Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-14, it shall be the duty of all public officials charged with the responsibility of enforcing codes related to the construction of buildings to require compliance with Code Section 43-4-14 before architectural plans, drawings, and specifications are approved for construction. Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-14, no building subject to Code Section 43-4-14 and requiring the services of an architect shall be built without such approval prior to construction.
(Code 1933, § 84-321.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 822, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1019, §§ 1A, 4A; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1.)
Cross references.- Enforcement of building codes generally, § 8-2-26.
Regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property, T. 25, C. 2.
Prohibition against use of construction plans and specifications not prepared by or under supervision of registered professional engineer or architect, § 43-15-24.
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Approval of plans submitted under Fire Safety Code.
- Approval of proposed building plans submitted pursuant to the Fire Safety Code is governed by O.C.G.A. § 25-2-14. 1987 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 87-8.
State Fire Marshal can approve any set of plans which come under jurisdiction and which are under the classifications enumerated in O.C.G.A. § 25-2-14, regardless of what features the plans contain, if the plans have the seal of either an architect or an engineer or otherwise have the approval of the commissioner and are in compliance with other applicable codes. 1987 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 87-8.
Approval of engineer's plan with incidental architectural work.
- O.C.G.A. § 43-4-15 does not prohibit a public official from approving a registered professional engineer's plan, drawing, or specification that lacks a registered architect's seal or signature but contains incidental architectural work. 1982 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 82-26.
Exemption in O.C.G.A. § 43-4-14 clearly authorizes a registered professional engineer to draft and file engineering plans, drawings, and specifications that contain incidental architectural work. 1982 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 82-26.
Approval of architect's plan with incidental engineering work.
- O.C.G.A. § 43-4-15 does not bar a public official from approving a registered architect's plan, drawing, or specification that does not have a registered professional engineer's seal but contains incidental engineering work. 1982 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 82-26.