Life Safety Requirements

For purposes of life safety, facilities licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services are required to meet adopted Code standards currently in use by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as set forth in Chapter 0780-02-02 of the rules of the Department of Commerce and Insurance. The Office of Licensure will give adequate notice of any proposed changes in Rule 0780- 02-02-.01 to all licensees and applicants.