Section 0780-02-09-.01 - [Effective until 3/23/2025] DEFINITIONS(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Applicable codes" means the building code adopted by the Division or by the local government examining third-party inspections and third-party plans review where the building is located.(b) "Conflict of interest" means an affiliation or relationship as defined pursuant to T.C.A. § 68-120-101(k)(1)(A).(c) "Discipline" means a plans examination or inspection of building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical code.(d) "Division" means the Division of Fire Prevention of the Department of Commerce and Insurance.(e) "Exempt jurisdiction" means a local government acting pursuant to T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2).(f) "Local department" means the department(s) enforcing building and/or fire codes within a local government.(g) "Local government" means any city, county, town, municipal, corporation, metropolitan government, or political subdivision.(h) "Statewide building program" means the adoption and enforcement of codes pursuant to T.C.A. § 68-120-101(a).(i) "Third-party inspector" means an individual that meets the requirements as defined in T.C.A. § 68-120-101(k)(1)(B).(j) "Third-party plans examiner" means an individual that meets the requirements as defined in T.C.A. § 68-120-101(k)(1)(C).Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-09-.01
Emergency rules filed 9/24/2024; exp. through 3/23/2025 (Emergency).Authority: Chapter 771, Public Acts of 2024 and T.C.A. § 68-120-101.