Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-13-.10 - DATA PLATES

(1) The manufacturer shall place directly or by reference on one or more permanent data plates the following information:

(a) The manufacturer's name and address;

(b) The manufacturer's serial number of the unit or component;

(c) The label number(s);

(d) The date of manufacture;

(e) The name of the manufacturer and the model designation of each major factory installed appliance; and

(f) The title and edition of each applicable nationally recognized code with which the unit or component complies.

(2) The data plate(s) shall also include the following information, if required by the standards:

(a) Identification of permissible type of gas for appliances and directions for water and drain connection;

(b) Snow, wind, seismic, and other live loads;

(c) Electrical ratings - instructions and warnings on voltage; and

(d) Special conditions or limitations on use of the unit or component, including unsuitability for areas in which specified environmental conditions prevail.

(3) The data plate(s) shall be attached to the modular building unit or component in the vicinity of the electrical distribution panel, or in some other location where it will be readily accessible for inspection.

(4) If, in the opinion of the Department, the shape or size of a component is such that a data plate cannot be attached to it permanently, the information required by this rule may be placed

(a) In a manual crated with the component, if such information will be needed by future occupants of the building; or

(b) On a tag attached to the crate in which the component is shipped, if such information will not be needed by future occupants of the building. If life safety is affected, the item in question shall be plainly designated.

(5) The manufacturer shall keep a permanent record of the completed data plate on every modular building unit produced.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-13-.10

Original rule filed September 17, 1986; effective November 1, 1986. Amendment filed June 10, 2004; effective August 24, 2004. Amendments filed March 31, 2021; effective 6/29/2021.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-36-302 through 68-36-305, 68-102-113, and 68-126-305.