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O.C.G.A. § 25-2-6 · State fire marshal; head of Safety Fire Division.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-7 · Appointment process of deputy state fire marshal and other personnel.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-8 · Payment of transportation, etc., expenses of employees in state fire marshal’s office.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-9 · Authority of fire marshal and employees to investigate cause and origin of fires; power to arrest.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-10 · Appeal from rulings of state fire marshal to Commissioner; appeal from Commissioner to superior court; bond.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-11 · [Reserved] Local inspections — Duty of cities and counties generally; assistance of cities and counties by state fire marshal.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-12 · Adoption of state fire safety standards and enforcement; investigations; excuse from compliance with standards; interpretation of standards and granting variances therefrom by Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-12.1 · Deputizing of local fire marshals, deputy local fire marshals, and state inspectors as state officers; qualification of applicants; duty to notify state fire marshal of employment status change; removal.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-13 · Buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property; requirements; effect of rules, regulations, and fire safety standards issued before April 1, 1968; power of local governing authorities.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-14 · Buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property — Requirement and issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy; fees; employment of private professional providers to perform building plan reviews.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-14.1 · Buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property — Compliance of existing and proposed buildings and structures with minimum fire safety standards.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-14.2 · Authority of state fire marshal or other officials to deny permit or certificate of occupancy, or issue stop-work order for regulatory noncompliance.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-15 · Buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property — Issuance of temporary occupancy permits; time limits for compliance with chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-16 · Regulation of the storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials; use of hold-open latches at self-service gasoline stations; plans for bulk storage facilities.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-17 · Regulation of explosives.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-18 · Exemption of public buildings from fees or licenses; waiver for churches and charities.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-19 · Regulation of fire hazards in hotels, apartment houses, department stores, warehouses, and public places.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-20 · Licensing of traveling carnivals, circuses, and other exhibits.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-21 · [Reserved] Investigation on complaint of dangerous building appurtenances; effect of failure to remove or repair after notice.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-22 · Right of Commissioner and other authorized officials to enter and inspect buildings and premises.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-22.1 · Inspection warrants.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-23 · Issuance of notice to correct unsafe conditions.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-24 · Filing of petition for court order compelling compliance with notice.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-25 · Remedy of unsafe conditions by city or county upon failure to comply with court order; liability for expenses generally; issuance of fi. fa. against owner of property for expense incurred.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-26 · Final authority for ordering enforcement of Code Sections 25-2-22 through 25-2-25.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-27 · Procedure for investigation of suspected arson — Taking of testimony; arrest of suspect; furnishing of information to district attorney.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-28 · Procedure for investigation of suspected arson — Issuance of subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses or production of documents; administration of oaths; issuance of court order compelling compliance.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-29 · Hearing procedure.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-30 · Duty of state fire marshal as to promotion of fire prevention and life safety generally.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-31 · Dissemination of fire prevention information by state fire marshal generally; fire prevention programs in schools; cooperation with state fire marshal by local authorities.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-32 · Maintenance of records of fire losses; reports of losses by insurance companies; reports of fires.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-32.1 · Reports to Safety Fire Division of serious burn injuries.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-32.2 · Investigation of burn injuries reported pursuant to Code Section 25-2-32.1.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-33 · Release of fire loss information by insurers on request by state or local official; immunity for furnishing of information; confidentiality of information received; testimony by officials in action against insurer.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-33.1 · Reports of arson and suspected arson to state fire marshal and insurers; notification of payment of claim as to which report filed.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-34 · Cooperation with Commissioner, deputies and inspectors by Department of Public Safety and Georgia State Patrol.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-35 · Payment of sheriffs and other peace officers for assistance in determining causes of fires, etc.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-36 · Remedies for violations of provisions of chapter and rules, regulations, or orders of Commissioner — Injunctive relief.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-37 · Locking exit doors; construction of building without approval of plans; civil penalties for violation of chapter or rules.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-38 · Remedies for violations of provisions of chapter and rules, regulations, or orders of Commissioner — Criminal penalty.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-38.1 · Sovereign immunity; effect of this chapter on legal duties of property owners and lessees.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-39 · Construction of chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-40 · Smoke detectors required in new dwellings and dwelling units; exceptions.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-41 · Use of class B fire-fighting foam.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-1 · General powers of fire departments.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-2 · Powers of fire departments in event of emergencies generally.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-3 · Provision of assistance during emergencies to federal agencies or officers and state, or political subdivisions.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-4 · Authority of counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions to enact ordinances, regulations, or codes.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-5 · Operation of other fire departments within municipalities or counties.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-6 · Effect of article on powers and duties of other officials and departments.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-20 · Legislative intent.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-21 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-22 · Notification and documentation that organization meets requirements; issuance of certificate of compliance.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-23 · General requirements; equipment and clothing; insurance.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-24 · Authority of executive director to determine compliance.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-25 · Suspension or revocation of certificate of compliance; hearing by aggrieved departments; enforcement of suspensions or revocations.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-26 · Duty of executive director to cooperate with fire department.
O.C.G.A. § 25-3-27 · Construction of article.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-1 · Short title.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-2 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-3 · Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; establishment and organization; advisory committee; expenses and allowances.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-3.1 · Georgia Volunteer Fire Service Council; establishment as division of council; membership; officers; expenses.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-4 · Eligibility of council and volunteer council members for public office.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-5 · Administrative assignment to Department of Public Safety; source of funds; authority to accept gifts and other items of value.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-6 · Meetings, quorum, and annual reporting of council and volunteer council.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-7 · Functions and powers of council and volunteer council.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-7.1 · Appointment and compensation of executive director; assistants.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-8 · Qualifications of firefighters generally.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-8.1 · Qualifications for volunteer firefighters.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-9 · Basic firefighter training course; transfer of certification.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-10 · Mandatory training.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-11 · Adoption of higher training requirements by employing agencies.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-11.1 · Testing for illegal drug usage in firefighters; requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-12 · Applicability of chapter.
O.C.G.A. §§ 25-4-30 and 25-4-31 · [Repealed]
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-1 · Short title.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-2 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-3 · Declaration of public policy.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-4 · Right of firefighters to bargain collectively.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-5 · Selection of bargaining agent by firefighters; recognition by corporate authority.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-6 · Obligation of corporate authority and agent to meet and confer in good faith; reduction of agreement to written contract; limitation as to duration of contract.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-7 · Submission of unresolved issues to mediation.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-8 · Mediation board — Composition and selection; chairman.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-9 · Mediation board — Time, notice, and conduct of hearings; transmittal of findings and opinion; effect of decision.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-10 · Mediation board — Factors to be considered in reaching decision.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-11 · Payment of expenses of mediation.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-12 · Agreements constituting collective bargaining contracts; required provisions; engaging in work stoppages, slowdowns, or strikes by firefighters.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-13 · Service of notice of request for collective bargaining upon corporate authorities by bargaining agent.
O.C.G.A. § 25-5-14 · Applicability of chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-1 · “Jurisdiction” defined.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-2 · Formation of pacts authorized; status of members of fire departments of member jurisdictions; “pact” defined.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-3 · Establishment of pacts; organizational meeting; adoption of articles, bylaws, and regulations; board of directors; officers, agents, and personnel.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-4 · Purpose of pacts; powers and duties of pacts generally.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-5 · Liability for failure to respond for purposes of extinguishing fires or other immediate response emergencies; privileges and immunities; liability for loss of men or equipment.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-6 · Appropriation of funds for pacts by member jurisdictions; receipt of gifts by pacts; entry into agreements with state and federal agencies by pacts.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-7 · Joining of and withdrawal from pacts by jurisdictions not having fire departments.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-8 · Mutual Aid Resource Pact Districts — Establishment; joining or organization of pacts by nonmember jurisdictions desiring to participate in mutual aid.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-9 · Mutual Aid Resource Pact Districts — Merger with other districts; communication and cooperation between districts.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-10 · Continuation of operation of preexistent pacts.
O.C.G.A. § 25-6-11 · Penalty for violations of chapter.