Residential Inspection Resources

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Residential Inspection Resources

Reference Number: MTAS-1182
Reviewed Date: 08/17/2026

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