§ 20-3. Existing buildings and special historical buildings.

(a)

In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 8-2-203, the provisions of title 8, chapter 2, article 3 of the Georgia Code, "Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings," (O.C.G.A. § 8-2-200 et seq.) are adopted by reference.

(b)

The building official and fire marshal for Bartow County, Georgia are authorized to enforce the provisions of this section and O.C.G.A. § 8-2-200 et seq.

(c)

The building official and fire marshal, upon reviewing an existing building or special historic building to which this section is applicable, may, in their discretion based on the standards contained in O.C.G.A. § 8-2-200 et seq., require compliance alternatives as indicated therein. However, this subsection is only applicable as to buildings constructed prior to December 31, 1945, and no exceptions to this building or fire code pursuant to this section are permitted on building constructed after January 1, 1946.

(d)

This section is not applicable to buildings being used for residential uses or those used for industrial uses as specific in the city zoning regulations.

(e)

No exceptions or compliance alternatives are allowed with respect to the state fire code, the most current edition as adopted by the state.

(f)

Appeals of decisions of the building official or fire marshal shall be made to the city community development director.

(Ord. of 4-11-2013, § 18-2)