Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0780 - Commerce and Insurance
Subtitle 0780-02 - Division of Fire Prevention
Chapter 0780-02-09 - Third-Party Inspections and Third-Party Plans Review
Section 0780-02-09-.04 - INSPECTIONS AND PLANS REVIEW

(1) All third-party inspections shall be conducted on-site by the registrant signing the inspection report.

(2) A separate third-party inspection shall be completed each time an inspection is required in accordance with local inspection requirements. A single inspection by a third-party inspector for an entire project shall be rejected.

(3) If the Division approves the third-party inspection or third-party plans, the Division shall issue a written letter of approval to the third-party.

(4) If the Division determines deficiencies are present after review of the third-party inspection documents or review of third-party plans, the Division shall issue a written report setting out each finding of deficiency.

(5) If the Division determines more information is necessary to ensure compliance with applicable codes, the Division shall issue a written report requesting the additional information.

(6) The Division, during the required audit of an exempt jurisdiction pursuant to T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b), shall include in the audit a determination whether the exempt jurisdiction is adequately reviewing third-party inspections and third-party plans review.