Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER
Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER
Subject 120-3-18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION, OPERATION, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACKS AND GRANDSTANDS
Rule 120-3-18-.01 - Promulgation and Purpose
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) These Rules and Regulations for fire safety inspections, operation, licensing and certification of Motor Vehicle Racetracks and Grandstands are promulgated by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner as specified in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) Section 43-25-8. These are minimum requirements meant to provide reasonable safety to spectators during racing events and do not necessarily include requirements to protect participants and management of the racing activities.
(2) An on-site inspection of all existing racetracks and all new proposed racetracks shall be made by the State Fire Marshal, the proper local fire official, state inspector, or authorized representative of the Safety Fire Commissioner to determine compliance with the overall requirements as set forth in these regulations. This on-site inspection, along with adherence to the written rules and regulations, shall determine whether such racetrack shall be issued a certificate of occupancy and license.
(3) The purpose of these rules and regulations is to prevent injury and loss of life to spectators while observing and viewing motor vehicles engaged in contests of speed or endurance.
(4) These regulations are directed primarily for the construction and operation of motor vehicle racetracks: No attempt has been made to establish specific design in detail for motor vehicle racetracks. It must be realized that the terrain of the racetrack itself could, in some cases, create an undue hazard or on the other hand, promote a particular safety feature with reference to the elevation of the land in relation to the racetrack itself.
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-4.
