Upon receipt of a sworn affidavit stating all relevant facts and circumstances and such other information as may be required, the State Fire Marshal may recommend to the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner that specific requirements of this Chapter and the codes and standards 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 Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner in his or her discretion may accept the State Fire Marshal's recommendation and grant the requested modification.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-23-.20
O.C.G.A. Secs. 25-12-15, 25-12-20, 33-2-9, 50-13-21.