Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0780 - Commerce and Insurance
Subtitle 0780-02 - Division of Fire Prevention
Chapter 0780-02-23 - One and Two Family Dwellings and Townhouses
Section 0780-02-23-.09 - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0780-02-23-.09

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) A new one (1) or two (2) family dwelling, townhouse, where construction began after October 1, 2010, or any additions thereto of thirty (30) square feet or more of interior space regulated under this chapter, where construction began after October 1, 2011, shall not be occupied until the Division has issued a certificate of occupancy.

(2) A certificate of occupancy shall be issued after the passage of all inspections required by this chapter and passage of the final electrical inspection.

(3) The certificate of occupancy shall state:

(a) The building permit number;

(b) The address of the building;

(c) The name and address of the building owner;

(d) The name of the deputy building inspector;

(e) The edition of the codes and standards the building permit was issued under; and

(f) The date of issuance.

(4) A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Division for a portion or portions of the construction that may be occupied safely prior to final completion of the building.

(5) The Division may suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this chapter if the certificate of occupancy is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any state law or regulation or any of the provisions of this chapter.

Authority: T.C.A. § 68-120-101(a), (b) and (d).

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