Plain English Breakdown
The official status indicates the bill was 'Withdrawn' and 'Recommitted,' meaning it has not yet been enacted into law despite passing both chambers previously.
HB812: Changes to Local Building Code Rules and Permit Denials
This bill changes how local governments can update state building codes by requiring approval from the Department of Community Affairs, and it requires officials to give written reasons when they deny soil erosion permits.
What This Bill Does
- Revises the process for local governing bodies to propose amendments to state minimum standard codes for buildings, plumbing, and electricity.
- Requires the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to approve any proposed changes to these state building codes before they take effect.
- Updates laws regarding soil erosion and sedimentation control permits.
- Mandates that local issuing authorities provide a written list of reasons if they deny or do not accept a permit application within specified time frames.
Who It Names or Affects
- Local governing bodies proposing changes to building codes
- The Georgia Department of Community Affairs
- Applicants seeking soil erosion and sedimentation control permits
Terms To Know
- State minimum standard codes
- Rules set by the state for building, plumbing, and electrical work that local areas must follow.
- Local governing body
- The group of officials in charge of a city or county government.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text does not specify the exact number of days local authorities have to provide written reasons for permit denials.
- It is unclear if this law applies retroactively to permits denied before the effective date, as no specific start date is listed in the provided summary.