1. (1) All third-party inspections shall be conducted on-site by the registrant signing the inspection report.
2. (2) A separate third-party inspection shall be completed each time an inspection is required in accordance with local inspection requirements. A single inspection by a third-party inspector for an entire project shall be rejected.
3. (3) If the Division approves the third-party inspection or third-party plans, the Division shall issue a written letter of approval to the third-party.

4. (4) If the Division determines deficiencies are present after review of the third-party inspection documents or review of third-party plans, the Division shall issue a written report setting out each finding of deficiency.

   1. (a) The person, or person’s designee, shall submit a written response to each item detailing how each deficiency has been corrected.

5. (5) If the Division determines more information is necessary to ensure compliance with applicable codes, the Division shall issue a written report requesting the additional information.

   1. (a) The person, or person’s designee, shall submit a written response to each item that adequately details and addresses the Division’s questions.
6. (6) The Division, during the required audit of an exempt jurisdiction pursuant to T.C.A. § 68-120- 101(b), shall include in the audit a determination of whether the exempt jurisdiction is adequately reviewing third-party inspections and third-party plans review.

Authority: Chapter 771, Public Acts of 2024 and T.C.A. § 68-120-101. Administrative History: Emergency rules filed September 24, 2024; effective through March 23, 2025. Emergency rules expired effective March 24, 2025, and the rules reverted to their previous statuses. New rules filed April 15, 2025; effective July 14, 2025.