Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 110-2 - INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDINGS
Subject 110-2-8 - BUILDING SYSTEM, MODEL PLAN AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Rule 110-2-8-.07 - Calculation and Test Procedures
Where it is necessary to substantiate any structural design or method of construction, calculations and supporting data, signed by a Georgia licensed architect or professional engineer, shall be submitted to the Commissioner. The load bearing capacity of elements or assemblies may be established either by calculations in accordance with generally established principles of engineering design, or by physical tests acceptable to the Commissioner. When the composition of configuration of elements, assemblies or details of structural members are such that calculations of their safe load-carrying capacity, basic structural integrity or fire resistance cannot be accurately determined in accordance with generally established principles of engineering design, such structural properties or fire resistance of such members of assemblies may be established by the results of tests acceptable to the Commissioner.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 8-2-113.