John F. King Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner | Georgia Department of Insurance & Safety Fire
Notice has been issued under the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act regarding proposed amendments by the Safety Fire Commissioner to modify the Rules and Regulations of the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner. The amendments pertain to two main subjects: "Rules and Regulations for the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards" (Subject 120-3-3) and "Rules and Regulations for Manufactured Homes" (Subject 120-3-7).
The amendment to Subject 120-3-3 aims to update the state's minimum fire safety standards as outlined in Code Section 25-2-4. The changes are intended to establish procedures and requirements that prevent loss of life and property due to fire, panic, explosions, or related hazards in buildings and structures. These updates are designed to address advancements in technology and procedural changes that necessitate regulatory adjustments.
For Subject 120-3-7, the amendment seeks to align Georgia's regulations with national manufactured housing construction and safety standards. It also aims to provide mechanisms for remedial actions and enforcement of these standards.
These proposals are available for public review at the Administrative Procedure Division of the Office of Commissioner of Insurance, located at 708 West Tower, Floyd Building, Two Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.
Interested individuals can submit written comments on these proposals until March 13, 2025. Comments should be directed to Jeremy Betts at the same address. A hearing will take place on March 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., where oral comments can be made. Presentations may be limited to five minutes per person to ensure everyone has a chance to speak.
The Safety Fire Commissioner will consider all feedback before deciding whether to adopt or reject the proposed rules or make further changes that could lead to another rulemaking hearing.
Inquiries regarding this notice or assistance requests due to physical impairments should be directed to Jeremy Betts at (404) 651-6501.
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