Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-04-.04

Current through December 18, 2024

Section 0465-02-04-.04 - BUSINESS OCCUPANCIES

(1) Definition - Business Occupancies are used for the transaction of business (other than that covered under Mercantile), for the keeping of accounts and records, and similar purpose. Examples of a facility required to meet business occupancy standards are the following:

(a) Adult Habilitation Facility/Services-Community/Home Based;

(b) Developmental Disability Pre-School Facility/Services-Community Based;

(c) Placement Services;

(d) Respite Care Services;

(e) Supported Living Services; and

(f) Semi-Independent Living Services.

(2) Criteria - For the purpose of Life Safety, licensees required to meet business occupancies must comply with the applicable standards of the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association, Business Occupancies, or equivalent standards hereafter adopted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-04-.04

New rules filed July 6, 2016; effective 10/4/2016.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 33-1-201, 33-1-302, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-404, 33-2-407.