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GA Code § 8-2-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 2 - State Building, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes|§ 8-2-30. Scope of Applicability of Part Generally

  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.   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.   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.   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.   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.   This Code section shall not affect or abrogate the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code.    (Ga. L. 1969, p. 546, § 10; Ga. L. 1980, p. 1316, § 11; Ga. L. 2004, p. 551, § 9.)
GA Code § 8-2-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 2 - State Building, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes|§ 8-2-31. Effect of Part

  Nothing in this part shall repeal or be construed as abrogating or otherwise affecting the power of any state department or agency to promulgate regulations, make inspections, or approve plans in accordance with any other applicable provisions of law.   Nothing in this part shall be construed as repealing or otherwise affecting authorization for historic preservation districts established pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 44, the "Georgia Historic Preservation Act."   Nothing in this part shall be construed as repealing or otherwise affecting:   Part 6 of this article, relating to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks;   Article 2 of Chapter 15 of Title 25, the "Boiler Vessel Safety Act";   Chapter 3 of Title 30, relating to access to and use of public facilities by physically disabled persons; or   The Georgia State Fire Code as adopted by the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-13.     Standards for the construction of manufactured homes covered under Part 2 of Article 2 of this chapter shall be governed by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401, et seq., and nothing in this part is intended to permit the adoption of any other standards for or local regulation of the construction of manufactured homes.   Standards relative to liquefied petroleum gas shall be governed by Article 10 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 and no provision of this part shall be construed to permit the adoption of standards, rules, or regulations relative to liquefied petroleum gas by the Department of Community Affairs or the adoption by local governments of regulations or ordinances relative to liquefied petroleum gas in conflict with Article 10 of Chapter 1 of Title 10.    (Ga. L. 1969, p. 546, § 5; Ga. L. 1980, p. 1316, § 10; Ga. L. 1981, p. 717, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1659, § 10; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2134, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 97, § 8; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1302, § 14; Ga. L. 2012, p. 1144, § 9/SB 446.)
GA Code § 8-2-35 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 2A - Resolution of Construction Defects|§ 8-2-35. Legislative Findings and Declarations

 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.    (Code 1981, §8-2-35, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 500, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 548, § 1/SB 573.)   Law reviews.   - For article, "Georgia Condominium Law: Beyond the Condominium Act," see 13 Ga. St. B.J. 24 (2007). For survey article on construction law, see 59 Mercer L. Rev. 55 (2007). For article, "Construction Law," see 63 Mercer L. Rev. 107 (2011).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Cited in Lumsden v. Williams, 307 Ga. App. 163, 704 S.E.2d 458 (2010).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 13 Am. Jur. 2d., Building and Construction Contracts, § 113 et seq.
GA Code § 8-2-37 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 2A - Resolution of Construction Defects|§ 8-2-37. Required Compliance With This Part

 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.    (Code 1981, §8-2-37, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 500, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 548, § 1/SB 573.)
GA Code § 8-2-39 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 2A - Resolution of Construction Defects|§ 8-2-39. Discovery of Additional Defects After Original Notice Given

  A construction defect that is discovered after a claimant has provided a contractor with the initial claim notice may not be alleged in an action until the claimant has given the contractor who performed the original construction:   Written notice of claim regarding the alleged defect as required by Code Section 8-2-38; and   An opportunity to resolve the notice of claim in the manner provided in Code Section 8-2-38.     A construction defect that is discovered during the pendency of an action filed in compliance with this part may be added as a supplemental or additional claim to the pending action if failure to add the claim would prejudice any legal rights of the claimant or the contractor; provided, however, that the claimant shall comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section, and such action shall be immediately stayed until completion of the notice of claim process, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.     (Code 1981, §8-2-39, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 500, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 548, § 1/SB 573.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2006, p. 548, § 3(c)/SB 573, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment to this Code section shall only apply with respect to causes of action or claims arising on or after April 28, 2006, and any prior causes of action or claims shall continue to be governed by prior law.
GA Code § 8-2-40 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 2A - Resolution of Construction Defects|§ 8-2-40. Effect of Claimant's Acceptance of Settlement; Subrogation of Insurance

  If a claimant accepts an offer made in compliance with this part and the contractor fulfills the offer in compliance with this part:   The claimant shall thereafter be barred from bringing an action for the claim described in the notice of claim; and   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.     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.     (Code 1981, §8-2-40, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 500, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 499, § 1/HB 307; Ga. L. 2006, p. 548, § 1/SB 573.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2006, p. 548, § 3(c)/SB 573, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment to this Code section shall only apply with respect to causes of action or claims arising on or after April 28, 2006, and any prior causes of action or claims shall continue to be governed by prior law.
GA Code § 8-2-41 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 2A - Resolution of Construction Defects|§ 8-2-41. Notice to Consumer Prior to Beginning Initial Construction Work

  Upon entering into a contract for sale, construction, or improvement of a dwelling, the contractor shall provide notice to the owner of the dwelling of the contractor's right to resolve alleged construction defects before a claimant may commence litigation against the contractor. Such notice shall be conspicuous and may be included as part of the contract.   The notice required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be in substantially the following form:  GEORGIA LAW CONTAINS IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST FOLLOW BEFORE YOU MAY FILE A LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION FOR DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION AGAINST THE CONTRACTOR WHO CONSTRUCTED, IMPROVED, OR REPAIRED YOUR HOME. NINETY DAYS BEFORE YOU FILE YOUR LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION, YOU MUST SERVE ON THE CONTRACTOR A WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS YOU ALLEGE ARE DEFECTIVE. UNDER THE LAW, A CONTRACTOR HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN OFFER TO REPAIR OR PAY FOR THE DEFECTS OR BOTH. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO ACCEPT ANY OFFER MADE BY A CONTRACTOR. THERE ARE STRICT DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES UNDER STATE LAW, AND FAILURE TO FOLLOW THEM MAY AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO FILE A LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION.      (Code 1981, §8-2-41, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 500, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 548, § 1/SB 573.)   Law reviews.   - For annual survey of construction law, see 57 Mercer L. Rev. 79 (2005).
GA Code § 8-2-43 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 2A - Resolution of Construction Defects|§ 8-2-43. No Cause of Action Created; Contractor's Right to Seek Recovery From Subcontractor or Other Professional; Contract Controls Over Provisions; Applicability

  Nothing in this part shall create any cause of action on behalf of any claimant or contractor.   This part does not apply to a contractor's right to seek contribution, indemnity, or recovery against a subcontractor, supplier, or design professional for any claim made against a contractor by a claimant.   In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this part and the provisions of any contract between a claimant and a contractor, the provisions of the contract shall govern and control.   This part shall not apply to a contractor who is not required to be licensed under Chapter 41 of Title 43.     (Code 1981, §8-2-43, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 500, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 548, § 1/SB 573.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2004, a comma was inserted between "indemnity" and "or" in subsection (b).   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2006, p. 548, § 3(c)/SB 573, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the amendment to this Code section shall only apply with respect to causes of action or claims arising on or after April 28, 2006, and any prior causes of action or claims shall continue to be governed by prior law.
GA Code § 8-2-50 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 3 - Fire Escapes|§ 8-2-50. Providing of Fire Escapes by Building Owners; Requirements Regarding Location and Construction of Fire Escapes and Exit Doors

  Owners of buildings more than two stories in height, not including the basement, who utilize any level above the second story wholly or partially as a factory or workshop shall provide more than one exit from each story of the building above the second story by stairways on the inside or outside of the building.   Such stairways shall be, as nearly as is practicable, at opposite ends of each story and so constructed that, in case of fire, the ground can readily be reached from the third and higher stories.   All stairways on the outside of buildings covered by this Code section shall have suitable railed landings at each story above the first and shall connect with each of said stories by doors or windows opening outward; and such doors, windows, and landings shall at all times be kept clear of obstructions.   All the main doors of such buildings, both inside and outside, shall open outward, and each story shall be amply supplied with fire-extinguishing devices.    (Ga. L. 1889, p. 168, § 1; Civil Code 1895, § 2622; Civil Code 1910, § 3151; Code 1933, § 54-402.)   Cross references.   - Requirements regarding construction or maintenance of buildings presenting fire hazards to persons or property, § 25-2-13 et seq.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Cited in Irwin v. Torbert, 204 Ga. 111, 49 S.E.2d 70 (1948).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Liability for injury to person on business premises in consequence of passing through wrong doorway, 20 A.L.R. 1147; 27 A.L.R. 585; 42 A.L.R. 1098.    Liability for personal injury by fire escape, 42 A.L.R. 1111.
GA Code § 8-2-51 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 3 - Fire Escapes|§ 8-2-51. Inspection of Buildings; Notifying Owners Regarding Noncompliance With Requirements Relating to Fire Escapes

  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.   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.    (Ga. L. 1889, p. 168, § 2; Civil Code 1895, § 2623; Civil Code 1910, § 3152; Code 1933, § 54-403; Ga. L. 2002, p. 660, § 4; Ga. L. 2002, p. 1259, § 11.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 35A Am. Jur. 2d, Fires, § 5.
GA Code § 8-2-52 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 3 - Fire Escapes|§ 8-2-52. Requiring Owners to Make Alterations and Additions; Time of Making Inspections and Reports

 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.   (Ga. L. 1889, p. 168, § 4; Civil Code 1895, § 2625; Civil Code 1910, § 3154; Code 1933, § 54-405.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Liability for personal injury by fire escape, 42 A.L.R. 1111.
GA Code § 8-2-53 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 3 - Fire Escapes|§ 8-2-53. Power of Municipal Authorities to Extend Coverage of Part

 The governing authority of any city may, by ordinance, provide that this part shall apply to all buildings within the city limits which are not used as private residences and which are three or more stories in height.   (Ga. L. 1889, p. 168, § 3; Civil Code 1895, § 2624; Civil Code 1910, § 3153; Code 1933, § 54-404.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Power to forbid or restrict repair of wooden building within fire limits, 56 A.L.R. 878.
GA Code § 8-2-54 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 3 - Fire Escapes|§ 8-2-54. Penalty

 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.   (Ga. L. 1889, p. 168, § 5; Penal Code 1895, § 510; Penal Code 1910, § 511; Code 1933, § 54-9908.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.    - Liability for injury to person on business premises in consequence of passing through wrong doorway, 20 A.L.R. 1147; 27 A.L.R. 585; 42 A.L.R. 1098.    Liability for personal injury by fire escape, 42 A.L.R. 1111.    What is a "factory" within statutes relating to safety and health of employees, 163 A.L.R. 447.
GA Code § 8-2-70 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 4 - Boilers, Pressure Vessels, and Water Heaters|§ 8-2-70. Through 8-2-75

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1227, § 2, effective July 1, 1984.   Editor's notes.   - The former provisions of this part were based on Ga. L. 1969, p. 546, §§ 1-3; Ga. L. 1973, p. 503, §§ 1-4; Ga. L. 1974, p. 561, § 1. For current provisions relating to safety standards for boilers and pressure vessels, see § 25-15-10 et seq.
GA Code § 8-2-90 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 5 - Glass Installations|§ 8-2-90. Through 8-2-95

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2015, p. 946, § 1/HB 368, effective May 6, 2015.   Editor's notes.   - This part was based on Ga. L. 1970, p. 151, §§ 1-5; Ga. L. 1971, p. 901, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 1231, § 1.
GA Code § 8-2-101 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 6 - Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Manlifts, and Moving Walks|§ 8-2-101. Inspection and Registration Requirement; Maintenance; Alterations

  All elevators, escalators, manlifts, moving walks, and dumbwaiters erected or placed in service after January 1, 1986, shall be inspected before being placed in service and shall be registered within 15 days after they are completed and placed in service.   Every elevator, dumbwaiter, manlift, moving walk, and escalator shall be maintained by the owner or lessee in a safe operating condition and in conformity with the rules and regulations specified by subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-104.   Before any alteration can be made to any elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter already placed in service, the owner or lessee shall be required to notify the enforcement authority of any such alteration. The enforcement authority shall be authorized to conduct an inspection after any such alteration.     (Code 1981, §8-2-101, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1244, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 221, § 1; Ga. L. 2012, p. 1144, § 8/SB 446.)
GA Code § 8-2-103 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 8 - Buildings and Housing|Chapter 2 - Standards and Requirements for Construction, and Alteration, of Buildings and Other Structures|Article 1 - Buildings Generally|Part 6 - Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Manlifts, and Moving Walks|§ 8-2-103. Operating Permits

  An operating report shall be issued by the enforcement authority if the inspection report indicates that the elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter complies with the applicable rules and regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-104 and upon payment of a permit fee. Such permits shall be valid for a period of 12 months.   No elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter shall be operated by the owner or lessee thereof unless a valid operating permit, or a limited operating permit when permitted by the rules and regulations of the Commissioner, has been issued.   The operating permit shall indicate whether it is issued for an elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or dumbwaiter, state the rated load and speed and, in the case of an elevator, state whether the usage is for passengers or freight. The operating permit shall be posted either conspicuously in the car of an elevator or on the premises. The operating permit for an escalator, manlift, moving walk, or a dumbwaiter shall be posted on the premises.   If the enforcement authority has reason to believe that any owner or lessee to whom an operating permit has been issued is not complying with the applicable rules and regulations specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 8-2-104, it shall so notify such owner or lessee and shall give notice of a date for a hearing thereon to such owner or lessee. If, after such hearing, it shall find that such owner or lessee is not complying with such rules and regulations, it shall revoke such permit and require the owner or lessee to discontinue the use of such elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or power dumbwaiter.     (Code 1981, §8-2-103, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1244, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 1470, § 2; Ga. L. 2012, p. 1144, § 8/SB 446.)