.

(b) Enforcement of compliance with this Code section shall be solely the province of local governing authorities, except in regard to buildings owned by the state. In state owned buildings, the state agency which owns the building shall provide for the compliance with the code adopted under this part. Local governing authorities are authorized to adopt rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of the code and to adopt such penalties for violation of the code as they deem appropriate. Local governing authorities are authorized to exercise all the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-26 in enforcement of the International Energy Conservation Code.

(b) Enforcement of compliance with this Code section shall be solely the province of local governing authorities, except in regard to buildings owned by the state. In state owned buildings, the state agency which owns the building shall provide for the compliance with the code adopted under this part. Local governing authorities are authorized to adopt rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of the code and to adopt such penalties for violation of the code as they deem appropriate. Local governing authorities are authorized to exercise all the powers enumerated in subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-26 in enforcement of the International Energy Conservation Code.

(c) The International Energy Conservation Code shall not apply to exempted buildings; and, with respect to renovated buildings, such code shall apply only to portions or systems of the building which are directly involved in the renovation.

(c) The International Energy Conservation Code shall not apply to exempted buildings; and, with respect to renovated buildings, such code shall apply only to portions or systems of the building which are directly involved in the renovation.

(d) The commissioner or his or her designated representative shall have authority to hear appeals relating to the interpretation, enforcement, and administration by local governing authorities of the International Energy Conservation Code and exceptions to such code. The commissioner may, at his or her option, hear de novo cases but shall not hear any appeal until it is determined that the appeal procedures available through the affected local government have been exhausted. If, on appeal, the commissioner determines that the local governing authority erred in its interpretation of the code, he or she shall remand the case to the local government with instructions to take such action as he or she directs. Further appeals may be made as provided by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

(d) The commissioner or his or her designated representative shall have authority to hear appeals relating to the interpretation, enforcement, and administration by local governing authorities of the International Energy Conservation Code and exceptions to such code. The commissioner may, at his or her option, hear de novo cases but shall not hear any appeal until it is determined that the appeal procedures available through the affected local government have been exhausted. If, on appeal, the commissioner determines that the local governing authority erred in its interpretation of the code, he or she shall remand the case to the local government with instructions to take such action as he or she directs. Further appeals may be made as provided by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-109 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-109
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-109
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall be authorized to consult with persons knowledgeable in the areas of construction, use, or safety of conveyances or facilities covered by this part and to create committees composed of such consultants to assist the Commissioner in carrying out his or her duties under this part.
O.C.G.A. § 8-4-10 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-10
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-4-10
Status: in_force

An authority may borrow money or accept contributions from the federal government to assist in its undertakings and redevelopment projects. An authority may do any and all things necessary or desirable to secure such financial aid (including obligating itself, in any contract with the federal government for financial assistance, to convey to the federal government the project to which said contract relates upon the occurrence of a substantial default thereunder), in the same manner as though it were securing such aid in connection with slum clearance and housing projects under Article 1 of Chapter 3 of this title, the “Housing Authorities Law.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-218 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-218
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-218
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any of the rights granted by this article or that any group of persons has been denied any of the rights granted by this article and such denial raises an issue of general public importance, the Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate superior court.

(a) Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any of the rights granted by this article or that any group of persons has been denied any of the rights granted by this article and such denial raises an issue of general public importance, the Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate superior court.

(b)(1) The Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate superior court for appropriate relief with respect to a discriminatory housing practice referred to the Attorney General by the administrator under paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 8-3-211 . A civil action brought under this paragraph may be commenced not later than 180 days from the date a reasonable cause determination is issued by the administrator. (2) The Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate superior court for appropriate relief with respect to breach of a conciliation agreement referred to the Attorney General by the administrator under subsection (d) of Code Section 8-3-209 . A civil action brought under this paragraph may be commenced not later than the expiration of 90 days after the referral of the alleged breach under subsection (d) of Code Section 8-3-209 .

(b)(1) The Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate superior court for appropriate relief with respect to a discriminatory housing practice referred to the Attorney General by the administrator under paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 8-3-211 . A civil action brought under this paragraph may be commenced not later than 180 days from the date a reasonable cause determination is issued by the administrator.

(b)(1) The Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate superior court for appropriate relief with respect to a discriminatory housing practice referred to the Attorney General by the administrator under paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 8-3-211 . A civil action brought under this paragraph may be commenced not later than 180 days from the date a reasonable cause determination is issued by the administrator.

(2) The Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate superior court for appropriate relief with respect to breach of a conciliation agreement referred to the Attorney General by the administrator under subsection (d) of Code Section 8-3-209 . A civil action brought under this paragraph may be commenced not later than the expiration of 90 days after the referral of the alleged breach under subsection (d) of Code Section 8-3-209 .

(2) The Attorney General may commence a civil action in any appropriate superior court for appropriate relief with respect to breach of a conciliation agreement referred to the Attorney General by the administrator under subsection (d) of Code Section 8-3-209 . A civil action brought under this paragraph may be commenced not later than the expiration of 90 days after the referral of the alleged breach under subsection (d) of Code Section 8-3-209 .

(c) The Attorney General, on behalf of the administrator or other party at whose request a subpoena is issued under this article, may enforce such subpoena in appropriate proceedings in the superior court for the county in which the person to whom the subpoena was addressed resides, was served, or transacts business.

(c) The Attorney General, on behalf of the administrator or other party at whose request a subpoena is issued under this article, may enforce such subpoena in appropriate proceedings in the superior court for the county in which the person to whom the subpoena was addressed resides, was served, or transacts business.

(d)(1) In a civil action brought under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, the court: (A) May award such preventive relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against the persons responsible for a violation of this article as is necessary to assure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by this article; (B) May award such other relief as the court deems appropriate, including actual damages to persons aggrieved; and (C) May, to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the respondent: (i) In an amount not exceeding $50,000.00 for a first violation; or (ii) In an amount not exceeding $100,000.00 for any subsequent violation. (2) In a civil action brought under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, the court in its discretion may allow the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and court costs; provided, however, that a respondent may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and court costs if the respondent prevails on all alleged violations of this article and upon a showing that the action is frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.

(d)(1) In a civil action brought under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, the court: (A) May award such preventive relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against the persons responsible for a violation of this article as is necessary to assure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by this article; (B) May award such other relief as the court deems appropriate, including actual damages to persons aggrieved; and (C) May, to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the respondent: (i) In an amount not exceeding $50,000.00 for a first violation; or (ii) In an amount not exceeding $100,000.00 for any subsequent violation.

(d)(1) In a civil action brought under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, the court:

(A) May award such preventive relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against the persons responsible for a violation of this article as is necessary to assure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by this article;

(A) May award such preventive relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against the persons responsible for a violation of this article as is necessary to assure the full enjoyment of the rights granted by this article;

(B) May award such other relief as the court deems appropriate, including actual damages to persons aggrieved; and

(B) May award such other relief as the court deems appropriate, including actual damages to persons aggrieved; and

(C) May, to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the respondent: (i) In an amount not exceeding $50,000.00 for a first violation; or (ii) In an amount not exceeding $100,000.00 for any subsequent violation.

(C) May, to vindicate the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the respondent:

(i) In an amount not exceeding $50,000.00 for a first violation; or

(i) In an amount not exceeding $50,000.00 for a first violation; or

(ii) In an amount not exceeding $100,000.00 for any subsequent violation.

(ii) In an amount not exceeding $100,000.00 for any subsequent violation.

(2) In a civil action brought under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, the court in its discretion may allow the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and court costs; provided, however, that a respondent may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and court costs if the respondent prevails on all alleged violations of this article and upon a showing that the action is frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.

(2) In a civil action brought under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, the court in its discretion may allow the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and court costs; provided, however, that a respondent may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and court costs if the respondent prevails on all alleged violations of this article and upon a showing that the action is frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.

(e) Upon timely application, any person may intervene in a civil action commenced by the Attorney General under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section which involves an alleged discriminatory housing practice with respect to which such person is an aggrieved person or a conciliation agreement to which such person is a party. The court may grant such appropriate relief to any such intervening party as is authorized to be granted to a plaintiff in a civil action under Code Section 8-3-217 .

(e) Upon timely application, any person may intervene in a civil action commenced by the Attorney General under subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section which involves an alleged discriminatory housing practice with respect to which such person is an aggrieved person or a conciliation agreement to which such person is a party. The court may grant such appropriate relief to any such intervening party as is authorized to be granted to a plaintiff in a civil action under Code Section 8-3-217 .

(f) Nothing in this article shall be interpreted to limit or alter the Attorney General's authority to determine whether to file or otherwise maintain a civil action.

(f) Nothing in this article shall be interpreted to limit or alter the Attorney General's authority to determine whether to file or otherwise maintain a civil action.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-115 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-115
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-115
Status: in_force

The governing body of each of the counties in the area of operation of the regional housing authority and the commissioners of the regional housing authority may adopt a resolution declaring that there is a need for excluding a county or counties from such area only if:

(1) Each such governing body of the counties to remain in the area of operation of the regional housing authority and the commissioners of the regional housing authority find that, because of facts arising or determined subsequent to the time when such area first included the county or counties to be excluded, the regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit if such county or counties were excluded from such area; and

(1) Each such governing body of the counties to remain in the area of operation of the regional housing authority and the commissioners of the regional housing authority find that, because of facts arising or determined subsequent to the time when such area first included the county or counties to be excluded, the regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit if such county or counties were excluded from such area; and

(2) The governing body of each such county or counties to be excluded and the commissioners of the regional housing authority each also find that, because of the aforesaid changed facts, another housing authority for such county or counties would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit to function in such county or counties.

(2) The governing body of each such county or counties to be excluded and the commissioners of the regional housing authority each also find that, because of the aforesaid changed facts, another housing authority for such county or counties would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit to function in such county or counties.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-331-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-331-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-331.1
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall preempt a political subdivision from prescribing licensing requirements for home inspectors.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-221 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-221
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-221
Status: in_force

The administrator may cooperate with federal and local agencies charged with the administration of federal and local fair housing laws or ordinances and, with the consent of such agencies, utilize the services of such agencies and their employees. In furtherance of such cooperative efforts, the administrator may enter into written agreements with such federal or local agencies. All agreements and terminations thereof shall be published in the Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-221 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-221
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-221
Status: in_force

Should any person, firm, corporation, or other entity be dissatisfied with any ruling or decision of the state fire marshal pursuant to the provisions of this article, the right is granted to appeal within ten days to the Commissioner. If the person, firm, corporation, or other entity is dissatisfied with the decision of the Commissioner, appeal is authorized to the superior court within 30 days in the manner provided under Chapter 13 of Title 50. In the event of such appeal, the person, firm, corporation, or other entity shall give a surety bond which will be conditioned upon compliance with the order and direction of the state fire marshal or the Commissioner or both. The amount of bond shall be fixed by the Commissioner in such amount as will reasonably cover the order issued by the Commissioner or the state fire marshal or both.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-155 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-155
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-155
Status: in_force

(a) When any housing authority which is created for any city or county becomes authorized to transact business and exercises its powers therein, the city council or the county commissioners, as the case may be, shall immediately make an estimate of the amount of money necessary for the administrative expense and overhead of such housing authority during the first year thereafter and shall appropriate such amount to the authority out of any moneys in such city or county treasury not appropriated to some other purposes. The moneys so appropriated shall be paid to the authority as a donation.

(a) When any housing authority which is created for any city or county becomes authorized to transact business and exercises its powers therein, the city council or the county commissioners, as the case may be, shall immediately make an estimate of the amount of money necessary for the administrative expense and overhead of such housing authority during the first year thereafter and shall appropriate such amount to the authority out of any moneys in such city or county treasury not appropriated to some other purposes. The moneys so appropriated shall be paid to the authority as a donation.

(b) Any city or county located in whole or in part within the area of operation of a housing authority shall have the power from time to time to lend or donate money to the authority or to agree to take such action. The housing authority, when it has money available therefor, shall make reimbursement for all such loans made to it.

(b) Any city or county located in whole or in part within the area of operation of a housing authority shall have the power from time to time to lend or donate money to the authority or to agree to take such action. The housing authority, when it has money available therefor, shall make reimbursement for all such loans made to it.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-216 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-216
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-216
Status: in_force

The legal use and occupancy of any building or structure may be continued without change, except as may be provided otherwise by this article or as may be legally provided for by any applicable state or local law, ordinance, rule, regulation, code, or standard.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-311 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-311
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-311
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall have the power to hold title to any residential housing project financed by it, but it shall not be required to do so.

(a) The commission shall have the power to hold title to any residential housing project financed by it, but it shall not be required to do so.

(b) The commission shall have the power to foreclose on any mortgage or security interest in default and to commence any action to protect or enforce any right conferred upon it by any law, mortgage, security agreement, deed of trust, deed to secure debt, contract, or other agreement; to bid for and purchase property which was the subject of such mortgage or security interest at any foreclosure or at any other sale; to accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure; to acquire or take possession of such property; and to exercise any and all rights as provided by law or contract for the benefit or protection of the commission.

(b) The commission shall have the power to foreclose on any mortgage or security interest in default and to commence any action to protect or enforce any right conferred upon it by any law, mortgage, security agreement, deed of trust, deed to secure debt, contract, or other agreement; to bid for and purchase property which was the subject of such mortgage or security interest at any foreclosure or at any other sale; to accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure; to acquire or take possession of such property; and to exercise any and all rights as provided by law or contract for the benefit or protection of the commission.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-1
Status: in_force

This article may be referred to as the “Housing Authorities Law.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-6-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-6-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Construction Activity Prohibition on Abandoned Landfills Act of 1988.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-211 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-211
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-211
Status: in_force

Compliance alternatives for a lack of required protection of openings in exterior walls where a fire exposure is a risk include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Improve fire resistance of existing openings and protect them with fire-rated windows or doors as appropriate;

(1) Improve fire resistance of existing openings and protect them with fire-rated windows or doors as appropriate;

(2) Seal the openings with fire-rated construction as approved by the enforcement authority; or

(2) Seal the openings with fire-rated construction as approved by the enforcement authority; or

(3) Install an approved fire suppression system.

(3) Install an approved fire suppression system.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-104 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-104
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-104
Status: in_force

In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of or relating to any contract of the regional housing authority, the regional housing authority shall be conclusively deemed to have become created as a public body corporate and politic and to have become established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers under this part upon proof of the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of each of the counties creating the regional housing authority declaring the need for the regional housing authority. Each such resolution shall be deemed sufficient if it declares that there is need for the regional housing authority and finds in substantially such terms as appear in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 8-3-102 , no further detail being necessary, that the conditions enumerated in those paragraphs exist.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-330 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-330
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-330
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term “home inspector” means any person, except an employee of a county, municipality, or political subdivision while engaged in the performance of the duties of his or her employment, who, for consideration, inspects and reports on the condition of any home or single-family dwelling or the grounds, roof, exterior surface, garage or carport, structure, attic, basement or crawl space, electrical system, heating system, air-conditioning system, plumbing, on-site sewerage disposal, pool or hot tub, fireplace, kitchen, appliances, or any combination thereof for a prospective purchaser or seller.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-7 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-7
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-7
Status: in_force

All housing projects of an authority shall be subject to the planning, zoning, sanitary, and building laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the locality in which the housing project is situated.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-80 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-80
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-80
Status: in_force

All real property of an authority shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution; and no execution or other judicial process shall issue against the same nor shall any judgment against an authority be a charge or lien upon its real property, provided that this Code section shall not apply to or limit the right of obligees to foreclose or otherwise enforce any mortgage of an authority or the right of obligees to pursue any remedies for the enforcement of any pledge or lien given by an authority on its rents, fees, or revenues.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-112 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-112
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-112
Status: in_force

When any real property of a county housing authority vests in a regional housing authority as provided in Code Section 8-3-111 , the county housing authority shall execute a deed of such property to the regional housing authority which thereupon shall file such deed in the office provided for the filing of deeds, provided that nothing contained in this Code section shall affect the vesting of property in the regional housing authority as provided in Code Section 8-3-111 .
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-205 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-205
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-205
Status: in_force

With reference to existing buildings, authorized enforcement authorities should give special attention to the conditions or defects described in this Code section in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 8-2-204 , so as to assure any such conditions or defects are identified and corrected as deemed appropriate by the enforcement authority having jurisdiction based on applicable state and local codes and through the utilization of appropriate compliance alternatives:

(1) Structural. Any building or structure or portion thereof which is in imminent danger of collapse because of but not limited to the following factors: (A) Dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (B) Faulty structural design or construction; (C) The removal, movement, or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building; or (D) The deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of the foundation;

(1) Structural. Any building or structure or portion thereof which is in imminent danger of collapse because of but not limited to the following factors:

(A) Dilapidation, deterioration, or decay;

(A) Dilapidation, deterioration, or decay;

(B) Faulty structural design or construction;

(B) Faulty structural design or construction;

(C) The removal, movement, or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building; or

(C) The removal, movement, or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building; or

(D) The deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of the foundation;

(D) The deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of the foundation;

(2) Number of exits. Less than two approved independent, remote, and properly protected exit ways serving every story of a building, except where a single exit way is permitted by the applicable state or local fire or building code or life safety code;

(2) Number of exits. Less than two approved independent, remote, and properly protected exit ways serving every story of a building, except where a single exit way is permitted by the applicable state or local fire or building code or life safety code;

(3) Capacity of exits. Any required door, aisle, passageway, stairway, or other required means of egress which is not of sufficient capacity to provide for the population of the portions of the building served and which is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of egress to a place of safety; and

(3) Capacity of exits. Any required door, aisle, passageway, stairway, or other required means of egress which is not of sufficient capacity to provide for the population of the portions of the building served and which is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of egress to a place of safety; and

(4) Mechanical systems. Utilities and mechanical systems not in conformance with the codes in effect at the time of construction of a building which create a serious threat of fire or threaten the safety of the occupants of the building.

(4) Mechanical systems. Utilities and mechanical systems not in conformance with the codes in effect at the time of construction of a building which create a serious threat of fire or threaten the safety of the occupants of the building.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-105 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-105
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-105
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of any municipality or county which adopts at least the minimum rules and regulations relative to inspections and safety standards for elevators, escalators, manlifts, moving walks, and dumbwaiters as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-102 and subsection (c) of Code Section 8-2-104 shall have the power: (1) To adopt by ordinance or resolution any reasonable provisions for the enforcement of such local standards adopted applicable to elevators, escalators, manlifts, moving walks, and dumbwaiters, including procedural requirements, provisions for hearings, provisions for appeals from decisions of local inspectors, and any other provisions or procedures necessary to the proper administration and enforcement of the requirements of such local standards; (2) To provide for inspection of buildings or similar structures to ensure compliance with the local standards; (3) To employ inspectors, including chief and deputy inspectors, and any other personnel necessary for the proper enforcement of such standards, provided that such inspectors meet the minimum qualifications of state inspectors and are certified by the Commissioner pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-104 ; (4) To contract with other municipalities or counties adopting at least state minimum standards, or with the state, to administer such standards and to provide inspection and enforcement personnel and services necessary to ensure compliance with the standards; and (5) To contract with any other county or municipality whereby the parties agree that the inspectors of each contracting party may have jurisdiction to enforce the local standards within the boundaries of the other contracting party.

(a) The governing body of any municipality or county which adopts at least the minimum rules and regulations relative to inspections and safety standards for elevators, escalators, manlifts, moving walks, and dumbwaiters as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-102 and subsection (c) of Code Section 8-2-104 shall have the power:

(1) To adopt by ordinance or resolution any reasonable provisions for the enforcement of such local standards adopted applicable to elevators, escalators, manlifts, moving walks, and dumbwaiters, including procedural requirements, provisions for hearings, provisions for appeals from decisions of local inspectors, and any other provisions or procedures necessary to the proper administration and enforcement of the requirements of such local standards;

(1) To adopt by ordinance or resolution any reasonable provisions for the enforcement of such local standards adopted applicable to elevators, escalators, manlifts, moving walks, and dumbwaiters, including procedural requirements, provisions for hearings, provisions for appeals from decisions of local inspectors, and any other provisions or procedures necessary to the proper administration and enforcement of the requirements of such local standards;

(2) To provide for inspection of buildings or similar structures to ensure compliance with the local standards;

(2) To provide for inspection of buildings or similar structures to ensure compliance with the local standards;

(3) To employ inspectors, including chief and deputy inspectors, and any other personnel necessary for the proper enforcement of such standards, provided that such inspectors meet the minimum qualifications of state inspectors and are certified by the Commissioner pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-104 ;

(3) To employ inspectors, including chief and deputy inspectors, and any other personnel necessary for the proper enforcement of such standards, provided that such inspectors meet the minimum qualifications of state inspectors and are certified by the Commissioner pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 8-2-104 ;

(4) To contract with other municipalities or counties adopting at least state minimum standards, or with the state, to administer such standards and to provide inspection and enforcement personnel and services necessary to ensure compliance with the standards; and

(4) To contract with other municipalities or counties adopting at least state minimum standards, or with the state, to administer such standards and to provide inspection and enforcement personnel and services necessary to ensure compliance with the standards; and

(5) To contract with any other county or municipality whereby the parties agree that the inspectors of each contracting party may have jurisdiction to enforce the local standards within the boundaries of the other contracting party.

(5) To contract with any other county or municipality whereby the parties agree that the inspectors of each contracting party may have jurisdiction to enforce the local standards within the boundaries of the other contracting party.

(b) When a local enforcement authority conducts an inspection or issues an operating permit as provided in this part, any inspection fee or operating permit fee due shall be paid to the municipality or county employing the enforcement authority.

(b) When a local enforcement authority conducts an inspection or issues an operating permit as provided in this part, any inspection fee or operating permit fee due shall be paid to the municipality or county employing the enforcement authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-163 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-163
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-163
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to perform an installation of a manufactured home or a mobile home, without regard to whether such person receives compensation for such action, except as provided in this part.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-53 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-53
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-53
Status: in_force

For inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner of an authority may be removed by the mayor or, in the case of an authority for a county, by the governing body of said county, provided that a commissioner shall be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges at least ten days prior to the hearing thereon and shall have had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings thereon, shall be filed in the office of the clerk.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-134 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-134
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-134
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 8-2-132 , no person may manufacture, sell, or offer for sale any manufactured home unless such manufactured home and its components, systems, and appliances have been constructed and assembled in accordance with rules issued by the Commissioner with respect to the construction, assembly, and sale of such manufactured homes and unless compliance with such rules is shown in the manner required by the Commissioner's rules.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-106 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-106
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-106
Status: in_force

The governing bodies of the counties desiring to form a regional housing authority shall have the right to establish by resolution the composition and size of the board of commissioners of the regional housing authority; provided, however, that each county shall have at least one commissioner on the board of commissioners of the regional housing authority and that at least one of the commissioners shall be a recipient of direct assistance from a public housing authority located within such region. The governing body of each county shall appoint the successors of the commissioner or commissioners appointed by it. A certificate of the appointment of any commissioner appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be filed with the clerk of the county, and such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the due and proper appointment of such commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 8-5-7 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-7
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-5-7
Status: in_force

(a) The state shall receive sole ownership of each work of art acquired pursuant to this chapter, including all tangible rights and privileges thereof, subject to the following intangible rights retained by the artist: (1) The right to claim authorship of the work of art; (2) The right to reproduce such work of art, including all rights to which the work of art may be subject under copyright laws. Such rights may be limited by written contract; and (3) If provided by written contract, the right to receive a specified percentage of the proceeds if the work of art is subsequently sold by the state to a third party other than as part of the sale of the building in which the work of art is located.

(a) The state shall receive sole ownership of each work of art acquired pursuant to this chapter, including all tangible rights and privileges thereof, subject to the following intangible rights retained by the artist:

(1) The right to claim authorship of the work of art;

(1) The right to claim authorship of the work of art;

(2) The right to reproduce such work of art, including all rights to which the work of art may be subject under copyright laws. Such rights may be limited by written contract; and

(2) The right to reproduce such work of art, including all rights to which the work of art may be subject under copyright laws. Such rights may be limited by written contract; and

(3) If provided by written contract, the right to receive a specified percentage of the proceeds if the work of art is subsequently sold by the state to a third party other than as part of the sale of the building in which the work of art is located.

(3) If provided by written contract, the right to receive a specified percentage of the proceeds if the work of art is subsequently sold by the state to a third party other than as part of the sale of the building in which the work of art is located.

(b) The rights granted to the artist by subsection (a) of this Code section may by written contract be extended to such artist's heirs, assigns, or personal representatives until after the end of the twentieth year following the death of such artist.

(b) The rights granted to the artist by subsection (a) of this Code section may by written contract be extended to such artist's heirs, assigns, or personal representatives until after the end of the twentieth year following the death of such artist.

(c) Prior to execution of a written contract, the artist shall be informed in writing of the rights specified in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section which may be granted by contract to the artist or to the artist's heirs, assigns, or personal representatives.

(c) Prior to execution of a written contract, the artist shall be informed in writing of the rights specified in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section which may be granted by contract to the artist or to the artist's heirs, assigns, or personal representatives.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-302 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-302
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-302
Status: in_force

The State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless is created as a separate fund in the state treasury. The fund shall be expended only as provided in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-212 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-212
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-212
Status: in_force

(a) The administrator may issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of investigations and hearings under this article. Such subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and subject to the same limitations as would apply if the subpoenas or discovery were ordered or served in aid of a civil action in superior court in which the investigation is taking place.

(a) The administrator may issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of investigations and hearings under this article. Such subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and subject to the same limitations as would apply if the subpoenas or discovery were ordered or served in aid of a civil action in superior court in which the investigation is taking place.

(b) Witnesses summoned by a subpoena under this Code section shall be entitled to the same witness and mileage fees as witnesses in proceedings in superior courts. Fees payable to a witness summoned by a subpoena issued at the request of a party shall be paid by the party.

(b) Witnesses summoned by a subpoena under this Code section shall be entitled to the same witness and mileage fees as witnesses in proceedings in superior courts. Fees payable to a witness summoned by a subpoena issued at the request of a party shall be paid by the party.

(c)(1) Any person who willfully fails or neglects to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry or to produce records, documents, or other evidence, if it is in such person's power to do so, in obedience to the subpoena or other lawful order under subsection (a) of this Code section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00. (2) Any person who, with intent thereby to mislead another person in any proceeding under this article: (A) Makes or causes to be made any false entry or statement of fact in any report, account, record, or other document produced pursuant to subpoena or other lawful order under subsection (a) of this Code section; (B) Willfully neglects or fails to make or to cause to be made full, true, and correct entries in such reports, accounts, records, or other documents; or (C) Willfully mutilates, alters, or by any other means falsifies any documentary evidence shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1,000.00.

(c)(1) Any person who willfully fails or neglects to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry or to produce records, documents, or other evidence, if it is in such person's power to do so, in obedience to the subpoena or other lawful order under subsection (a) of this Code section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00.

(c)(1) Any person who willfully fails or neglects to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry or to produce records, documents, or other evidence, if it is in such person's power to do so, in obedience to the subpoena or other lawful order under subsection (a) of this Code section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00.

(2) Any person who, with intent thereby to mislead another person in any proceeding under this article: (A) Makes or causes to be made any false entry or statement of fact in any report, account, record, or other document produced pursuant to subpoena or other lawful order under subsection (a) of this Code section; (B) Willfully neglects or fails to make or to cause to be made full, true, and correct entries in such reports, accounts, records, or other documents; or (C) Willfully mutilates, alters, or by any other means falsifies any documentary evidence shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1,000.00.

(2) Any person who, with intent thereby to mislead another person in any proceeding under this article:

(A) Makes or causes to be made any false entry or statement of fact in any report, account, record, or other document produced pursuant to subpoena or other lawful order under subsection (a) of this Code section;

(A) Makes or causes to be made any false entry or statement of fact in any report, account, record, or other document produced pursuant to subpoena or other lawful order under subsection (a) of this Code section;

(B) Willfully neglects or fails to make or to cause to be made full, true, and correct entries in such reports, accounts, records, or other documents; or

(B) Willfully neglects or fails to make or to cause to be made full, true, and correct entries in such reports, accounts, records, or other documents; or

(C) Willfully mutilates, alters, or by any other means falsifies any documentary evidence

(C) Willfully mutilates, alters, or by any other means falsifies any documentary evidence

shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1,000.00.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-331 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-331
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-331
Status: in_force

Every home inspector shall provide to the person on whose behalf a home or single-family dwelling is being inspected a written document specifying:

(1) The scope of the inspection, including those structural elements, systems, and subsystems to be inspected;

(1) The scope of the inspection, including those structural elements, systems, and subsystems to be inspected;

(2) That the inspection is a visual inspection; and

(2) That the inspection is a visual inspection; and

(3) That the home inspector will notify in writing the person on whose behalf such inspection is being made of any defects noted during the inspection, along with any recommendation that certain experts be retained to determine the extent and corrective action necessary for such defects.

(3) That the home inspector will notify in writing the person on whose behalf such inspection is being made of any defects noted during the inspection, along with any recommendation that certain experts be retained to determine the extent and corrective action necessary for such defects.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-152 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-152
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-152
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Federal government” means the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America.

(1) “Federal government” means the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America.

(2) “Housing authority” means any housing authority created pursuant to Article 1 of this chapter, the “Housing Authorities Law.”

(2) “Housing authority” means any housing authority created pursuant to Article 1 of this chapter, the “Housing Authorities Law.”

(3) “Housing project” means any work or undertaking of a housing authority pursuant to Article 1 of this chapter or any similar work or undertaking of the federal government.

(3) “Housing project” means any work or undertaking of a housing authority pursuant to Article 1 of this chapter or any similar work or undertaking of the federal government.

(4) “State public body” means any city, county, commission, district, authority, or other subdivision or public body of the state.

(4) “State public body” means any city, county, commission, district, authority, or other subdivision or public body of the state.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-22 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-22
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-22
Status: in_force

Provisions for licensing trades, professions, and businesses covered by the provisions of this article shall be as determined by Chapter 14 of Title 43 and the rules and regulations of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board created in such chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-114 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-114
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-114
Status: in_force

(a) The area of operation of a regional housing authority which has undertaken the development of one or more housing projects may be decreased from time to time to exclude one or more counties from such area if the governing body of each of the counties in such area and the commissioners of the regional housing authority each adopt a resolution declaring that there is a need for excluding such county or counties from such area, provided that this action may not be taken if the regional housing authority has outstanding any bonds or notes, unless all holders of such bonds and notes consent in writing to such action.

(a) The area of operation of a regional housing authority which has undertaken the development of one or more housing projects may be decreased from time to time to exclude one or more counties from such area if the governing body of each of the counties in such area and the commissioners of the regional housing authority each adopt a resolution declaring that there is a need for excluding such county or counties from such area, provided that this action may not be taken if the regional housing authority has outstanding any bonds or notes, unless all holders of such bonds and notes consent in writing to such action.

(b) If any action taken pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section decreases the area of operation of the regional housing authority to only one county, such authority shall thereupon constitute and become a housing authority for such county in the same manner and with the same rights, powers, and immunities as though such authority were created by and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers pursuant to Code Sections 8-3-4 through 8-3-6 ; and the commissioners of such authority shall be thereupon appointed as provided in Code Section 8-3-50 for the appointment of commissioners of a housing authority created for a county.

(b) If any action taken pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section decreases the area of operation of the regional housing authority to only one county, such authority shall thereupon constitute and become a housing authority for such county in the same manner and with the same rights, powers, and immunities as though such authority were created by and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers pursuant to Code Sections 8-3-4 through 8-3-6 ; and the commissioners of such authority shall be thereupon appointed as provided in Code Section 8-3-50 for the appointment of commissioners of a housing authority created for a county.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-216 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-216
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-216
Status: in_force

Any person affected by a final order of the administrator may file in the superior court of the county of the residence of the respondent a certified copy of a final order of the administrator unappealed from or of a final order of the administrator affirmed upon appeal, whereupon said court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same as though the judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by the court.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-220 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-220
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-220
Status: in_force

The Safety Fire Commissioner shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to implement and carry out the requirements of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-132 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-132
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-132
Status: in_force

(a) Any housing authority established pursuant to this article may undertake the development or administration, or both, of projects to provide housing for persons engaged or to be engaged in national defense industries or activities if it finds that an acute shortage of housing for such persons exists or impends in its area of operation or any part thereof and that the necessary housing would not otherwise be provided when needed.

(a) Any housing authority established pursuant to this article may undertake the development or administration, or both, of projects to provide housing for persons engaged or to be engaged in national defense industries or activities if it finds that an acute shortage of housing for such persons exists or impends in its area of operation or any part thereof and that the necessary housing would not otherwise be provided when needed.

(b) In the ownership, development, or administration of projects under this part, a housing authority shall have all the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities that it has under any provision of law relating to the ownership, development, or administration of low-rent housing and slum clearance projects in the same manner as though all the provisions of law applicable thereto were applicable to projects developed or administered hereunder, provided that a housing authority may, notwithstanding the provisions of other laws, make and agree to make, with respect to any project owned and administered by it under this part, such payments for services and facilities furnished for such project by the city, county, or other political subdivision of the state in which such project is located as may be agreed upon; provided, further, that a project developed or administered under this part by a housing authority to provide housing for persons engaged or to be engaged in national defense industries or activities shall not be subject to the limitations provided in Code Section 8-3-12 or in the second sentence of Code Section 8-3-11 .

(b) In the ownership, development, or administration of projects under this part, a housing authority shall have all the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities that it has under any provision of law relating to the ownership, development, or administration of low-rent housing and slum clearance projects in the same manner as though all the provisions of law applicable thereto were applicable to projects developed or administered hereunder, provided that a housing authority may, notwithstanding the provisions of other laws, make and agree to make, with respect to any project owned and administered by it under this part, such payments for services and facilities furnished for such project by the city, county, or other political subdivision of the state in which such project is located as may be agreed upon; provided, further, that a project developed or administered under this part by a housing authority to provide housing for persons engaged or to be engaged in national defense industries or activities shall not be subject to the limitations provided in Code Section 8-3-12 or in the second sentence of Code Section 8-3-11 .
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-37 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-37
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-37
Status: in_force

If a claimant files an action without first complying with the requirements of this part, on application by a party to the action, the court or arbitrator shall stay the action until the claimant has complied with the requirements of this part. To the extent that the action includes a cause of action for damages due to personal injury or death, such cause of action shall not be subject to stay pursuant to this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-213 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-213
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-213
Status: in_force

Where an existing building or structure falls within the jurisdiction of both state level and local level enforcement authorities, the final review of any part of the project which is under the jurisdiction of both such enforcement authorities shall occur with the state authority; provided, however, that the local fire and building authorities must agree in writing with any compliance alternatives before such can be approved by the state authority. It is the intent of this Code section that the state enforcement authority be very liberal in the consideration and approval of compliance alternatives which have the documented support of local enforcement authorities.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-2 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-2
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-2
Status: in_force

It is declared that there exist in the state unsanitary and unsafe dwelling accommodations; that persons of low income are forced to reside in such accommodations; that within the state there is a shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations available at rents which persons of low income can afford and that such persons are therefore forced to occupy overcrowded and congested dwelling accommodations; that the aforesaid conditions 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 and impair economic values; 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; that these distressed areas cannot be cleared, nor can the shortage of safe and sanitary dwellings for persons of low income be relieved, solely through the operation of private enterprise, and that the construction of housing projects for persons of low income, as such persons are defined in Code Section 8-3-3 , would therefore not be competitive with private enterprise; that the clearance, replanning, and reconstruction of the areas in which unsanitary or unsafe housing conditions exist and the providing of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent and private property acquired; and that it is in the public interest that work on such projects be commenced as soon as possible in order to relieve unemployment which now constitutes an emergency. The necessity in the public interest for the provisions enacted in this article is declared as a matter of legislative determination.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-36 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-36
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-36
Status: in_force

Any housing authority created pursuant to this article, acting through its director or his or her designee, is authorized to prohibit, without breaching the peace, any person who is reasonably suspected of committing a criminal act on the premises of a housing project and who is not a resident of said project from entering, loitering, or remaining upon the common areas of such project.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-135 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-135
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-135
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 8-2-132 :

(1) Every manufacturer who manufactures manufactured homes outside the State of Georgia and who sells or offers for sale a manufactured home in Georgia shall apply for and obtain a license;

(1) Every manufacturer who manufactures manufactured homes outside the State of Georgia and who sells or offers for sale a manufactured home in Georgia shall apply for and obtain a license;

(2) Every manufacturer who manufactures manufactured homes in Georgia shall apply for and obtain a license;

(2) Every manufacturer who manufactures manufactured homes in Georgia shall apply for and obtain a license;

(3) Every retailer and retail broker who sells or offers for sale new or used manufactured homes or mobile homes in Georgia shall apply for and obtain a license;

(3) Every retailer and retail broker who sells or offers for sale new or used manufactured homes or mobile homes in Georgia shall apply for and obtain a license;

(4) Applications for licenses and renewal licenses shall be obtained from the Commissioner and submitted on or before January 1 of each year. All applicants shall certify in the application that all construction, electrical, heating, and plumbing standards will be complied with as set forth in this part and in the rules and regulations of the Commissioner; and

(4) Applications for licenses and renewal licenses shall be obtained from the Commissioner and submitted on or before January 1 of each year. All applicants shall certify in the application that all construction, electrical, heating, and plumbing standards will be complied with as set forth in this part and in the rules and regulations of the Commissioner; and

(5) The license and renewal license fee shall be $440.00 per manufacturing plant which manufactures manufactured homes within the State of Georgia; $440.00 per out-of-state manufacturing plant which manufactures manufactured homes for the purpose of offering for sale, or having such homes sold, within the State of Georgia; and $300.00 per retailer location and retail broker which sells, offers for sale, or transports to sell such homes within the State of Georgia. The license shall be valid from January 1 through December 31 of the year in which it was issued. The fee for delinquent renewal applications received after January 10 of each year shall be double the regular annual renewal fee.

(5) The license and renewal license fee shall be $440.00 per manufacturing plant which manufactures manufactured homes within the State of Georgia; $440.00 per out-of-state manufacturing plant which manufactures manufactured homes for the purpose of offering for sale, or having such homes sold, within the State of Georgia; and $300.00 per retailer location and retail broker which sells, offers for sale, or transports to sell such homes within the State of Georgia. The license shall be valid from January 1 through December 31 of the year in which it was issued. The fee for delinquent renewal applications received after January 10 of each year shall be double the regular annual renewal fee.
O.C.G.A. § 8-4-9 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-9
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-4-9
Status: in_force

Any state public body, as defined in Code Section 8-3-152 , shall have the same rights and powers to cooperate with and assist housing authorities with respect to redevelopment projects that such state public body has pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title, the “Housing Cooperation Law,” for the purpose of assisting the development or administration of slum clearance and housing projects, in the same manner as though Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title were applicable to redevelopment projects undertaken under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-223 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-223
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-223
Status: in_force

Compliance with the provisions of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 ( Pub. L. No. 100-430 ) shall be deemed compliance with the provisions of paragraph (7) of Code Section 8-3-201 and subparagraph (a)(7)(B) of Code Section 8-3-202 . In addition, should any provision of this article relating to the treatment of persons with disabilities be in conflict with any provision of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, then the provisions of the latter shall prevail.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-24-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-24-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-24.1
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 8-2-24 , when any party has proposed an amendment, modification, or new provision to a state minimum standard code and the same has not received a favorable recommendation by the advisory committee, the aggrieved party may within 30 days after notification by the department of the advisory committee's action file an appeal with the board. Not more than 60 days after receiving such appeal, the board shall make a determination whether to deny the appeal or to review the proposed amendment, modification, or new provision and make a determination on the same pursuant to Code Section 8-2-23 .
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-121 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-121
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-121
Status: in_force

Each manufacturer, dealer, or installer of industrialized buildings shall establish and maintain such records, make such reports, and provide such information as the commissioner may require by rule or regulation in order to determine whether the manufacturer, dealer, or installer has acted or is acting in compliance with this part. The commissioner may inspect the appropriate books, papers, records, and documents relevant to determining whether the manufacturer, dealer, or installer has acted or is acting in compliance with this part. This authority shall be liberally construed.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-212 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-212
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-212
Status: in_force

Whenever action is taken on any existing building to repair, make alterations, or change the use or occupancy of an existing structure and, when said action proposes the use of compliance alternatives, the authorized enforcement authority shall ensure that at least one copy of the accepted compliance alternatives approved, including applicable plans, test data, or other data submitted for evaluation, be maintained on file in the office of the local enforcement authority. If said structure also falls under the jurisdiction of a state level enforcement authority, at least one copy of same material shall be maintained on file with that authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-5-2 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-2
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-5-2
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that the State of Georgia has a responsibility for expanding public experience with art. The General Assembly recognizes that other states have enacted legislation requiring the expenditure of 1 percent of funds allocated for the construction of state buildings for works of art for such buildings.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-215 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-215
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-215
Status: in_force

Minor alterations or repairs to an existing building which do not adversely affect the performance or safety of the building may be made with the same or like materials. Existing buildings which, in part or as a whole, exceed the requirements of any applicable construction or fire safety code, may, in the course of compliance with this article, have reduced or removed, in part or total, features not required by such code for new construction; provided, however, that such features were not a condition of prior approval. Existing buildings and structures which, in part or as a whole, do not meet the requirements of the applicable code for new construction may be altered or repaired without further compliance to any such code by utilizing the provisions of this article, provided that their present degree of compliance to any applicable construction or fire safety code is not reduced. Any new mechanical systems installed in an existing building shall conform to applicable codes for new construction to the fullest extent practical as approved by the authorized enforcement authorities.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-140 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-140
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-140
Status: in_force

Any authorized representative of the Commissioner may, upon displaying proper department credentials, stop and inspect any new manufactured home in transit in order to ascertain if the manufactured home complies with this part and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, provided that the manufactured home has been manufactured in this state or has been transported into this state for the purpose of sale within this state.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-35 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-35
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-35
Status: in_force

The legislature finds, declares, and determines that Georgia needs an alternative method to resolve legitimate construction disputes that would reduce the need for litigation while adequately protecting the rights of homeowners. The legislature declares that an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism in certain construction defect matters should involve the claimant filing a notice of claim with the contractor that the claimant asserts is responsible for the defect and providing the contractor with the opportunity to resolve the claim without litigation.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-34 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-34
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-34
Status: in_force

(a) Any housing authority may, within its area of operation, undertake studies and analyses of housing needs and of the measures required to meet such needs, including the gathering of data with respect to population and family groups, and the distribution of such groups according to income, and the gathering of data with respect to the amount and quality of available housing, and its distribution according to rental and sales prices, employment, wages, and other factors affecting local housing needs and the measures required to meet such needs.

(a) Any housing authority may, within its area of operation, undertake studies and analyses of housing needs and of the measures required to meet such needs, including the gathering of data with respect to population and family groups, and the distribution of such groups according to income, and the gathering of data with respect to the amount and quality of available housing, and its distribution according to rental and sales prices, employment, wages, and other factors affecting local housing needs and the measures required to meet such needs.

(b) An authority may make the results of such studies and analyses available to the public and to the building, housing, and supply industries.

(b) An authority may make the results of such studies and analyses available to the public and to the building, housing, and supply industries.

(c) An authority may also engage in research and disseminate information on the subject of housing generally.

(c) An authority may also engage in research and disseminate information on the subject of housing generally.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-208 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-208
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-208
Status: in_force

Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to an approved exit include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Install an approved smoke detection system throughout the building;

(1) Install an approved smoke detection system throughout the building;

(2) Install an approved complete automatic fire suppression system;

(2) Install an approved complete automatic fire suppression system;

(3) Subdivide the exit travel route with smoke-stop doors acceptable to the enforcement authority;

(3) Subdivide the exit travel route with smoke-stop doors acceptable to the enforcement authority;

(4) Increase the fire resistance rating of corridor walls and doors; or

(4) Increase the fire resistance rating of corridor walls and doors; or

(5) Provide additional approved means of escape.

(5) Provide additional approved means of escape.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-220 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-220
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-220
Status: in_force

A political subdivision of this state may adopt verbatim the laws against discriminatory housing practices cited in Code Section 8-3-202 , 8-3-203 , 8-3-204 , 8-3-205 , or 8-3-222 of this article as a local ordinance but may not expand or reduce the rights granted by this article.
O.C.G.A. § 8-4-6 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-6
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-4-6
Status: in_force

(a) An authority may make land in a redevelopment project available for use by private enterprise or public agencies in accordance with the redevelopment plan. Such land may be made available at its fair value, which represents the value, whether expressed in terms of rental or capital price, at which the authority determines such land should be made available in order that it may be developed or redeveloped for the purpose specified in such plan.

(a) An authority may make land in a redevelopment project available for use by private enterprise or public agencies in accordance with the redevelopment plan. Such land may be made available at its fair value, which represents the value, whether expressed in terms of rental or capital price, at which the authority determines such land should be made available in order that it may be developed or redeveloped for the purpose specified in such plan.

(b) To assure that land acquired in a redevelopment project is used in accordance with the redevelopment plan, an authority, upon the sale or lease of such land, shall obligate purchasers or lessees: (1) To use the land for the purpose designated in the redevelopment plan; (2) To begin the building of improvements within such period of time as the authority fixes as reasonable; and (3) To comply with such other conditions as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Any such obligations by the purchaser shall be covenants and conditions running with the land where the authority so stipulates.

(b) To assure that land acquired in a redevelopment project is used in accordance with the redevelopment plan, an authority, upon the sale or lease of such land, shall obligate purchasers or lessees:

(1) To use the land for the purpose designated in the redevelopment plan;

(1) To use the land for the purpose designated in the redevelopment plan;

(2) To begin the building of improvements within such period of time as the authority fixes as reasonable; and

(2) To begin the building of improvements within such period of time as the authority fixes as reasonable; and

(3) To comply with such other conditions as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(3) To comply with such other conditions as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

Any such obligations by the purchaser shall be covenants and conditions running with the land where the authority so stipulates.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-309 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-309
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-309
Status: in_force

The commission may accept federal funds granted by Congress or executive order for the purposes of residential housing projects and gifts, grants, and donations from individuals, private organizations, or foundations. All funds received in this manner shall be transmitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the trust fund to be disbursed as other moneys in the trust fund.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-120 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-120
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-120
Status: in_force

The commissioner or the authorized representatives of the commissioner may enter at reasonable times any factory, warehouse, site, or establishment in which industrialized buildings are manufactured, stored, held for sale, or installed for the purpose of ascertaining whether the requirements of this part and the rules and regulations issued pursuant to this part have been and are being met.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-54 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-54
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-54
Status: in_force

Any owner of a building more than two stories in height who fails to comply with the requirements of this part and who, after receiving the notice prescribed in Code Section 8-2-51 , refuses or neglects to make the alterations specified in the written notice shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-189 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-189
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-189
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of superior court shall not accept a Certificate of Destruction for filing unless the Certificate of Destruction contains thereon the confirmation by the commissioner that the Certificate of Destruction has been filed with the commissioner.

(a) The clerk of superior court shall not accept a Certificate of Destruction for filing unless the Certificate of Destruction contains thereon the confirmation by the commissioner that the Certificate of Destruction has been filed with the commissioner.

(b) When a Certificate of Destruction is properly filed with the clerk of superior court, the clerk shall record such certificate in the same manner as other instruments affecting the real property described in the Certificate of Destruction 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.

(b) When a Certificate of Destruction is properly filed with the clerk of superior court, the clerk shall record such certificate in the same manner as other instruments affecting the real property described in the Certificate of Destruction 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.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-119 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-119
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-119
Status: in_force

The provisions of this part shall not apply to Part 2 of this article relating to manufactured homes.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-114 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-114
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-114
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner determines that the standards for construction and inspection of industrialized buildings prescribed by statute or rule of another state are reasonably consistent with the standards developed by the commissioner under this part and that such standards are actually enforced by such other state, the commissioner may provide by rule that industrialized buildings approved by such other state are approved by the commissioner.

(a) If the commissioner determines that the standards for construction and inspection of industrialized buildings prescribed by statute or rule of another state are reasonably consistent with the standards developed by the commissioner under this part and that such standards are actually enforced by such other state, the commissioner may provide by rule that industrialized buildings approved by such other state are approved by the commissioner.

(b) The commissioner may assign inspection authority contained in this part by contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, private persons, corporations, and associations.

(b) The commissioner may assign inspection authority contained in this part by contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia, private persons, corporations, and associations.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-11 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-11
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-11
Status: reserved

It is declared to be the policy of this state that each housing authority shall manage and operate its housing projects or, in the event of its use of a private enterprise agreement, shall cause each housing project subject thereto to be managed and operated in an efficient manner so as to enable it to fix the rentals for dwelling accommodations for persons of low income at the lowest possible rates consistent with its providing decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income, and that no housing authority shall construct or operate the dwelling accommodations in any such project that are occupied or reserved for occupancy by persons of low income for a profit or as a source of revenue to the city or the county. To this end, an authority shall fix the rentals for those dwelling accommodations in such housing projects that are occupied or reserved for occupancy by persons of low income at no higher rates than it shall find necessary in order to produce revenues which, together with all other available moneys, revenues, income, and receipts of the authority from whatever sources derived, will be sufficient:

(1) To pay, as the same become due, the principal of and the interest on the bonds of the authority which from time to time are outstanding;

(1) To pay, as the same become due, the principal of and the interest on the bonds of the authority which from time to time are outstanding;

(2) To meet the cost of maintaining and operating the eligible housing units in such projects that are used, occupied, or reserved for use or occupancy by persons of low income, including the cost of any insurance; to meet the administrative expenses of the authority; and to provide reasonable reserves for maintenance and operating expenses; and

(2) To meet the cost of maintaining and operating the eligible housing units in such projects that are used, occupied, or reserved for use or occupancy by persons of low income, including the cost of any insurance; to meet the administrative expenses of the authority; and to provide reasonable reserves for maintenance and operating expenses; and

(3) To create and maintain such reasonable reserves as may be required in connection with the issuance of any bonds of the authority now outstanding or hereafter issued, and to create and maintain reasonable reserves for its future operations.

(3) To create and maintain such reasonable reserves as may be required in connection with the issuance of any bonds of the authority now outstanding or hereafter issued, and to create and maintain reasonable reserves for its future operations.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-31-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-31-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-31.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “public use” shall have the meaning specified in Code Section 22-1-1 .

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “public use” shall have the meaning specified in Code Section 22-1-1 .

(b) Any exercise of the power of eminent domain under this chapter or Chapter 4 of this title must: (1) Be for a public use; and (2) Be approved by resolution of the governing body of the municipality or county in conformity with the procedures specified in Code Section 22-1-10 .

(b) Any exercise of the power of eminent domain under this chapter or Chapter 4 of this title must:

(1) Be for a public use; and

(1) Be for a public use; and

(2) Be approved by resolution of the governing body of the municipality or county in conformity with the procedures specified in Code Section 22-1-10 .

(2) Be approved by resolution of the governing body of the municipality or county in conformity with the procedures specified in Code Section 22-1-10 .
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-8 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-8
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-8
Status: reserved

The property of an authority is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes and not for purposes of private or corporate benefit and income. That portion of any housing project subject to a private enterprise agreement contemplated by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (13.1) of Code Section 8-3-3 consisting of the eligible housing units therein that are occupied or reserved for occupancy by persons of low income is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes and not for purposes of private or corporate benefit or income. Therefore, an authority and its property, as well as only that portion of any housing project subject to a private enterprise agreement contemplated by subparagraph (C) of paragraph (13.1) of Code Section 8-3-3 consisting of the eligible housing units therein that are occupied or reserved for occupancy by persons of low income, shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the city, the county, and the state or any political subdivision thereof, provided that, in lieu of such taxes or special assessments, an authority may agree to make payments to the city or the county or any such political subdivision for improvements, services, and facilities furnished by such city, county, or political subdivision for the benefit of a housing project; but in no event shall such payments exceed the estimated cost to such city, county, or political subdivision of the improvements, services, or facilities to be so furnished.
O.C.G.A. § 8-4-4 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-4
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-4-4
Status: in_force

Any housing authority established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 3 of this title, the “Housing Authorities Law,” is authorized to prepare or cause to be prepared redevelopment plans and to undertake redevelopment projects within its area of operation, in accordance with this chapter. In undertaking such redevelopment projects, a housing authority shall have all the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities that such authority has under Article 1 of Chapter 3 of this title, the “Housing Authorities Law,” and any other provision of law relating to slum clearance and housing projects for persons of low income, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power to make and execute contracts, to issue bonds and other obligations and give security therefor, to acquire real property by eminent domain or purchase, and to do any and all things necessary to carry out projects in the same manner as though all of the provisions of law applicable to slum clearance and housing projects were applicable to redevelopment projects undertaken under this chapter, provided that nothing contained in Code Sections 8-3-11 and 8-3-12 shall be construed as limiting the power of an authority, in the event of a default by a purchaser or lessee of land in a redevelopment plan, to acquire property and operate it free from the restrictions contained in said Code sections.
O.C.G.A. § 8-4-7 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-7
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-4-7
Status: in_force

Any property which the authority leases to private corporations, individuals, or partnerships for development under a redevelopment plan shall have the same tax status as if such leased property were owned by such private corporations, individuals, or partnerships.
O.C.G.A. § 8-4-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-4-1
Status: in_force

This chapter may be referred to as the “Redevelopment Law.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-5-8 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-8
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-5-8
Status: in_force

In consultation with the director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the council shall prepare an annual report relative to the art in state buildings program pursuant to this chapter. The council shall not be required to distribute copies of the annual report to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the members of the availability of the annual report in the manner which it deems to be most effective and efficient. Such report may be submitted as part of a report on the activities and programs of the council.
O.C.G.A. § 8-7-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-7-1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Agency” means the State of Georgia and any branch, department, agency, division, board, bureau, entity, official, employee, or agent of the state and any county, municipality, school district, consolidated government, or authority created by or pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia or any general or local law of this state and any official, employee, or agent of any such entity. (2) “Building operator” means the owner, the owner's agent, or the building manager of any public building or, in the case of a public building which is leased to a tenant who is responsible for the operation of the building, the tenant or the tenant's building manager. (3) “Fumigant” means any substance which by itself or in combination with any other substance emits or liberates a gas or gases, fumes, or vapors, which gas or gases, fumes, or vapors when liberated and used will destroy vermin, rodents, insects, and other pests, but are usually lethal, poisonous, noxious, or dangerous to human life. (4) “Insecticides” means substances, not fumigants, under whatever name known, used for the destruction or control of insects and similar pests. (5) “Pesticide” means attractants, fumigants, fungicides, insecticides, rodenticides, and repellants. (6) “Public building” means a building owned or leased by an agency, which is open to the public, including but not limited to the following: (A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public use or assembly or which is used for educational, office, or institutional purposes; and (B) Any library, museum, school, hospital, auditorium, dormitory, or university building. (7) “Repellants” means substances, not fumigants, under whatever name known, which may be toxic to insects and related pests, but generally employed because of their capacity for preventing the entrance or attack of pests. (8) “Rodenticides” means substances, not fumigants, under whatever name known, whether poisonous or otherwise, used for the destruction or control of rodents.

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

(1) “Agency” means the State of Georgia and any branch, department, agency, division, board, bureau, entity, official, employee, or agent of the state and any county, municipality, school district, consolidated government, or authority created by or pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia or any general or local law of this state and any official, employee, or agent of any such entity.

(1) “Agency” means the State of Georgia and any branch, department, agency, division, board, bureau, entity, official, employee, or agent of the state and any county, municipality, school district, consolidated government, or authority created by or pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia or any general or local law of this state and any official, employee, or agent of any such entity.

(2) “Building operator” means the owner, the owner's agent, or the building manager of any public building or, in the case of a public building which is leased to a tenant who is responsible for the operation of the building, the tenant or the tenant's building manager.

(2) “Building operator” means the owner, the owner's agent, or the building manager of any public building or, in the case of a public building which is leased to a tenant who is responsible for the operation of the building, the tenant or the tenant's building manager.

(3) “Fumigant” means any substance which by itself or in combination with any other substance emits or liberates a gas or gases, fumes, or vapors, which gas or gases, fumes, or vapors when liberated and used will destroy vermin, rodents, insects, and other pests, but are usually lethal, poisonous, noxious, or dangerous to human life.

(3) “Fumigant” means any substance which by itself or in combination with any other substance emits or liberates a gas or gases, fumes, or vapors, which gas or gases, fumes, or vapors when liberated and used will destroy vermin, rodents, insects, and other pests, but are usually lethal, poisonous, noxious, or dangerous to human life.

(4) “Insecticides” means substances, not fumigants, under whatever name known, used for the destruction or control of insects and similar pests.

(4) “Insecticides” means substances, not fumigants, under whatever name known, used for the destruction or control of insects and similar pests.

(5) “Pesticide” means attractants, fumigants, fungicides, insecticides, rodenticides, and repellants.

(5) “Pesticide” means attractants, fumigants, fungicides, insecticides, rodenticides, and repellants.

(6) “Public building” means a building owned or leased by an agency, which is open to the public, including but not limited to the following: (A) Any building which provides facilities or shelter for public use or assembly or which is used for educational, office, or institutional purposes; and (B) Any library, museum, school, hospital, auditorium, dormitory, or university building.

(6) “Public building” means a building owned or leased by an agency, which is open to the public, including but not limited to the following:

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

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

(B) Any library, museum, school, hospital, auditorium, dormitory, or university building.

(B) Any library, museum, school, hospital, auditorium, dormitory, or university building.

(7) “Repellants” means substances, not fumigants, under whatever name known, which may be toxic to insects and related pests, but generally employed because of their capacity for preventing the entrance or attack of pests.

(7) “Repellants” means substances, not fumigants, under whatever name known, which may be toxic to insects and related pests, but generally employed because of their capacity for preventing the entrance or attack of pests.

(8) “Rodenticides” means substances, not fumigants, under whatever name known, whether poisonous or otherwise, used for the destruction or control of rodents.

(8) “Rodenticides” means substances, not fumigants, under whatever name known, whether poisonous or otherwise, used for the destruction or control of rodents.

(b) The building operator of any public building who personally applies or uses or who contracts for or orders the application within the interior of any public building of any pesticide requiring the direct supervision of a certified operator as defined in Code Section 43-45-2 or any pesticide which is sold solely for commercial applicator use and is restricted to uses other than household use shall post a conspicuous notice in such public building to notify anyone entering such building that a pesticide is being applied. If such pesticide or pesticides are applied on a regular basis or according to a schedule, such notice may be permanently displayed and shall include the days or dates on which such pesticide or pesticides are usually applied. If the pesticide or pesticides are not applied on a regular basis or according to a schedule or if the pesticides are applied on a day or date other than the day or date contained on a permanently displayed notice, such notice shall be posted before the application of any pesticide and shall remain posted for 24 hours following the application. Such notice shall include a notice of the location and hours during which any person may obtain information concerning the pesticides applied or to be applied and inspect and copy the material safety data sheet. Any such notice shall also include one or more telephone numbers for the building operator at which emergency information concerning the pesticides applied may be obtained at any time during the day or night and on any day of the year. It shall be the duty of the building operator to make available, upon request and within a reasonable period of time of said request, the name of any pesticide used and a copy of the appropriate material safety data sheet. If the pesticide is to be applied by a commercial applicator, a certified operator as defined in Code Section 43-45-2 , or a pesticide contractor, it shall be the duty of such applicator or contractor to provide material safety data sheets to the building operator at the time the contract for service is entered or renewed. If any additional pesticides are used after the contract for service is entered, the additional material safety data sheets shall be provided to the building operator. A building operator shall retain for five years all material safety data sheets and other documents furnished pursuant to the preceding sentence. A building operator shall retain statements of information for two years as required by the rules and regulations required by Chapter 45 of Title 43, known as the “Structural Pest Control Act.”

(b) The building operator of any public building who personally applies or uses or who contracts for or orders the application within the interior of any public building of any pesticide requiring the direct supervision of a certified operator as defined in Code Section 43-45-2 or any pesticide which is sold solely for commercial applicator use and is restricted to uses other than household use shall post a conspicuous notice in such public building to notify anyone entering such building that a pesticide is being applied. If such pesticide or pesticides are applied on a regular basis or according to a schedule, such notice may be permanently displayed and shall include the days or dates on which such pesticide or pesticides are usually applied. If the pesticide or pesticides are not applied on a regular basis or according to a schedule or if the pesticides are applied on a day or date other than the day or date contained on a permanently displayed notice, such notice shall be posted before the application of any pesticide and shall remain posted for 24 hours following the application. Such notice shall include a notice of the location and hours during which any person may obtain information concerning the pesticides applied or to be applied and inspect and copy the material safety data sheet. Any such notice shall also include one or more telephone numbers for the building operator at which emergency information concerning the pesticides applied may be obtained at any time during the day or night and on any day of the year. It shall be the duty of the building operator to make available, upon request and within a reasonable period of time of said request, the name of any pesticide used and a copy of the appropriate material safety data sheet. If the pesticide is to be applied by a commercial applicator, a certified operator as defined in Code Section 43-45-2 , or a pesticide contractor, it shall be the duty of such applicator or contractor to provide material safety data sheets to the building operator at the time the contract for service is entered or renewed. If any additional pesticides are used after the contract for service is entered, the additional material safety data sheets shall be provided to the building operator. A building operator shall retain for five years all material safety data sheets and other documents furnished pursuant to the preceding sentence. A building operator shall retain statements of information for two years as required by the rules and regulations required by Chapter 45 of Title 43, known as the “Structural Pest Control Act.”

(c) Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, provided that the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine not to exceed $100.00.

(c) Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, provided that the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine not to exceed $100.00.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-79 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-79
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-79
Status: in_force

An authority shall have power by its resolution, trust indenture, mortgage, lease, or other contract to confer upon any obligee holding or representing a specified amount in bonds, or holding a lease, the right, in addition to all rights that may otherwise be conferred, upon the happening of an event of default as defined in such resolution or instrument, by suit, action, or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction:

(1) To cause possession of any housing project or any part thereof to be surrendered to any such obligee;

(1) To cause possession of any housing project or any part thereof to be surrendered to any such obligee;

(2) To obtain the appointment of a receiver of any housing project of said authority or any part thereof and of the rents and profits therefrom. If such receiver is appointed, he may enter and take possession of such housing project or any part thereof and operate and maintain it, and collect and receive all fees, rents, revenues, or other charges thereafter arising therefrom, and shall keep such moneys in a separate account or accounts and apply the same in accordance with the obligations of said authority as the court shall direct; and

(2) To obtain the appointment of a receiver of any housing project of said authority or any part thereof and of the rents and profits therefrom. If such receiver is appointed, he may enter and take possession of such housing project or any part thereof and operate and maintain it, and collect and receive all fees, rents, revenues, or other charges thereafter arising therefrom, and shall keep such moneys in a separate account or accounts and apply the same in accordance with the obligations of said authority as the court shall direct; and

(3) To require said authority and the commissioners thereof to account as if it and they were the trustees of an express trust.

(3) To require said authority and the commissioners thereof to account as if it and they were the trustees of an express trust.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-222 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-222
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-222
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of such person's having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of such person's having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this article.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-51 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-51
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-51
Status: in_force

(a) The governing authority of the city where any building covered by Code Section 8-2-50 is situated, or the judge of the probate court of the county if the building is situated outside of any city, shall require the fire marshal or chief officer of the fire department or, if there is no fire marshal or chief firefighter, some other suitable official to inspect such buildings at least once a year and report in writing to the municipal authorities or the judge of the probate court that the requirements of Code Section 8-2-50 have or have not been complied with.

(a) The governing authority of the city where any building covered by Code Section 8-2-50 is situated, or the judge of the probate court of the county if the building is situated outside of any city, shall require the fire marshal or chief officer of the fire department or, if there is no fire marshal or chief firefighter, some other suitable official to inspect such buildings at least once a year and report in writing to the municipal authorities or the judge of the probate court that the requirements of Code Section 8-2-50 have or have not been complied with.

(b) If the requirements of Code Section 8-2-50 have not been complied with, the municipal authorities or the judge of the probate court, as the case may be, shall convey to the owner of such building written notice requiring him to provide needed alterations or additions.

(b) If the requirements of Code Section 8-2-50 have not been complied with, the municipal authorities or the judge of the probate court, as the case may be, shall convey to the owner of such building written notice requiring him to provide needed alterations or additions.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-200 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-200
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-200
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as “The Uniform Act for the Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-117 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-117
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-117
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other remedy at law, a person who suffers an injury to his person or property or to his person and property as a result of a violation of this part or rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto shall have a cause of action against the manufacturer, installer, or dealer, or any combination thereof, of the industrialized building causing such injury. Any award may include damages and the cost of litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-160-1 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-160-1
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-160.1
Status: in_force

The Commissioner is authorized and empowered to contract or enter into cooperative agreements with any agency, department, or instrumentality of the United States as may be necessary to participate in the enforcement of manufactured home installation 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.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-303 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-303
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-303
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall credit to the trust fund all amounts appropriated or otherwise donated to such trust fund. All funds appropriated to or otherwise paid or credited to the trust fund shall be presumptively concluded to have been committed to the purpose for which they have been appropriated or paid and shall not lapse.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-109 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-109
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-109
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners shall constitute the regional housing authority, and the powers of such authority shall be vested in such commissioners in office from time to time.

(a) The commissioners shall constitute the regional housing authority, and the powers of such authority shall be vested in such commissioners in office from time to time.

(b) The commissioners of a regional housing authority shall elect a chairman from among the commissioners and shall have power to select or employ such other officers and employees as the regional housing authority may require.

(b) The commissioners of a regional housing authority shall elect a chairman from among the commissioners and shall have power to select or employ such other officers and employees as the regional housing authority may require.

(c) A majority of the commissioners of a regional housing authority shall constitute a quorum of such authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes.

(c) A majority of the commissioners of a regional housing authority shall constitute a quorum of such authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes.

(d) Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to prevent meetings of the commissioners of a housing authority anywhere within the perimeter boundaries of the area of operation of the authority or within any additional area where the housing authority is authorized to undertake a housing project.

(d) Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to prevent meetings of the commissioners of a housing authority anywhere within the perimeter boundaries of the area of operation of the authority or within any additional area where the housing authority is authorized to undertake a housing project.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-200 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-200
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-200
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the State of Georgia to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout this state.

(a) It is the policy of the State of Georgia to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout this state.

(b) The general purposes of this article are: (1) To provide for execution in the state of policies embodied in Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, 1 as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988; (2) To safeguard all individuals from discrimination in any aspect relating to the sale, rental, or financing of dwellings or in the provision of brokerage services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling because of that individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability or handicap, familial status, or national origin; (3) To promote the elimination of discrimination in any aspect relating to the sale, rental, or financing of dwellings or in the provision of brokerage services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling because of a person's race, color, religion, sex, disability or handicap, familial status, or national origin; and (4) To promote the protection of each individual's interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation and the individual's freedom to take up residence wherever such individual chooses; to secure the state against domestic strife and unrest which would menace its democratic institutions; to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare; and to further the interests, rights, and privileges of individuals within this state.

(b) The general purposes of this article are:

(1) To provide for execution in the state of policies embodied in Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, 1 as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988;

(1) To provide for execution in the state of policies embodied in Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, 1 as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988;

(2) To safeguard all individuals from discrimination in any aspect relating to the sale, rental, or financing of dwellings or in the provision of brokerage services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling because of that individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability or handicap, familial status, or national origin;

(2) To safeguard all individuals from discrimination in any aspect relating to the sale, rental, or financing of dwellings or in the provision of brokerage services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling because of that individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability or handicap, familial status, or national origin;

(3) To promote the elimination of discrimination in any aspect relating to the sale, rental, or financing of dwellings or in the provision of brokerage services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling because of a person's race, color, religion, sex, disability or handicap, familial status, or national origin; and

(3) To promote the elimination of discrimination in any aspect relating to the sale, rental, or financing of dwellings or in the provision of brokerage services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling because of a person's race, color, religion, sex, disability or handicap, familial status, or national origin; and

(4) To promote the protection of each individual's interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation and the individual's freedom to take up residence wherever such individual chooses; to secure the state against domestic strife and unrest which would menace its democratic institutions; to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare; and to further the interests, rights, and privileges of individuals within this state.

(4) To promote the protection of each individual's interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation and the individual's freedom to take up residence wherever such individual chooses; to secure the state against domestic strife and unrest which would menace its democratic institutions; to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare; and to further the interests, rights, and privileges of individuals within this state.

(c) This article shall be broadly construed to further the general purposes stated in this Code section and the special purposes of the particular provision involved.

(c) This article shall be broadly construed to further the general purposes stated in this Code section and the special purposes of the particular provision involved.

1 42 U.S.C.A. § 3601 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-143 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-143
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-143
Status: in_force

(a) Civil penalties . Any person in this state who violates any provision of Section 610 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., or any regulation or final order issued thereunder, shall be liable to the State of Georgia for a civil penalty not to exceed the maximum civil penalty set forth in 24 C.F.R. Section 3282.10 for each such violation. Each violation of 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., or of any regulation or order issued thereunder shall constitute a separate violation with respect to each manufactured home or with respect to each failure or refusal to allow or perform an act required thereby, except that the maximum civil penalty may not exceed the maximum civil penalty set forth in 24 C.F.R. Section 3282.10 for any related series of violations occurring within one year from the date of the first violation.

(a) Civil penalties . Any person in this state who violates any provision of Section 610 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., or any regulation or final order issued thereunder, shall be liable to the State of Georgia for a civil penalty not to exceed the maximum civil penalty set forth in 24 C.F.R. Section 3282.10 for each such violation. Each violation of 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., or of any regulation or order issued thereunder shall constitute a separate violation with respect to each manufactured home or with respect to each failure or refusal to allow or perform an act required thereby, except that the maximum civil penalty may not exceed the maximum civil penalty set forth in 24 C.F.R. Section 3282.10 for any related series of violations occurring within one year from the date of the first violation.

(b) Criminal penalties. An individual or a director, officer, or agent of a corporation who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of Section 610 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., in a manner which threatens the health or safety of any purchaser shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $1,000.00 or be imprisoned for not more than 12 months, or both.

(b) Criminal penalties. An individual or a director, officer, or agent of a corporation who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of Section 610 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., in a manner which threatens the health or safety of any purchaser shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $1,000.00 or be imprisoned for not more than 12 months, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-203 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-203
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-203
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall be mandatory and binding on the state fire marshal, the Safety Fire Commissioner, and other state officials responsible for state building code, fire code, life safety code, or other construction code enforcement. This article is not mandatory or binding on local enforcement authorities; provided, however, that any local building, fire, life safety, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or other construction code enforcement authority may apply the applicable provisions of this article to any existing building whenever the local governing authority has adopted this article by reference and whenever such local code enforcement authority determines the need to utilize compliance alternatives to any provisions of the rules, regulations, codes, or standards he or she is empowered to interpret, apply, or enforce under authority of any state law or local ordinance. This article is a tool for use of code enforcement authorities to use as deemed appropriate in attempting to resolve problems encountered while enforcing codes and standards with regard to existing buildings and structures. Enforcement authorities should advise appropriate appeals boards of the provisions, purposes, and intent of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-4 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-4
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-4
Status: in_force

Neither the state residential and fire building code nor any residential and fire building code adopted by a political subdivision of the state adopted after May 24, 2010, shall include a requirement that fire sprinklers be installed in a single-family dwelling or a residential building that contains no more than two dwelling units.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-33 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-33
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-33
Status: in_force

(a) In any contract or amendatory or superseding contract for a loan and annual contributions heretofore or hereafter entered into between a housing authority and the federal government with respect to any housing project undertaken by said housing authority, the authority is authorized to make such covenants (including covenants with holders of bonds issued by the authority for purposes of the project involved) and to confer upon the federal government such rights and remedies as the authority deems necessary to assure the fulfillment of the purposes for which the project was undertaken.

(a) In any contract or amendatory or superseding contract for a loan and annual contributions heretofore or hereafter entered into between a housing authority and the federal government with respect to any housing project undertaken by said housing authority, the authority is authorized to make such covenants (including covenants with holders of bonds issued by the authority for purposes of the project involved) and to confer upon the federal government such rights and remedies as the authority deems necessary to assure the fulfillment of the purposes for which the project was undertaken.

(b) In any contract with the federal government for annual contributions to an authority, the authority may obligate itself to convey to the federal government possession of or title to the project to which such contract relates, upon the occurrence of a substantial default, as defined in such contract, with respect to the covenants or conditions to which the authority is subject. Such obligation shall be specifically enforceable and shall not constitute a mortgage, any other laws notwithstanding.

(b) In any contract with the federal government for annual contributions to an authority, the authority may obligate itself to convey to the federal government possession of or title to the project to which such contract relates, upon the occurrence of a substantial default, as defined in such contract, with respect to the covenants or conditions to which the authority is subject. Such obligation shall be specifically enforceable and shall not constitute a mortgage, any other laws notwithstanding.

(c) Any contract with the federal government for annual contributions to an authority may further provide that in case of a conveyance pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the federal government may complete, operate, manage, lease, convey, or otherwise deal with the project in accordance with the terms of such contract.

(c) Any contract with the federal government for annual contributions to an authority may further provide that in case of a conveyance pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the federal government may complete, operate, manage, lease, convey, or otherwise deal with the project in accordance with the terms of such contract.

(d) Any contract entered into pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section shall require that, as soon as practicable after the federal government is satisfied that all defaults with respect to the project have been cured and that the project will thereafter be operated in accordance with the terms of the contract, the federal government shall reconvey to the authority the project as then constituted.

(d) Any contract entered into pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section shall require that, as soon as practicable after the federal government is satisfied that all defaults with respect to the project have been cured and that the project will thereafter be operated in accordance with the terms of the contract, the federal government shall reconvey to the authority the project as then constituted.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-131 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-131
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-131
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “City” means any city in this state;

(1) “City” means any city in this state;

(2) “Federal government” means the United States government and any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof; and

(2) “Federal government” means the United States government and any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof; and

(3) “Persons” means an individual and those members of his family living with him.

(3) “Persons” means an individual and those members of his family living with him.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-151 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-151
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-151
Status: in_force

It has been found and declared in Article 1 of this chapter, the “Housing Authorities Law,” that there exist in the state unsafe and insanitary housing conditions and a shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income; 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; and that the public interest requires the remedying of these conditions. It is found and declared that the assistance provided in this article for the remedying of the conditions set forth in Article 1 of this chapter constitutes a public use and purpose and an essential governmental function for which public moneys may be spent, and that the provisions hereinafter enacted are necessary in the public interest.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-167 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-167
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-167
Status: in_force

No political subdivision may adopt or enforce any requirement not consistent with this part.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-300 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-300
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-300
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and cited as the “State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-136 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-136
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-136
Status: in_force

Each manufacturer, retailer, retail broker, and installer of manufactured homes shall establish and maintain such records, make such reports, and provide such information as the Commissioner or the secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development may reasonably require in order to be able to determine whether the manufacturer, retailer, retail broker, or installer has acted or is acting in compliance with this part or with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq. Upon the request of a person duly designated by the Commissioner or the secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, each manufacturer, retailer, retail broker, and installer shall permit that person to inspect appropriate books, papers, records, and documents relevant to determining whether the manufacturer, retailer, retail broker, or installer has acted or is acting in compliance with this part or with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-203 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-203
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-203
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings or to discriminate against such person in the terms or conditions of such access, membership, or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-161 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-161
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-161
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 may:

(1) Establish rules and procedures for the licensure of installers as provided by Code Section 8-2-164 and the implementation and collection of an annual license fee, which shall be $300.00; and

(1) Establish rules and procedures for the licensure of installers as provided by Code Section 8-2-164 and the implementation and collection of an annual license fee, which shall be $300.00; and

(2) Establish and publish in print or electronically rules and regulations governing the installation of manufactured homes and mobile homes to be followed in instances in which no manufacturer's installation instructions are available. Such rules and regulations shall be equivalent to usual and ordinary manufacturer's installation instructions.

(2) Establish and publish in print or electronically rules and regulations governing the installation of manufactured homes and mobile homes to be followed in instances in which no manufacturer's installation instructions are available. Such rules and regulations shall be equivalent to usual and ordinary manufacturer's installation instructions.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-165 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-165
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-165
Status: in_force

(a) Any installation of a manufactured home or a mobile home in this state shall be performed in strict compliance with the applicable manufacturer's installation instructions, specifically including, without limitation, correctly installed tie-downs and anchors. In the absence of such instructions, installations shall be performed in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner.

(a) Any installation of a manufactured home or a mobile home in this state shall be performed in strict compliance with the applicable manufacturer's installation instructions, specifically including, without limitation, correctly installed tie-downs and anchors. In the absence of such instructions, installations shall be performed in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner.

(b) 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 or his or her agent shall perform random inspections on installations performed by each installer each year. The inspections required by this subsection shall be independent of any requirements under Subpart I of Part 3282 of the Manufactured Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.

(b) 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 or his or her agent shall perform random inspections on installations performed by each installer each year. The inspections required by this subsection shall be independent of any requirements under Subpart I of Part 3282 of the Manufactured Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-209 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-209
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-209
Status: in_force

Compliance alternatives for unenclosed or improperly enclosed exit stairways or vertical shafts include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Improve enclosure of exit stairway;

(1) Improve enclosure of exit stairway;

(2) Add a partial fire suppression system;

(2) Add a partial fire suppression system;

(3) Add a sprinkler draft curtain; or

(3) Add a sprinkler draft curtain; or

(4) Add a smoke detection system.

(4) Add a smoke detection system.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-13 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-13
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-13
Status: in_force

(a) Any two or more authorities may join or cooperate with one another in the exercise, either jointly or otherwise, of any or all of their powers for the purpose of financing (including the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations and giving security therefor), planning, undertaking, owning, constructing, operating, or contracting with respect to a housing project or projects located within the area of operation of any one or more of said authorities. For such purpose, an authority may by resolution prescribe and authorize any other housing authority or authorities, so joining or cooperating with it, to act on its behalf with respect to any or all powers. For purposes of this Code section the term “authorities” shall include an urban residential finance authority created pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 41 of Title 36.

(a) Any two or more authorities may join or cooperate with one another in the exercise, either jointly or otherwise, of any or all of their powers for the purpose of financing (including the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations and giving security therefor), planning, undertaking, owning, constructing, operating, or contracting with respect to a housing project or projects located within the area of operation of any one or more of said authorities. For such purpose, an authority may by resolution prescribe and authorize any other housing authority or authorities, so joining or cooperating with it, to act on its behalf with respect to any or all powers. For purposes of this Code section the term “authorities” shall include an urban residential finance authority created pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 41 of Title 36.

(b) Any authorities joining or cooperating with one another may by resolution appoint from among the commissioners of such authorities an executive committee with full power to act on behalf of such authorities with respect to any or all of their powers, as prescribed by resolutions of such authorities.

(b) Any authorities joining or cooperating with one another may by resolution appoint from among the commissioners of such authorities an executive committee with full power to act on behalf of such authorities with respect to any or all of their powers, as prescribed by resolutions of such authorities.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-164 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-164
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-164
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 :

(1) Any installer performing any installation of a manufactured home or a mobile home in this state shall first obtain a license from the Commissioner; provided, however, that persons employed by or contracting with a licensed installer to perform installations shall not be required to obtain such license; and

(1) Any installer performing any installation of a manufactured home or a mobile home in this state shall first obtain a license from the Commissioner; provided, however, that persons employed by or contracting with a licensed installer to perform installations shall not be required to obtain such license; and

(2) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (1) of this Code section, any installer performing any installation of any new or pre-owned manufactured or mobile home in this state shall first purchase a permit from the Commissioner. The cost of such permit shall be $60.00 for each manufactured or mobile home. Each installer shall provide any information required by the Commissioner to be submitted to obtain a permit. A permit shall be attached by the installer to the panel box of each manufactured or mobile home upon completion of installation.

(2) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (1) of this Code section, any installer performing any installation of any new or pre-owned manufactured or mobile home in this state shall first purchase a permit from the Commissioner. The cost of such permit shall be $60.00 for each manufactured or mobile home. Each installer shall provide any information required by the Commissioner to be submitted to obtain a permit. A permit shall be attached by the installer to the panel box of each manufactured or mobile home upon completion of installation.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-106 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 8-2-106
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-2-106
Status: in_force

(a) The owner or lessee shall report, by telephone, to the enforcement authority on the same day or by noon on the next work day, excluding state holidays and weekends, all elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or power dumbwaiter related accidents involving personal injury or death. The owner or lessee shall also provide a written report of this accident within seven days.

(a) The owner or lessee shall report, by telephone, to the enforcement authority on the same day or by noon on the next work day, excluding state holidays and weekends, all elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or power dumbwaiter related accidents involving personal injury or death. The owner or lessee shall also provide a written report of this accident within seven days.

(b) The owner or lessee shall report, in writing, to the enforcement authority within seven days, excluding state holidays and weekends, all elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or power dumbwaiter related accidents involving structural damage to the elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or power dumbwaiter.

(b) The owner or lessee shall report, in writing, to the enforcement authority within seven days, excluding state holidays and weekends, all elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or power dumbwaiter related accidents involving structural damage to the elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or power dumbwaiter.

(c) Any elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or power dumbwaiter involved in an accident described in subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be removed from service at the time of the accident. The equipment shall not be repaired, altered, or placed back in service until inspected by a certified inspector for the enforcement authority.

(c) Any elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or power dumbwaiter involved in an accident described in subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be removed from service at the time of the accident. The equipment shall not be repaired, altered, or placed back in service until inspected by a certified inspector for the enforcement authority.
O.C.G.A. § 8-3-105 — GA Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-105
Georgia Code Title 8. Buildings and Housing § 8-3-105
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this part, a regional housing authority and the commissioners thereof shall, within the area of operation of such regional housing authority, have the same functions, rights, powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and limitations provided for housing authorities created for cities or counties and the commissioners of such housing authorities. All the provisions of law applicable to housing authorities created for cities or counties and the commissioners of such authorities shall be applicable to regional housing authorities and the commissioners thereof.