The Get Alarmed, TN! program has been very successful in reducing residential fire fatalities, and a smoke alarm inspection/installation program should be part of every community's residential inspection program and focused fire prevention efforts. 

Get Alarmed, TN! smoke alarm program

Some additional resources:

Public Chapter 529

Department of Commerce and Insurance Residential Building Codes Enforcement

Residential permit FAQs

Department of Commerce and Insurance Codes Enforcement Section

Fire Fatalities and Mortality Rate In Tennessee

Tennessee Fire Mortality Study