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Eliminating the carbon monoxide detector requirements in the 2012 International Building Code and International Residential Code

MTAS was asked whether it is permissible to eliminate the carbon monoxide detector requirements in the 2012 IBC and IRC and if that complies with standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal.

Broughton, Jeff
Hodge, Elisha
General
Building codes--Laws and regulations
Fire--Codes
Public
05/28/2021
08/23/2016

Proper disposal of needles and sharps

Residents should dispose of needles and sharps by placing them in glass or plastic bottles or containers.

Darden, Don
General
Hazardous waste
Solid waste--Disposal
Internal
05/28/2021
08/10/2000

Assistant chief of police (3)

Job description for the position of Assistant Chief of Police.

MTAS
Job Description
Police--Administration
Police--Personnel
Personnel--Classification
Public
05/12/2021
09/26/2002

Citations in lieu of arrest and ordinance summonses

MTAS was asked to prepare citations in lieu of arrest and ordinance summonses.

Finane, Jim
General
Code enforcement
Municipal ordinances
Police--Arrest procedure
Police--Procedures
Public
05/20/2021
10/28/1999

Sample policy for transgender use of restroom facilities

Sample policy for transgender use of restrooms, locker rooms, shower facilities, and sleeping quarters in fire stations. This sample policy may be customized to meet local needs as long as the customization is non-discriminatory.

Wolf, Dennis
Form
Fire--Personnel
Fire--Facilities
Gender identity in the workplace
Transgender people--Laws and regulations
Personnel--Equal opportunity
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Public
05/20/2021
04/12/2016

Water and sewer service standards under state law

MTAS was asked to address holding a municipality liable for utility service standards under contract law principles.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Sewers
Sewers--Contracts
Utilities
Utilities--Laws and regulations
Wastewater
Wastewater--Contracts
Water
Water--Contracts
Internal
07/16/2021
06/27/2002

NFPA 1582: standard on medical requirements for firefighters and fire department physicians

This is an NFPA sample form for conducting a physical medical examination for a firefighter.

Wolf, Dennis
Form
Fire--Personnel
Public
05/21/2021
09/24/2019

Sample SOP/SOG for forced entry into unoccupied and secured properties

This sample policy was created to establish procedures for forced entry into secured properties during emergency responses and may be edited to meet local needs.

Wolf, Dennis
Form
Fire--Procedures
Fire--Forms
Fire--Administration
Public
05/20/2021
06/29/2016

Strategic planning report for the town of Liberty, Tennessee

The Liberty Strategic Planning Retreat held in May 2023 produced a summary of goals for 2023-2024. The summary can be used as a one-page general strategic plan document to create more awareness of strategic planning among the community and adopted as a resolution by the board. Page 6 of the report specifically addresses each goal statement with accompanying objectives. A resolution establishing five strategic planning goals for fiscal year 2023-2024 is included at the end of the report.

Nevad, Warren
Report/Study
Planning--Municipal
Planning--Reports
Planning--Tennessee
Liberty (Tenn)
Public
04/10/2024
06/1/2023

Current topics affecting municipal governments: Tennessee Sexual Offender and Violent Sexual Offender Registration, Verification, and Tracking Act of 2004

A powerpoint presentation; this is not a full overview of the entire registry issue, only about the payments and registration of offenders and limitations on spending the proceeds.

Cross, Ralph
General
Laws and regulations--Tennessee
Police--Records
Public health and safety
Public
06/25/2021
08/9/2004
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