1. (1) In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the codes adopted by reference in Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-02-.01, the provisions of the Tennessee Public Building Accessibility Act, T.C.A. §§ 68-120-201, et seq., shall prevail if such conflict or inconsistency relates to accessibility.
2. (2) In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between either standards adopted by reference in Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-02-.01 and 0780-02-01 (Electrical Installations), the provisions of Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-01 (Electrical Installations) shall prevail.
3. (3) In the event of a disputed interpretation of a code section or standard, the ruling of the Division shall prevail.
4. (4) Nothing in this rule shall abrogate any right of appeal granted under T.C.A., Title 68, Chapters 102 and 120.
5. (5) Where the International Building Code adopted in this chapter allows a building to be built to the International Residential Code, the building shall not be classified as a one- and two- family dwelling for the purposes of applying the fire sprinkler requirements of T.C.A. § 68- 120-201.
6. (6) Where strict compliance with the code requirements would be impractical, impossible, or when strict compliance would not significantly increase safety standards, the Division may approve or accept alternative means of accomplishing the objectives of this chapter.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-102-113, 68-120-101, and 68-120-106. Administrative History: Original rule filed July 27, 1982; effective August 26, 1982. Amendment filed November 14, 1983; effective December 14, 1983. Amendment filed July 9, 1990; effective August 23, 1990. Amendment filed October 14, 1997, effective December 28, 1997. Amendment filed March 19, 2004; effective June 2, 2004. Amendment filed November 16, 2007; withdrawn December 28, 2007. Amendment filed June 18, 2008; effective September 1, 2008. Amendment filed October 2, 2008; effective December 16, 2008. Repeal and amendments filed May 6, 2016; effective August 4, 2016. Emergency rules filed June 1, 2018; effective through November 28, 2018. Amendments filed August 24, 2018; effective November 22, 2018. Amendments filed January 17, 2025; effective April 17, 2025.