Rule 120-3-23-.17 - Local Jurisdictions(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.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-23-.17
O.C.G.A. Secs. 25-12-6, 25-12-15, 33-2-9, 50-13-21.
Original Rule entitled "Local Jurisdictions"adopted. F. Oct. 11, 2007; eff. Oct. 31, 2007.