Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-7-.07 - Consumer Complaint Handling and Remedial Actions

(1) Consumer complaints and remedial actions will be administered and enforced by the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division in accordance with O.C.G.A. §§ 8-2-130 et seq., 8-2-160 et seq. and with the Manufactured Homes Procedural and Enforcement Regulations, found in Title 24 C.F.R. Part 3282, Subpart F and Subpart I, 42 Fed. Reg. 2580, Jan. 12, 1977, as amended, wherever such is denoted as an SAA responsibility. Presentation of Views or Hearings will be conducted pursuant to Rule 120-3-7-.10.
(2) Consumer complaints, including remedial actions, that involve the installation of manufactured homes set up after January 1, 1993 will be administered and enforced by the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 8-2-160 et seq. and the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder. Presentation of Views and Hearings will be conducted pursuant to Rule 120-3-7-.10 of the Rules and Regulations.
(3) A Manufacturer, Retailer, Retail Broker, or Installer issued a notification of any violation by the Commissioner or Safety Fire Division shall rectify such violation and provide documentation of the modification or correction to the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division within thirty (30) days of delivery of such notification. An extension may be granted by the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division if submitted and approved by the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division within the thirty (30) day period.
(4) A reinspection will be conducted after thirty (30) days of delivery of such notification, and if such violations are not corrected and documented as required by subsection (c) the Manufacturer, Retailer, Retail Broker, or Installer issued the notification of violation shall be fined not less than $250.00. A reinspection violation shall constitute a discrete notification of violation and shall require a Manufacturer, Retailer, Retail Broker, or Installer to rectify such violation and provide documentation of the modification or correction to the Manufactured Housing Section of the Safety Fire Division within thirty (30) days of delivery of such reinspection violation notification. If a reinspection violation is not cured within thirty (30) days, the Manufacturer, Retailer, Retail Broker, or Installer shall pay an additional fine of not less than $500.00.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-7-.07
O.C.G.A. §§ 8-2-132, 8-2-133, 25-2-4, 33-2-9, 50-13-21.
Original Rule entitled "Inspection Procedures" adopted. F. Oct. 1, 1968; eff. Sept. 26, 1968, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Plans and Specifications" adopted. F. Aug. 8, 1974; eff. Sept. 1, 1974, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Consumer Complaint Handling and Remedial Actions" adopted. F. May 23, 1984; eff. July 1, 1984, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Oct. 7, 1992; eff. Jan. 1, 1993, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. July 22, 1996; eff. August 11, 1996. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 6, 1998; eff. Aug. 26, 1998. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Nov. 30, 2004; eff. Dec. 20, 2004. Amended: F. May 7, 2025; eff. May 27, 2025.

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