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GA Code § 25-12-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-6. Visual Inspection of Self-Owned Fire Suppression Systems or Portable Fire Extinguishers; Fees Not Applicable to Employees of Local Government or Members of Legally Organized Fire Departments

  The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any firm that engages only in the routine visual inspection of fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers owned by the firm and installed on property under the control of said firm.   The fees required by this chapter shall not apply to employees of federal, state, or local governments or to members of legally organized fire departments while acting in their official capacities.     (Code 1981, §25-12-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-7. License and Fee Required for Firm Installing, Inspecting, Servicing, or Testing Fire Suppression Systems or Portable Fire Extinguishers

 Each firm in the business of installing, altering, inspecting, repairing, recharging, servicing, maintaining, or testing fire suppression systems or in the business of inspecting, repairing, recharging, servicing, maintaining, or testing portable fire extinguishers is required to obtain a license from the Commissioner.The annual fee for said license shall be as established by the Commissioner by rule or regulation, but such license fee shall not exceed $50.00.    (Code 1981, §25-12-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-8. Permit and Fee Required for Individual Installing, Inspecting, Servicing, or Testing; Exemption

 Each individual actually performing the installing, inspecting, repairing, recharging, servicing, or testing activities must possess a valid and subsisting permit issued by the Commissioner. The annual fee for said permit shall be as established by the Commissioner by rule or regulation, but such permit fee shall not exceed $75.00. Such permit shall not be required for any individual employed by any firm or governmental entity that engages only in installing, inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing of portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems owned by the firm and installed on property under the control of said firm. Such individuals shall remain subject to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.    (Code 1981, §25-12-8, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1; Ga. L. 1997, p. 558, § 2; Ga. L. 2010, p. 9, § 1-56/HB 1055.)
GA Code § 25-12-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-9. Period of Licenses and Permits; Failure to Renew

 The licenses and permits required by this chapter shall be issued by the Commissioner for each license year beginning January 1 and expiring the following December 31.The failure to renew a license or permit by December 31 will cause the license or permit to become inoperative.A license or permit which is inoperative because of the failure to renew it shall be restored upon payment of the applicable fee plus a penalty equal to the applicable fee if said fees are paid within 90 days of expiration.After 90 days, the firm and the employees thereof must apply for new licenses and permits as required for an initial license or permit.    (Code 1981, §25-12-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-10. Forms of Licenses, Permits, and Applications; Information Required

 The forms of such licenses and permits and applications and fees therefor shall be prescribed by the Commissioner by rule or regulation, subject to the limitations on fees provided for in Code Sections 25-12-7 and 25-12-8. In addition to such other information and data as the Commissioner determines are appropriate and required for such forms, there shall be included in such forms the following matters:    Each such application shall be sworn to by the applicant or, if a corporation, by an officer thereof;   Each application shall clearly state, in detail as set forth by the Commissioner, the type of activity or activities for which the applicant desires a license or permit to perform;   An application for a permit shall include the name of the licensee employing such permittee, and the permit issued in pursuance of such application shall also set forth the name of such licensee.For persons covered by Code Section 25-12-8, the application and permit shall bear the business name of the person's employer; and   The license or permit issued by the Commissioner shall clearly state the activity or activities for which the firm or individual has been issued the license or permit to perform. The licensee or permittee shall not perform any activity not noted on the license or permit issued by the Commissioner.     (Code 1981, §25-12-10, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-11. Requirement for Issuance of License

 A license may not be issued by the Commissioner until:    The applicant has submitted to the Commissioner evidence of registration as a Georgia corporation;   The Commissioner or a person designated by him has by inspection determined that the applicant possesses the equipment required for the activities the applicant requests to be licensed to perform.If the applicant includes in the request the high-pressure hydrostatic testing of equipment, the applicant must submit a copy of its United States Department of Transportation approval and renewals.If the applicant includes in the request the transfer of Halogenated fire suppression agents, the applicant must submit a copy of the current Underwriter's Laboratories on-site inspection form for a manufacturer's represented Halon pumping station.The Commissioner shall give an applicant 60 days to correct any deficiencies discovered by inspection;   The applicant has submitted to the Commissioner proof of a valid comprehensive liability insurance policy purchased from an insurer authorized to do business in Georgia.The coverage must include bodily injury and property damage, products liability, completed operations, and contractual liability. The proof of insurance must also be provided before any license can be renewed.The minimum amount of said coverage shall be $1 million or such other amount as specified by the Commissioner.An insurer which provides such coverage shall notify the Commissioner of any change in coverage; and   The applicant, when filing an application for an examination, pays a nonrefundable filing fee fixed by rule or regulation of the Commissioner.     (Code 1981, §25-12-11, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-12. Requirement for Issuance of Permit

 No permit may be issued to a person for the first time by the Commissioner until the applicant has submitted a nonrefundable filing fee fixed by rule or regulation of the Commissioner.    (Code 1981, §25-12-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1991, the subsection (a) designation was deleted since there was no subsection (b).
GA Code § 25-12-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-13. Amended Licenses or Permits

  Any firm or individual holding a valid license or permit desiring to perform an activity not covered by the current permit may submit an application for an amended license or permit at any time between January 1 and the date established by the Commissioner for filing applications for renewing an annual license or permit.   The provisions of this chapter relating to the requirements for obtaining a license or permit shall apply to applications for an amended license or permit.The Commissioner shall by rule or regulation establish the fee for obtaining an amended license and the fee for an amended permit, but such fees shall not exceed the respective limits set forth in Code Sections 25-12-7 and 25-12-8.   The fees for an amended license or permit shall not apply if the new activity or activities are included in an application for a renewal of the annual license or permit.The application for renewal must be accompanied by the proof of training and other applicable documentation regarding the activity or activities desired to be included on the new annual license or permit.     (Code 1981, §25-12-13, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-14 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-14. Production of License or Permit on Demand

 Every permittee must have a valid and subsisting permit upon his person at all times while engaging in the installing, inspection, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing of fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers. Every licensee or permittee must be able to produce a valid license or valid permit, as appropriate, upon demand by the Commissioner or his representatives or by any local authority having jurisdiction for fire protection or prevention or by any person for whom the licensee or permittee solicits to perform any of the activities covered by this chapter.    (Code 1981, §25-12-14, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-15. Rules and Regulations for Standards of Fire Suppression Systems and Fire Extinguishers

 The Commissioner may adopt rules and regulations setting forth the proper installation, inspection, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing of fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers.The Commissioner may adopt by rule the applicable standards of the National Fire Protection Association or another nationally recognized organization, if the standards are judged by him to be suitable for the enforcement of this chapter.All fire suppression systems covered by Code Section 25-12-3 and all portable fire extinguishers covered by Code Section 25-12-4 shall be installed, inspected, recharged, repaired, serviced, or tested in compliance with this chapter and with the Commissioner's rules and regulations.    (Code 1981, §25-12-15, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-16. Specifications for Service Tags to Be Attached to Fire Extinguishers and Fire Suppression Systems

 The Commissioner shall make and promulgate specifications as to the number, type, size, shape, color, and information and data contained thereon of service tags to be attached to all portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems covered by this chapter when they are installed, inspected, recharged, repaired, serviced, or tested.It shall be unlawful to install, inspect, recharge, repair, service, or test any portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system without attaching the required tag or tags completed in detail, including the actual month, day, and year the work was performed, or to use a tag not meeting the specifications set forth by the Commissioner.    (Code 1981, §25-12-16, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-19. Penalty for Violation of Chapter

  Any person, firm, or corporation which violates any provision of this chapter or any order, rule, or regulation of the Commissioner shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.   It shall also constitute a misdemeanor willfully or intentionally to:   Obliterate the serial number on a fire suppression system or portable fire extinguisher for the purposes of falsifying service records;   Improperly install a fire suppression system or improperly recharge, repair, service, or test any such suppression system or any such portable fire extinguisher;   While holding a permit or license, allow another person to use the permit or license or permit number or license number or to use a license or permit or license number or permit number other than his own valid license or permit or license number or permit number;   Use or permit the use of any license by an individual or organization other than the one to whom the license is issued;   To use any credential, method, means, or practice to impersonate a representative of the Commissioner or the state fire marshal or any local fire chief, fire marshal, or other fire authority having jurisdiction; or   To engage in the business of installing, inspecting, recharging, repairing, servicing, or testing portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and the applicable rules and regulations of the Commissioner.       (Code 1981, §25-12-19, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-20. Delegation of Authority by the Commissioner

 Any authority, power, or duty vested in the Commissioner by any provision of this chapter may be exercised, discharged, or performed by a deputy, assistant, or other designated employee acting in the Commissioner's name and by his delegated authority.The Commissioner shall be responsible for the official acts of such persons who act in his name and by his authority.    (Code 1981, §25-12-20, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-21 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-21. Fees Collected; Grants and Gifts

  All fees collected by the Commissioner for licenses, permits, and related examinations pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the general fund of this state in accordance with applicable laws of this state.   The Commissioner is authorized to receive grants or gifts for the administration of this chapter from parties interested in upgrading and improving the quality of fire protection provided by portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems.     (Code 1981, §25-12-21, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-12-22 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 12 - Regulation of Fire Extinguishers and Suppression Systems|§ 25-12-22. Power of Municipality, County, or State to Regulate Not Limited

  Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, a county, or the state to require the submission and approval of plans and specifications or to regulate the quality and character of work performed by contractors through a system of permits, fees, and inspections otherwise authorized by law for the protection of the public health and safety.   No municipality or county shall impose any other requirements on persons licensed or permitted by the Commissioner as set forth in this chapter to prove competency to conduct any activity covered by said license or permit.     (Code 1981, §25-12-22, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 933, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-13-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 13 - Municipal, County, and Volunteer Fire Departments Nomenclature|§ 25-13-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal, County, and Volunteer Fire Departments Nomenclature Act of 1996."    (Code 1981, §25-13-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 772, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-13-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 13 - Municipal, County, and Volunteer Fire Departments Nomenclature|§ 25-13-2. Declaration of Public Policy

 It is declared to be contrary to the health, safety, and public welfare of the people of this state for any individual or organization to act in a manner which would mislead the public into believing that a member of the public is dealing with any municipal, county, or volunteer fire department or with a member thereof when in fact the individual or organization is not the municipal, county, or volunteer fire department or a member thereof. Furthermore, the municipal, county, or volunteer fire department, which provides quality fire protection and safety services to the citizens of this state, has established a name for excellence in its field. This name should be protected for the department, its members, and the citizens of this state. Therefore, no person or organization should be allowed to use any municipal, county, or volunteer fire department's name or any term used to identify the department or its members without the expressed permission of the local governing body. The provisions of this chapter are in furtherance of the promotion of this policy.    (Code 1981, §25-13-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 772, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-13-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 13 - Municipal, County, and Volunteer Fire Departments Nomenclature|§ 25-13-3. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Badge" means any official badge used in the past or present by members of municipal, county, or volunteer fire departments.   "Department" means any municipal, county, or volunteer fire department.   "Director of public safety" means the director of public safety for any municipal, county, or volunteer fire department.   "Emblem" means any official patch or other emblem worn currently or formerly or used by the department to identify the department or its employees.   "Fire chief" means the fire chief for any municipal, county, or volunteer fire department.   "Fire department" means any fire department which is authorized to exercise the general and emergency powers enumerated in Code Sections 25-3-1 and 25-3-2. Such term also means any department, agency, organization, or company operating in this state with the intent and purpose of carrying out the duties, functions, powers, and responsibilities normally associated with a fire department. These duties, functions, powers, and responsibilities include but are not limited to the protection of life and property against fire, explosions, or other hazards.   "Local governing body" means, for a county, a county governing authority as defined in Code Section 1-3-3; for a municipal corporation, the governing authority of a municipal corporation as set forth in the municipal corporation's charter; or, for a volunteer fire department, the board of directors or other governing body of such department by whatever name called.   "Person" means any person, corporation, organization, or political subdivision of this state.   "Volunteer fire department" means a fire department which has been issued a certificate of compliance pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title and which consists of uncompensated or part-time firefighters.   "Willful violator" means any person who knowingly violates the provisions of this chapter. Any person who violates this chapter after being advised in writing by the fire chief, the director of public safety, or the local governing authority that such person's activity is in violation of this chapter shall be considered a willful violator and shall be considered in willful violation of this chapter. Any person whose agent or representative is a willful violator and who has knowledge of the violation by the agent or representative shall also be considered a willful violator and shall be considered in willful violation of this chapter, unless, upon learning of the violation, he or she immediately terminates the agency or other relationship with such violator.     (Code 1981, §25-13-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 772, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-13-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 13 - Municipal, County, and Volunteer Fire Departments Nomenclature|§ 25-13-4. Prohibition Against Use of Nomenclature Pertaining to Particular Fire Department in Connection With Solicitation, Advertisement, Publication, or Production

 Any person who uses words pertaining to a particular municipal, county, or volunteer fire department in connection with the planning, conduct, or execution of any solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or associated with the department without written permission from the local governing authority shall be in violation of this chapter.    (Code 1981, §25-13-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 772, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-13-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 13 - Municipal, County, and Volunteer Fire Departments Nomenclature|§ 25-13-5. Prohibition Against Use of Symbols Pertaining to Particular Fire Department in Connection With Solicitation, Advertisement, Publication, or Production

 Any person who uses or displays any current or historical symbol, including any emblem, seal, or badge, used by the department in connection with the planning, conduct, or execution of any solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or associated with the department without written permission from the local governing authority shall be in violation of this chapter.    (Code 1981, §25-13-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 772, § 1.)
GA Code § 25-13-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety|Chapter 13 - Municipal, County, and Volunteer Fire Departments Nomenclature|§ 25-13-6. Procedure for Obtaining Permission to Use Nomenclature or Symbols; Discretion of Local Governing Body

 Any person wishing permission to use the nomenclature or a symbol of a department may submit a written request for such permission to the fire chief or director of public safety. Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the request, the fire chief or director of public safety shall send a notice with his or her recommendation to the local governing body stating whether the person may use the requested nomenclature or symbol. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of a recommendation from the fire chief or director of public safety, the local governing body shall send a notice to the requesting party of their decision on whether or not the person may use the requested nomenclature or symbol. If the local governing body does not respond within the 30 day time period, then the request is presumed to have been denied. The grant of permission under Code Section 35-10-4 or 35-10-5 shall be in the discretion of the local governing body under such conditions as the local governing body may impose.    (Code 1981, §25-13-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 772, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1996, "of" was substituted for "or" near the middle of the third sentence.