Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-24-.08 - Information Distribution Requirements Before Conducting Renovation Activities
(1) Renovations in dwelling units.
No more than 60 days before beginning renovation activities in any
residential dwelling unit of target housing, the firm performing the renovation
must:
(a) Provide the owner of the unit with
the pamphlet, and comply with one of the following:
1. Obtain, from the owner, a written
acknowledgment that the owner has received the pamphlet, or
2. Obtain a certificate of mailing at least 7
days prior to the renovation.
(b) In addition to the requirements in this
section, if the owner does not occupy the dwelling unit, provide an adult
occupant of the unit with the pamphlet, and comply with one of the following:
1. Obtain, from the adult occupant, a written
acknowledgment that the occupant has received the pamphlet; or certify in
writing that a pamphlet has been delivered to the dwelling or that the firm
performing the renovation has been unsuccessful in obtaining a written
acknowledgment from an adult occupant. Such certification must include the
address of the unit undergoing renovation, the date and method of delivery of
the pamphlet, names of the persons delivering the pamphlet, reason for lack of
acknowledgment (e.g., occupant refuses to sign, no adult occupant available),
the signature of a representative of the firm performing the renovation, and
the date of signature, or
2. Obtain
a certificate of mailing at least 7 days prior to the renovation.
(2) Renovations in
common areas. No more than 60 days before beginning renovation activities in
common areas of multi-unit target housing, the firm performing the renovation
must:
(a) Provide the owner with the
pamphlet, and comply with one of the following:
1. Obtain, from the owner, a written
acknowledgment that the owner has received the pamphlet, or
2. Obtain a certificate of mailing at least 7
days prior to the renovation.
(b) Comply with one of the following:
1. Notify in writing, or ensure written
notification of, each affected unit and make the pamphlet available upon
request prior to the start of renovation. Such notification shall be
accomplished by distributing written notice to each affected unit. The notice
shall describe the general nature and locations of the planned renovation
activities; the expected starting and ending dates; and a statement of how the
occupant can obtain the pamphlet and a copy of the records required by Rule
391-3-24-.11 at no cost to the
occupants, or
2. While the
renovation is ongoing, post informational signs describing the general nature
and locations of the renovation and the anticipated completion date. These
signs must be posted in areas where they are likely to be seen by the occupants
of all of the affected units. The signs must be accompanied by a posted copy of
the pamphlet or information on how interested occupants can review a copy of
the pamphlet or obtain a copy from the renovation firm at no cost to occupants.
The signs must also include information on how interested occupants can review
a copy of the records required by Rule
391-3-24-.11 or obtain a copy from
the renovation firm at no cost to the occupants.
(c) Prepare, sign, and date a statement
describing the steps performed to notify all occupants of the intended
renovation activities and to provide the pamphlet.
(d) If the scope, locations, or expected
starting and ending dates of the planned renovation activities change after the
initial notification, and the firm provided written initial notification to
each affected unit, the firm performing the renovation must provide further
written notification to the owners and occupants providing revised information
on the ongoing or planned activities. This subsequent notification must be
provided before the firm performing the renovation initiates work beyond that
which was described in the original notice.
(3) Renovations in child-occupied facilities.
No more than 60 days before beginning renovation activities in any
child-occupied facility, the firm performing the renovation must:
(a) Provide the owner of the building with
the pamphlet, and comply with one of the following:
1. Obtain, from the owner, a written
acknowledgment that the owner has received the pamphlet; or
2. Obtain a certificate of mailing at least 7
days prior to the renovation.
(b) If the owner of the child-occupied
facility is not the operator or manager of the building, provide the operator,
manager or management representative of the child-occupied facility with the
pamphlet, and comply with one of the following:
1. Obtain, from the manager or management
representative, a written acknowledgment that the manager or management
representative has received the pamphlet; or certify in writing that a pamphlet
has been delivered to the facility and that the firm performing the renovation
has been unsuccessful in obtaining a written acknowledgment from an adult
representative. Such certification must include the address of the
child-occupied facility undergoing renovation, the date and method of delivery
of the pamphlet, names of the persons delivering the pamphlet, reason for lack
of acknowledgment (e.g., representative refuses to sign), the signature of a
representative of the firm performing the renovation, and the date of
signature; or
2. Obtain a
certificate of mailing at least 7 days prior to the renovation.
(c) Provide the parents and
guardians of children using the child-occupied facility with the pamphlet,
information describing the general nature and locations of the renovation and
the anticipated completion date, and information on how interested parents or
guardians of children frequenting the child-occupied facility can review a copy
of the records required by Rule
391-3-24-.11 or obtain a copy from
the renovation firm at no cost to the occupants by complying with one of the
following:
1. Mail or hand-deliver the
pamphlet and the renovation information to each parent or guardian of a child
using the child-occupied facility; or
2. While the renovation is ongoing, post
informational signs describing the general nature and locations of the
renovation and the anticipated completion date. These signs must be posted in
areas where they can be seen by the parents or guardians of the children
frequenting the child-occupied facility. The signs must be accompanied by a
posted copy of the pamphlet or information on how interested parents or
guardians of children frequenting the child-occupied facility can review a copy
of the pamphlet or obtain a copy from the renovation firm at no cost to the
parents or guardians. The signs must also include information on how interested
parents or guardians of children frequenting the child-occupied facility can
review a copy of the records required by Rule
391-3-24-.11 or obtain a copy from
the renovation firm at no cost to the parents or guardians.
(d) The renovation firm must
prepare, sign, and date a statement describing the steps performed to notify
all parents and guardians of the intended renovation activities and to provide
the pamphlet.
(4)
Written acknowledgment. The written acknowledgments required in this Section
must:
(a) Include a statement recording the
owner or occupant's name and acknowledging receipt of the pamphlet prior to the
start of renovation, the address of the unit undergoing renovation, the
signature of the owner or occupant as applicable, and the date of
signature.
(b) Be either a separate
sheet or part of any written contract or service agreement for the
renovation.
(c) Be written in the
same language as the text of the contract or agreement for the renovation or,
in the case of non-owner occupied target housing, in the same language as the
lease or rental agreement or the pamphlet.
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