Tennessee Code 62-32-114 – Uniformity of application and effect – Powers of political subdivisions
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 62-32-114
- Fire protection sprinkler system: means an assembly of underground or overhead piping or conduit, including fire pumps, valves and fire hydrants, that conveys water or other agents to dispersal openings or devices to extinguish, control or contain fire and to provide protection from exposure to fire or other products of combustion. See Tennessee Code 62-32-101
- Fire protection sprinkler system contractor: means a person that contracts, offers to contract or represents that the person is able to contract with a general contractor, subcontractor or the general public for the undertaking of the sale, installation or service of a fire protection sprinkler system or any part of a fire protection sprinkler system or that actually installs or services a fire protection sprinkler system. See Tennessee Code 62-32-101
- Installation: includes work throughout the entire fire protection sprinkler system. See Tennessee Code 62-32-101
- Person: means a natural person, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, governmental entity or any other legal entity. See Tennessee Code 62-32-101
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
This part and the rules promulgated under this part shall have uniform force and effect throughout the state. No political subdivision of this state may adopt or enforce any order, ordinance, rule or regulation requiring any person to obtain any form of permission from the political subdivision to act as a fire protection sprinkler system contractor. A political subdivision may require a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to pay for and obtain a permit for the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system and require the installation to conform with applicable building codes and requirements; however, the political subdivision may not impose on fire protection sprinkler system contractors qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a valid certificate of registration issued under this part.