Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS
Subject 511-3-7 - GEORGIA SMOKEFREE AIR ACT OF 2005
Rule 511-3-7-.06 - Air Handling Systems

(1) Statement. The building owner, agent, operator, person in charge or proprietor of a public place that includes an enclosed area in which smoking is permitted shall keep on file a written statement from a conditioned air contractor licensed by the State of Georgia or from an appropriately certified professional that the air handling system serving the enclosed area meets the requirements as set forth in the Act.

(2) Air Balancing Firm Statement. The building owner, agent, operator, person in charge or proprietor of a public place that includes an enclosed area in which smoking is permitted shall keep on file a written statement from a certified air balancing firm that the air handling system performs as designed so as to meet the requirements as set forth in the Act.

(3) Manufacturer Guidelines. The building owner, agent, operator, person in charge or proprietor of a public place that includes an enclosed area in which smoking is permitted shall keep on file manufacturer guidelines and specifications for the air handling system(s) in use.

(4) Maintenance Records and Logs. The building owner, agent, operator, person in charge or proprietor of a public place that includes an enclosed area in which smoking is permitted shall keep on file all the maintenance records and logs for the current and previous year for the air handling system(s) in use.

(5) Access to Records. The building owner, agent, operator, person in charge or proprietor of a public place must provide the statement from the licensed contractor, air balancing firm, or certified professional for inspection upon request by the Department, county boards of health, and their duly authorized agents within three working days of the request.