§ 10-65. Exemption from professional certification.

The state requires certain buildings to have the seal of an architect on the plans, and the architect must have a current registration to practice in this state and be competent in the subject matter of the documents by virtue of experience or education or both. Certain structures are exempt from the seal of an architect. Such requirements are governed by O.C.G.A. § 43-4-1 et seq. For information purposes only, the following summary of exemptions is provided, but the state law controls this requirement:

(1)

One- and two-family residences and domestic outbuildings;

(2)

Any building classified as an agricultural occupancy upon any farm for the use of any farmer; any state-owned farmer's market;

(3)

Any building which is a single-story building, not exceeding more than 5,000 square feet in area, except new or existing assembly occupancies, correctional or detention facilities, hotels, dormitories or lodging facilities, multifamily housing or apartment complexes, and care facilities;

(4)

Pre-engineering buildings that are one story in height, except new or existing assembly occupancies, educational occupancies, health care occupancies, correction or detention facilities, hotels, or apartment complexes, care facilities and facilities classified as "high hazard"; provided, however, that the services of a duly registered architect shall be required for the design of any business or mercantile occupancies that exceed 5,000 square feet in area that are incidental to the operation in such building; and

(5)

Non-load bearing interior construction in existing or planned office structures which were designed by a registered architect, where drawings and specifications are prepared by a state registered interior designer who also submits to the building official a notarized and signed statement on letterhead from a person in a position of authority within the interior design firm certifying that the plans and specifications as submitted are in full compliance with the current building codes and regulations in effect.

(Ord. of 8-11-2016, § 1.47)