1. (1) A single dwelling unit providing complete independent living facilities including, but not limited to, permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, may meet the requirements of a one (1) and two (2) family dwelling and shall not be subject to the provisions of Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-03 (Review of Construction Plans and Specifications) if and only if the dwelling unit:

   1. (a) Is three (3) stories or less;
   2. (b) Has a maximum occupancy of twelve (12) or fewer transient occupants; and
   3. (c) And consists of a gross area of less than five thousand (5,000) square feet.
2. (2) A boarding house or congregate living facility shall meet the requirements of the applicable standards adopted pursuant to T.C.A. § 68-120-101 and Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02- 02 (Codes and Standards) and 0780-02-03 (Review of Construction Plans and Specifications).
3. (3) Smoke alarms in dwelling units shall be no more than ten (10) years old from the date of manufacture. Battery-only powered devices shall be powered by a ten (10) year sealed battery.

Authority: T.C.A. § 68-120-101. Administrative History: New rule filed November 4, 2016; effective February 2, 2017. Amendments filed November 27, 2023; effective February 25, 2024.