Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0780 - Commerce and Insurance
Subtitle 0780-02 - Division of Fire Prevention
Chapter 0780-02-16 - Certified Codes Inspectors Standards and Qualifications
Section 0780-02-16-.03 - CERTIFICATION

(1) Any applicant seeking to obtain initial certification as a certified codes inspector may contact the State Fire Marshal's Office in Nashville or go to the department's website to acquire a copy of the required application form. An applicant shall submit a completed application form and eligibility verification form along with the required fee of forty-five dollars ($45.00) to the State Fire Marshal's Office prior to obtaining certification.

(2) An applicant shall submit proof of successfully completing a recognized and accepted training course provided by professional codes organizations identified in Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-16-.04, and/or an examination approved and recognized by the State Fire Marshal, or designee, which tested knowledge and skills in the specialty or specialties in which the applicant seeks certification.

(3) The State Fire Marshal's Office shall issue an initial certificate and identification card upon assurance that an applicant has satisfied all certification requirements in the specialty or specialties in which the applicant seeks certification. The certificate and identification card will be mailed to the applicant at the business address provided on the application and shall be valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance.

(4) Upon obtaining an additional specialty or specialties, a certified inspector may apply to have the specialty or specialties added to his/her certificate and identification card for no additional fee. The certification with one or more newly added specialties will expire on the date of the original certification.