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Engineering Frequently Asked Questions
The Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner sets the minimum fire safety standards in the state. The office enforces the fire safety rules and regulations for hotels, apartment buildings, schools, day care centers, personal care homes, churches, hospitals, nursing homes, mercantile occupancies, buildings four or more stories in height and race tracks. The engineering staff reviews and approves construction plans while the fire safety compliance officers examine new and existing structures for compliance with safety fire laws.
The Georgia State Fire Marshal (GSFMO) issues licenses to traveling carnivals and circuses, and issues Certificates of Competency 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.
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.
 What codes are currently in force?
The Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office (GSFMO) is currently enforcing codes and standards found, and modified, in 120-3-3. In that document, effective February 1, 2007, we adopted the 2000 edition of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, the 2002 edition of NFPA 13, and the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code.
I have to use a private water tank for fire protection, do I need to heat the tank?
Yes, heat has to be provided to the tank at a capacity to keep the temperature of the water in the tank at 42° F. Also, the tank needs to be equipped with a low temperature alarm set to go off if the water temperature falls below 40° F.
Where do the requirements established for the submission of plans to GSFMO for review come from??
QUESTION: Where do the requirements established for the submission of plans to GSFMO for review come from?
ANSWER: Statutory information is available HERE (O.C.G.A. 25-2-14).
QUESTION: What is required to be submitted for plan review?
ANSWER:
- 2 sets of Site, Architect, Mechanical and Plumbing, Civil, and Structural plans and specifications
- the applicable fee
QUESTION: What are the fees for plan review?
ANSWER: 10 thousand sq. ft. or less is $100.00; greater than 10 thousand sq. ft. is a calculated fee of .015 cent per total sq. ft.
QUESTION:Who is exempt from these fees?
ANSWER: State, county and municipal owned buildings.
QUESTION:How do I find the status of my plan review?
ANSWER: Call 404-656-7087 and ask for the Engineering and Inspections Division
Plan submittal and reviews
Licensing fire sprinkler contactors, designers and inspectors
QUESTION: How do I obtain a license for sprinkler contractor, designer and/or inspector?
ANSWER: you may find the regulation here
QUESTION: What documents and fees are required for these licenses?
ANSWER: you may find the forms here
QUESTION: How often do I have to be licensed?
ANSWER: you may find the regulation here
QUESTION: What are the fees for all licenses?
ANSWER: you may find the regulation here
Licensing fire extinguisher and special hazard system companies
QUESTION: How do I obtain a license (company) for fire extinguisher and special hazard systems?
ANSWER: See the following regulation here
QUESTION: What documents and fees are required for these licenses?
ANSWER: See the following regulation here
QUESTION: How often do I have to be licensed?
ANSWER: you may find the regulation here
QUESTION: What are the fees for all licenses?
ANSWER: you may find the regulation here
Adoptions and interpretations of Codes and Standards
QUESTION: How do I obtain a license (company) for fire extinguisher and special hazard systems?
ANSWER: See the following regulation here
QUESTION: What permits are available for employees of a licensed company?
ANSWER: See the following regulation here
QUESTION: What is required for each type of permit (individuals) /license (company)?
ANSWER: you may find the regulation here
QUESTION: What are the fees for all licenses and permits?
ANSWER: you may find the regulation here
What is the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990?
What buildings are under the State Fire Marshal’s jurisdiction?
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