Rule 120-3-12-.04 - Special Provisions(1) Reporting of fire or serious accidents: (a) Every person required by these rules and regulations to have a permit and who suffers a fire or serious accident involving anhydrous ammonia shall make report thereof in writing as soon as possible to the State Fire Marshal. A serious accident shall be interpreted to mean one in which loss of life, hospitalization of persons, or loss or damage to property involving $100.00 or more results from the accident.(2) Advising appropriate authorities of situations presenting a hazard to the public: (a) Every person required by these rules and regulations to have a permit and having knowledge of a situation or condition involving anhydrous ammonia which creates a hazard to the public shall advise local authorities immediately and the State Fire Marshal as soon as practicable.(3) Modification:(a) Upon receipt of a sworn affidavit from the owner stating all relevant facts and circumstances and such other information as may be required, the State Fire Marshal may recommend to the Commissioner that specific requirements of this Chapter and the NFPA codes, standards and recommended practices 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 Commissioner in his discretion may accept the State Fire Marshal's recommendation and grant the requested modification.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-12-.04
O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4, 25-2-16.
Original Chapter entitled "The Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia" adopted. F. Jan. 29, 1968; eff. Apr. 1, 1968, as specified by the Agency.Repealed: New Chapter entitled "Rules and Regulations for the Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia" adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Aug. 25, 1992; eff. Sept. 14, 1992.Editor's Note In accordance with the O.C.G.A., Section 50-13-21, the contents of this Chapter are not filed with or published by the Secretary of State; only the name and designation is filed, printed, and distributed. These Regulations are on file in the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, Safety Fire Department and are open for public examination and copying.Note: Chapter 120-3-12 "Editor's Note" rescinded. F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. January 1, 2020 as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020 as specified by the Agency.