Codes

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide information on the immediate effectiveness of the bill, but it states 'This act takes effect upon becoming a law'.

Extending Decision Time for Fire Marshal's Building Code Appeals

This bill extends the time limit for the fire marshal to decide on an appeal regarding building or fire codes from ten working days to fifteen calendar days when there is a conflict between city and county rules.

What This Bill Does

• Extends the decision period for the fire marshal from ten working days to fifteen calendar days after receiving a written appeal.
• Applies this change to both Title 68, Chapter 102 and Title 68, Chapter 120 of Tennessee Code Annotated.

Who It Names or Affects

• The fire marshal who must make decisions about building code appeals.
• People or businesses involved in disputes over city and county building codes.

Terms To Know

Fire Marshal

A person responsible for enforcing fire safety laws and regulations.

Building Code

Rules that set standards for how buildings are designed, constructed, altered, and maintained to ensure safety.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what happens if the fire marshal fails to meet this new deadline.
• It is unclear how many appeals will be affected by this change in timing.

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

SENATE BILL 721
By Hatcher

HOUSE BILL 718
By Moon

HB0718
002872
- 1 -

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68,
Chapter 102 and Title 68, Chapter 120, relative to
building regulations.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-120-116(a), is amended by
deleting the language "provide a decision within ten (10) working days of receipt of the written
appeal" and substituting instead "provide a decision within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt
of the written appeal".
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.