Codes Enforcement

Notice

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has filed rules with the Secretary of State to update the State’s minimum codes and other regulations. The rule filing can be found here: 01-17-25.pdf. They become effective April 17, 2025. In accordance with TN Department of Commerce and Insurance Rule 0780-02-03-.11, plans for construction that are required to have State Fire Marshal’s Office approval may be submitted under the previous codes for 120 days after April 17, 2025, which is August 15, 2025. Highlights of the changes are:

  • Discontinuance of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code for state buildings, schools, and other buildings requiring initial inspection from the State Fire Marshal’s Office
  • Modifications to requirements for storm shelters
  • Adoption of Appendix AM of IRC for family home day cares
  • Modification of ASCE 7 edition adopted by reference in IBC
  • Modification of requirements for flammable gases
  • Modification of requirements for emergency radio coverage systems
  • Modifications to IECC related to automatic receptacle control, energy monitoring systems, commissioning, and code edition related to occupancy
  • Modifications to IEBC related to storm shelters and repairs to damaged structures
  • Inclusion of rules for audits of Exempt Jurisdictions
  • Modification of requirements for exempt jurisdictions that reduce requirements of their adopted codes
  • Inclusion of rules for Mobile Food Units

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