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-.07 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATION

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) The State Fire Marshal, or designee, may refuse to issue, renew, or deny any application for certification or recertification if the specified requirements have not been fulfilled.

(2) The State Fire Marshal, or designee, may revoke, modify, suspend, or condition the certification of an inspector, if the State Fire Marshal, or designee, finds that the inspector has violated this chapter or any rule or regulation lawfully promulgated under this chapter. Examples of these include, but are not limited to:

(a) The requirements for certification had not been met prior to certification;

(b) Any continuing responsibilities associated with certification are not being fulfilled;

(c) The inspector is not properly enforcing the provisions of this chapter;

(d) Any fraud, collusion, misrepresentation, or substantial mistake was involved in the procurement of certification; or

(e) The inspector conducted an inspection on work performed or installations made by the inspector or by a member of the inspector's immediate family, or the inspector conducted an inspection on work performed or installations made by an entity or organization owned by the inspector or owned by any member of the inspector's immediate family.

(3) The provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in T.C.A. Title 4, Chapter 5, shall govern all matters concerning the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this chapter and any applicable rules and regulations.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-102-113, 68-120-106, and 68-120-113.

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