Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 553-7-.01 - Written Warranty
(1) Definitions:
(a) "Covered contract" shall mean any
contract to construct, or superintend or manage the construction of, any single
family residence where the total value of the work or activity or the
compensation to be received by the contractor for such activity or work exceeds
$2,500.00.
(b) "Single family
residence" shall be deemed and construed to mean a "one or two family
residence" as defined in the current edition of the state minimum standard
International Residential Code (IRC).
(2) A licensed residential contractor and any
affiliated entities shall offer a written warranty in connection with each
covered contract.
(3) A licensed
residential contractor that enters into a covered contract shall provide a
written warranty which describes, at a minimum:
(a) Covered work and activities;
(b) Covered exclusions;
(c) Standards for evaluating work and
activities, which standards shall be those set forth in the current edition of
the Residential Construction Performance Guidelines as published by the
National Association of Home Builders;
(d) The term of the warranty, including
commencement date(s) or event(s);
(e) Claim procedures;
(f) Contractor response options (such as
repair, replace or compensate);
(g)
Assignable manufacturer warranties.
(4) Prior to the execution of a covered
contract, a licensed residential contractor shall attach a complete copy of the
written warranty (or an identical blank standard form of it) to the covered
contract or otherwise make same available for review.
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