Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-18-.05 - Standards for Grandstands Used for Places of Assembly

(1) New Construction: All grandstands shall be designed by a Georgia registered architect or engineer and constructed to conform with NFPA 101 as adopted in the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, Chapter 120-3-3. A complete set of plans and specifications shall be reviewed, approved and a construction permit issued by the State Fire Marshal or the proper local fire official prior to construction. A fee as specified in O.C.G.A. Section 25-2-4.1 shall be charged for reviewing the plans and specifications. The responsible registered architect or engineer shall notify the State Fire Marshal or the proper local fire official in writing 21 days before the grandstand(s) are 80% complete so that an inspection can be scheduled and conducted. The responsible registered architect or engineer shall notify the State Fire Marshal, the proper local fire official, state inspector, or authorized representative of the Safety Fire Commissioner again in writing 21 days before the grandstand(s) are 100% complete. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued upon compliance with all construction standards. A fee as specified in O.C.G.A. Section 25-2-4.1 shall be charged for the certificate of occupancy.

(2) Existing Grandstands: Existing grandstands shall comply with NFPA 101 as adopted in Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter 120-3-3.

(3) Maintenance of Grandstands: The grandstand area shall be properly maintained at all times, and combustibles, flammable and combustible liquids, and LP-Gas cylinders shall not be stored on or below the grandstand(s). The owner or operator shall provide for not less than an annual inspection and required maintenance of each outdoor grandstand to ensure safe conditions. At least biennially, the inspection shall be performed by a professional engineer, registered architect, or individual certified by the manufacturer. The owner or operator shall provide a copy of the inspection report and certification that the inspection has been performed to the State Fire Marshal.

(4) Exit Illumination: When races are conducted after sundown, lighting of all exit ways, aisles and walkways of the grandstand(s) shall be provided as required in NFPA 101 as adopted in Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter 120-3-3.

(5) Portable Grandstands: Portable grandstands shall comply with NFPA 101 as adopted in Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter 120-3-3.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-18-.05

O.C.G.A. § 25-2-4.

Original Rule entitled "Standards for Grandstands Used for Places of Assembly" adopted. F. Aug. 17, 1970; eff. Jun. 16, 1970, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule with same title adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Dec. 31, 1992; eff. Jan. 20, 1993. Repealed: New Rule with same title adopted. F. Jan. 13, 2022; eff. Jan. 1, 2022, as specified by the Agency.