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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, RECHARGING, REPAIRING, SERVICING AND TESTING OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS › Rule 120-3-23-.15 - Cease and Desist Order Against Violators; Order Requiring Compliance; Suspension or Revocation of Licenses and Permits for Failure to Comply with Order; Penalties for Violations

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Whenever the Commissioner shall have
				reason to believe that any individual is or has been engaged in any conduct in
				violation of any provision of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of
				Georgia, this Chapter or any other rule or regulation adopted and promulgated
				pursuant thereto, the Commissioner, his or her deputy, his or her assistant, or
				other designated persons may issue and deliver to the individual an order to
				cease and desist in such conduct in violation.
(a) An order of suspension shall state the
				period of time of such suspension, which period may not be in excess of two
				year from the date of such order.
(b) An order of revocation shall state the
				period of time of such revocation, which period may not be in excess of five
				years from the date of the order.
(c) Such order shall effect suspension or
				revocation of the license or permit then held by the person. During such period
				no license or permit shall be issued to such person.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, RECHARGING, REPAIRING, SERVICING AND TESTING OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS › Rule 120-3-23-.16 - Enforcement; Additional Grounds for Revocation or Suspension of Licenses and Permits

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The violation of any provision of Chapter
				12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia, this Chapter or any other rule
				or regulation adopted and promulgated pursuant thereto, by any person who
				possesses a license or permit is cause for revocation or suspension of such
				licenses or permit by the Commissioner.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any firm or
				individual to install, inspect, recharge, repair, service, or test a portable
				fire extinguisher, as defined by these rules and regulations in this state
				except in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the
				Official Code of Georgia, this Chapter, any current fire code or standard
				enforced by the Commissioner or regulation adopted and promulgated pursuant
				thereto,
(a) It shall be unlawful for any firm
				or individual to install, inspect, recharge, repair, service, or test a
				portable fire extinguisher in which the individual technician or firm is not
				properly licensed or permitted. Every licensee or permittee must be able to
				produce a valid license or valid permit, as appropriate, upon demand of the
				Commissioner or his representative 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.
(b) It shall be unlawful
				for any firm or individual to install, inspect, recharge, repair, service or
				test any portable fire extinguisher without attaching the required tag or tags
				as required by these this Chapter.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any individual
				not to complete the required tag or tags in detail, including the actual month,
				day and year the work was performed on the portable fire
				extinguisher.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, RECHARGING, REPAIRING, SERVICING AND TESTING OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS › Rule 120-3-23-.17 - Local Jurisdictions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Nothing in Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the
				Official Code of Georgia or in these rules and regulations 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.
(2) No municipality or
				county shall impose any other requirements on persons licensed or permitted by
				the Commissioner as set forth in Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of
				Georgia to prove competency to conduct any activity covered by said license or
				permit.
(3) The provisions of this
				chapter do not apply to fire chiefs, fire marshals, fire inspectors, or
				insurance company inspectors with regard to the routine visual inspection of
				fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers.
(4) The provisions of these rules and
				regulations 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. Any
				individual employed by a firm or governmental entity that engages 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 shall remain subject to
				the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Chapter.
(5) 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.
(6) Any official of any
				municipality or county who discovers violations or receives complaints should
				report the information to the Safety Fire Division of the Commissioner of
				Insurance.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-12-6,
				  25-12-15,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, RECHARGING, REPAIRING, SERVICING AND TESTING OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS › Rule 120-3-23-.18 - Delegation of Authority by the Commissioner

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Any authority, power, duty or duty vested in the Commissioner
				  by a provision of Chapter 12 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia 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.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-12-15,
				  25-12-20,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, RECHARGING, REPAIRING, SERVICING AND TESTING OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS › Rule 120-3-23-.19 - Failure to Renew Certificate, Permit or License

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The failure to renew a certificate or license by the
				  expiration date as set forth in this chapter will cause the certificate or
				  license to become inoperative. A certificate or license which is inoperative
				  because of the failure to renew, shall be restored upon payment of all
				  applicable fees plus a penalty of not more than $250.00 if said fees are paid
				  within ninety days of expiration. After a certificate or license has been
				  inoperative for a period of greater than ninety days because of a failure to
				  renew, no new certificate or license shall be issued unless an initial
				  application is made.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-12-9,
				  25-12-15,
				  25-12-18,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, RECHARGING, REPAIRING, SERVICING AND TESTING OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS › Rule 120-3-23-.20 - Request for Modification of Specific Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Upon receipt of a sworn affidavit stating all relevant facts
				  and circumstances and such other information as may be required, the State Fire
				  Marshal may recommend to the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner that specific
				  requirements of this Chapter and the codes and standards adopted herein be
				  modified to allow alternative arrangements that will secure as nearly
				  equivalent measures as practical for the prevention of injury to persons and
				  property. The Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner in his or her discretion may
				  accept the State Fire Marshal's recommendation and grant the requested
				  modification.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-12-15,
				  25-12-20,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, RECHARGING, REPAIRING, SERVICING AND TESTING OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS › Rule 120-3-23-.22 - Notes

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The codes,
				standards and recommended practices of the National Fire Protection Association
				(NFPA) adopted in this Chapter are on file in the Office of the State Fire
				Marshal and are available for viewing.
(2) Copies of the National Fire Protection
				Association publications may be purchased from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
Tele (888) 344-3555
Fax (617) 770-0700
www.nfpa.org
(3) Copies of NICET publications
				and information are available from:
National Institute for Certification in Engineering
				  Technology
1420 King Street
Tele (888)-IS-NICET
www.nicet.org
(4) NAFED publications and information are
				available from:
National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors
104 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60603
Tele (312) 263-8100
Fax (312) 263-8111
www.nafed.org
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-12-15,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, RECHARGING, REPAIRING, SERVICING AND TESTING OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS › Rule 120-3-23-.23 - Severability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
If any rule or portion thereof contained in this Chapter is
				  held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the rules
				  herein and the applicability of such provisions shall not be affected
				  thereby.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-12-15,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-24 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LOSS PREVENTION DUE TO COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE › Rule 120-3-24-.01 - Promulgation and Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) These rules and regulations of the Safety
				Fire Commissioner entitled, "Rules and Regulations for the State Minimum Fire
				Safety Standards for Loss Prevention Due to Combustible Dust Explosions and
				Fire,"are promulgated as specified in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,
				(O.C.G.A.) Section
				25-2-4.
(2) The primary purpose of these rules and
				regulations is to establish the state minimum fire safety standards for
				specific industry groups that have experienced either frequent combustible dust
				incidents or combustible dust incidents with catastrophic consequences and
				prescribe technical requirements related to building construction and to
				provide safety measures for operations to prevent and mitigate fires and dust
				explosions in facilities that handle combustible particulate solids. It further
				develops requirements for the training of employees to assist them in
				identifying fire hazards, developing safety procedures, evacuation plans,
				conducting safety drills and requires the reporting of manufacturing processes,
				incidents of fire, employee training, the practice of and participation in fire
				safety and emergency evacuation drills.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-2-4,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-24 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LOSS PREVENTION DUE TO COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE › Rule 120-3-24-.04 - Registration of Industry and Manufacturing Processes and Compliance with Codes and Standards Adopted

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All new and existing facilities that have
				operations involving the manufacturing, processing, and/or handling combustible
				particulate solids shall register by electronic means with the Commissioner
				including any industry that has manufacturing processes which create
				combustible dust. So as to allow for an orderly implementation of the on line
				data registration and reporting system, entities are directed to the following
				link
http://www.gainsurance.org/safetymfg/home
.aspx
				to determine exact registration and reporting dates for industries of concern.
				The particular industry will be identified by posting the SIC Codes (Standard
				Industrial Classification Codes) that appear in a company's disseminated EDGAR
				filings (the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system) that
				indicates the company's type of business. The posting will provide a minimum of
				30 days notice prior to the due date of their first electronic report. Such
				notification will begin no later than July 1, 2010. Each facility of the
				industry type posted for the notification for registering and reporting shall
				use the same link;
http://www.gainsurance.org/safetymfg/home
.aspx to complete the registration process and file any additional data or
				report required to be filed that has been deemed necessary by the Commissioner
				to ensure compliance with these rules and regulations.
(a) Registration shall indicate the following
				regarding the individual industry facility and information shall be kept
				current:
Industry Information
Geo
				  Code Location
Facility Name: Latitude:
Physical Address: Street, City, Zip code Longitude:
Mailing Address: Street, City, Zip code County:
Main Telephone Number Census Tract:
SIC and NAICS Codes Census Block:
(b) Registration shall indicate the
				following regarding the individual whom management has designated to be
				responsible for filing electronic reports as required by this Chapter. This
				individual shall be known as the "Authorized Agent"and contact information for
				the Authorized Agent shall be kept current:
Authorized Agent
Contact name:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
(c) Other information deemed necessary by the
				Commissioner which may include but is not limited to emergency information,
				equipment type, possible ignition sources, process/industry type corporate and
				physical facility information.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-24 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LOSS PREVENTION DUE TO COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE › Rule 120-3-24-.05 - Fire Safety Information and Training to be Reported

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Management
				responsible for employee's safety shall designate an individual to be
				responsible for filing electronic reports as required by this Chapter. This
				individual shall be known as the "Authorized Agent"and contact information for
				the Authorized Agent shall be kept current.
(2) Designated individual shall
				electronically report on an annual basis that the following required items have
				been addressed and completed where applicable:
Initial training for new employees
Annual refresher training for employees
Emergency plans have been developed, reviewed and
				  updated
Monthly notification of hazards is provided to
				  employees
Emergency response team training
Emergency response team drills
(3) Verification by written affidavit
				certifying annually that the required emergency plans, drills, training and
				monthly notifications have been completed for the past calendar year will be
				required to be uploaded.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-2-4,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-24 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LOSS PREVENTION DUE TO COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE › Rule 120-3-24-.07 - Request for Modification of Specific Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Upon receipt of a sworn affidavit stating all relevant facts
				  and circumstances and such other information as may be required, the State Fire
				  Marshal may recommend to the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner that specific
				  requirements of this Chapter and the codes and standards adopted herein be
				  modified to allow alternative arrangements that will secure as nearly
				  equivalent measures as practical for the prevention of injury to persons and
				  property. The Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner in his discretion may accept the
				  State Fire Marshal's recommendation and grant the requested
				  modification.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-2-4,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-24 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LOSS PREVENTION DUE TO COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE › Rule 120-3-24-.08 - Accessibility to and Use of Public Facilities by Persons with Disabilities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The requirements for accessibility to and use of public
				  facilities shall be as provided in O.C.G.A. Title 30, Chapter 3, and Chapter
				  120-3-20, Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
Note: Chapter 120-3-20, the "Georgia Accessibility Code"may
				  be available for download in Adobe Acrobat format from
www.gainsurance.org
or by
				  purchase from the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-2-4,
				  30-3-7,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-24 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LOSS PREVENTION DUE TO COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE › Rule 120-3-24-.09 - Parking Space Designation for Persons with Disabilities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The requirements for identifying parking spaces for persons
				  with disabilities shall be as specified in O.C.G.A. Title 40, Chapter 6,
				  Article 10, Part 2.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-2-4,
				  30-3-7,
				  33-2-9,
				  40-6-221,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-24 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LOSS PREVENTION DUE TO COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE › Rule 120-3-24-.10 - Violation and Penalties

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Persons who violates a provision of this
				code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects,
				installs, alters, repairs or does work in violation of the approved
				construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit
				or certificate used under provisions of this Chapter, shall be guilty of
				violation of Code Section
				25-2-37 of the Official Code of
				Georgia Annotated.
(2) Each day
				that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a
				separate offense. Such violations shall be subject to civil penalties as
				prescribed in Code Sections
				25-2-37(d)  and
				25-2-37(e).
(3)Any person, firm, or corporation violating
				this Chapter or failing or refusing to comply with any other rule or regulation
				promulgated under Chapter 2 of Title 25 shall be guilty of a
				misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-2-4,
				  25-2-37 to
				  25-2-39,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-24 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LOSS PREVENTION DUE TO COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE › Rule 120-3-24-.11 - Notes

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The National
				Fire Protection Association Standards adopted in this Chapter are on file in
				the Office of the State Fire Marshal and are available for viewing.
(2) Copies of the National Fire Protection
				Association Standards may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
Main 617-770-3000
Phone: 800-344-3555
http://www.nfpa.org/catalog
(3) Copies of the International
				Code Council codes are on file in the Office of the State Fire Marshal and are
				available for viewing. Copies may be obtained from:
International Code Council
1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233) or
http://www.iccsafe.org
/
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-2-4,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-24 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LOSS PREVENTION DUE TO COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE › Rule 120-3-24-.12 - Sovereign Immunity as to Carrying Out the Provisions of This Chapter; Legal Duties, Obligations, of Property Owners and Lessees

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Nothing in this
				chapter shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of
				the state, or any officer or employee thereof, in carrying out the provisions
				of this chapter. No action shall be maintained against the state, any
				municipality, county, or any officer, elected officer or employees thereof, for
				damages sustained as a result of any fire or related hazard covered in this
				chapter by reason of any inspection or other action taken or not taken pursuant
				to this chapter.
(2) Nothing in
				this chapter shall be construed to relieve any property owner or lessee thereof
				from any legal duty, obligation, or liability incident to the ownership,
				maintenance, or use of such property.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-2-4,
				  25-2-38.1,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-24 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LOSS PREVENTION DUE TO COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE › Rule 120-3-24-.13 - Severability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
If any rule or portion thereof contained in this chapter is
				  held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the rules
				  herein and the applicability of such provisions to other circumstances shall
				  not be affected thereby.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  25-2-4,
				  33-2-9,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-25 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ESCALATORS AND ELEVATORS › Rule 120-3-25-.01 - Promulgation and Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) These rules and regulations of the Safety
				Fire Commissioner entitled, "Rules and Regulations for escalators and
				elevators" are promulgated to establish the State's minimum fire safety codes
				and standards for escalators and elevators as specified in the Official Code of
				Georgia Annotated, (O.C.G.A.) Section
				8-2-1.
(2) A primary purpose of these rules and
				regulations is to establish the state minimum safety codes and standards for
				the prevention of loss of life, injury and structural damage in all buildings,
				structures and other locations governed by state regulations.
O.C.G.A.
				  §§
											8-2-1,
				  50-13-21.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-25 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ESCALATORS AND ELEVATORS › Rule 120-3-25-.04 - Jurisdiction Numbered Tags

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A jurisdiction numbered tag shall be
				furnished and shall be permanently attached on or near the elevator or
				dumbwaiters crosshead by the State Deputy Inspector.
(2) On elevators or dumbwaiters without a
				crosshead, jurisdiction tags shall be attached to the equipment on the car top.
				Elevators or dumbwaiters without car tops, escalators, manlifts, moving walks
				or platform lifts (wheelchair lifts) stairway chairlifts, the jurisdiction tag
				shall be attached on or near the control panel.
O.C.G.A.
				  §§
											8-2-101,
				  8-2-104.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-25 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ESCALATORS AND ELEVATORS › Rule 120-3-25-.05 - Qualification of Inspectors

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All persons inspecting elevator equipment
				shall be tested for compliance with Georgia statutes and regulations governing
				escalators and elevators and shall be certified inspectors.
(2) All persons eligible for certification by
				the Office must have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in the
				installation, repair, maintenance or inspection of elevators and be a current
				QEI (Qualified Elevator inspector).
(3) All private inspection firms inspecting
				elevators in the State of Georgia shall have a minimum of $500,000 general
				liability insurance issued by a company acceptable to the Office.
(4) All private inspection firms certified by
				the Office to inspect elevators shall provide the Office of the Insurance and
				Safety Fire Commissioner a copy of a signed contract for each inspection
				location and a list of equipment to be inspected. The contract shall give the
				initial inspection date and expiration date.
(5) Inspection reports shall be sent
				electronically. Any reports not sent electronically will have a $5.00 entry fee
				charged per inspection report.
O.C.G.A.
				  §§
											8-2-101,
				  8-2-104.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All incidents involving Personal Injury
				or Property Damage sustained by reason of the operation or malfunction of an
				elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk or power dumbwaiter, platform lifts
				and stairway chairlifts, including death shall be reported by the owner,
				operator, lessee, or Maintenance Company as follows:
(a) For incidents in which actual Personal
				Injury or Property Damage is observed or reported by the owner, operator,
				lessee, or maintenance company at the scene at the time of the incident,
				immediately by telephone to the Office on the same day or by noon the next
				business day. The elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk, or power
				dumbwaiter, platform lifts and stairway chairlifts, involved shall be taken
				immediately out of service and no work will be done to the equipment unless
				otherwise advised (see subparagraph (2) below).
(b) For all other incidents becoming known as
				the owner, operator, lessee, or maintenance company not at the scene at the
				time of the incident (including belated reports of Personal Injury after the
				person alleging injury has departed the scene without notifying the owner,
				operator, lessee, or maintenance company) by telephone not later than noon the
				next business day after the incident becomes known to the owner, operator,
				lessee, or maintenance company. The elevator, escalator, manlift, moving walk,
				or power dumbwaiter involved shall be taken immediately out of service unless
				otherwise advised (see subparagraph (2) below).
(c) For all incidents, the owner, operator,
				lessee shall file a written report, including witness statements, within seven
				days of the date of the incident or of the date the incident became known to
				the owner, operator, lessee, or maintenance company, whichever is later.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The installation of a new, altered, or relocated elevator,
				  escalator, dumbwaiter, material lift, manlift, moving walk, wheelchair lift or
				  chair lift shall not begin until a construction permit has been issued by the
				  authority having jurisdiction for the elevators in the installation area. The
				  equipment shall not be placed into service until it has been inspected, all
				  acceptance tests have been successfully completed in the presence of a
				  certified deputy inspector and all violations have been resolved to the
				  satisfaction of the deputy inspector.
O.C.G.A. §
											8-2-101.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) An elevator contractor may request a
				temporary operating permit to allow the use of a passenger or freight elevator
				before its completion for carrying workmen, authorized personnel or materials.
				Such elevator shall not be used until it has been inspected and approved by a
				certified deputy inspector and the required fee has been paid. The operating
				permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed ninety days. Renewals may be
				granted at the discretion of the Office, and upon inspection by a certified
				deputy inspector.
(2) Personnel
				Hoist Used During Construction.
(a) Personnel
				hoist shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the latest accepted
				edition of the American National Standard A10.4 or the latest edition of the
				Rules adopted by the Commissioner.
(b) An operating permit shall be required.
				Double cage units on a common tower shall require an operating permit for each
				cage.
(c) Personnel hoist used
				during construction shall be inspected every ninety days and after each jump,
				by a certified deputy inspector.
(d) The following sections outline the
				minimum requirements, regular maintenance and approved safety practices for
				elevators as provided for in the Georgia Laws Regulating Elevators. All
				Existing features or components of the elevators shall comply with this law and
				the rules proposed by the Board and adopted by the Commissioner.
(e) Certified Inspectors shall use the latest
				adopted edition of the ANSI A90.1, ANSI A10.4 or ANSI A92.10 codes and
				standards with such revision, amendments, and interpretation.
(f) All Temporary Transport Platforms shall
				meet the requirements of ANSI A10.4 Section 5.
(g) All Temporary Transport Platforms shall
				meet the requirements as set forth in ANSI A10.4 Section 17.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Existing freight elevators shall comply
				with the following descriptions:
(a) Freight
				elevators with operating stations in the car, which allow personnel to ride
				shall comply with ASME A17.3, the standards for existing elevators.
(b) Material Lifts (other than those that
				fall under the requirements of ASME A17.1) that do not allow personnel to ride
				and does not have an operating station in the car, shall comply with ASME
				B20.1, the standards for conveyors and related equipment.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-25 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ESCALATORS AND ELEVATORS › Rule 120-3-25-.11 - Notice of Hearing and Penalties

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Cessation Order.
(a) The Office may issue a written order for
				the cessation of operation of elevators, escalators, moving walks and all other
				equipment covered by these regulations when it has been determined to be
				hazardous, unsafe, or the failure to comply with any of the provisions of these
				rules or the safety act. Operation shall not resume until such violations are
				corrected to the satisfaction of the Commissioner or the Commissioner's
				authorized representative.
(b) In
				the event a person knowingly commits a violation or allows a violation to be
				committed after being issued a cessation order, or warning the Commissioner or
				the Commissioner's authorized representative may initiate a Citation as stated
				below.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-25 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ESCALATORS AND ELEVATORS › Rule 120-3-25-.12 - Discontinuance of Operation

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) A certified inspector may seal an
				elevator out of service and void the operating permit if any of the following
				conditions exist:
(a) The holder of the
				operating permit fails to pay the required fee.
(b) The holder of the operating permit fails
				to report an accident as required by these Rules.
(c) Continued use of the elevator presents
				immediate danger to the user or people exposed to the hazards of the
				elevator.
(d) The holder of the
				operating permit fails to comply with Safety Act, Rules, or Codes and Standards
				within the specified time on the inspection report.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-25 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ESCALATORS AND ELEVATORS › Rule 120-3-25-.13 - Repealed and Reserved

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A.
				  §§
											8-2-102,
				  8-2-103,
				  8-2-104.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-25 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ESCALATORS AND ELEVATORS › Rule 120-3-25-.14 - Fees

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Payment of
				required fees and civil penalties imposed under these rules and regulations
				shall be made in accordance with instructions and forms on the website of the
				Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire. In determining acceptable methods of
				payment, the Commissioner should consider all relevant factors, including the
				convenience of the parties, the availability of better means of payment through
				enhanced technology, the need for efficient administration of the law, and the
				cost to the agency.
(2) Once
				permits are processed by this office, no refunds will be issued.
(3) Fees shall be paid in accordance with the
				following schedule:
(a) Certification -
				Examination:
1. Inspector ...................
				$100.00
2. Elevator Mechanic
				............... $100.00
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-25 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ESCALATORS AND ELEVATORS › Rule 120-3-25-.16 - Existing Installations (Special Purpose Personnel Elevators, Including Wheelchair Lifts)

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Existing special purpose personnel elevators, and wheelchair
				  lifts shall meet ASME A17.1, the Safety Code for Elevators and
				  Escalators.
O.C.G.A. §
											8-2-101.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All existing belt manlifts shall meet latest adopted version
				  of ASME A90.1 the standards for belt manlifts.
O.C.G.A. §
											8-2-101.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All existing side walk elevators shall meet ASME B20.1, the
				  Safety Standard for Conveyors and related equipment.
O.C.G.A. §
											8-2-101.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-25 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ESCALATORS AND ELEVATORS › Rule 120-3-25-.19 - Existing Installations - Dumbwaiters

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All existing dumbwaiters shall meet ASME A17.1, the standards
				  for dumbwaiters.
O.C.G.A. §
											8-2-101.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-25 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ESCALATORS AND ELEVATORS › Rule 120-3-25-.20 - New Installation (General)

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The following sections outline the
				minimum requirements, regular maintenance and approved safety practices for
				elevators as provided for in the Georgia Laws Regulating Elevators. All
				Existing features or components of the elevators shall comply with this law and
				the rules proposed by the Board and adopted by the Commissioner.
(2) Certified Inspectors shall use the latest
				adopted edition of the ASME A17.2 inspector's manual with such revision,
				amendments, and interpretation.
(3)
				All new elevators machine rooms shall not have sprinklers in these rooms if
				they are separated from the building with a minimum of a two hour fire
				separation and have smoke detectors in accordance with NFPA. If these rooms do
				not have the two hour minimum fire separation they shall have sprinkler
				protection conforming to the requirements NFPA and shall be provided with means
				to automatically disconnect the main power supply to the affected elevator
				prior to the application of water as required by ASME A17.1, unless prohibited
				by the building code as covered in Section 3007 or 3008. The machine room door
				shall swing outward from the machine room. Elevator machine rooms must have
				conditioned air (heated and cooled) to maintain a temperature range between 55
				and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with a maximum relative humidity of 85%.
(4) Elevator machine rooms and machinery
				spaces shall be enclosed with fire barriers constructed in accordance with
				Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section
				711, or both. The fire-resistance rating shall be not less than two hours.
				Openings in the fire barriers shall be protected with assemblies having a fire
				protection rating not less than that required for the hoistway enclosure doors.
				Exceptions:
1. Where machine rooms and
				machinery spaces do not meet the required fire resistance rating, they shall
				require sprinklers and shunt trip breaker in accordance with NFPA 72.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All existing wheelchair lifts and stair
				lifts installed before January 1, 2002, including temporary installed and
				portable lifts shall comply with ASME A117.1 and A17.1.
(2) All new wheelchair lifts and stair lifts
				installed after January 1, 2002, including temporary installed and portable
				lifts shall comply with ASME A18.1 and A117. If these lifts penetrate a floor,
				they shall be in a fire rated hoistway and shall comply with Rule
				120-3-25-.19(5).
(3) Residential platform lifts (wheelchair
				lifts) and stairway chairlifts may be installed and placed into service prior
				to inspection once the permit and stamped drawings are obtained by the
				installation company. The installation and testing shall be done to the
				requirements of ASME A18.1, the latest adopted version. The installation and
				testing will be done by a Class IIIR elevator mechanic and a test report signed
				by them showing that both the installation and all tests required in Section 10
				of the Code have been completed. A copy of the permit will be posted at the
				location and a copy of the test report will be emailed to safety engineering.
				The permit inspection, to include all testing will be conducted as soon as
				possible after the installation by a certified elevator mechanic of the company
				that installed the equipment.
O.C.G.A. §
											8-2-101.