Cal. Civ. Code § 8-2-205

Identification and correction of certain conditions or defects.

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Cal. Civ. Code § 8-2-205
With reference to existing buildings, authorized enforcement authorities should give special attention to the conditions or defects described in this Code section in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 8-2-204, so as to assure any such conditions or defects are identified and corrected as deemed appropriate by the enforcement authority having jurisdiction based on applicable state and local codes and through the utilization of appropriate compliance alternatives:
(1) Structural. Any building or structure or portion thereof which is in imminent danger of collapse because of but not limited to the following factors:
(A) Dilapidation, deterioration, or decay;
(B) Faulty structural design or construction;
(C) The removal, movement, or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building; or
(D) The deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of the foundation;
(2) Number of exits. Less than two approved independent, remote, and properly protected exit ways serving every story of a building, except where a single exit way is permitted by the applicable state or local fire or building code or life safety code;
(3) Capacity of exits. Any required door, aisle, passageway, stairway, or other required means of egress which is not of sufficient capacity to provide for the population of the portions of the building served and which is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of egress to a place of safety; and
(4) Mechanical systems. Utilities and mechanical systems not in conformance with the codes in effect at the time of construction of a building which create a serious threat of fire or threaten the safety of the occupants of the building.
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Plain English

O.C.G.A. § 8-2-205 directs authorized enforcement authorities to pay particular attention to four categories of hazardous conditions in existing buildings: structural instability, insufficient exit pathways, inadequate egress capacity, and mechanical or utility systems that pose fire or safety risks. When any of these conditions are identified, the enforcement authority determines what corrective action is appropriate under applicable state and local codes, including the use of compliance alternatives. The provision works in tandem with § 8-2-204, which sets out the broader framework for how enforcement authorities operate.

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For Property Managers

Under O.C.G.A. § 8-2-205, enforcement authorities are specifically directed to scrutinize existing buildings for structural collapse risks, exit deficiencies, egress capacity shortfalls, and dangerous mechanical or utility systems. Operators of existing buildings generally maintain records of structural inspections, ensure that exit pathways meet applicable fire and building code minimums, and keep mechanical systems in a condition that does not create fire or occupant-safety hazards. When an enforcement authority identifies a condition covered by § 8-2-205, it may require corrective action or consider compliance alternatives under the applicable state and local codes.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

O.C.G.A. § 8-2-205 establishes that enforcement authorities are obligated to give special attention to serious building hazards—including structural instability, too few or inadequate exits, and unsafe mechanical systems—in existing residential buildings. Tenants who observe any of these conditions may report them to the local code enforcement or building inspection authority having jurisdiction, which is empowered to require corrections under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can provide general information about how to document conditions and what remedies may be available under Georgia law.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

O.C.G.A. § 8-2-20
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-23
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-24

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