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Tennessee
Tennessee Fire Code
Adopted Code Edition
2018 IFC + NFPA 101 (with TN amendments)
Adoption Style
Statewide — one code
State Fire Marshal
TN State Fire Marshal's Office (under Dept of Commerce) ↗Verification Status
Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM
Contractor Licensing
Fire Alarm
TN SFMO — Fire Protection Sprinkler + Alarm Systems License
Fire Sprinkler
TN SFMO — Fire Sprinkler Contractor license
Jurisdiction Notes
TN SFMO licenses contractors directly. Separate licenses for alarm, sprinkler, extinguisher, and hood.
Accuracy & Verification
Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the TN State Fire Marshal's Office (under Dept of Commerce) and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.