Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-23-.09 - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

(1) A new one (1) or two (2) family dwelling, townhouse, where construction began after October 1, 2010, or any additions thereto of thirty (30) square feet or more of interior space regulated under this chapter, where construction began after October 1, 2011, shall not be occupied until the Division has issued a certificate of occupancy.

(2) A certificate of occupancy shall be issued after the passage of all inspections required by this chapter and passage of the final electrical inspection.

(3) The certificate of occupancy shall state:

(a) The building permit number;

(b) The address of the building;

(c) The name and address of the building owner;

(d) The name of the deputy building inspector;

(e) The edition of the codes and standards the building permit was issued under; and

(f) The date of issuance.

(4) A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Division for a portion or portions of the construction that may be occupied safely prior to final completion of the building.

(5) The Division may suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this chapter if the certificate of occupancy is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any state law or regulation or any of the provisions of this chapter.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-23-.09

Original rule filed March 29, 2010; effective June 27, 2010. Amendments filed November 4, 2016; effective 2/2/2017.

Authority: T.C.A. § 68-120-101(a), (b) and (d).