Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-03-.02 - SUBMISSION OF PLANS
(1) No person shall
commence construction of any Educational occupancy or daycare center that is
licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) or the Department of
Education (DOE) until plans and specifications have been submitted to and
approved in writing by the Division. The following exceptions to such plans
review will apply:
(a) An existing building
converting to a DHS licensed daycare or DOE Educational occupancy and enrolling
forty-nine (49) or fewer children or students may submit plans and
specifications for limited plans review in lieu of the consultation.
(b) An existing building converting to a DHS
licensed daycare or DOE Educational occupancy and enrolling forty-nine (49) or
fewer children or students may have review for code compliance determined
through a consultation by the Division with the following requirements:
1. After paying the applicable fee, the
Division shall conduct a consultation, prior to beginning construction, to
inform the owners of requirements for fire hydrant(s), fire department access,
fire safety systems, fire separation, means of egress, or other significant
upgrades needed.
2. The fee shall
include up to three (3) inspections during construction to identify
non-compliant work, and one (1) final inspection prior to occupancy.
3. Additional inspections may be required to
determine compliance depending on the complexity of the structure. Additional
inspections required shall be purchased by the daycare operator or operator's
representative.
4. In complex
cases, the Division may require registrant plans and the applicable plans
review fee to be submitted for review and approval.
(c) An existing building converting to a DHS
licensed daycare or DOE Educational occupancy and enrolling between fifty (50)
to ninety-nine (99) children or students shall submit plans and specifications
for a limited plans review. An applicable review fee as authorized by this
Chapter will apply.
(2)
No person shall commence construction of an Assembly Group A structure or
portion of a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter
0780-02-02, with a calculated occupant load of three hundred (300) or more
persons until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in
writing by the Division.
(a) For the purposes
of application of the building code adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02, rooms,
buildings or structures used as banquet halls where the primary purpose is not
serving both food and alcoholic drinks may be classified as Assembly Group
A-3.
(b) This requirement shall not
apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local government
that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. §
68-120-101(b)(2).
(3) No
person shall commence construction of any Business Group B structure or portion
of a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02,
that is three (3) stories or more, until plans and specifications have been
submitted to and approved in writing by the Division. This requirement shall
not apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local
government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. §
68-120-101(b)(2).
(4) No person
shall commence construction of any Residential Group R structure or portion of
a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02
until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing
by the Division.
(a) This requirement shall
not apply to buildings or structures regulated by Chapter 0780-02-23.
(b) This requirement shall not apply to
buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local government that has
obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. §
68-120-101(b)(2).
(5) No person shall commence
construction of any covered mall building, as defined in the building code
adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02, until plans and specifications have been
submitted to and approved in writing by the Division. This requirement shall
not apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local
government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. §
68-120-101(b)(2).
(6) No person
shall commence construction of any High-hazard Group H-1 or H-2 structure or
portion of a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter
0780-02-02, until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved
in writing by the Division. Structures used only for storage of materials shall
not require plans and specifications and approval by the Division. This
requirement shall not apply to buildings or structures located in a
jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized by
T.C.A. §
68-120-101(b)(2).
(7)
No person shall commence construction of any Institutional Group I structure or
portion of a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter
0780-02-02, with accommodations for overnight sleeping until plans and
specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division.
(a) This requirement shall not apply to
structures that are regulated by other state agencies for building and fire
safety.
(b) This requirement shall
not apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local
government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. §
68-120-101(b)(2).
(8) No
person shall commence construction of any occupancy that requires an inspection
by the Division for initial licensure requirements of other state departments
or agencies until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved
in writing by the Division.
(9) No
person shall commence construction of any Institutional Group I-3 structure or
portion of a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter
0780-02-02, or change occupancy condition until plans and specifications have
been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division. This requirement
shall not apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local
government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. §
68-120-101(b)(2).
(10) No person
shall commence construction of any state-owned building until plans and
specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division.
This requirement shall not apply to state buildings that are leased and located
in a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized
by T.C.A. §
68-120-101(b)(2).
(11) For buildings that meet the plans
submission requirements of 0780-02-03-.02(1) through (10), any factory
manufactured structure which has been designed and constructed in accordance
with the Tennessee Modular Building Act (T.C.A. §§
68-126-301 et
seq.) shall be exempt from plan submission of the building or structure;
however, submission of modular unit specifications and a site plan showing
building location, fire department access, fire hydrant locations and testing,
site work for fire alarm and fire protection systems, and adjacent buildings or
structures shall be required to be submitted. Additional plans may be required
as deemed necessary by the Division.
(a)
Except for state buildings (owned and leased), educational occupancies, and day
care centers licensed by the Department of Human Services or the Department of
Education, this requirement shall not apply to buildings or portions that are
located in a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption
authorized by T.C.A. §
68-120-101(b)(2).
(b) A single Educational Group E modular
classroom that is located outside of a jurisdiction of local government that
has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. §
68-120-101(b)(2) shall be
exempt from plan submission requirements but must be inspected.
(c) All schools that are located outside
jurisdictions that have obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. §
68-120-101(b)(2) must notify the Division of a re-located modular unit and an
inspection shall be performed by the Division.
(12) Any single-story, open-air pavilion or
shed shall not require plans to be submitted and approved by the Division.
Open-air shall mean that eighty (80) percent of the building's perimeter and
interior are open to the outside from the floor to the roof or
ceiling.
(13) When an assembly
occupancy's occupant load exceeds two hundred fifty (250), the Division may
require plans to be submitted for a No Review Letter in order to calculate the
maximum occupant load if, upon inspection, it appears that the calculation
might be incorrect.
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-102-113 and 68-120-101.
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(1) No person shall commence construction of any educational occupancy, or daycare center that is licensed by the Department of Human Services or the Department of Education until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division. The following exceptions to such plans review will apply:
(a) An existing building with an educational occupancy or daycare center that enrolls twenty-four (24) or fewer students may have review for code compliance determined through inspection by the state fire marshal. An applicable review fee as authorized by this Chapter will apply. The state fire marshal may require limited plans review if it is necessary to ensure adequate code compliance.
(b) An existing building with an educational occupancy or daycare center that enrolls between twenty-five (25) and ninety-nine (99) students will be subjected to a limited plans review. An applicable review fee as authorized by this Chapter will apply.
(2) No person shall commence construction of an Assembly Group A structure or portion of a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02, with a calculated occupant load of three hundred (300) or more persons until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division.
(a) For the purposes of application of the building code adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02, rooms, buildings or structures used as banquet halls where the primary purpose is not serving both food and alcoholic drinks may be classified as Assembly Group A-3.
(b) This requirement shall not apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2).
(3) No person shall commence construction of any Business Group B structure or portion of a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02, that is three (3) stories or more, until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division. This requirement shall not apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2).
(4) No person shall commence construction of any Residential Group R structure or portion of a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02 until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division.
(a) This requirement shall not apply to buildings or structures regulated by Chapter 0780-02-23.
(b) This requirement shall not apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2).
(5) No person shall commence construction of any covered mall building, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02, until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division. This requirement shall not apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2).
(6) No person shall commence construction of any High-hazard Group H-1 or H-2 structure or portion of a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02, until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division. Structures used only for storage of materials shall not require plans and specifications and approval by the Division. This requirement shall not apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2).
(7) No person shall commence construction of any Institutional Group I structure or portion of a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02, with accommodations for overnight sleeping until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division.
(a) This requirement shall not apply to structures that are regulated by other state agencies for building and fire safety.
(b) This requirement shall not apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2).
(8) No person shall commence construction of any occupancy that requires an inspection by the Division for initial licensure requirements of other state departments or agencies until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division.
(9) No person shall commence construction of any Institutional Group I-3 structure or portion of a structure, as defined in the building code adopted in Chapter 0780-02-02, or change occupancy condition until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division. This requirement shall not apply to buildings or structures located in a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2).
(10) No person shall commence construction of any state-owned building until plans and specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Division. This requirement shall not apply to state buildings that are leased and located in a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2).
(11) For buildings that meet the plans submission requirements of 0780-02-03-.02(1) through (10), any factory manufactured structure which has been designed and constructed in accordance with the Tennessee Modular Building Act (T.C.A. §§ 68-126-301 et seq.) shall be exempt from plan submission of the building or structure; however, submission of modular unit specifications and a site plan showing building location, fire department access, fire hydrant locations and testing, site work for fire alarm and fire protection systems, and adjacent buildings or structures shall be required to be submitted. Additional plans may be required as deemed necessary by the Division.
(a) Except for state buildings (owned and leased), educational occupancies, and day care centers licensed by the Department of Human Services or the Department of Education, this requirement shall not apply to buildings or portions that are located in a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2).
(b) A single Educational Group E modular classroom that is located outside of a jurisdiction of local government that has obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2) shall be exempt from plan submission requirements but must be inspected.
(c) All schools that are located outside jurisdictions that have obtained an exemption authorized by T.C.A. § 68-120-101(b)(2) must notify the Division of a re-located modular unit and an inspection shall be performed by the Division.
(12) Any single-story, open-air pavilion or shed shall not require plans to be submitted and approved by the Division. Open-air shall mean that eighty (80) percent of the building's perimeter and interior are open to the outside from the floor to the roof or ceiling.
(13) When an assembly occupancy's occupant load exceeds two hundred fifty (250), the Division may require plans to be submitted for a No Review Letter in order to calculate the maximum occupant load if, upon inspection, it appears that the calculation might be incorrect.
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-102-113, 68-102-113(a), 68-120-101, 68-120-101(a) and 68-120-101(d).