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Codes Enforcement Section - Information This Section enforces statewide adopted fire and building construction safety codes and standards to afford a reasonable degree of safety to life and property from fire and hazards incident to the design, construction, alteration, and repair of buildings or structures.
Section Administrators Director - Vacant Assistant Director - Al Hancock 615-741-7163 al.hancock@state.tn.us
NEWS FROM THE SECTION » Emergency Rules for Fire and Building Codes [pdf] » Memorandum of Understanding - Sprinkler Protection for Elevator Hoistway and Machine Rooms [pdf] July 2006 » Tennessee Accessibility Act [pdf] » Major Changes in the Tennessee Accessibility Act [pdf] » Frequently Asked Questions [pdf]
SECTION PROGRAMS There is an overlap in the Plans Review and Modular Building Act programs even though they are shown as separate items below. The plans review program reviews and approves modular facilities when these buildings and structures are the type listed in Rule 0780-2-3-.02 Submission of Plans. Plans Review - A Tennessee registered architect and engineer submits design drawings to the State Fire Marshal's Office for life safety codes review and approval for new buildings, additions, and renovations prior to construction. Inspections - This Section, under authority of Tennessee Code Annotated 68-120-101 annually conducts fire safety inspection visits of new construction and certain existing structures. Inspections of the new construction items reviewed by the plans review staff are mandated by statute and rule. Modular Building Act - This Section, under authority of Tennessee Code Annotated 68-126-301. We also have all of the downloadable forms online and links to Michie's Legal Resources.
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