Georgia Plumbing Licensing Law

Georgia Code · 27 sections

The following is the full text of Georgia’s plumbing licensing law statutes as published in the Georgia Code. For the official version, see the Georgia Legislature.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r 120-3-19-.14

(1) The installation or repair of any underground facilities or piping which connects to and furnishes water for the water-based fire protection system shall be performed only by a licensed utility contractor, fire protection sprinkler contractor, or licensed plumber in accordance with the minimum fire safety standards adopted by the Commissioner. The installing contractor shall be responsible for the installation of proper underground facilities and piping which provide an adequate flow of water from the fire protection water supply to the water-based fire protection system.

(2) Evidence of inspection shall be given to the owner or his or her representative in the form of a letter indicating the inspector or certificate of competency holder and the license number or certificate number.

(3) Before any local building official shall issue any license or building permit which authorizes the construction of any building or structure containing a water-based fire protection system, such local official shall require a copy of a valid fire protection sprinkler contractor license from the fire protection sprinkler contractor. The fire protection sprinkler contractor shall be required to pay any fees normally imposed for local licenses or permits, but the local official shall impose no requirements on the fire protection sprinkler contractor to prove competency other than proper evidence of a valid certificate of competency, as issued by the Commissioner.

(4) Nothing in this chapter limits the power of a municipality, county, or the state to require the submission and approval of plans and specifications or to regulate the quality and character of work performed by contractors through a system of permits, fees, and inspections otherwise authorized by law for the protection of the public health and safety.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r 120-3-7-.05

All manufactured homes produced, assembled, constructed or built in Georgia must conform to the Act and the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder by the Secretary as the construction standard for manufactured homes, found in the Title 24 C.F.R. Part 3280, adopted May 11, 1976, as amended. (This standard may be found at 24 C.F.R. 3280 and copies may be obtained from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Manufactured Housing Standards Division, 451 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20410.)

(1) Each section of each manufactured home shall have a metal label issued by the In-Plant Primary Inspection Agency ("IPIA"), indicating that the manufacturer has certified to the best of the manufacturer's knowledge and belief that the home meets the applicable construction standards of the Act. The label shall be affixed in a permanent manner, generally at the rear of each section of the home.

(2) In accordance with subsection (1) above, manufactured homes which have been certified as complying with the standards promulgated under the Act, and which have not been damaged by natural forces or otherwise altered in such a manner as to no longer be in compliance with said standards, shall be exempt from the adoption or enforcement by any political subdivision of any other construction standard or from requiring modifications to the design specifications including, but not limited to, the electrical and plumbing systems.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r 120-3-7-.13

(1) In addition to the licensure requirements of Rule 120-3-7-.08(3) of these Regulations, any installer performing any installation of a new or used manufactured or mobile home in the State of Georgia shall first purchase a permit from the Commissioner. The cost of each permit is prescribed in O.C.G.A. § 8-2-164(2) . Each installer shall provide any information required by the Commissioner to obtain a permit. The installation permit shall be attached by the installer to the panel box of each manufactured or mobile home upon completion of the installation. The prescribed permit shall be designed by the Commissioner. A permit shall be issued only to a licensed installer, and shall not be transferable.

(2) Whenever the manufacturer's instructions do not stipulate certain installation requirements, or when clarification is needed, or when the manufacturer's instructions state that the issue is left to the regulatory authority having jurisdiction, then the installation instructions incorporated herein by reference in Rule 120-3-7-.21 of these Regulations shall be followed. Manufacturers of manufactured homes constructed under the provisions of the Act shall provide an installation manual with each manufactured home as required by the Act. The manual shall describe a foundation and anchorage system and provide instructions for site preparation and utility connections. O.C.G.A. § 8-2-165 requires compliance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 8-2-165 , previously occupied manufactured and mobile homes which do not have the manufacturer's instructions as required by the Act shall be installed in accordance with said Rule 120-3-7-.21 of these Regulations. (a) Each new manufactured home shall bear a data plate to be affixed in a permanent manner near the main electrical panel or other readily accessible and visible location as required by the Act. The data plate shall contain the name of the manufacturer, the serial number and model designation, the date the home was manufactured, the design-approval agency, factory-installed equipment and the wind, roof load, and thermal zones for which the unit was constructed. Local jurisdictions shall not prohibit the placement of any manufactured home built in compliance with the design standards for the zone in effect on the date that the data plate indicates the home was constructed. Manufactured homes shall not be placed in any zone(s) which exceed the design limitation for which the manufactured home was constructed as identified by the data plate. (b) The manufactured or mobile home shall be placed on a properly prepared stand. The site shall have a grade that will allow water to drain away from the home stand, and all organic matter, debris, grass, grass sod and other foreign matter shall be removed where footings or pier foundations are to be installed. A written contractual agreement between the homeowner, the retailer, retail broker and/or installer shall determine which party is to perform the site preparation which shall include proper drainage of water away from the home. The existence of said contractual agreement shall not relieve the installer of the responsibility of set up on a properly prepared stand. Installations of manufactured or mobile homes shall not be performed on improperly prepared stands. (c) Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 8-2-167 and 43-14-13(k) , a person licensed as a manufactured or mobile home installer pursuant to these Regulations shall not be subject to the electrical and plumbing licensure requirements of O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 14 when performing the functions specified in O.C.G.A. § 43-14-13(k) . (d) The following shall not be the responsibility of the installer unless contracted in writing by the homeowner and/or dealer/retailer and/or installer to provide for same: 1. Skirting. When required by local jurisdiction and provided pursuant to contractual agreement, skirting shall be installed in accordance with the skirting manufacturer's instructions or Rule 120-3-7-.21(13)(d) of these Regulations. 2. Masonry curtain walls. Load bearing masonry curtain walls shall not be required by local jurisdictions for manufactured or mobile homes. Non-load bearing masonry curtain walls may be provided by contractual agreement between the homeowner, the dealer/retailer, and/or installer and shall be constructed in accordance with drawings and/or instructions provided in the manufacturer's installation manual, or instructions and other drawings or procedures approved by the Commissioner. Non-load bearing walls shall have no contact with the manufactured home or any portion thereof for the purpose of structural support. 3. Stairs and landings. When required by local jurisdiction and provided by contractual agreement, stairs and landings shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the State Minimum Standard Building Codes which are enforced by local jurisdiction. (f) These installation requirements established by the Manufactured Housing Act are applicable only to manufactured and mobile homes as defined in O.C.G.A. § 8-2-131 and the Act.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r 120-3-7-.18

(1) Installation instructions provided with manufactured homes must be followed for installation. These instructions are designed to be applicable when certain aspects of the manufacturer's installation instructions are not explicit, not stipulated or need clarification, or when the manufacturer's instructions indicate that the requirement may be left to the authority having jurisdiction. The Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Program ( 24 C.F.R. 3280, 3282 and 3283) requires that all manufactured homes be provided with installation instructions covering foundation, anchoring, utility connections, and other items. Such installation instructions shall be utilized and followed for the installation of all new manufactured homes. Previously occupied manufactured homes and mobile homes which do not have manufacturer's installation instructions shall be installed according to requirements herein. The term mobile home shall be synonymous with the term manufactured home when used herein. Manufactured homes located within rental communities shall not be required to have poured concrete or permanent foundations.

(2) Definitions: (a) Anchoring Equipment: Straps, cables, turnbuckles and chains, including tensioning devices, that are used with ties to secure a manufactured home to ground anchors; (b) Anchoring System: A combination of ties, anchoring equipment and ground anchors that will, when properly designed and installed, resist the overturning of the home or the moving of the home sideways by wind; (c) Footing: That part of the support system that sits directly on the ground at, below or partly below grade to support the piers; (d) Ground Anchor: A device at the manufactured home stand designed to transfer manufactured home anchoring loads to the ground; (e) Pier: That portion of the support system between the footing and the manufactured home, exclusive of caps and shims. Types of piers include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Manufactured steel stands; 2. Manufactured concrete stands; 3. Concrete blocks; 4. Other approved or listed equivalent. (f) Radius Clips: Means or method to protect strapping from sharp edges during loading. (g) Site, Manufactured Home: A parcel of land designed and designated for the location of one manufactured home, its accessory buildings or structures, and accessory equipment for exclusive use of the home; (h) Stabilizing Devices: All components of the anchoring and support systems such as piers, footings, ties, anchoring equipment, ground anchors, or any other materials and methods of construction which support and secure the manufactured home to the ground; (i) Stand, Manufactured Home: That area of a manufactured home site which has been reserved for placement of a manufactured home; (j) Support System: A combination of footings, piers, caps and shims that will, when properly installed, support the manufactured home; (k) Tie: Strap, cable or securing device used to connect the manufactured home to ground anchors; (l) Vertical Tie: A tie intended to resist the uplifting and overturning forces.

(3) Foundation Systems for New Manufactured Homes. (a) A manufactured home foundation system is one constructed in accordance with the foundation system included in the manufacturer's installation instructions. (b) The manufacturer or homeowner shall be permitted to design for unusual installation not provided for in these regulations or in the manufacturer's standard installation directions provided the design is approved in writing by a licensed professional engineer or architect and a copy provided to the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division. (c) The manufacturer's instructions include a typical foundation system designed by a registered professional engineer or architect to support the anticipated loads specified in the manufacturer's installation instructions for the design zone (including climate) of installation, and shall be deemed to meet the requirements of these regulations. These instructions shall be provided to the homeowner as required by Rule 120-3-7-.18 .

(4) Foundation Systems for Previously Owned Manufactured Homes. (a) Foundation systems for previously owned manufactured homes shall be according to requirements contained herein. Previously occupied manufactured homes can be installed according to manufacturer's installation instructions if available. (b) Subparagraph (7) contains information for the design of manufactured home foundation systems which meet the minimum criteria established in this regulation. (c) The manufacturer or homeowner shall be permitted to design for an unusual installation not provided for in the manufacturer's installation instructions, or these Regulations, provided that the design is approved in writing by a licensed professional engineer or architect and a copy sent to the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division and the manufacturer.

(5) Stabilizing Devices and Design. (a) Each new or previously owned manufactured home being installed on a manufactured home stand shall have stabilizing devices and shall be installed on a foundation constructed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions for new manufactured homes or standards included within these regulations for previously occupied manufactured homes. (b) Stabilizing devices not provided with the manufactured home shall be listed or labeled to meet or exceed the design and capacity requirements of the manufactured home manufacturer's installation instructions and these regulations.

(6) Anchoring. (a) Each manufactured ground anchor shall be listed and installed in accordance with the terms of its listing and the anchor manufacturer's instructions and shall include means of attachment of ties meeting the requirements of the manufacturer's installation instructions for new manufactured homes or subparagraph (6)(h) of these regulations for previously occupied manufactured homes. (b) Ground anchor manufacturer's installation instructions shall include tensioning adjustments which may be needed to prevent damage to the manufactured home. (c) Each ground anchor shall have the manufacturer's identification and listed model identification number marked thereon so that the number is visible after installation. (d) Instructions shall accompany each listed ground anchor specifying the types of soil for which the anchor is suitable under the requirements of Section E. (e) Ground anchors, including means for attaching ties, shall be located to effectively match the anchoring system instructions provided by the manufactured home manufacturer, or for previously occupied manufactured homes, in accordance with the requirements of this section. (f) Concrete slabs or footings: If concrete slabs or continuous footings are used in lieu of ground anchors to transfer the anchoring loads to the ground, steel rods cast in concrete, or deadman, or concrete anchors shall be required and shall be capable of resisting loads as specified in subparagraph 6)(g)1. (g) Anchors: 1. Capacity of Anchors: Each approved single head ground anchor, when installed, shall be capable of resisting an allowable working load at least equal to 3,150 pounds, plus a 50% overload (4,725 pounds), without failure when pulled in the direction of the tie. Anchors designed for connection of multiple ties shall be capable of resisting the combined working load and overload as outlined in this Section. Anchor type and size to be determined by soil probe test. Probe test must be performed within 2 feet of each corner of unit. 2. Anchoring Equipment: Anchoring equipment shall be capable of resisting an allowable working load equal to or exceeding 3,150 pounds and shall be capable of withstanding a 50% overload (4,725 pounds) without failure of either the anchoring equipment or the attached point on the manufactured home. When the stabilizing system is designed by a qualified registered professional engineer or architect, alternative working loads may be used provided the anchoring equipment is capable of withstanding a 50% overload. All anchoring equipment shall be listed or labeled as being capable of meeting all the requirements of this section. 3. Selection of Helical Anchors: Anchor selection shall be based on a determination of the soil class at the depth the anchor helical plate will be installed. 4. Other Anchoring Devices: Other anchoring devices meeting requirements of this section shall be permitted if acceptable to the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division. 5. Depth of Anchors: All anchors shall be installed to the full depth shown in the anchor manufacturer's installation instructions. 6. Anchors installed in line with the pull must be of sufficient additional length to compensate for loss of depth. 7. Anchors are to be placed within 2 feet of each end of each section in Zone I and II. In addition: (i) Zone I anchors must be placed 8 feet on center maximum along the length of both exterior sidewalls. (ii) Zone II anchors must be placed 6 feet on center maximum along the length of both exterior sidewalls. (iii) Both Zone I and II must have two longitudinal ties and anchors at each end of each section attached to the main "I"Beams. For pier heights exceeding 49 inches, anchors must be strapped to both "I"Beams. NOTE: Zone II homes produced since July 1994 must have vertical ties at each diagonal tie location. 8. Anchor length and/or type must be determined by probe testing all four corners, within two feet of corners. Results may be averaged and used to determine anchors based on the anchor manufacturer's installation and/or user manual requirements. 9. Approved alternate systems of anchoring may be used when proof that the manufacturer has approved such systems is provided. (h) Ties: 1. Strappings or other approved methods or materials shall be used for ties. All ties shall be fastened to ground anchors and drawn tight with turnbuckles or other adjustable tensioning devices or devices supplied with the ground anchor. Strapping must be protected at sharp edges with radius clips. NOTE: Splicing for vertical ties only; overlap strap 12 inches minimum with two clips (one facing each way), double crimp each clip with proper crimping tool. 2. Tie materials shall be capable of resisting an allowable working load of 3,150 pounds and shall withstand a 50% overload (4,725 pounds total). Ties shall comply with 24 CFR 3280.306 . 3. Ties shall connect the ground anchor to the top portion of the main structural steel frame (I-beam or other shape) which runs lengthwise under the manufactured home. Ties shall not connect to steel outrigger beams which fasten to and intersect the main structural frame unless specifically stated in the manufacturer's installation instructions. 4. Number of Ties: The minimum number of ties per side for various lengths of manufactured homes in Wind Zone I and Wind Zone II shall be in accordance with subparagraph (g). 5. Location of Ties: When continuous straps are provided as vertical ties, such ties shall be positioned at rafters and studs. Where a vertical tie and diagonal tie are located at the same place, both ties shall be permitted to be connected to a single ground anchor, provided that either the anchor used is capable of carrying both loadings, or that the load capacity of the total number of anchors used is equal to 3,150 pounds working load plus 50% overload (4,725 pounds) times the number of ties specified in subparagraph (g). 6. Shearwall and/or other provided ties and/or brackets must be anchored with same anchor as probe test results required for remainder of home. 7. When longitudinal brackets are provided, strapping material and anchors as described in Subparagraph (g) must be installed. 8. Special Ties: Clerestory roofs and add-on sections of expandable manufactured homes shall have provisions for vertical ties at the exposed ends. When not originally installed by manufacturer, over-the-roof or vertical ties shall not be required for manufactured homes constructed with "A"Line and shingle roofs. 9. Alternate Method Using Cable Ties: Connection of the cable frame tie to the manufactured home I beam or equivalent main structural frame member may be by a 5/8 drop-forged closed eye bolt through a hole drilled in the center of the I-beam web or other approved methods. The web shall be reinforced if necessary to maintain designed I-beam strength. Cable ends shall be secured with at least three (3) U bolt-type cable clamps with the U portion of the clamp installed on the short (dead) end of the cable to assure strength equal to that required by Section E(8). 10. Tensioning Device Design: Tensioning devices such as turnbuckles or yoke-type fasteners shall be ended with a clevis or forged or welded eyes. 11. Permanency of Connections: Anchoring equipment shall be designed and installed to prevent self-disconnection, lateral deflection or failure. (i) Resistance to Weather Deterioration: All portions of the anchor which are exposed to weathering shall have a resistance to weather deterioration. The remainder of the anchoring equipment shall have resistance at least equivalent to that provided by a coating of zinc on steel of not less than 0.30 ounces per square foot on each side of the surface coated, as determined by ASTM Standard Methods of Test for Weight of Coating on Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Iron or Steel Articles (ASTM A90-81).

(7) Foundation Standards. (a) Unless the entire support system is designed by a professional engineer or architect, the support system shall be designed in accordance with this standard. (b) Footings shall be sized to support the loads shown in the manufacturer's instructions. Where no manufacturer's instructions are available, subparagraph (7) shall apply. (c) All grass and organic material shall be removed from the pier foundation location(s), and the pier foundation placed on stable soil at a depth sufficient to protect the footings from the effects of frost heave. For purpose of the installation of a manufactured or mobile home in the State of Georgia, all footers must be protected from the effects of frost heave. When properly designed by a registered professional engineer, a "floating slab"system may be used above the frost line. The design shall accommodate the anchorage requirements identified within this regulation and/or the manufacturer's installation instructions. (d) The pier foundation shall be a 16"x16"x4"solid concrete pad, precast or poured in place, or other approved methods/materials. Where poured concrete foundations are required by local authority for multiple section homes, the footing size shall be 24"x24"x6"filled with poured concrete, or other approved materials/methods. Concrete in footings shall have an ultimate compressive strength of not less than 2500 psi at 28 days. Footer size may vary on piers used with alternate anchoring systems, when installed per system manufacturer's instructions, and marriage wall piers as required by manufacturer's instructions. 1. For the purpose of installing a manufactured/mobile home in the State of Georgia . The bases of concrete or other pad types are to be placed at or below the frost line. Other types of footings such as pans, domes, or open pans are to be placed with the topmost point that serves as the base set at or below the frost line, so as to avoid the effects of frost heave. The frost line in the State of Georgia is determined to be: (i) 4"for the following counties and all counties to the north of these counties: Troup, Meriwether, Pike, Lamar, Monroe, Jones, Baldwin, Washington, Jefferson, and Burke; (ii) 2"for the following counties and all counties to the south of these counties: Harris, Talbot, Upson, Crawford, Bibb, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Johnson, Emanuel, Jenkins, and Screven. (e) Footings or pier foundations (unless approved by a registered professional engineer) when required, shall be placed level on firm undisturbed soil or on controlled fill which is free of grass or organic materials to minimum load-bearing capacity of 1000 psf. (f) Piers and Spacing: 1. Piers or load-bearing supports or devices shall be designed and constructed to evenly distribute the loads. 2. Double piers are to be placed within 2 feet of each end of each main I-beam, and remaining piers spaced no more than 6 feet on center for the remaining length of each main I-beam. 3. Piers are to be placed on each side of exterior wall opening 4 feet wide or greater (footers at these openings may be 4"x 8"x 16", or equivalent product). 4. Piers shall be placed on each side of exterior door opening (footers may be 4"x 8"x 16", or equivalent). Openings for endwalls with full headers or cross members do not require piers and footings for the openings. 5. The marriage line of multiple section manufactured homes shall be supported by piers spaced no more than 20 feet apart and shall have piers located within 2 feet of each end of the home, under the marriage line, in conjunction with these piers, piers must be placed at each end of openings 6 feet wide or more. Marriage line piers must support both marriage line floor rails. Footers must be a minimum of 16"x 16"x 4"or equivalent. 6. Load-bearing supports or devices shall be listed or approved and shall be designed by a registered professional engineer or architect and shall be approved for the use intended or piers shall be constructed as follows: (i) Piers less than 40 inches in height shall be constructed of open or closed cell, 8 inch by 16 inch, concrete blocks with open cells vertically placed upon the footing. The pier shall be covered with a 2 inch by 16 inch by 8 inch wood or nominal concrete plate. (ii) Piers between 40 inches and 80 inches in height and all corner piers shall be double blocked with blocks interlocked and capped with a 4 inch by 16 inch by 8 inch solid concrete block or equivalent or 2 inch by 8 inch nominal pressure treated wood or hardwood covering the cell area. (iii) Piers over 80 inches in height must be designed and approved by a registered professional engineer. (iv) Steel piers, or other approved piers, when used, shall be in compliance with subparagraph (6)(i) after fabrication to provide corrosion protection. (v) Load bearing and non-load bearing walls constructed on site shall be constructed of concrete, masonry, pressure treated wood or any other approved material or system. Minimum thickness shall be that required to resist lateral pressure from adjacent earth and support design loads as determined by acceptable engineering practice. (vi) Plates, Shims and Wedges: Nominal 2"x 8"x 16"pressure treated wood, hardwood, 4"concrete caps or the equivalent, shall be placed on top of the pier for the purpose of a top plate. Plate must cover cell area in both single or double stack blocks. Any gap between the top plate and the I-beam frame may be filled with pressure treated wood or hardwood, nominal minimum size of 8"x 4"x 1", fitted and driven tight. Wedges shall not occupy more than one inch of vertical space and shall be at least 3"wide and 6"long, fitted from both sides and driven tight together between the I-beam and plate or shim. Wood and wedges may occupy no more than 4"of the space between the pier and main frame.

(8) Placement of Manufactured Homes. (a) Clearance Under Homes: A minimum clearance of 12 inches shall be maintained beneath the lowest member of the main frame (I-beam or channel-beam) in the area of utility connections. No more than 25% of the underside of the main frame of the home shall be less than 12 inches above grade. (b) Elevated Manufactured Homes: When the manufactured home is installed on a basement or split entry type foundation over a habitable lower-level area, the foundation system shall be designed by a registered professional engineer or architect.

(9) Ventilation of Manufactured Homes. (a) Ventilation of Underfloor Areas: 1. Provisions shall be made to minimize condensation in underfloor areas through ventilation openings or other suitable means. A 6 mill poly vapor barrier, or equivalent, must be placed on the ground area in the crawl space. A minimum of 90 percent of the ground area must be covered, not to include area under footers. 2. If combustion air for heat-producing appliance(s) is taken from within the underfloor areas, ventilation shall be adequate to assure proper operation of the appliance(s). This requirement shall take precedence over the provisions of subparagraph (9)(a)1. Note: This is in addition to the crawl space requirement. 3. A minimum of four ventilation openings totaling no less than four square feet of net free vent area, must be provided. One shall be placed at or near each corner as high as practicable. Crawl space ventilation net free requirement shall be calculated as follows: a=A/1500 where: A=the area of the crawl space, square foot a=the total net free vent space. If the manufacturer's installation instructions require additional vents or openings, the manufacturer's instructions shall apply. 4. Openings shall provide cross ventilation on at least two opposite sides. The openings shall be covered with corrosion resistant wire mesh not less than 1/8 inches, and not more than 1/2 inches in any dimension or with screened louvered openings to retard entry of dry vegetation, waste materials, or rodents. As an option to individual vents, ventilation can be provided by means of vinyl material which has openings for air ventilation as provided in the minimum requirements above. (b) Intake air for ventilation purposes shall not be drawn from underfloor spaces of the home. (c) Moisture producing devices, such as dryers, shall be vented to the atmosphere in such a manner to insure that moisture laden air is carried beyond the perimeter of the home. (d) Skirting: Skirting, if used, shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. It shall be secured, as necessary, to assure stability, to minimize vibrations, to minimize susceptibility to wind damage, and to compensate for possible frost heave. Access opening(s) not less than 18 inches in any dimension and not less than 3 square feet in area shall be provided to allow for access and inspection of the home. Such access panel(s) or door(s) shall not be fastened in a manner requiring the use of a special tool to remove or open same. On-site fabrication of skirting shall meet the venting requirements of subparagraph (9)(a).

(10) Maintenance of Anchoring Systems: The homeowner shall be advised that tie tension should be checked and adjusted when necessary.

(11) Plumbing. (a) Each manufactured home site shall be provided with a water supply and sewer located and arranged to permit attachment to the manufactured home in a workmanlike manner. (b) When the entire system has been completed, install permanent drain line supports at 4' on center. (c) Proper slopes and connector sizes: Drain lines must slope at least 1/4"fall per foot of run. EXCEPTION: 1/8"fall per foot is allowed when a clean out is installed at the upper end of the run. Connect the main drain line to the site sewer hookup. Plumbing drain lines must be supported so as to slope at least 1/4"fall per foot of run or 1/8"fall per foot of run when full-size clean out is located in upper end of line.

(12) Manufactured Home Electrical Connections. (a) When a manufactured home consists of two or more sections, all electrical connections from one section to another shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation requirements. In the absence of manufacturer's instructions, electrical connections shall be made in accordance with the National Electrical Code. (b) Manufactured homes may have the service equipment mounted on or in the unit provided such units comply with all of the following conditions: 1. Installed on a private or owner's lot; 2. Permanent utility connections provided; 3. Located on a properly constructed foundation; 4. Unit is properly anchored and tied down; 5. Unit is constructed in accordance with HUD Construction Standards; 6. Service equipment complies with Article 230 and 250 of the Georgia (National) Electrical Code. (c) All manufactured home utility services shall be connected to the supply sources with only approved materials. (d) When a manufactured home is designed to have a meter mounted on home, the electrical service supply is allowed to be installed directly on the home subject to compliance with subparagraph (12)(b), above. (e) Temporary Electrical Service: The authority having jurisdiction shall allow for temporary electrical service for the installation of the manufactured home when the home consists of two or more sections.

(13) Retail Display. (a) All manufactured homes and mobile homes displayed for retail sales on dealership or retailer lots shall be stabilized to such a degree as to not allow damage to occur while the home is on display. 1. Piers for multi-section homes shall consist of a minimum of twelve (12) piers and shall be located one under each I-beam in the front of each axle area and at each end of the manufactured home. 2. Piers for single section homes shall consist of a minimum of six (6) piers one located under each I-beam at each end of the home and in front of the axle area.

(14) Sites Prone to Flooding. Special elevations and anchoring techniques are required when locating a home in an area prone to flooding. Consult an engineer and the local building official to make sure that the design and construction of the foundation system conform to applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) publication FEMA 85, "Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas,"contains design and anchoring systems that will allow the foundation system to resist flood forces. This publication is available from FEMA, Washington, DC 20472. Further information may be obtained from the Manufactured Housing Section of the Office of the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner. In areas where a community meets the eligibility requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program, the local jurisdiction having authority shall have the authority to change, delete or modify these regulations in order to comply with the National Flood Insurance Program created by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended and/or Rules and Regulations of FEMA addressing the installation of manufactured and mobile homes in areas subject to flooding.

(15) Additional Installation Requirements for Previously Owned Multi-Section Manufactured Homes and Mobile Homes. The floor sections, roof sections and wall sections are to be fitted together tightly. Connections must be sufficiently sealed to prevent air infiltration. Connection of multi-section manufactured homes and mobile homes (two or more sections), when manufacturer's installation instructions are not available shall be as follows: (a) Floor Connection: All floors of multi-section manufactured homes and mobile homes shall be securely fastened together with 5/16 inch lags 4 inches long and 16 inches on center entire length of home. All sections shall be leveled and aligned making sure the floors are even on top. (b) Roof and Ridge Beams: All roof and ridge beams of multi-section manufactured homes and mobile homes shall be securely fastened together. 1. Metal roof connections to be minimum 30 gauge galvanized metal, 12 inches wide, fastened with #8 x 1 1/4 screws minimum, at 4"on center around perimeter of the entire length of the cap. 2. Wood/shingle roofs fastened with one of the following options: (i) Minimum 30 gauge galvanized metal, 10 inches wide by length of roof. Fastened with minimum 1 1/2"fasteners at 4 inches on center along entire perimeter of the cap. (ii) Minimum 5/16 inch by 6 inch lag screws 16 inches on center, entire length of roof. (iii) 1 1/2 inch by 12 inch 26 gauge galvanized metal straps placed within 2 feet of each end and 8 feet on center entire length of units, fastened with # 8 x 1 1/2 inch screws, 5 each side of ridge joint. (c) End Walls: End walls of multi-section manufactured homes and mobile homes shall be securely fastened together. 1. Minimum #8 screws 8 inches on center entire height of end walls, with minimum of 1 inch penetration into the receiving member. If toe screw method is used, must have 1 1/2 inch penetration. 2. 1/4 inch lag screws 24 inches on center with minimum 1 1/2"penetration into receiving member. 3. 1 1/2"galvanized strapping placed 12 inches on center, entire height of stud, fastened with #10 nails minimum 2 each end of strap. 4. Siding and trim pieces are to be installed at the connection of the sections. (d) Roof Covering: The joints at the ridge of the roof shall be secured and weather tight. (e) Plumbing drain lines must be supported off the ground. Unless specified in other sections of this Rule, all lines under the manufactured home shall be supported every 4' on center. (f) Crossover, heating, and other ducts: Heating and duct work is to be connected for proper heating/cooling operation. 1. Securely connect each end of the crossover duct underneath each section to the dropout connection; 2. Wrap/cover all seams and joints with approved UL181 tape or equivalent; 3. Wrap or cover exposed metal with insulation to reduce heat loss; 4. Strap and support crossover duct 4 feet on center minimum. Duct must be supported off the ground.

(16) Miscellaneous. (a) Where the means of egress from a manufactured home is not substantially level, such differences in elevation shall be negotiated by stairs or ramps. (Not applicable to egress windows.) (b) Auxiliary Structures: All auxiliary structures (such as porches, decks, awning, cabanas, stairs, etc., unless provided and approved by the manufacturer) shall be entirely self-supporting, unless designed and approved by a professional engineer or registered architect. All such structures shall be constructed in accordance with the Georgia State Building Codes or local authority having jurisdiction.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-2-.02 Confidentiality of Applicant and Examination Information

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-2-.02 Confidentiality of Applicant and Examination Information

Georgia Administrative Code

Department 121. STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD

Chapter 121-2. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 24, 2026

Rule 121-2-.02. Confidentiality of Applicant and Examination Information

Applications for examination and the names of applicants shall

be confidential and shall not be disclosed without written authorization from

the applicant and approval by the appropriate division. Personal references

submitted by third parties as part of an application shall not be disclosed to

the applicant without written authorization from the person who submitted the

reference and approval by the appropriate division.

Cite as Ga. Comp. R.

& Regs. R. 121-2-.02

Authority: O.C.G.A.

§§ 43-1-3,

43-14-6,

43-14-8.1.

History. Original Rule entitled "Application and Examination for Licensure"

adopted as ER. 121-2-0.8-.02. F. Sept. 29,

1980; eff. Sept. 25,

1980, the date of adoption.

Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F.

Nov. 7, 1980; eff.

Nov. 27,

1980.

Amended: ER. 121-2-0.14-.02 entitled "Statewide Master

and Journeyman Plumber License" adopted. F. Apr. 28,

1981; eff. Apr. 22,

1981, the date of adoption.

Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F.

July 30, 1981; eff.

August 19,

1981.

Amended: F. Dec. 8,

1982; eff. Jan. 1,

1983, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: ER. 121-2-0.21-.02 adopted. F.

Mar. 22, 1983; eff.

Mar. 16, 1983, the

date of adoption.

Amended: Permanent Rule adopted. F.

July 13, 1983; eff.

August 2,

1983.

Amended: F. Oct. 26,

1989; eff. Nov. 15,

1989.

Amended: F. June 18,

1993; eff. July 8,

1993.

Amended: F. Dec. 2,

1993; eff. Dec. 22,

1993.

Amended: F. June 27,

1994; eff. July 17,

1994.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Confidentiality of

Applicant and Examination Information" (i.e., Rule

121-3-.02 renumbered as Rule

121-2-.02). F. Feb. 27, 2025; eff.

Mar. 19,

2025.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-2-.03 Statewide License by Reciprocity

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-2-.03 Statewide License by Reciprocity

Georgia Administrative Code

Department 121. STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD

Chapter 121-2. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 24, 2026

Rule 121-2-.03. Statewide License by Reciprocity

(1)

The respective

Divisions may enter into a formal written agreement with other state licensing

Boards to offer licenses by Endorsement or by Reciprocity.

(2)

A person may be issued a Conditioned Air

Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Low Voltage Contractor, Master Plumber,

Journeyman Plumber, or Utility Manager license by submitting a completed

application, fee, and evidence that they hold a current out-of-state license in

an appropriate classification, with said license having been granted based on

the applicant passing an examination issued and conducted by a licensing board

qualifying under this rule. The applicant must demonstrate through

documentation that he or she meets the prerequisite experience requirements and

must submit other documentation as may be requested by the Board.

(3)

To qualify for purposes of this rule, an

out-of-state licensing board must conduct examinations and have requirements

that are substantially equal to the examination and requirements of this Board

at the time the application for license is filed, provided that a similar

privilege is offered to persons licensed under this Board. The type and

classification of license issued will be determined by this Board based on the

requirements of the other licensing board.

(4)

The appropriate division of the Board may

deny a license under this rule if it appears that the applicant is attempting

to circumvent the requirements of Georgia law by first becoming licensed in

another state, or if the applicant has been the subject of disciplinary action

in the state in which licensed or has committed any act which would be grounds

for disciplinary action in this State.

(5)

Persons licensed under grandfather

provisions who have not passed an examination conducted by a licensing board

qualifying under paragraph (2) of this rule will not qualify for license under

this rule.

Cite as Ga. Comp. R.

& Regs. R. 121-2-.03

Authority: O.C.G.A.

§§ 43-14-5,

43-14-6.

History. Original Rule entitled "Issuance, Renewal and Expiration of

Licenses" adopted as ER. 121-2-0.8-.03. F. Sept. 29,

1980; eff. Sept. 25,

1980, the date of adoption.

Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F.

Nov. 7, 1980; eff.

Nov. 27,

1980.

Amended: ER. 121-2-0.14-.03 entitled "Statewide

Conditioned Air Contractor License" adopted. F. Apr.

28, 1981; eff. Apr. 22,

1981, the date of adoption.

Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F.

July 30, 1981; eff.

August 19,

1981.

Amended: ER. 121-2-0.21-.03 adopted. F.

Mar. 22, 1983; eff.

Mar. 16, 1983, the

date of adoption.

Amended: Permanent Rule adopted. F.

July 13, 1983; eff.

August 2,

1983.

Amended: F. July 31,

1984; eff. August 20,

1984.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F.

Aug. 24, 1989; eff.

Sept. 13,

1989.

Amended: F. Feb. 22,

1990; eff. Mar. 14,

1990.

Amended: F. Jan. 31,

1991; eff. Feb. 20,

1991.

Amended: F. Sept. 16,

1992; eff. Oct. 6,

1992.

Amended: F. June 18,

1993; eff. July 8,

1993.

Amended: F. Dec. 2,

1993; eff. Dec. 22,

1993.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Conditioned Air

Contractor License" adopted. F. June 29,

2005; eff. July 19,

2005.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Statewide License by

Reciprocity" (i.e., Rule

121-2-.05 entitled "Statewide License

by Endorsement" renumbered as Rule 121-2-.03 with title change). F.

Feb. 27, 2025; eff.

Mar. 19,

2025.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-2-.06 Review Course for Re-examination

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-2-.06 Review Course for Re-examination

Georgia Administrative Code

Department 121. STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD

Chapter 121-2. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 24, 2026

Rule 121-2-.06. Review Course for Re-examination

(1)

Any applicant for conditioned air contractor, electrical contractor, master plumber, or journeyman plumber who takes and fails the examination twice after July 1, 1989, must present satisfactory evidence to the appropriate division of the board that the applicant has completed a board approved review course before such applicant will be scheduled for a third examination. If such applicant fails the examination a third time, the applicant shall not be required to complete additional courses prior to taking subsequent examinations.

(2)

Any applicant for a low-voltage license or a certificate as a utility manager who takes and fails the examination twice may complete a board approved review course. If such course is completed, then evidence of such completion may be submitted to the appropriate division.

(3)

To be approved, an outline of the review course must be submitted to the appropriate division of the board. Such outline must list the topics covered, the actual time of instruction, the name of the instructor, and other information determined necessary for division review. The review course must meet one of the following:

(a)

a course which covers code requirements conducted by a college, postsecondary technical school, or a military service; or

(b)

a course of a minimum of 6 hours of actual instruction, conducted by an instructor who holds a contractor or master license in the appropriate trade and who has prior teaching or training experience acceptable to the appropriate division. The course must cover the following topics:

1.

a review of examination topics;

2.

a review of examinations references;

3.

instruction on code, calculations, and other examination topics;

4.

instructions on testing skills;

5.

instructions on study and examination preparation skills; and 6. other related topics acceptable to the division; or

(c)

a course of a minimum of 6 hours of actual instruction related to code or industry practices, conducted by an instructor who holds a contractor or master license in the appropriate trade and who has prior teaching and training experience acceptable to the appropriate division.

(d)

a correspondence course related to code or industry practices, the successful completion of which is determined by a written evaluation, which is acceptable to the division; or

(4)

A review course may be disapproved under this Rule if the appropriate division determines that the course does not meet the requirements of Paragraph (2) of this Rule, or that the course does not provide adequate instruction in assisting the candidates to prepare for the examination, or that persons associated with the course violated or assisted in violations of the licensure law, Board Rules, or examination procedures. Persons desiring the division to reconsider its decision concerning approval of a course must submit the request in writing within thirty (30) days of being notified of the decision. Such persons may request to meet with the appropriate division to provide additional information concerning the course. The decision of the appropriate division of the Board concerning approval of review courses is final.

Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-2-.06

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-14-5, 43-14-6.

History. Original Rule entitled "Statewide License by Endorsement" adopted. F. May 30, 1985; eff. June 19, 1985.

Repealed: F. May 27, 1988; eff. June 16, 1988.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Review Course for Re-examination" adopted. F. Oct. 25, 1989; eff. Nov. 14, 1989.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 18, 1993; eff. July 8, 1993.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-2-.11 Statewide Plumber Medical Gas Piping Systems Certification

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-2-.11 Statewide Plumber Medical Gas Piping Systems Certification

Georgia Administrative Code

Department 121. STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD

Chapter 121-2. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 24, 2026

Rule 121-2-.11. Statewide Plumber Medical Gas Piping Systems Certification

(1)

Medical gas piping is any piping system purveying oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical compressed air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or other nonflammable medical gas and/or a vacuum piping within a medical, dental, or other health care facility including a laboratory within a health care facility.

(2)

To obtain a Statewide Medical Gas Piping Certification to install, maintain, alter, or repair medical gas piping systems a person must:

(a)

Hold a current Georgia master or journeyman plumber license;

(b)

Successfully complete a 32 hour division approved medical gas piping certification program in compliance with American Society of Sanitary Engineers 6000 series based on the National Fire Protection Association Standard on Gas and Vacuum Systems (National Fire Protection Association 99) currently approved by the State Fire Marshal. Program must include:

1.

a minimum of 24 hours classroom instruction; and

2.

a written examination and braze testing as per American Society of Mechanical Engineers Section IX or American Welding Society B2.2. Braze test must be performed on a minimum of 1 1/2" type "L" tubing; and

(c)

complete and return an application form with documentation of successful completion of a division approved Medical Gas Piping Certification Program.

(3)

The STATEWIDE MEDICAL GAS PIPING CERTIFICATION will become void if one or more of the following occurs:

(a)

The Georgia master or journeyman plumber license becomes inactive, suspended or revoked;

(b)

The STATEWIDE MEDICAL GAS PIPING CERTIFICATION is surrendered; or

(c)

The STATEWIDE MEDICAL GAS PIPING CERTIFICATION holder fails to perform brazing during each 12 month period. The certificate holder must maintain and submit to the board office upon request documentation of having performed such brazing for the previous 2 years. Such documentation must be signed by a licensed plumber who witnessed the brazing.

If the statewide medical gas piping certificate holder fails to braze to the piping procedure as outlined by National Fire Protection Association 99 during each 12 months, the certificate holder shall be required to pass a braze test as per American Society of Mechnical Engineers. Section IX or American Welding Such braze test must be conducted by a division approved medical gas piping certification program.

Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-2-.11

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-14-5, 43-14-6.

History. Original Rule entitled "Statewide Plumber Medical Gas Piping Systems Certification" adopted. F. Sept. 13, 1996; eff. Oct. 3, 1996.

Repealed: New Rule, same title adopted. F. Jun. 29, 1999; eff. July 19, 1999.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-3-.02 Statewide Master and Journeyman Plumber License

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-3-.02 Statewide Master and Journeyman Plumber License

Georgia Administrative Code

Department 121. STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD

Chapter 121-3. APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 24, 2026

Rule 121-3-.02. Statewide Master and Journeyman Plumber License

(1)

Statewide Class I Master Plumber licenses are limited to plumbing involving

single-family dwellings and one-level dwellings designed for not more than two

families and commercial structures not to exceed 10,000 square feet in area.

Statewide Class II Master Plumber licenses are unrestricted.

(2)

To obtain a statewide Class I or Class II

Master Plumber or a statewide Journeyman Plumber license, a person must submit

a completed application, meet the experience requirement, obtain a minimum

score of seventy (70) on the appropriate examination, and pay the required

fees.

(3)

An applicant must provide

the names of three (3) persons who are licensed as plumbers and can attest to

the applicant's plumbing experience to the satisfaction of the Division. For

Class I, at least one (1) of the three (3) references must be a licensed Master

Plumber. For Class II, at least two (2) references must be from licensed Master

Plumbers.

(4)

Applicants for

statewide Master Plumber license must document a minimum of five (5) years of

experience in plumbing work as would be covered by items of the Georgia State

Plumbing Code, with at least two (2) of the five (5) years being licensed as a

Journeyman Plumber. Applicants for Class II Master Plumber license must also

document experience in commercial or industrial plumbing.

(5)

Applicants for statewide Journeyman

Plumbers license must document a minimum of one (1) year of experience in

plumbing work as would be covered by items of the Georgia State Plumbing Code.

Such experience may be Primary or Secondary experience as defined in this

section.

(6)

Primary Experience

shall mean working experience gained through the direct installation of

plumbing systems and directly related activities of a type that would be

covered by the Georgia State Plumbing Code and under the supervision of a

licensed Master Plumber. Examples of Primary Experience include installation of

plumbing pipes and fixtures by a plumbing contractor, Master Plumber,

Journeyman Plumber, plumbing foreman, plumbing superintendent, a military

plumber with a rank of at least a 3rd class petty officer or E-4

noncommissioned officer.

(7)

Secondary Experience shall mean work experience gained while engaged in work or

training related to the installation of plumbing and directly related

activities that would be covered by the Georgia State Plumbing Code. Examples

of Secondary Experience include:

(a)

Plumbing

work performed by a maintenance employee of a county water department or public

works department.

(b)

Inspection of

plumbing by a full-time municipal or county inspector.

Cite as Ga. Comp. R.

& Regs. R. 121-3-.02

Authority: O.C.G.A.

§§ 43-14-5,

43-14-6,

43-14-8.

History. Original Rule entitled "Conduct of Examination," was filed as

Emergency Rule 121-3-1-0.3-.02 on July 28,

1980; effective July 22,

1980, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of

120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same

subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the

Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule repealed and Emergency Rule

121-3-1-0.9-.02, entitled "Issuance, Expiration and Renewal of Licenses,"

adopted. Filed September 29, 1980;

effective September 25,

1980, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of

120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same

subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the

Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule repealed and permanent Rule of

the same title adopted. Filed November 7,

1980; effective November

27, 1980.

Amended: Rule repealed by Emergency Rule

121-3-0.15-.02, entitled "Application for Local Geographical Area License."

Filed on April 28, 1981; effective

April 22, 1981, the

date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the

effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding

this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule repealed and permanent Rule

121-3-.02 of same title adopted. Filed July 30,

1981; effective August

19, 1981.

Amended: Rule repealed. Filed

December 8, 1982; effective

January 1, 1983, as

specified by the Agency.

Amended: Rule entitled "Application for Statewide

License Without Examination" was filed as Emergency Rule 121-3-0.22-.02 on

March 22, 1983; effective

March 16, 1983, the

date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the

effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding

this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. (Said Emergency Rule expired

July 13, 1983.)

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same

title adopted. Filed July 13, 1983;

effective August 2,

1983.

Amended: Rule repealed by Emergency Rule 121-3-0.29

and a new Rule entitled "Application for Statewide Low-Voltage Contractor

License Without Examination" adopted. Filed July 31,

1984; effective July 25,

1984, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of

120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same

subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the

Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule repealed and a permanent Rule

of same title adopted. Filed October 12,

1984; effective November

1, 1984.

Amended: Rule repealed. Filed

May 27, 1988; effective

June 16,

1988.

Repealed: New Rule, entitled "Confidentiality of

Applicant and Examination Information" adopted. F. Feb. 22, 1990; eff.

Mar. 14,

1990.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Statewide Master and

Journeyman Plumber License" (i.e., Rule

121-2-.02 renumbered as Rule

121-3-.02). F. Feb. 27, 2025; eff.

Mar. 19,

2025.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-3-.03 Applicant Review Course

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-3-.03 Applicant Review Course

Georgia Administrative Code

Department 121. STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD

Chapter 121-3. APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 24, 2026

Rule 121-3-.03. Applicant Review Course

(1)

Any applicant for conditioned air contractor, electrical contractor, master plumber, or journeyman plumber license who takes and fails the examination twice after July 1, 1989, must submit documentation of completion of a review course before being scheduled for a third examination. The review course must meet the qualifications under board Rule 121-2-.06. The documentation of completion must include:

(a)

the name of the school;

(b)

the course title;

(c)

the name and license number of the instructor if the course was conducted by other than a college or postsecondary technical school;

(d)

the topics covered by the course;

(e)

the number of instruction hours; and

(f)

the date of completion.

Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-3-.03

Authority: Ga. L. 1980, pp. 1299-1314; O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-14-5, 43-14-6.

History. Original Rule entitled "Oral Examinations" was filed as Emergency Rule 121-3-1-0.3-.03 on July 28, 1980; effective July 22, 1980, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule repealed and Emergency Rule 121-3-1-0.9-.03, entitled "Disciplinary Proceedings," adopted. Filed September 29, 1980; effective September 25, 1980, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule repealed and a permanent Rule of same title adopted. Filed November 7, 1980; effective November 27, 1980.

Amended: Emergency Rule 121-3-1-0.11-.03 was filed on November 10, 1980; effective November 5, 1980, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. This Emergency Rule added paragraph (4) to this Rule. (Emergency Rule 121-3-1-0.11-.03 expired March 4, 1981.)

Amended: Rule repealed by Emergency Rule 121-3-0.15. Filed April 28, 1981; effective April 22, 1981, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule repealed and Rule 121-3-1-.03 repealed. Filed July 30, 1981; effective August 19, 1981.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Applicant Review Course" adopted. F. Feb. 22, 1990; eff. Mar. 14, 1990.

Amended: F. Dec. 10, 1992; eff. Dec. 30, 1992.

Amended: F. Dec. 2, 1993; eff. Dec. 22, 1993.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-4-.02 Renewal, Reinstatement, and Expiration

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-4-.02 Renewal, Reinstatement, and Expiration

Georgia Administrative Code

Department 121. STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD

Chapter 121-4. LICENSE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, REINSTATEMENT, EXPIRATION, AND ACTIVATION

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 24, 2026

Rule 121-4-.02. Renewal, Reinstatement, and Expiration

(1)

Licenses

and certificates will be renewed biennially by the expiration date as provided

by Rules of the Joint Secretary, Professional Licensing Boards Division. The

renewal fees, late fees, and reinstatement fees will be set by the Board. Fees

will be published in a separate schedule and will be made publicly

available.

(2)

Persons may apply

for renewal by submitting on or before the expiration date a completed renewal

application, renewal fee, and other information as may be required by the

Board. If not renewed by the expiration date, licenses or certificates shall be

deemed invalid. Any person holding such a license or certificate shall not be

authorized to engage in the business or profession for which

licensed.

(3)

Neither the failure

of the Board to send nor the failure of the licensee or certificate holder to

receive a renewal form or reminder of such renewal date shall excuse the

failure to renew the license or certificate.

(4)

Persons not renewing a license or

certificate on or before the expiration date may apply for renewal during the

established late renewal period by submitting the required renewal information,

late renewal fee as published on the Fee Schedule, and other information as

required by the Board.

(5)

Licenses

not renewed will be lapsed and will require reinstatement to be in good

standing again. Renewal of a lapsed license is at the discretion of the

appropriate Division, and such Division may deny or approve such renewal with

any conditions it may deem necessary, including retaking of the licensure

examination.

(a)

Persons may apply for

reinstatement of a lapsed license or certificate by submitting a reinstatement

application, reinstatement fee, and other information as requested by the

Board.

(b)

If the reinstatement

application is submitted more than 3 years after the expiration date of the

license or certificate, the applicant shall submit a reinstatement application,

application fee, and any other information requested by the appropriate

Division, and the applicant shall be required to take and pass the appropriate

examination.

(6)

Applications for renewal or reinstatement of licenses and certificates must

include the following:

(a)

any findings or

pleas of guilty or pleas under nolo contendere or under the "First Offender

Act" for the commission of any felony or misdemeanor, other than minor traffic

violations, made after approval of the previous renewal application or

licensure application.

(b)

authorization for the division to receive any criminal history record

information pertaining to the applicant which may be in the files of any state

or local criminal justice agency, with such record being obtained through a

Board-approved entity.

(7)

Applications for renewal or late renewal

of Conditioned Air Contractors, electrical contractors, Master Plumbers and

Journeyman Plumbers, and utility contractors licenses shall:

(a)

include a statement from the licensee

indicating whether continuing education requirements provided for in this

Chapter of the Board Rules have been completed. Licensees must submit

documentation of completion of the continuing education requirements to the

division upon request.

(b)

include

evidence of completion of 4 hours of continuing education for each year since

the last renewal of the license or since the initial issuance of the license if

the license has not yet been through a renewal cycle or has not been reinstated

if education is required by the Division, as defined in this Chapter for each

year since the last renewal of the license.

(8)

Divisions may offer an Inactive License

Status in accordance with the Joint Secretary Rule 295-15-19.

Cite as Ga. Comp. R.

& Regs. R. 121-4-.02

Authority: O.C.G.A

§§ 43-1-4,

43-1-19,

43-14-5,

43-14-6.

History. Original Rule entitled "Qualifications for Licensure and

Registration" was filed as Emergency Rule 121-4-1-0.10-.02 on

September 29, 1980; effective

September 25, 1980,

the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the

effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding

this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule repealed and permanent Rule of

same title adopted. Filed November 7,

1980; effective November

27, 1980.

Amended: Emergency Rule 121-4-1-0.12-.02 was filed on

November 10, 1980; effective

November 5, 1980,

the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the

effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding

this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Rule repealed by Emergency Rule

121-4-0.16-.02 entitled "Renewal and Expiration." Filed

April 28, 1981; effective

April 22, 1981, the

date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the

effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding

this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule 121-4-0.16-.02 repealed and

permanent Rule 121-4-.02, of same title, adopted Filed

July 30, 1981; effective

August 19,

1981.

Amended: Emergency Rule 121-4-0.19 was filed

March 2, 1982; effective

March 3, 1982, to

remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a

permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency

Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Filed December 8,

1982; effective January 1,

1983, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Rule repealed by Emergency Rule

121-4-0.23-.02. Filed March 22, 1983;

effective March 16,

1983, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of

120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same

subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

(Said Emergency Rule expired July 13, 1983.)

Amended: Emergency Rule 121-4-0.30, which repealed the

Rule and adopted a new Rule of same title, was filed on

July 31, 1984; effective

July 25, 1984, the

date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the

effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding

this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Emergency Rule 121-4-0.30 repealed and a

permanent Rule of the same title adopted. Filed October 12, 1984; effective

November 1,

1994.

Amended: Emergency Rule 121-4-0.34-.02(3) adopted.

Filed June 11, 1985, effective

June 7, 1985, the

date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the

effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding

this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency. (Said Emergency Rule expired

October 4, 1985.)

Amended: Filed October 11,

1985; effective October

31, 1985.

Amended: F. Jun. 6,

1991; eff. Jun. 26,

1991.

Amended: F. July 9,

1991; eff. July 29,

1991.

Amended: Rule retitled "Renewal, Reinstatement, and

Expiration". F. Sept. 3, 1993; eff.

Sept. 23,

1993.

Amended: F. Jun. 27,

1994; eff. July 17,

1994.

Amended: F. Dec. 4,

1996; eff. Dec. 24,

1996.

Amended: F. Feb. 27,

2025; eff. Mar. 19,

2025.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-4-.04 Continuing Education for Master and Journeyman Plumbers

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-4-.04 Continuing Education for Master and Journeyman Plumbers

Georgia Administrative Code

Department 121. STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD

Chapter 121-4. LICENSE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, REINSTATEMENT, EXPIRATION, AND ACTIVATION

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 24, 2026

Rule 121-4-.04. Continuing Education for Master and Journeyman Plumbers

(1)

Any applicant for renewal of master or

journeyman license is required to complete a minimum of 8 hours of continuing

education within the 24 months prior to the license or certificate expiration

date. An applicant for renewal who has been initially licensed for less than

two (2) years must have completed four (4) hours of continuing education while

licensed prior to renewal. An applicant for renewal who has been initially

licensed for less than one (1) year is not required to complete continuing

education prior to the applicant's initial renewal.

(2)

Continuing education courses shall be in

the areas of plumbing installation, design, state codes, products, innovations

or new techniques, tools and materials, safety, or work-related legal issues.

Courses for Master Plumbers also may be in the areas of environmental or

business issues. Such continuing education courses must be conducted by an

institute of higher education; vocational-technical school; trade, technical,

or professional organization; or institute under the State Board of Technical

and Adult Education.

(3)

Applicants

for renewal of Master or Journeyman Plumber license must report on the

application for renewal whether all applicable continuing education

requirements have been met. Licensees shall maintain, for at least five (5)

years after completion of the course, records confirming attendance at and

completion of continuing education courses, including the following

information:

(a)

school or organization

conducting the course;

(b)

title of

course;

(c)

location and date of

the course;

(d)

course outline or

topics covered;

(e)

hours of

instruction;

(f)

documentation of

attendance and satisfactory completion.

(4)

Licensees must provide to the division

the records described in paragraph (5) of this Rule upon request.

Cite as Ga. Comp. R.

& Regs. R. 121-4-.04

Authority: O.C.G.A.

§§ 43-14-5,

43-14-6.

History. Original Rule entitled "Rosters" was filed on

February 11, 1983; effective

March 3, 1983.

Amended: Rule repealed by Emergency Rule

121-4-0.23-.04. Filed March 22, 1983;

effective March 16,

1983, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for a period of

120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same

subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

(Said Emergency Rule expired July 13, 1983.)

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of same title

adopted. Filed July 13, 1983; effective

August 2,

1983.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Continuing Education for

Master and Journeyman Plumbers" (i.e., Rule

121-4-.06 renumbered as Rule

121-4-.04). F. Feb. 27, 2025; eff.

Mar. 19,

2025.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-4-.06 Renumbered as Rule 121-4-.04

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 121-4-.06 Renumbered as Rule 121-4-.04

Georgia Administrative Code

Department 121. STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD

Chapter 121-4. LICENSE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, REINSTATEMENT, EXPIRATION, AND ACTIVATION

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 24, 2026

Rule 121-4-.06. Renumbered as Rule 121-4-.04

Cite as Ga. Comp. R.

& Regs. R. 121-4-.06

Authority: O.C.G.A.

§§ 43-14-5,

43-14-6.

History. Original Rule entitled "Revision" adopted. F.

Sept. 3, 1993; eff.

Sept. 23,

1993.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Continuing Education for

Master and Journeyman Plumbers," adopted. F. Jun. 27,

1994; eff. July 17,

1994.

Amended: F. Sept. 13,

1996; eff. Oct. 3,

1996.

Amended: F. Nov. 13,

1998; eff. Dec. 3,

1998.

Amended: Rule renumbered as

121-4-.04. F.

Feb. 27, 2025; eff.

Mar. 19,

2025.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 553-8-.01 Repair Rule

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 553-8-.01 Repair Rule

Georgia Administrative Code

Department 553. RULES OF STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR RESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Chapter 553-8. DEFINITIONS

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 24, 2026

Rule 553-8-.01. Repair Rule

"Repair" shall be deemed and construed to mean fixing, mending, maintenance, replacement or restoring of a part or portions of real property to good condition. The repair exception recognized by O.C.G.A. § 43-41-17(g) and this Rule shall in no way impact or diminish the licensing requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 43 (Electrical Contracting, Plumbing, Conditioned Air Contracting, Low-Voltage Contracting and Utility Contracting).

Nothing in this Rule shall preclude a person or entity (including employees of said entity) from offering or contracting to perform or undertaking or performing for an owner repair work, provided that:

(1)

the person performing the repair work discloses in writing to the owner that such person/entity is not licensed as a residential or general contractor under this chapter;

(2)

the work does not entail the delegation or assignment to or engagement of any person or entity, other than employees, to supervise, manage or oversee the performance of any portion of the work undertaken;

(3)

the work does not affect the life safety requirements or structural integrity of the real property. Such repairs shall not include the removal or addition of any load bearing wall or the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load bearing support; and

(4)

The person performing repair must obtain permits and inspections as required by the local authority.

Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 553-8-.01

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-41-5, 43-41-17.

History. Original Rule entitled "Repair Rule" adopted. F. Dec. 23, 2005; eff. Jan. 12, 2006.

O.C.G.A. § 43-14-1

This chapter is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding homeowners, other property owners, tenants, and the general public against faulty, inadequate, inefficient, or unsafe electrical, plumbing, low-voltage wiring, utility contracting, or conditioned air installations. The practice of electrical contracting, plumbing contracting, installing, or repairing, low-voltage contracting, utility contracting, and conditioned air contracting are declared to be businesses or professions affecting the public interest; and this chapter shall be liberally construed so as to accomplish the purposes stated in this Code section.

O.C.G.A. § 43-14-12

(a) Any municipal or county inspection authority which meets the standards established by the board shall be authorized, after notice and hearing, to suspend the license or certificate of competency of, or refuse to restore a license or certificate of competency to, any person or licensee upon the grounds set out in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-14-6; provided, however, that such suspension of a license by a local inspection authority shall be applicable only within the jurisdiction of such local authority. Any person aggrieved by an action of a local authority shall be entitled to an appeal to the appropriate division of the board and shall be entitled to a hearing.

(b) (1) This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit the governing authority of any county or municipality in the state from adopting and enforcing codes at the local level; provided, however, that no county or municipality may require any licensed conditioned air contractor or licensed plumber who has executed and deposited a bond as authorized in paragraph (2) of this subsection to give or furnish or execute any code compliance bond or similar bond for the purpose of ensuring that all construction, installation, or modifications are made or completed in compliance with the county or municipal ordinances or building and construction codes.

(2) In order to protect the public from damages arising from any work by a licensed conditioned air contractor or licensed plumber, which work fails to comply with the ordinances or building and construction codes adopted by any county or municipal corporation, any such licensed conditioned air contractor or licensed plumber may execute and deposit with the judge of the probate court in the county of his or her principal place of business a bond in the sum of $10,000.00. Such bond shall be a cash bond of $10,000.00 or executed by a surety authorized and qualified to write surety bonds in the State of Georgia and shall be approved by the judge of the probate court. Such bond shall be conditioned upon all work done or supervised by such licensee complying with the provisions of any ordinances or building and construction codes of any county or municipal corporation wherein the work is performed. Action on such bond may be brought against the principal and surety thereon in the name of and for the benefit of any person who suffers damages as a consequence of said licensee's work not conforming to the requirements of any ordinances or building and construction codes; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons so damaged shall in no event exceed the sum of such bond.

(3) In any case where a bond is required under this subsection, the conditioned air contractor or plumber shall file a copy of the bond with the building official in the political subdivision wherein the work is being performed.

(4) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to or affect any bonding requirements involving contracts for public works as provided in Chapter 10 of Title 13.

(c) No provision of this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing a municipality or county from fixing, charging, assessing, or collecting any license fee, registration fee, tax, or gross receipt tax on any related business or on anyone engaged in any related business governed by this chapter.

O.C.G.A. § 43-14-13

(a) This chapter shall apply to all installations, alterations, and repairs of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical or low-voltage wiring or utility systems within or on public or private buildings, structures, or premises except as otherwise provided in this Code section.

(b) Any person who holds a license issued under this chapter may engage in the business of plumbing, electrical contracting, conditioned air contracting, low-voltage contracting, or utility contracting but only as prescribed by the license, throughout the state; and except as provided in Code Section 43-14-12, no municipality or county may require such person to comply with any additional licensing requirements imposed by such municipality or county.

(c) This chapter shall not apply to the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, utility systems, or electrical services, except low-voltage wiring services, up to and including the meters where such work is performed by and is an integral part of the system owned or operated by a public service corporation, an electrical, water, or gas department of any municipality in this state, a railroad company, a pipeline company, or a mining company in the exercise of its normal function as such.

(d) This chapter shall not prohibit an individual from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing fixtures, air-conditioning and heating, air-conditioning and heating fixtures, utility systems, or electrical or low-voltage wiring services in a residential dwelling owned or occupied by such individual; provided, however, that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter, the rules and regulations of the board, and any applicable county or municipal resolutions, ordinances, codes, or inspection requirements.

(e) This chapter shall not prohibit an individual employed on the maintenance staff of a facility owned by the state or by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing, plumbing fixtures, air-conditioning and heating fixtures, utility systems, or electrical or low-voltage wiring services when such work is an integral part of the maintenance requirements of the facility; provided, however, that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter and the orders, rules, and regulations of the board.

(f) This chapter shall not prohibit any person from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing, plumbing fixtures, air-conditioning and heating fixtures, utility systems, or electrical or low-voltage wiring services in a farm or ranch service building or as an integral part of any irrigation system on a farm or ranch when such system is not located within 30 feet of any dwelling or any building devoted to animal husbandry. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the application of any resolution, ordinance, code, or inspection requirements of a county or municipality relating to such connections.

(g) This chapter shall not apply to low-voltage wiring performed by public utilities, except that such portion of the business of those public utilities which involves the installation, alteration, repair, or service of telecommunication systems for profit shall be covered under this chapter.

(h) This chapter shall not apply to the installation, construction, or maintenance of power systems or telecommunication systems for the generation or distribution of electric current constructed under the National Electrical Safety Code, which regulates the safety requirements of utilities; but the interior wiring regulated by the National Electrical Safety Code would not be exempt and must be done by an electrical contractor except as otherwise provided by law.

(i) This chapter shall not apply to any technician employed by a municipal or county-franchised community antenna television (CATV) system or a municipally owned community antenna television system in the performance of work on the system.

(j) This chapter shall not apply to regular full-time employees of an institution, manufacturer, or business who perform plumbing, electrical, low-voltage wiring, utility contracting, or conditioned air contracting when working on the premises of that employer.

(k) This chapter shall not apply to persons licensed as manufactured or mobile home installers by the state fire marshal when:

(1) Coupling the electrical connection from the service entrance panel outside the manufactured housing to the distribution panel board inside the manufactured housing;

(2) Connecting the exterior sewer outlets to the above-ground sewer system; or

(3) Connecting the exterior water line to the above-ground water system.

(l) Any person qualified by the Department of Transportation to perform work for the department shall not be required to be licensed under Code Section 43-14-8.2 or certified under Code Sections 43-14-8.3 and 43-14-8.4 in order to perform work for the department. Any person qualified by the Department of Transportation to perform work for the department shall not be required to be licensed under Code Section 43-14-8.2 or certified under Code Sections 43-14-8.3 and 43-14-8.4 in order to perform work for a county, municipality, authority, or other political subdivision when such work is of the same nature as that for which the person is qualified when performing department work; provided, however, that such work is not performed on a utility system as defined in paragraph (17) of Code Section 43-14-2 for which the person receives compensation.

(m) This chapter shall not prohibit any person from installing, altering, or repairing the plumbing component of a lawn sprinkler system from a backflow preventer which was installed by a licensed plumber; provided, however, that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter, the rules and regulations of the board, and ordinances of the county or municipality.

(n) Any person who contracts with a licensed conditioned air contractor as part of a conditioned air contract to install, alter, or repair duct systems, control systems, or insulation is not required to hold a license from the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. The conditioned air contractor must retain responsibility for completion of the contract, including any subcontracted work. Any person who contracts with a licensed conditioned air contractor to perform a complete installation, alteration, or repair of a conditioned air system must hold a valid license from the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors. Any person who contracts to perform for or on behalf of a conditioned air contractor to install, alter, or repair electrical, low-voltage, or plumbing components of a conditioned air system must hold a valid license from the appropriate division of the board.

(o) This chapter shall not prohibit any propane dealer who is properly insured as required by law and who holds a liquefied petroleum gas license issued by the Safety Fire Commissioner from installing, repairing, or servicing a propane system or the gas piping or components of such system; provided, however, that such propane dealers shall be prohibited from performing the installation of conditioned air systems or forced air heating systems unless licensed to do so under this chapter.

(p) This chapter shall not apply to any employee or authorized agent of a regulated gas utility or municipal owned gas utility while in the course and scope of such employment.

(q) Any utility contractor holding a valid utility contractor's license under this chapter shall be authorized to bid for and perform work on any utility system in this state without obtaining a license under Chapter 41 of this title. It shall be unlawful for the owner of a utility system or anyone soliciting work to be performed on a utility system to refuse to allow a utility contractor holding a valid utility contractor's license under this chapter to bid for or perform work on a utility system on the basis that such contractor does not hold a license under Chapter 41 of this title.

O.C.G.A. § 43-14-15

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) "Discharge" means an honorable discharge or a general discharge from active military service. Such term shall not mean a discharge under other than honorable conditions, a bad conduct discharge, or a dishonorable discharge.

(2) "Military" means the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard.

(b) A committee composed of the division director, members of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, and members of the relevant divisions of the licensing board representing the profession for which the applicant is seeking a license shall determine the military specialties or certifications the training or experience for which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license for Electrical Contractor Class I, Journeyman Plumber, Conditioned Air Contractor Class I, or Utility Foreman. The Governor shall designate a chairperson from among the members of the committee.

(c) Any current or former member of the military may apply to the licensing board for the immediate issuance of a license or certification based upon his or her having obtained a military specialty or certification the training or experience for which substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license or certification identified in subsection (b) of this Code section. In order to qualify under this subsection, an applicant shall make application not later than 180 days after his or her discharge. Such application shall be in such form and shall require such documentation as the division director shall determine. If the applicant satisfies the requirements of this Code section, the division director shall direct the appropriate division to issue the appropriate license, and the division shall immediately issue such license; provided, however, that the applicant shall satisfy all financial and insurance requirements for the issuance of such license. This Code section shall only apply to the initial issuance of a license. After the initial issuance of a license, the licensee shall be subject to any provisions relating to the renewal of the license applicable to all licensees.

O.C.G.A. § 43-14-16

(a) As used in this Code section, the term "military" means the armed forces of the United States or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard.

(b) The spouse of any member of the military who resides in this state due to the assignment of the military spouse and who holds a license or certification from another state the training, experience, and testing for which substantially meet or exceed the Georgia requirements to obtain a license or certification as an Electrical Contractor Class I, Journeyman Plumber, Conditioned Air Contractor Class I, or Utility Foreman shall be entitled to apply to the licensing board for the immediate issuance of such a license or certification. In order to qualify under this subsection, an applicant shall make application not later than 180 days after his or her relocation to the State of Georgia. Such application shall be in such form and shall require such documentation as the division director shall determine. A committee composed of the division director, members of the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, and members of the relevant divisions of the licensing board representing the profession for which the applicant is seeking a license, with a chairperson appointed by the Governor from among the membership of the committee, shall determine whether the training, experience, and testing for obtaining a license in the relevant foreign state substantially meet or exceed the requirements to obtain the professional licenses provided in this state. If the applicant satisfies the requirements of this Code section, the division director shall direct the appropriate division to issue the appropriate license, and the division shall immediately issue such license; provided, however, that the applicant shall satisfy all financial and insurance requirements for the issuance of such license. This Code section shall only apply to the initial issuance of a license. After the initial issuance of a license, the licensee shall be subject to any provisions relating to the renewal of the license applicable to all licensees.

O.C.G.A. § 43-14-2

As used in this chapter, the term:

(.1) "Alarm system" means any device or combination of devices used to detect a situation, causing an alarm in the event of a burglary, fire, robbery, medical emergency, or equipment failure, or on the occurrence of any other predetermined event.

(1) "Board" means the State Construction Industry Licensing Board.

(2) "Certificate of competency" means a valid and current certificate issued by the Division of Electrical Contractors created in Code Section 43-14-3, which certificate shall give the named electrical contractor to which it is issued authority to engage in electrical contracting of the kind described therein. Certificates of competency shall be of two kinds, Class I and Class II, according to the classification of license held by the electrical contractor.

(3) "Conditioned air contracting" means the installation, repair, or service of conditioned air systems or conditioned air equipment. Service to or installation of the electrical connection between the electrical disconnect and conditioned air equipment is considered to be installation, repair, or service of conditioned air equipment or the conditioned air system. Service to or installation of the electrical circuit from the electrical distribution panel to the conditioned air equipment where the electrical service to the building or site is a single-phase electrical circuit not exceeding 200 amperes is considered to be installation, repair, or service of conditioned air equipment or the conditioned air system.

(4) "Conditioned air contractor" means an individual who is engaged in conditioned air contracting under express or implied contract or who bids for, offers to perform, purports to have the capacity to perform, or does perform conditioned air contracting services under express or implied contract. The term "conditioned air contractor" shall not include a person who is an employee of a conditioned air contractor and who receives only a salary or hourly wage for performing conditioned air contracting work.

(5) "Conditioned air equipment" means heating and air-conditioning equipment covered under state codes and the natural gas piping system on the outlet side of the gas meter.

(6) "Electrical contracting" means the installation, maintenance, alteration, or repair of any electrical equipment, apparatus, control system, or electrical wiring device which is attached to or incorporated into any building or structure in this state but shall not include low-voltage contracting.

(7) "Electrical contractor" means any person who engages in the business of electrical contracting under express or implied contract or who bids for, offers to perform, purports to have the capacity to perform, or does perform electrical contracting services under express or implied contract. The term "electrical contractor" shall not include a person who is an employee of an electrical contractor and who receives only a salary or hourly wage for performing electrical contracting work.

(8) "Executive director" means the executive director of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board.

(8.1) "General system" means any electrical system, other than an alarm or telecommunication system, involving low-voltage wiring.

(9) "Journeyman plumber" means any person other than a master plumber who has practical knowledge of the installation of plumbing and installs plumbing under the direction of a master plumber.

(10) "License" means a valid and current certificate of registration issued by a division of the board, which certificate shall give the named person to whom it is issued authority to engage in the activity prescribed thereon.

(10.1) "Low-voltage contracting" means the installation, alteration, service, or repair of a telecommunication system, alarm system, or general system involving low-voltage wiring.

(10.2) "Low-voltage contractor" means an individual who is engaged in low-voltage contracting under express or implied contract or who bids for, offers to perform, purports to have the capacity to perform, or does perform low-voltage contracting services under express or implied contract. An employee of a low-voltage contractor who receives only a salary or hourly wage for performing low-voltage contracting work shall not be required to be licensed under this chapter, except that those employees upon whom the qualification of a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation rests as outlined in subsection (b) of Code Section 43-14-8.1 shall be licensed.

(10.3) "Low-voltage wiring" means:

(A) Wiring systems of 50 volts or less and control circuits directly associated therewith;

(B) Wiring systems having a voltage in excess of 50 volts, provided such systems consist solely of power limited circuits meeting the definition of a Class II and Class III wiring system as defined in Article 725 of the National Electrical Code; or

(C) Line voltage wiring having a voltage not in excess of 300 volts to ground and installed from the load-side terminals of a suitable disconnecting means which has been installed for the specific purpose of supplying the low-voltage wiring system involved or installed from a suitable junction box which has been installed for such specific purpose.

(11) "Master plumber" means any individual engaging in the business of plumbing under express or implied contract or who bids for, offers to perform, purports to have the capacity to perform, or does perform plumbing contracting services under express or implied contract.

(12) "Plumbing" means the practice of installing, maintaining, altering, or repairing piping fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in connection with sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, venting systems, medical gas piping systems, natural gas piping systems on the outlet side of gas meters, or public or private water supply systems within or adjacent to any building, structure, or conveyance; provided, however, that after July 1, 1997, only master plumbers and journeyman plumbers who have been certified by the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers to perform such tasks shall be authorized to install, maintain, alter, or repair medical gas piping systems. The term "plumbing" also includes the practice of and materials used in installing, maintaining, extending, or altering the natural gas, storm-water, sewerage, and water supply systems of any premises to their connection with any point of public disposal or other acceptable terminal; provided, however, that licensure under this chapter shall not be required for a contractor certified by the Department of Public Health to make the connection to any on-site waste-water management system from the stub out exiting the structure to an on-site waste-water management system. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any person who holds a valid master plumbing license or any company which holds a valid utility contractor license shall be qualified to construct, alter, or repair any plumbing system which extends from the property line up to but not within five feet of any building, structure, or conveyance, regardless of the cost or depth of any such plumbing system.

(12.1) "Telecommunication system" means a switching system and associated apparatus which performs the basic function of two-way voice or data service, or both, and which can be a commonly controlled system capable of being administered both locally and remotely via secured access.

(13) "Utility contracting" means undertaking to construct, erect, alter, or repair or have constructed, erected, altered, or repaired any utility system.

(14) "Utility contractor" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation which is engaged in utility contracting under express or implied contract or which bids for, offers to perform, purports to have the capacity to perform, or does perform utility contracting under express or implied contract.

(15) "Utility foreman" means any individual who is employed by a licensed contractor to supervise the construction, erection, alteration, or repair of utility systems.

(16) "Utility manager" means any individual who is employed by a utility contractor to have oversight and charge of the construction, erection, alteration, or repair of utility systems.

(17) "Utility system" means:

(A) Any system at least five feet underground, when installed or accessed by trenching, open cut, cut and cover, or other similar construction methods which install or access the system from the ground surface, including, but not limited to, gas distribution systems, electrical distribution systems, communication systems, water supply systems, and sanitary sewerage and drainage systems; and

(B) Reservoirs and filtration plants, water and waste-water treatment plants, leachate collection and treatment systems associated with landfills, and pump stations, when the system distributes or collects a service, product, or commodity for which a fee or price is paid for said service, product, or commodity or for the disposal of said service, product, or commodity.

O.C.G.A. § 43-14-3

(a) There is created within the executive branch of state government the State Construction Industry Licensing Board. The board shall be assigned to the Secretary of State's office for administrative purposes and shall be under the jurisdiction of the division director.

(b) The board shall be composed of 27 members as follows:

(1) Five members known as the Division of Electrical Contractors, one of whom shall be a consulting engineer engaged in electrical practice, another of whom shall be the chief electrical inspector of a county or municipality and shall have served in such office for five years immediately preceding appointment to the board, and the remaining three of whom shall be engaged in the electrical contracting business;

(2) Five members known as the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers, one of whom shall be a full-time plumbing inspector of a county or municipality, three of whom shall be master or contracting plumbers, and one of whom shall be a journeyman plumber;

(3) Five members known as the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, one of whom shall be a licensed professional engineer engaged in mechanical practice, one of whom shall be the chief conditioned air inspector of a county or municipality, and three of whom shall be conditioned air contractors with more than five years of installation and service experience in the trade;

(4) Five members known as the Division of Low-voltage Contractors, one of whom shall be an alarm system low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be an unrestricted low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a telecommunication system low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a professional electrical engineer, and one of whom shall be the chief electrical inspector of a county or municipality;

(5) Five members known as the Division of Utility Contractors, three of whom shall be utility contractors, one of whom shall be a registered professional engineer, and one of whom shall be an insurance company representative engaged primarily in the bonding of construction projects; and

(6) Two members who shall not have any connection with the electrical contracting, plumbing, or conditioned air contracting businesses whatsoever but who shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and consumer protection concerns.

(c) All members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for four-year terms.

(d) A member shall serve until a successor has been duly appointed and qualified.

(e) The Governor shall make appointments to fill the unexpired portions of any terms vacated for any reason. In making such appointments, the Governor shall preserve the composition of the board as required by this chapter. Members shall be eligible for reappointment.

(f) Any appointive member who, during his or her term, shall cease to meet the qualifications for original appointment shall thereby forfeit membership on the board.

(g) Each member of the board shall take an oath of office before the Governor to faithfully perform the duties of such office.

(h) The Governor may remove any member for failure to attend meetings, neglect of duty, incompetence, revocation or suspension of professional trade license, or other dishonorable conduct.

(i) Members of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2.

O.C.G.A. § 43-14-5

The board shall have the power to:

(1) Request from the various state departments and other agencies and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities such available information as it may require in its work; and all such agencies and authorities shall furnish such requested available information to the board within a reasonable time;

(2) Provide by regulation for reciprocity with other states in the registration and licensing of electrical contractors, master plumbers, journeyman plumbers, low-voltage contractors, utility contractors, or conditioned air contractors and in the certification of utility contracting foremen, provided that such other states have requirements substantially equal to the requirements in force in this state for registration, licensure, and certification; provided, further, that a similar privilege is offered to residents of this state;

(3) Adopt an official seal for its use and change it at pleasure;

(4) Establish the policies for regulating the businesses of electrical contracting, plumbing, low-voltage, utility, and conditioned air contracting;

(4.1) Upon notice and hearing authorized and conducted in accordance with Code Section 43-14-10 and any rules and regulations promulgated by the board, either by the board directly or through a valid delegation of the board's enforcement power to a division thereof, assess civil penalties in an amount up to $10,000.00 per violation against any person found to be in violation of any requirement of this chapter;

(5) Determine qualifications for licensure or certification including such experience requirements as the board deems necessary; and

(6) Promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter.

O.C.G.A. § 43-14-6

(a) The Division of Electrical Contractors, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of electrical contracting; the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of plumbing as master plumbers or journeyman plumbers; the Division of Low-voltage Contractors, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of low-voltage contracting; the Division of Utility Contractors with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of utility contracting and with respect to applicants for a certificate to be a utility manager or utility foreman or holders of a utility manager or utility foreman certificate; and the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of conditioned air contracting, shall:

(1) Approve examinations for all applicants for licenses or certificates, except for utility contractor licenses and utility foreman certificates. The Division of Electrical Contractors shall approve separate examinations for Class I and Class II licenses. Class I licenses shall be restricted to electrical contracting involving multifamily structures of not more than two levels or single-family dwellings of up to three levels. In addition, the structures shall have single-phase electrical installations which do not exceed 400 amperes at the service drop or the service lateral. Class II licenses shall be unrestricted. The Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers shall approve separate examinations for Master Plumber Class I, Master Plumber Class II, and Journeyman Plumbers. Master Plumber Class I licenses shall be restricted to plumbing involving single-family dwellings and one-level dwellings designed for not more than two families and commercial structures not to exceed 10,000 square feet in area. Master Plumber Class II licenses shall be unrestricted. The Division of Conditioned Air Contractors shall approve separate examinations for Class I and Class II licenses. Class I licenses shall be restricted to the installation, repair, or service of conditioned air systems or equipment not exceeding 175,000 BTU (net) of heating and five tons (60,000 BTU) of cooling. Class II licenses shall be unrestricted. The Division of Low-voltage Contractors shall approve separate examinations for Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A, Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-T, Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-U, and Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-G. Class LV-A licenses shall be restricted to alarm and general system low-voltage contracting, Class LV-T licenses shall be restricted to telecommunication and general system low-voltage contracting, Class LV-G licenses shall be restricted to general system low-voltage contracting, and Class LV-U licenses shall be unrestricted and permit the performance of alarm, telecommunication, and general system low-voltage contracting;

(2) Register and license or grant a certificate and issue renewal licenses and renewal certificates biennially to all persons meeting the qualifications for a license or certificate. The following licenses or certificates shall be issued by the divisions:

(A) Electrical Contractor Class I;

(B) Electrical Contractor Class II;

(C) Master Plumber Class I;

(D) Master Plumber Class II;

(E) Journeyman Plumber;

(F) Conditioned Air Contractor Class I;

(G) Conditioned Air Contractor Class II;

(H) Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A;

(I) Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-T;

(J) Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-G;

(K) Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-U;

(L) Utility Contractor; Class A;

(M) Utility Contractor; Class B;

(N) Utility Contractor; Class U;

(O) Utility Manager (certificate); and

(P) Utility Foreman (certificate);

(3) Investigate, with the aid of the division director, alleged violations of this chapter or other laws and rules and regulations of the board relating to the profession;

(4) After notice and hearing, have the power to reprimand any person, licensee, or certificate holder, or to suspend, revoke, or cancel the license or certificate of or refuse to grant, renew, or restore a license or certificate to any person, licensee, or certificate holder upon any one of the following grounds:

(A) The commission of any false, fraudulent, or deceitful act or the use of any forged, false, or fraudulent document in connection with the license or certificate requirements of this chapter or the rules and regulations of the board;

(B) Failure at any time to comply with the requirements for a license or certificate under this chapter or the rules and regulations of the board;

(C) Habitual intemperance in the use of alcoholic spirits, narcotics, or stimulants to such an extent as to render the license or certificate holder unsafe or unfit to practice any profession licensed or certified under this chapter;

(D) Engaging in any dishonorable or unethical conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public;

(E) Knowingly performing any act which in any way assists an unlicensed or noncertified person to practice such profession;

(F) Violating, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting any violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation of the board;

(G) The performance of any faulty, inadequate, inefficient, or unsafe electrical, plumbing, low-voltage contracting, utility contracting, or conditioned air contracting likely to endanger life, health, or property. The performance of any work that does not comply with the standards set by state codes or by local codes in jurisdictions where such codes are adopted, provided that such local codes are as stringent as the state codes, or by other codes or regulations which have been adopted by the board, shall be prima-facie evidence of the faulty, inadequate, inefficient, or unsafe character of such electrical, plumbing, low-voltage contracting, utility contracting, or conditioned air contracting; provided, however, that the board, in its sole discretion, for good cause shown and under such conditions as it may prescribe, may restore a license to any person whose license has been suspended or revoked;

(H) With respect to utility contractors, the bidding by such a utility contractor in excess of license coverage; or

(I) With respect to utility contractors, violations of Chapter 9 of Title 25;

(5) Review amendments to or revisions in the state minimum standard codes as prepared pursuant to Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8; and the Department of Community Affairs shall be required to provide to the division director a copy of any amendment to or revision in the state minimum standard codes at least 45 days prior to the adoption thereof; and

(6) Do all other things necessary and proper to exercise their powers and perform their duties in accordance with this chapter.

(b) The Division of Electrical Contractors may also provide, by rules and regulations, for the issuance of certificates of competency pertaining to financial responsibility and financial disclosure; provided, however, that such rules and regulations are adopted by the board. The division shall issue certificates of competency and renewal certificates to persons meeting the qualifications therefor.

(c) The divisions mentioned in subsection (a) of this Code section shall also hear appeals resulting from the suspension of licenses by an approved municipal or county licensing or inspection authority pursuant to Code Section 43-14-12.

(d) (1) The Division of Conditioned Air Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of Conditioned Air Contractor Class I and Class II licenses to complete board approved continuing education of not more than four hours annually. The division shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, vocational technical schools, and trade, technical, or professional organizations; provided, however, that continuing education courses or programs related to conditioned air contracting provided or conducted by public utilities, equipment manufacturers, or institutions under the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall constitute acceptable continuing professional education programs for the purposes of this subsection. Continuing education courses or programs shall be in the areas of safety, technological advances, business management, or government regulation. Courses or programs conducted by manufacturers specifically to promote their products shall not be approved.

(2) All provisions of this subsection relating to continuing professional education shall be administered by the division.

(3) The division shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirements in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the board deems appropriate.

(4) The division shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Code section.

(5) The continuing education requirements of this subsection shall not be required of any licensed conditioned air contractor who is a registered professional engineer.

(6) This Code section shall apply to each licensing and renewal cycle which begins after the 1990-1991 renewal.

(e) (1) The Division of Electrical Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of Electrical Contractor Class I and Class II licenses to complete board approved continuing education of not more than four hours annually. The division shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, vocational-technical schools, and trade, technical, or professional organizations; provided, however, that continuing education courses or programs related to electrical contracting provided or conducted by public utilities, equipment manufacturers, or institutions under the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall constitute acceptable continuing professional education programs for the purposes of this subsection. Continuing education courses or programs conducted by manufacturers specifically to promote their products shall not be approved.

(2) The division shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirements in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the division deems appropriate.

(f) (1) The Division of Utility Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of utility foreman certificates and utility manager certificates issued under this chapter to complete board approved continuing education of not more than four hours annually. The division shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, vocational-technical schools, and trade, technical, or professional organizations; provided, however, that continuing education courses or programs related to utility contracting provided or conducted by institutions under the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall constitute acceptable continuing professional education programs for the purposes of this subsection.

(2) The division shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirements in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the division deems appropriate.

(g) (1) The Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber Class I, and Master Plumber Class II licenses to complete board approved continuing education of not more than four hours annually. The division shall be authorized to approve courses offered by institutions of higher learning, vocational-technical schools, and trade, technical, or professional organizations; provided, however, that continuing education courses or programs related to plumbing provided or conducted by institutions under the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall constitute acceptable continuing professional education programs for the purposes of this subsection.

(2) The division shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirements in cases of hardship, disability, or illness or under such other circumstances as the division deems appropriate.

O.C.G.A. § 43-14-8

(a) No person shall engage in the electrical contracting business as an electrical contractor unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Electrical Contractors and a certificate of competency, if such certificates are issued by the division pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 43-14-6.

(b) (1) No person shall engage in the business of plumbing as a master plumber unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers.

(2) No person shall engage in the business of plumbing as a journeyman plumber unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers.

(c) (1) No person shall engage in the business of conditioned air contracting as a conditioned air contractor unless such person has a valid license from the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors.

(2) A person who is not licensed as a conditioned air contractor shall be prohibited from advertising in any manner that such person is in the business or profession of a conditioned air contractor unless the work is performed by a licensed conditioned air contractor.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, prior to and including September 30, 1983, the following persons, desiring to qualify under the provisions stated in this subsection, shall be issued a state-wide license without restriction by the appropriate division of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, provided that such individual submits proper application and pays or has paid the required fees and is not otherwise in violation of this chapter:

(1) Any individual holding a license issued by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, prior to the effective date of this chapter;

(2) Any individual holding a license issued by the State Board of Electrical Contractors, the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Contractors, or the State Board of Warm Air Heating Contractors;

(3) Any individual holding a license to engage in such vocation issued to him or her by any governing authority of any political subdivision; and

(4) Any individual who has successfully and efficiently engaged in such vocation in a local jurisdiction, which did not issue local licenses, for a period of at least two consecutive years immediately prior to the time of application. To prove that he or she has successfully engaged in said vocation, the individual shall only be required to give evidence of three successful jobs completed over such period. Such applicant shall swear before a notary public that such evidence is true and accurate prior to its submission to the division.

(e) The decision of the division as to the necessity of taking the examination or as to the qualifications of applicants taking the required examination shall, in the absence of fraud, be conclusive. All individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations desiring to engage in such vocation after September 30, 1983, shall take the examination and qualify under this chapter before engaging in such vocation or business, including such vocation at the local level.

(f) No partnership, limited liability company, or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of electrical contracting unless there is regularly connected with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation a person or persons actually engaged in the performance of such business on a full-time basis who have valid licenses issued to them as provided for in this chapter.

(g) No partnership, limited liability company, or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of plumbing unless there is regularly connected with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation a person or persons actually engaged in the performance of such business on a full-time basis who have valid licenses for master plumbers issued to them as provided in this chapter.

(h) No partnership, limited liability company, or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of conditioned air contracting unless there is regularly connected with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation a person or persons actually engaged in the performance of such business on a full-time basis who have valid licenses issued to them as provided for in this chapter; provided, however, that partners, officers, and employees of the individual who fulfilled the licensing requirements shall continue to be authorized to engage in the business of conditioned air contracting under a license which was valid at the time of the licensee's death for a period of 90 days following the date of such death.

(i) It shall be the duty of all partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations qualified under this chapter to notify the appropriate division immediately of the severance of connection with such partnership, limited liability company, or corporation of any person or persons upon whom such qualification rested.

(j) All applicants for examinations and licenses provided for by this chapter and all applicants for renewal of licenses under this chapter shall be required to fill out a form which shall be provided by each division, which form shall show whether or not the applicant is an individual, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation and, if a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, the names and addresses of the partners or members or the names and addresses of the officers, when and where formed or incorporated, and such other information as the board or each division may require. All forms of applications for renewal of licenses shall also show whether or not the applicant, if it is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, still has connected with it a duly qualified person holding a license issued by the division.

(k) The board shall notify each local governing authority of the provisions of this chapter relating to licensure, especially the provisions of subsection (d) of this Code section. The board shall notify such governing authorities that after September 30, 1983, any person desiring a license to engage in a profession covered by this chapter shall be required to pass an examination as provided in this chapter.

(l) Any applicant for licensure standing the examination on and after July 1, 1989, who fails the examination for licensure twice after such date shall be required to present satisfactory evidence to the appropriate division that the applicant has completed a board approved review course before such applicant will be admitted to a third examination. If such applicant fails the examination a third time, the applicant shall not be required to complete additional board approved review courses prior to taking subsequent examinations.

O.C.G.A. § 43-41-17

(a) The licensing requirements imposed by this chapter and the sanctions and consequences relating thereto shall not become effective and enforceable until July 1, 2008. On and after such date, no person, whether an individual or a business organization, shall have the right to engage in the business of residential contracting or general contracting without a current, valid residential contractor license or general contractor license, respectively, issued by the division under this chapter or, in the case of a business organization, unless such business organization shall have a qualifying agent as provided in this chapter holding such a current, valid residential contractor or general contractor license on behalf of such organization issued to such qualifying agent as provided in this chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, persons seeking licensure under this chapter and exemption from examination under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-41-8 shall submit their applications, including all necessary proof of the basis of exemption from examination for such license, starting January 1, 2006. The period for submission of such applications and requests for exemption from the examination requirements shall extend thereafter for a period of 18 months. Furthermore, notwithstanding the foregoing, any person seeking licensure under this chapter and exemption from examination under paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-41-8 may submit his or her application, including all necessary proof of the basis of such exemption starting January 1, 2007, and continuing thereafter.

(b) As a matter of public policy, any contract entered into on or after July 1, 2008, for the performance of work for which a residential contractor or general contractor license is required by this chapter and not otherwise exempted under this chapter and which is between an owner and a contractor who does not have a valid and current license required for such work in accordance with this chapter shall be unenforceable in law or in equity by the unlicensed contractor. For purposes of this subsection, a contractor shall be considered unlicensed only if the contractor was unlicensed on the effective date of the original contract for the work, if stated therein, or, if not stated, the date the last party to the contract executed such contract, if stated therein. If the contract does not establish such a date, the contractor shall be considered unlicensed only if the contractor was unlicensed on the first date upon which the contractor provided labor, services, or materials under the contract. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, if a contract is rendered unenforceable under this subsection, no lien or bond claim shall exist in favor of the unlicensed contractor for any labor, services, or materials provided under the contract or any amendment thereto. This subsection shall not affect the rights of parties other than the unlicensed contractor to enforce contract, lien, or bond remedies. This subsection shall not affect the obligations of a surety that has provided a bond on behalf of an unlicensed contractor. It shall not be a defense to any claim on a bond or indemnity agreement that the principal or indemnitor is unlicensed for purposes of this subsection.

(c) Any person who holds a license issued under this chapter may engage in the business of residential or general contracting, but only as prescribed by the license, throughout the state and no municipality or county may require any such person licensed under this chapter to comply with any additional licensing requirements imposed by such municipality or county relative to the performance of construction work subject to the licensing requirements under this chapter. However, nothing in this chapter shall preclude the implementation and enforcement by any municipality or county of a local rule, regulation, ordinance, order, or other requirement in effect and operation as of July 1, 2004, that requires a person to obtain a locally issued license, registration, or certification in order to:

(1) Engage in the construction of improvements to real property to the extent such activities are not encompassed by this chapter or by Chapter 14 of this title; or

(2) Engage in residential or general contracting within such jurisdiction; provided, however, that:

(A) The requirements and criteria for issuance of such local license, registration, or certification shall have been at least as strict and stringent, in the sole judgment of the board, as those for the issuance of a corresponding state-wide license issued under this chapter;

(B) Such local license, registration, or certification shall only apply to activities performed within the geographical limits of such municipality or county; and

(C) Such requirement shall not prevent or foreclose any contractor not holding such local license, registration, or certification but holding a valid and current state-wide license issued under this chapter or Chapter 14 of this title from the transaction of contracting business in such local jurisdiction within the scope of his or her state-wide license.

(d) Any person qualified by the Department of Transportation to perform construction work on roads, streets, bridges, highways, sidewalks, or other grading, paving, or repaving projects; airport runways or taxiways; or railroads, and services incidental thereto, for the department shall not be required to be licensed under this chapter in order to perform any such work for the department or for any other owner requiring similar work to be performed. The general contractor division of the board, in agreement with the Department of Transportation, shall, by rule, define "services incidental thereto" for the purposes of this subsection only and shall likewise define any other necessary terms as to the scope of the exemption provided by this subsection.

(e) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any person holding a valid license issued by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, or any division thereof, pursuant to Chapter 14 of this title from performing any work defined in the Code sections under which the license held by said person was issued. Furthermore, nothing in this chapter shall preclude a person licensed under Chapter 14 of this title to perform plumbing, conditioned air contracting, utility contracting, electrical contracting, or low-voltage contracting from offering to perform, performing, engaging in, or contracting to engage in the performance of construction work or services directly with an owner, which work would otherwise require a license under this chapter, where the total scope of the work to be performed is predominantly of the type for which such contractor is duly licensed to perform under Chapter 14 of this title such that any other work involved is incidental to and an integral part of the work performed within the scope of such license under said chapter and does not exceed the greater of $10,000.00 or 25 percent of the total value at the time of contracting of the work to be performed; provided, however, that such contractor may not delegate or assign the responsibility to directly supervise and manage the performance of such other work to a person unless such person is licensed under this chapter and the work being performed by such person is within the scope of that person's license.

(f) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a specialty contractor from offering or contracting to perform or undertaking or performing for an owner limited, specialty, or specific trade contractor work. However, nothing in this chapter shall permit a specialty contractor to perform work falling within the licensing requirements of Chapter 14 of this title where such specialty contractor is not duly licensed under such chapter to perform such work. The board shall by rule or policy by January 1, 2008, identify specialty contractors or other criteria to determine eligibility under the exemption of this subsection. The specialty contractor otherwise exempted from license requirements under this chapter may perform work for an owner that would otherwise require a license under this chapter where the total scope of the work to be performed is predominantly of the type for which such specialty contractor is duly recognized as exempt under this subsection by the board, provided that such other work involved is incidental to and an integral part of the exempt work performed by the specialty contractor and does not exceed the greater of $10,000.00 or 25 percent of the total value at the time of contracting of the work to be performed.

(g) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a person from offering or contracting to perform or undertaking or performing for an owner repair work, provided that the person performing the repair work discloses to the owner that such person does not hold a license under this chapter and provided, further, that such work does not affect the structural integrity of the real property. The board shall by rule or regulation further define the term "repair" as used in this subsection and any other necessary terms as to the scope of this exemption.

(h) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any person from constructing a building or structure on real property owned by such person which is intended upon completion for use or occupancy solely by that person and his or her family, firm, or corporation and its employees, and not for use by the general public and not offered for sale or lease. In so doing, such person may act as his or her own contractor personally providing direct supervision and management of all work not performed by licensed contractors. However, if, under this subsection, the person or his or her family, firm, or corporation has previously sold or transferred a building or structure which had been constructed by such person acting without a licensed residential or general contractor within the prior 24 month period, starting from the date on which a certificate of occupancy was issued for such building or structure, then such person may not, under this subsection, construct another separate building or structure without having first obtained on his or her own behalf an appropriate residential or general contractor license or having engaged such a duly licensed contractor to perform such work to the extent required under this chapter, or it shall be presumed that the person, firm, or corporation did not intend such building solely for occupancy by that person and his or her family, firm, or corporation. Further, such person may not delegate the responsibility to directly supervise and manage all or any part of the work relating thereto to any other person unless that person is licensed under this chapter and the work being performed is within the scope of that person's license. In any event, however, all such work must be done in conformity with all other applicable provisions of this title, the rules and regulations of the board and division involved, and any applicable county or municipal resolutions, ordinances, codes, permitting, or inspection requirements.

(i) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude an architect licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 of this title, an interior designer registered pursuant to Chapter 4 of this title, or an engineer registered pursuant to Chapter 15 of this title from performing work or providing services within the scope of his or her registration for the practice of architecture or interior design or license for practicing engineering.

(j) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude an architect licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 of this title, an interior designer registered pursuant to Chapter 4 of this title, or an engineer registered pursuant to Chapter 15 of this title from offering to perform or offering or rendering design-build services to an owner; provided, however, that such offer or contract shall clearly indicate at the time of such offer or contract that all services of a general contractor incident to the design-build performance shall be performed by a duly licensed general contractor in compliance with other provisions of this chapter and that all services so offered or provided falling within the scope of the licensing requirements of this chapter are offered and rendered by a licensed general contractor in accordance with this chapter.

(k) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings classified as an agricultural occupancy or that are used for agricultural storage or agricultural purposes.

(l) A contractor licensed under this chapter shall not be required to list on the face of a bid or proposal envelope the license number of any contractor licensed under Chapter 14 of this title that may or will be engaged to perform any work within the licensing requirements of Chapter 14 of this title which comprises part of the work for which such bid or proposal is submitted.

(m) Dams, including both earth dams and concrete dams, designed for electrical generation, water storage, or any other purpose may be constructed by either a general contractor licensed under this chapter or by a utility contractor licensed pursuant to Chapter 14 of this title.

(n) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to the construction or installation of manufactured homes as defined in paragraph (4) of Code Section 8-2-131.

O.C.G.A. § 43-41-2

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) "Board" means the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors.

(2) "Business organization" means any partnership, corporation, limited liability entity, business trust, joint venture, or other legal entity, other than an individual person, doing business or seeking, offering, or contracting to do business as a contractor or otherwise performing or acting as a contractor as defined in this Code section.

(3) "Contracting" means performing or causing to be performed any of the activities set forth in paragraphs (4), (5), (9), (10), and (11) of this Code section which define the types of contractors. The offering of contracting services and the negotiation of or bid or proposal for engagement or a contract requiring performance of these services also constitutes contracting.

(4) "Contractor," except as specifically exempted by this chapter, means a person who is qualified, or required to be qualified, under this chapter and who, for compensation, contracts to, offers to undertake or undertakes to, submits a bid or a proposal to, or personally or by others performs the construction or the management of the construction for an owner of any building, bridge, or other structure, including a person who installs industrialized buildings as defined in paragraphs (3) and (4) of Code Section 8-2-111, for the construction or improvement of, addition to, or the repair, alteration, or remodeling of any such building, bridge, or structure for use by the owner or by others or for resale to others. The term "contractor" for purposes of this chapter shall include a person who contracts to, undertakes to, or submits a bid or proposal to perform, or otherwise does himself or herself perform, for an owner:

(A) Construction management services relative to the performance by others of such construction activities where the person performing such construction management services is at risk contractually to the owner for the performance and cost of the construction; and

(B) Services of a contractor as part of performance of design-build services, whether as a prime contractor, joint venture partner, or as a subcontractor to a design professional acting as prime contractor as part of a design-build entity or combination.

Both residential and general contractors, in addition to contractors licensed under Chapter 14 of this title to perform such work or any component thereof, shall be permitted to construct storm-water management systems comprising any storm-water conveyance or storm-water detention facility that moves storm or surface water from a specific point on a wholly contained construction project site to another specific point on the same project site and which are wholly contained within the project site and are not part of or connected to any public or private water treatment system, waste-water treatment system, or storm-water system.

(5) "General contractor" means a contractor whose services are unlimited as to the type of work which he or she may do, subject to the financial limitations as may be imposed by a subclassification created pursuant to paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-41-5, and who may contract for, undertake to perform, submit a bid or a proposal or otherwise offer to perform, and perform any activity or work as a contractor requiring licensure under this chapter including within its scope any work requiring licensure under Chapter 14 of this title; provided, however, that any work contractually undertaken by a general contractor in the nature of electrical contracting, plumbing, conditioned air contracting, low voltage contracting, or utility contracting which falls within the licensing requirements of Chapter 14 of this title may not be performed by the general contractor but shall only be performed by a person who is duly licensed to perform such work under Chapter 14 of this title. The construction of all private, commercial, institutional, industrial, public, and other buildings and structures under contract with or engagement directly by an owner shall be undertaken by a general contractor, except as otherwise expressly set forth in or excluded from operation of this chapter.

(6) An "owner" of real property means a person or entity that has a majority ownership interest in the real property to be improved and for whom an improvement is made or who contracts with or engages, directly or through an agent, the contractor to perform the construction work or services.

(7) "Qualifying agent" means a person who possesses the requisite skill, knowledge, and experience and has the responsibility to supervise, direct, manage, and control all of the contracting activities within the State of Georgia of a contractor doing business in the form of a business organization, with which he or she is affiliated by employment or ownership; who has the responsibility to supervise, direct, manage, and control construction activities on any project for which he or she has obtained the building permit pursuant to Code Section 43-41-14; and whose technical and personal qualifications have been determined by investigation and examination as provided in this chapter, except as exempted under Code Section 43-41-8, as attested by the division.

(8) "Real property" means the real estate, or an interest therein, that is improved, including leaseholds, tenements, and easements, and improvements constructed or placed thereon.

(9) "Residential contractor" means any contractor who may contract for, undertake to perform, submit a bid or a proposal or otherwise offer to perform, and perform any activity or work as a contractor requiring licensure under this chapter for a fixed price, commission, fee, wage, or other compensation or who undertakes any activity or work on his or her own behalf or for any person or business organization that is not licensed as a licensed residential contractor pursuant to this chapter where such activity or work falls into the category of residential-basic contractor or residential-light commercial contractor as defined in this Code section and where the total value of the work or activity or of the compensation to be received by the contractor for such activity or work, whichever is the higher, exceeds $2,500.00. The term "residential contractor" shall include both a residential-basic contractor and a residential-light commercial contractor, except where otherwise expressly stated. The work or activity performed by a residential contractor may include within its scope any work requiring licensure under Chapter 14 of this title; provided, however, that any work contractually undertaken by a residential contractor in the nature of electrical contracting, plumbing, conditioned air contracting, low voltage contracting, or utility contracting which falls within the licensing requirements of Chapter 14 of this title may not be performed by the residential contractor but shall only be performed by a person who is duly licensed to perform such work under Chapter 14 of this title.

(10) "Residential-basic contractor" means and encompasses a person who performs contractor work or activity relative to detached one-family and two-family residences and one-family townhouses not over three stories in height and their accessory buildings and structures;

(11) "Residential-light commercial contractor" means and encompasses a person who performs any contractor work or activity performed by a residential-basic contractor and, additionally, shall include such contractor work or activity related to multifamily and multiuse light commercial buildings and structures, and their related accessory buildings and structures, which are less than four stories in height; less than 25,000 square feet in aggregate interior floor space, except as otherwise provided in this chapter; and are constructed of wood or light gauge metal frame, brick veneer, prefabricated, or manufactured type of construction; or are preengineered steel buildings not exceeding 50,000 square feet of interior floor space; provided that such buildings or structures are not of the type of building or structure that would constitute a special hazard to property or to life and safety of persons as defined in subparagraphs (A), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (G.1), (H), (I), and (J) and subparagraph (B), as it applies to a building of four or more stories, of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 25-2-13.

(12) "Specialty contractor" means a contractor whose scope of work and responsibility is of limited scope dealing with only a specific trade and directly related and ancillary work and whose performance is limited to such specialty construction work requiring special skill and requiring specialized building trades or crafts, including, but not limited to, such activities, work, or services requiring licensure under Chapter 14 of this title.

O.C.G.A. § 8-3-330

8-3-330. As used in this article, the term "home inspector" means any person, except an employee of a county, municipality, or political subdivision while engaged in the performance of the duties of his or her employment, who, for consideration, inspects and reports on the condition of any home or single-family dwelling, including its structural elements, heating system, air-conditioning system, electrical system, plumbing system, swimming pool, fireplace or chimney, kitchen appliances, or other component which may be required by the person on whose behalf such inspection is performed.

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