Georgia Code, Title 25, Chapter 11 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractors
- § 25-11-1 - Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Fire Sprinkler Act."
- § 25-11-2 - Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Certificate" or "certificate of competency" means the document issued by the Commissioner to a certificate holder...
- § 25-11-3 - Powers and Duties of the Commissioner; Delegation of Authority
(a) The Commissioner is charged with the duty and responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter.(b) Any authority, power, or duty vested in the...
- § 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
(a) Any individual desiring to become a certificate holder shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application on forms prescribed by the Commissioner. Such...
- § 25-11-5 - Licensing of Each Location; Application; Fee; Prerequisites
(a) Where a fire protection sprinkler contractor has multiple office locations for the purpose of design, installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, or inspection of...
- § 25-11-6 - Inspector's License
(a) Any individual desiring to become a fire protection sprinkler system inspector shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application on the prescribed forms....
- § 25-11-7 - Fire Protection System Designer License
(a) Any individual desiring to become a fire protection system designer shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application on forms prescribed by the...
- § 25-11-8 - Requirement that Installation, Repair, or Other Work Be Performed or Supervised by Certificate Holder
(a) No person shall act as a fire protection sprinkler contractor unless a certificate holder is employed full time, in office or on site...
- § 25-11-9 - Review of Water-Based Fire Protection Shop Drawings
(a) Water-based fire protection shop drawings shall be reviewed for code compliance with the state minimum standards by a certificate of competency holder.(b) The...
- § 25-11-10 - Preparation of Water-Based Fire Protection System Documents for Construction by Designers
(a) Only licensed fire protection system designers or other designers under their direct supervision shall prepare water-based fire protection system documents for construction.(b) All...
- § 25-11-11 - Individuals Authorized to Inspect and Maintain Systems
(a) Inspections, maintenance, and testing required by this chapter shall only be performed by licensed fire protection system inspectors, certificate of competency holders, or...
- § 25-11-12 - Rules and Regulations; Forms
The Commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as he or she deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The Commissioner...
- § 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
(a) The installation or repair of any underground facilities or piping which connects to and furnishes water for the water-based fire protection system shall...
- § 25-11-14 - Applicability to Work Performed for State or Political Subdivision; Contract and Bid Requirements for Such Work
This chapter shall also apply to any fire protection sprinkler contractor performing work for the state or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision....
- § 25-11-15 - Deposit of Fees Collected Under Chapter; Authority to Accept Grants for Administration of Chapter
(a) All fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited with the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services.(b)...
- § 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
(a) Whenever the Commissioner shall have reason to believe that any individual is or has been violating any provisions of this chapter, the Commissioner,...
- § 25-11-17 - Additional Grounds for Revocation, Suspension, Refusal, or Nonrenewal of Licenses
In addition to the grounds set forth in Code Section 25-11-16, it is cause for revocation or suspension, refusal, or nonrenewal of certificates or...
- § 25-11-18 - Failure to Renew Certificate or License
The failure to renew a certificate or license by the expiration date as set forth in this chapter will cause the certificate or license...
- § 25-11-19 - Systems Exempt From Chapter
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to water-based automatic sprinkler systems for use in single-family dwellings or limited water-based systems permitted to...
Last modified: October 14, 2016