Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68, Chapter 120.
Tennessee SB1096 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to require the state fire marshal to establish building construction safety standards that allow existing places of worship to be used for educational purposes without reclassifying the building's occupancy type. The bill affects places of worship and mandates compliance with specific safety upgrades, including the installation of interconnected smoke detectors, audible and strobe alarms, clearly marked emergency exits, and fire extinguishers. Additionally, it exempts these places from automatic fire sprinkler system requirements under certain conditions.
Tennessee SB1096 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to require the state fire marshal to establish building construction safety standards that allow existing places of worship to be used for educational purposes without reclassifying the building's occupancy type. The bill affects places of worship and mandates compliance with specific safety upgrades, including the installation of interconnected smoke detectors, audible and strobe alarms, clearly marked emergency exits, and fire extinguishers. Additionally, it exempts these places from automatic fire sprinkler system requirements under certain conditions.
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Hensley, Joey
114th General Assembly
February 5, 2025
March 18, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee