Engineering

The Georgia State Fire Marshal (GSFMO) issues licenses to traveling carnivals and circuses, and issues Certificates of Competency; issues inspectors license to fire sprinkler contractors. Companies and personnel which install, inspect, recharge, repair, service and/or test portable fire extinguishers or fire suppression systems are also licensed and permitted through the Safety Fire Division. The Georgia State Fire Marshal also regulates and licenses racetrack venues in the state of Georgia.

Counties with over 100,000 persons and municipalities with over 45,000 persons are mandated by law to enforce the state's minimum rules and regulations on such buildings in their area of jurisdiction. Resolutions can be submitted by municipalities under 45,000 persons adopting the enforcement responsibilities from the state. The Division also enforces the accessibility requirements for new construction. The State Fire Marshal’s Office enforces O.C.G.A. 25-2-14 which lists the facilities under the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

RECALL

Kidde, in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is announcing a voluntary recall to replace certain XL Fire Extinguisher units because they may lose pressure faster than others due to an off-specification lubricant. This loss of pressure may result in the extinguisher failing to operate when activated. The affected units were manufactured in Mexico between October 2007 and April 2008. Kidde has no record of injuries due to the affected extinguishers.

For more information please go to the Kidde web site.