Georgia Code — 25
Browse 283 sections in division 25 of the Georgia code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 25-1-1. Making available dynamite caps or like devices to minors; criminal and civil penalties.
- § 25-2-1. "Commissioner" defined.
- § 25-2-2. Safety Fire Commissioner - Office created.
- § 25-2-3. Safety Fire Commissioner - Duties and responsibilities generally; delegation of powers.
- § 25-2-4. Safety Fire Commissioner - Adoption of rules and regulations.
- § 25-2-4. 1. Safety Fire Commissioner - Fees and charges.
- § 25-2-5. State fire marshal - Appointment; qualifications; salary.
- § 25-2-6. State fire marshal; head of Safety Fire Division.
- § 25-2-7. Appointment process of deputy state fire marshal and other personnel.
- § 25-2-8. Payment of transportation, etc., expenses of employees in state fire marshal's office.
- § 25-2-9. Authority of fire marshal and employees to investigate cause and origin of fires; power to arrest.
- § 25-2-10. Appeal from rulings of state fire marshal to Commissioner; appeal from Commissioner to superior court; bond.
- § 25-2-11. Local inspections - Duty of cities and counties generally; assistance of cities and counties by state fire marshal.
- § 25-2-12. Adoption of state fire safety standards and enforcement; investigations; excuse from compliance with standards; interpretation of standards and granting variances therefrom by Commissioner.
- § 25-2-12. 1. Deputizing of local fire marshals, deputy local fire marshals, and state inspectors as state officers; qualification of applicants; duty to notify state fire marshal of employment status change; removal.
- § 25-2-13. Buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property; requirements; effect of rules, regulations, and fire safety standards issued before April 1, 1968; power of local governing authorities.
- § 25-2-14. Buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property - Requirement and issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy; fees; employment of private professional providers to perform building plan reviews.
- § 25-2-14. 1. Buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property - Compliance of existing and proposed buildings and structures with minimum fire safety standards.
- § 25-2-15. Buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property - Issuance of temporary occupancy permits; time limits for compliance with chapter.
- § 25-2-16. Regulation of the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials; use of hold-open latches at self-service gasoline stations; plans for bulk storage facilities.
- § 25-2-17. Regulation of explosives.
- § 25-2-18. Exemption of public buildings from fees or licenses; waiver for churches and charities.
- § 25-2-19. Regulation of fire hazards in hotels, apartment houses, department stores, warehouses, and public places.
- § 25-2-20. Licensing of traveling carnivals, circuses, and other exhibits.
- § 25-2-21. Investigation on complaint of dangerous building appurtenances; effect of failure to remove or repair after notice.
- § 25-2-22. Right of Commissioner and other authorized officials to enter and inspect buildings and premises.
- § 25-2-22. 1. Inspection warrants.
- § 25-2-23. Issuance of notice to correct unsafe conditions.
- § 25-2-24. Filing of petition for court order compelling compliance with notice.
- § 25-2-25. Remedy of unsafe conditions by city or county upon failure to comply with court order; liability for expenses generally; issuance of fi. fa. against owner of property for expense incurred.
- § 25-2-26. Final authority for ordering enforcement of Code Sections 25-2-22 through 25-2-25.
- § 25-2-27. Procedure for investigation of suspected arson - Taking of testimony; arrest of suspect; furnishing of information to district attorney.
- § 25-2-28. Procedure for investigation of suspected arson - Issuance of subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses or production of documents; administration of oaths; issuance of court order compelling compliance.
- § 25-2-29. Hearing procedure.
- § 25-2-30. Duty of state fire marshal as to promotion of fire prevention and life safety generally.
- § 25-2-31. Dissemination of fire prevention information by state fire marshal generally; fire prevention programs in schools; cooperation with state fire marshal by local authorities.
- § 25-2-32. Maintenance of records of fire losses; reports of losses by insurance companies; reports of fires.
- § 25-2-32. 1. Reports to Safety Fire Division of serious burn injuries.
- § 25-2-32. 2. Investigation of burn injuries reported pursuant to Code Section 25-2-32.1
- § 25-2-33. Release of fire loss information by insurers on request by state or local official; immunity for furnishing of information; confidentiality of information received; testimony by officials in action against insurer.
- § 25-2-33. 1. Reports of arson and suspected arson to state fire marshal and insurers; notification of payment of claim as to which report filed.
- § 25-2-34. Cooperation with Commissioner, deputies and inspectors by Department of Public Safety and Georgia State Patrol.
- § 25-2-35. Payment of sheriffs and other peace officers for assistance in determining causes of fires, etc.
- § 25-2-36. Remedies for violations of provisions of chapter and rules, regulations, or orders of Commissioner - Injunctive relief.
- § 25-2-37. Locking exit doors; construction of building without approval of plans; civil penalties for violation of chapter or rules.
- § 25-2-38. Remedies for violations of provisions of chapter and rules, regulations, or orders of Commissioner - Criminal penalty.
- § 25-2-38. 1. Sovereign immunity; effect of this chapter on legal duties of property owners and lessees.
- § 25-2-39. Construction of chapter.
- § 25-2-40. Smoke detectors required in new dwellings and dwelling units; exceptions.
- § 25-2-41. Use of class B fire-fighting foam.
- § 25-3-1. General powers of fire departments.
- § 25-3-2. Powers of fire departments in event of emergencies generally.
- § 25-3-3. Provision of assistance during emergencies to federal agencies or officers and state, or political subdivisions.
- § 25-3-4. Authority of counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions to enact ordinances, regulations, or codes.
- § 25-3-5. Operation of other fire departments within municipalities or counties.
- § 25-3-6. Effect of article on powers and duties of other officials and departments.
- § 25-3-20. Legislative intent.
- § 25-3-21. Definitions.
- § 25-3-22. Notification and documentation that organization meets requirements; issuance of certificate of compliance.
- § 25-3-23. General requirements; equipment and clothing; insurance.
- § 25-3-24. Authority of executive director to determine compliance.
- § 25-3-25. Suspension or revocation of certificate of compliance; hearing by aggrieved departments; enforcement of suspensions or revocations.
- § 25-3-26. Duty of executive director to cooperate with fire department.
- § 25-3-27. Construction of article.
- § 25-4-1. Short title.
- § 25-4-2. Definitions.
- § 25-4-3. Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; establishment and organization; advisory committee; expenses and allowances.
- § 25-4-3. 1. Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council; establishment as division of council; membership; officers; expenses.
- § 25-4-4. Eligibility of council and volunteer council members for public office.
- § 25-4-5. Administrative assignment to Department of Public Safety; source of funds; authority to accept gifts and other items of value.
- § 25-4-6. Meetings, quorum, and annual reporting of council and volunteer council.
- § 25-4-7. Functions and powers of council and volunteer council.
- § 25-4-7. 1. Appointment and compensation of executive director; assistants.
- § 25-4-8. Qualifications of firefighters generally.
- § 25-4-8. 1. Qualifications for volunteer firefighters.
- § 25-4-9. Basic firefighter training course; transfer of certification.
- § 25-4-10. Mandatory training.
- § 25-4-11. Adoption of higher training requirements by employing agencies.
- § 25-4-12. Applicability of chapter.
- § 25-5-1. Short title.
- § 25-5-2. Definitions.
- § 25-5-3. Declaration of public policy.
- § 25-5-4. Right of firefighters to bargain collectively.
- § 25-5-5. Selection of bargaining agent by firefighters; recognition by corporate authority.
- § 25-5-6. Obligation of corporate authority and agent to meet and confer in good faith; reduction of agreement to written contract; limitation as to duration of contract.
- § 25-5-7. Submission of unresolved issues to mediation.
- § 25-5-8. Mediation board - Composition and selection; chairman.
- § 25-5-9. Mediation board - Time, notice, and conduct of hearings; transmittal of findings and opinion; effect of decision.
- § 25-5-10. Mediation board - Factors to be considered in reaching decision.
- § 25-5-11. Payment of expenses of mediation.
- § 25-5-12. Agreements constituting collective bargaining contracts; required provisions; engaging in work stoppages, slowdowns, or strikes by firefighters.
- § 25-5-13. Service of notice of request for collective bargaining upon corporate authorities by bargaining agent.
- § 25-5-14. Applicability of chapter.
- § 25-6-1. "Jurisdiction" defined.
- § 25-6-2. Formation of pacts authorized; status of members of fire departments of member jurisdictions; "pact" defined.
- § 25-6-3. Establishment of pacts; organizational meeting; adoption of articles, bylaws, and regulations; board of directors; officers, agents, and personnel.
- § 25-6-4. Purpose of pacts; powers and duties of pacts generally.
- § 25-6-5. Liability for failure to respond for purposes of extinguishing fires or other immediate response emergencies; privileges and immunities; liability for loss of men or equipment.
- § 25-6-6. Appropriation of funds for pacts by member jurisdictions; receipt of gifts by pacts; entry into agreements with state and federal agencies by pacts.
- § 25-6-7. Joining of and withdrawal from pacts by jurisdictions not having fire departments.
- § 25-6-8. Mutual Aid Resource Pact Districts - Establishment; joining or organization of pacts by nonmember jurisdictions desiring to participate in mutual aid.
- § 25-6-9. Mutual Aid Resource Pact Districts - Merger with other districts; communication and cooperation between districts.
- § 25-6-10. Continuation of operation of preexistent pacts.
- § 25-6-11. Penalty for violations of chapter.
- § 25-7-1. Short title.
- § 25-7-2. Creation; purposes.
- § 25-7-3. "Board" defined.
- § 25-7-4. Powers and duties of Board of Public Safety as to academy generally; selection and compensation of superintendent of academy; creation of advisory council; selection and reimbursement of members.
- § 25-7-5. Responsibilities of superintendent of academy.
- § 25-7-6. Administrative assignment of academy to Department of Public Safety; acceptance of gifts, grants, and donations by board.
- § 25-7-7. Persons to whom training programs to be made available; establishing fees; eligibility.
- § 25-7-8. Requirement of attendance at academy training programs; effect of academy training programs upon other training programs.
- § 25-8-1. Short title.
- § 25-8-2. Definitions.
- § 25-8-3. Requirements governing use of explosives in blasting generally.
- § 25-8-4. Blasting standards; formulas and tables.
- § 25-8-5. Use of seismograph measurements.
- § 25-8-6. License requirement.
- § 25-8-7. Refusal, suspension, or revocation of license.
- § 25-8-8. Maintenance of blasting records.
- § 25-8-9. Promulgation of rules and regulations by Commissioner; forms.
- § 25-8-10. Approval by Commissioner of variations from requirements of chapter.
- § 25-8-11. Powers of Commissioner for enforcement of chapter, rules, and regulations generally; privileged nature of evidence submitted to Commissioner.
- § 25-8-12. Penalties for violations of chapter, rules, regulations, or orders.
- § 25-9-1. Short title.
- § 25-9-2. Purpose of chapter.
- § 25-9-3. Definitions.
- § 25-9-4. Design locate request and response.
- § 25-9-5. Cooperation with UPC; permanent markers for water and sewer facilities; point of contact list.
- § 25-9-6. Prerequisites to blasting or excavating; marking of sites.
- § 25-9-7. Determining whether utility facilities are present; information to UPC; noncompliance; future utility facilities; abandoned utility facilities.
- § 25-9-8. Treatment of gas pipes and other underground utility facilities by blasters and excavators.
- § 25-9-9. Degree of accuracy required in utility facility location information; effect of inaccurate information on liability of blaster or excavator; liability of facility owners for losses resulting from lack of accurate information.
- § 25-9-10. Effect of chapter upon rights, titles, powers, or interests of facility owners or operators.
- § 25-9-11. Effect of chapter upon rights, powers, etc., of state, counties, or municipalities concerning facilities located on public road or street rights of way.
- § 25-9-11. 1. Local governing authorities prohibited from enforcing ordinances or resolutions imposing fines for violations of certain marking or location requirements.
- § 25-9-12. Notice requirements for emergency excavations.
- § 25-9-13. Penalties for violations of chapter; bonds; enforcement; advisory committee; dispose of settlement recommendations.
- § 25-10-1. Definitions.
- § 25-10-2. Prohibited fireworks activities; application of noise ordinances.
- § 25-10-2. 1. Use of fireworks and consumer fireworks while under the influence; violation.
- § 25-10-3. Permitted sales and uses of fireworks.
- § 25-10-3. 1. Storage of fireworks by licensed nonmanufacturers.
- § 25-10-3. 2. License required for pyrotechnics exhibits; requirements; penalty for violations.
- § 25-10-4. Requirement of permit for conduct of fireworks display; application; imposition of conditions as to granting of permit; duration and transfer of permit; disposition of excess fireworks; fees.
- § 25-10-4. 1. Employment of persons under age 18 in connection with fireworks storage or public displays.
- § 25-10-5. License and fee for manufacture, storage, and transportation of fireworks or pyrotechnic displays; promulgation of safety regulations; conduct of inspections.
- § 25-10-5. 1. Requirements for issuance of license to distribute consumer fireworks; required signage.
- § 25-10-6. Fireworks manufactured, sold, or stored in violation of chapter declared contraband; seizure and disposition thereof; forfeiture.
- § 25-10-7. Applicability of provisions of chapter.
- § 25-10-8. Penalty for violations of chapter.
- § 25-10-9. Penalty for illegal use or sale of fireworks.
- § 25-10-10. Prohibition on release of certain fire-propelled devices into the air and certain floating lantern devices into public water locations.
- § 25-10-11. Enforcement; cease and desist orders; license revocation; opportunity for hearing; penalty for failure to comply with order; authority to bring civil action.
- § 25-10-12. Additional grounds for revocation or suspension, refusal, or nonrenewal of licence.
- § 25-11-1. Short title.
- § 25-11-2. Definitions.
- § 25-11-3. Powers and duties of the Commissioner; delegation of authority.
- § 25-11-4. Application to become certificate holder; certificate fee; demonstration of applicant's competence and knowledge; limitations on issuance of certificate; expiration and renewal of certificate.
- § 25-11-5. Licensing of each location; application; fee; prerequisites.
- § 25-11-6. Inspector's license.
- § 25-11-7. Fire protection system designer license.
- § 25-11-8. Requirement that installation, repair, or other work be performed or supervised by certificate holder.
- § 25-11-9. Review of water-based fire protection shop drawings.
- § 25-11-10. Preparation of water-based fire protection system documents for construction by designers.
- § 25-11-11. Individuals authorized to inspect and maintain systems.
- § 25-11-12. Rules and regulations; forms.
- § 25-11-13. Valid license required for installation or repair of water-based fire protection sprinkler systems; proof of contractor's competency required; effect of chapter on laws regulating contractors' work.
- § 25-11-14. Applicability to work performed for state or political subdivision; contract and bid requirements for such work.
- § 25-11-15. Deposit of fees collected under chapter; authority to accept grants for administration of chapter.
- § 25-11-16. Cease and desist order against violators; penalty for violations; order requiring compliance; revocation of certificate for failure to comply with order; civil actions.
- § 25-11-17. Additional grounds for revocation, suspension, refusal, or nonrenewal of licenses.
- § 25-11-18. Failure to renew certificate or license.
- § 25-11-19. Systems exempt from chapter.
- § 25-12-1. Compliance with chapter; license requirement.
- § 25-12-2. Definitions.
- § 25-12-3. Installation, inspection, servicing, or testing of fire suppression systems.
- § 25-12-4. Installation, inspection, servicing, or testing of portable fire extinguishers.
- § 25-12-5. Visual inspection of preengineered fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers by fire chiefs, fire marshals, or fire inspectors.
- § 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.
- § 25-12-7. License and fee required for firm installing, inspecting, servicing, or testing fire suppression systems or portable fire extinguishers.
- § 25-12-8. Permit and fee required for individual installing, inspecting, servicing, or testing; exemption.
- § 25-12-9. Period of licenses and permits; failure to renew.
- § 25-12-10. Forms of licenses, permits, and applications; information required.
- § 25-12-11. Requirement for issuance of license.
- § 25-12-12. Requirement for issuance of permit.
- § 25-12-13. Amended licenses or permits.
- § 25-12-14. Production of license or permit on demand.
- § 25-12-15. Rules and regulations for standards of fire suppression systems and fire extinguishers.
- § 25-12-16. Specifications for service tags to be attached to fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems.
- § 25-12-17. Violation of chapter by licensee or permittee.
- § 25-12-18. Cease and desist orders; period of revocation; civil penalty; opportunity for hearing; civil actions.
- § 25-12-19. Penalty for violation of chapter.
- § 25-12-20. Delegation of authority by the Commissioner.
- § 25-12-21. Fees collected; grants and gifts.
- § 25-12-22. Power of municipality, county, or state to regulate not limited.
- § 25-13-1. Short title.
- § 25-13-2. Declaration of public policy.
- § 25-13-3. Definitions.
- § 25-13-4. Prohibition against use of nomenclature pertaining to particular fire department in connection with solicitation, advertisement, publication, or production.
- § 25-13-5. Prohibition against use of symbols pertaining to particular fire department in connection with solicitation, advertisement, publication, or production.
- § 25-13-6. Procedure for obtaining permission to use nomenclature or symbols; discretion of local governing body.
- § 25-13-7. Injunctions against violations.
- § 25-13-8. Civil penalties.
- § 25-13-9. Actions for civil damages.
- § 25-13-10. Criminal penalties.
- § 25-14-1. Short title.
- § 25-14-2. Definitions.
- § 25-14-3. Standards for testing cigarettes; reports; exceptions.
- § 25-14-4. Written certification.
- § 25-14-5. Required marking of cigarettes.
- § 25-14-6. Civil penalty; forfeiture.
- § 25-14-7. Rules and regulations; inspections.
- § 25-14-8. Enforcement of this chapter; cooperation during inspections.
- § 25-14-9. Manufacturing for sale or selling cigarettes outside of Georgia not prohibited.
- § 25-14-10. Effect of modification of federal standards.
- § 25-14-11. Impact of changes in New York safety standards.
- § 25-15-1. (See Editor's notes.) Office of Safety Fire Commissioner to be successor to Department of Labor relating to transferred functions; transfer of employees; reporting on effects and results of this Code section.
- § 25-15-10. Short title.
- § 25-15-11. Definitions.
- § 25-15-12. Consulting on boilers and pressure vessels.
- § 25-15-13. Definitions, rules, and regulations for safe construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair.
- § 25-15-14. Effect on new construction and installation.
- § 25-15-15. Maximum allowable working pressure.
- § 25-15-16. Exceptions.
- § 25-15-17. Chief inspector.
- § 25-15-18. Deputy inspectors.
- § 25-15-19. Special inspectors.
- § 25-15-20. Examination of inspectors.
- § 25-15-21. Suspension and revocation of inspector's certificate of competency; hearing; reinstatement.
- § 25-15-22. Replacement of lost or destroyed certificates of competency.
- § 25-15-23. Inspections.
- § 25-15-24. Filing and maintenance of special investigator's report; issuance and suspension of inspection certificate.
- § 25-15-25. Inspections of boilers and pressure vessels.
- § 25-15-26. Requirement of valid inspection certificate for operation of a boiler or pressure vessel.
- § 25-15-27. Payment of inspection fees.
- § 25-15-28. Appeals.
- § 25-15-29. Limitations on authority of local governments to regulate boilers and pressure vessels.
- § 25-15-30. State liability not created.
- § 25-15-31. Civil penalties for violations; authority of Commissioner to bring civil action.
- § 25-15-50. Short title.
- § 25-15-51. (See Editor's notes.) Definitions.
- § 25-15-52. Consultation with persons knowledgeable in area of amusement rides; creation of committees.
- § 25-15-53. Formulation of standards and regulations for rides; related powers and duties.
- § 25-15-54. Licensing of private inspectors.
- § 25-15-55. Application for permit to operate rides; operation prior to issuance of permit; certificate of inspection.
- § 25-15-56. Amusement ride inspection; issuance of certificate of inspection.
- § 25-15-57. Waiver of ride inspection requirement.
- § 25-15-58. Issuance of permits.
- § 25-15-59. Owner recordkeeping.
- § 25-15-60. Ride operators; minimum age.
- § 25-15-61. Accident reports.
- § 25-15-62. Liability insurance, bond, cash, or security coverage.
- § 25-15-63. Variances.
- § 25-15-64. Applicability of article.
- § 25-15-65. Use of existing rides; period for compliance.
- § 25-15-66. Order for temporary cessation; injunction; penalties.
- § 25-15-67. Right of owner or operator to deny entry to rides; inspector's right of access.
- § 25-15-68. State liability not created.
- § 25-15-69. Regulation of amusement rides by counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions.
- § 25-15-80. Short title.
- § 25-15-81. Definitions.
- § 25-15-82. Authority to consult.
- § 25-15-83. Safety standards and regulations; licensing of inspectors; ride permits; fees.
- § 25-15-84. Licensing of private inspectors.
- § 25-15-85. Permit required; application; engineering evaluation.
- § 25-15-86. Inspections.
- § 25-15-87. Waiver of inspection for rides inspected by other entity.
- § 25-15-88. Issuance of permit.
- § 25-15-89. Maintenance, inspection, and repair records.
- § 25-15-90. Ride operators; minimum standards for operation of rides.
- § 25-15-91. Accident reports.
- § 25-15-92. Liability insurance, bond, or other security required.
- § 25-15-93. Variances from standards and regulations.
- § 25-15-94. Exempted rides.
- § 25-15-95. Existing rides.
- § 25-15-96. Order for temporary cessation; injunction; penalties.
- § 25-15-97. Owner or operator denying individual entry to ride.
- § 25-15-98. Posting of age, size, and weight requirements for rides.
- § 25-15-99. Itinerant carnival rides to be continuously registered with in-state agent.
- § 25-15-100. State liability not created.
- § 25-15-101. Regulation of carnival rides by counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions.
- § 25-15-110. Requirements for scaffolding and staging design; inspection by Safety Fire Comissioner.