Bill Text: GA HB231 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Practice of architecture; projects within structures; clarify

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-06-02 - Effective Date [HB231 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HB231-Introduced.html

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09 LC 36 1256

House Bill 231

By: Representatives Jerguson of the 22nd, Powell of the 29th, Williams of the 4th, and Howard of the 121st

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

To amend Code Section 43-4-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of architecture, qualifications and registration, exempt structures and persons, design-build contracts, predesign services, and construction contract administration services, so as to clarify the types of construction projects within planned or existing structures for which documents may be prepared, certified, and submitted for building permits by a Georgia registered interior designer; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Code Section 43-4-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of architecture, qualifications and registration, exempt structures and persons, design-build contracts, predesign services, and construction contract administration services, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) as follows:

"(5) Nonload-bearing interior construction in existing or planned office structures which were designed by a registered architect, where drawings and specifications are prepared by a Georgia registered interior designer who also submits to the responsible 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."

SECTION 2.

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or by its becoming law
without such approval.

SECTION 3.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.