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-.15 - DWELLING UNITS

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0780-02-23-.15

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) A single dwelling unit providing complete independent living facilities including, but not limited to, permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, may meet the requirements of a one (1) and two (2) family dwelling and shall not be subject to the provisions of Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-03 (Review of Construction Plans and Specifications) if and only if the dwelling unit:

(a) Is three (3) stories or less;

(b) Has a maximum occupancy of twelve (12) or fewer transient occupants; and

(c) And consists of a gross area of less than five thousand (5,000) square feet.

(2) A boarding house or congregate living facility shall meet the requirements of the applicable standards adopted pursuant to T.C.A. § 68-120-101 and Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-02 (Codes and Standards) and 0780-02-03 (Review of Construction Plans and Specifications).

(3) Smoke alarms in dwelling units shall be no more than ten (10) years old from the date of manufacture. Battery-only powered devices shall be powered by a ten (10) year sealed battery.

Authority: T.C.A. § 68-120-101.

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