Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68, Chapter 120.
Tennessee HB0414 amends existing building construction safety standards to allow places of worship to be used for educational purposes without reclassifying their occupancy type, provided they meet specific safety upgrade requirements. The bill affects places of worship and mandates the installation of hardwired smoke detectors, audible and strobe alarms, clearly marked emergency exits, and fire extinguishers, while exempting these buildings from automatic fire sprinkler system requirements. Key provisions include compliance with local fire marshal occupancy loads and safety measures aimed at enhancing fire safety for educational activities.
Tennessee HB0414 amends existing building construction safety standards to allow places of worship to be used for educational purposes without reclassifying their occupancy type, provided they meet specific safety upgrade requirements. The bill affects places of worship and mandates the installation of hardwired smoke detectors, audible and strobe alarms, clearly marked emergency exits, and fire extinguishers, while exempting these buildings from automatic fire sprinkler system requirements. Key provisions include compliance with local fire marshal occupancy loads and safety measures aimed at enhancing fire safety for educational activities.
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Davis, Elaine
114th General Assembly
January 28, 2025
February 5, 2025
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee