Georgia Code, Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 3 - Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings

• § 8-2-200 - Short Title
  This article shall be known and may be cited as "The Uniform Act for the Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing
• § 8-2-201 - Purpose and Applicability of Article
  (a) It is a purpose of this article to encourage the sensitive rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization, or preservation of existing buildings throughout this state and...
• § 8-2-202 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Enforcement authority" means the Safety Fire Commissioner, the state fire marshal, local building officials, local fire...
• § 8-2-203 - Effect of Article on State and Local Enforcement Authorities
  The provisions of this article shall be mandatory and binding on the state fire marshal, the Safety Fire Commissioner, and other state officials responsible...
• § 8-2-204 - Alteration or Repair Without Total Compliance With New Construction Requirements
  The provisions of this article shall require any state code enforcement authority and shall permit any authorized local code enforcement authority to permit the...
• § 8-2-205 - Identification and Correction of Certain Conditions or Defects
  With reference to existing buildings, authorized enforcement authorities should give special attention to the conditions or defects described in this Code section in accordance...
• § 8-2-206 - Consideration of Compliance Alternatives
  Code Sections 8-2-207 through 8-2-211 contain generally acceptable compliance alternatives illustrating principles which shall be applied to the rehabilitation of existing buildings by state...
• § 8-2-207 - Compliance Alternatives for Inadequate Number of Exits
  Compliance alternatives for an inadequate number of exits include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Provide connecting fire-exit balconies acceptable to the...
• § 8-2-208 - Compliance Alternatives for Excessive Travel Distances to Approved Exit
  Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to an approved exit include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Install an approved smoke detection...
• § 8-2-209 - Compliance Alternatives for Unenclosed or Improperly Enclosed Exit Stairways or Vertical Shafts
  Compliance alternatives for unenclosed or improperly enclosed exit stairways or vertical shafts include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Improve enclosure of...
• § 8-2-210 - Compliance Alternatives for Inadequate Fire Partitions or Walls
  Compliance alternatives for inadequate or a total lack of fire partitions or fire separation walls shall be as set forth in Code Section 8-2-209.
• § 8-2-211 - Compliance Alternatives for Lack of Required Protection of Openings in Exterior Walls
  Compliance alternatives for a lack of required protection of openings in exterior walls where a fire exposure is a risk include, but are not...
• § 8-2-212 - Filing of Approved Compliance Alternatives
  Whenever action is taken on any existing building to repair, make alterations, or change the use or occupancy of an existing structure and, when...
• § 8-2-213 - Final Review of Projects; Agreement of Local Authorities
  Where an existing building or structure falls within the jurisdiction of both state level and local level enforcement authorities, the final review of any...
• § 8-2-214 - Additions
  Additions to an existing building shall comply with the applicable requirements of state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards for new construction....
• § 8-2-215 - Minor Alterations or Repairs; Reduction or Removal of Features; Alteration or Repair Without Further Compliance; Installation of Mechanical Systems
  Minor alterations or repairs to an existing building which do not adversely affect the performance or safety of the building may be made with...
• § 8-2-216 - Continuation of Legal Use and Occupancy
  The legal use and occupancy of any building or structure may be continued without change, except as may be provided otherwise by this article...
• § 8-2-217 - Total Change in Use or Occupancy
  (a) A total change in the use or occupancy of an existing building which would cause a greater hazard to the public shall not...
• § 8-2-218 - Change of Portion of Building to New Use or Occupancy
  (a) If a portion of a building is changed to a new use or occupancy and that portion is separated from the remainder of...
• § 8-2-219 - Changes Which Increase Floor Loading
  Any proposed change in the use or occupancy of an existing building or portion thereof which could increase the floor loading should be investigated...
• § 8-2-220 - Rules and Regulations
  The Safety Fire Commissioner shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to implement and carry out the requirements of this article.
• § 8-2-221 - Appeals of Rulings or Decisions
  Should any person, firm, corporation, or other entity be dissatisfied with any ruling or decision of the state fire marshal pursuant to the provisions...
• § 8-2-222 - Immunity of State and Local Entities; Liability of Property Owner or User
  Nothing in this article shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state or any officer or employee thereof...

Last modified: October 14, 2016