Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0780 - Commerce and Insurance
Subtitle 0780-02 - Division of Fire Prevention
Chapter 0780-02-13 - Modular Building Units
Section 0780-02-13-.15 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCEDURES

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) A local government may require, and charge a fee for, a building permit prior to the installation of a modular building unit or component. If requested by the local government, an applicant for such permit shall furnish:

(a) A statement, signed by the applicant or his agent (with the appropriate address), that the work to be performed under such permit will include the installation of a labeled modular building unit or component in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter; and

(b) A true copy of the approved building system pursuant to which the modular building unit or component was or is to be manufactured (unless that information has previously been furnished to such local government).

(2) A local government may inspect site preparation work and foundations, as well as the structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical connection(s) among modular building units, for compliance with applicable law.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-36-302 through 68-36-305, 68-102-113, and 68-126-305.

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