Nashville Metro CouncilBL2025-1004Passed

This ordinance amends Chapter 10.64 of the Metropolitan Code to adopt the 2024 editions of the International Fire Code and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, including their respective amendments. The update aims to ensure that local fire safety regulations align with the latest national standards.

An ordinance to amend Chapter 10.64 of the Metropolitan Code, to adopt the 2024 editions of both the International Fire Code and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and to adopt the amendments contained therein.

6 sponsors
Introduced 8/21/2025Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 10/9/2025

What it does

  • 1Adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code
  • 2Adoption of the 2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
  • 3Incorporation of amendments contained within these codes

This ordinance amends Chapter 10.64 of the Metropolitan Code to adopt the 2024 editions of the International Fire Code and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, including their respective amendments. The update aims to ensure that local fire safety regulations align with the latest national standards.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyFire safety and inspection departmentsProperty owners and developers subject to fire and life safety codes

Legislative history

10/10/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
9/16/2025
Government Operations and Regulations Committee
Referred without comment
9/16/2025
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
8/26/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

Share

Get alerts when BL2025-1004 changes

LegisGo tracks every amendment, substitute, and vote on Metro Council legislation. Free to sign up. Alerts are instant or in a daily digest.

No credit card. Nashville Metro Council coverage is free during launch.