Tennessee
State AdoptionsThe State Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for the enforcement of codes in the built environment which includes building, both commercial and residential, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and energy conservation. Municipal jurisdictions in Tennessee are either classified as exempt or non-exempt with regard to the adoption of local codes. A municipal jurisdiction may be classified as exempt from state enforcement if they have an approved code enforcement department with certified inspectors. An exempt jurisdiction can adopt any code as long as it is at least as strong as the state code and gets OSFM approval. There are now provisions that allow for a lessening of seismic provisions provided the proposed reduction is approved by the OSFM. See "State Codes Adoption & History" at https://www.tn.gov/commerce/fire/codes-enforcement.html. Links to State Adoption AgenciesTennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance, Fire Prevention Division Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance, Division of Insurance |
Key ContactsICC Government Relations Representative State Building Official: State Building Code Review Board: State Fire Marshal: Energy and Environmental Affairs: State Insurance Commissioner: State Forester: Pool Adoption Agency: Plumbing Code Adoption Agency: Other Adoption Boards: Accessibility Advocates: |