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TN SB1194

TN SB1194
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 120, relative to standards for roofs.


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, clarifies that, as of July 1, 2025, the roof solar reflectance and thermal emittance requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code for low-sloped roofs do not apply to the 2021 International Code Council adoption; authorizes the state fire marshal to promulgate rules to that effect. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Tennessee's building code regulations specifically relating to roof standards by exempting certain solar reflectance and thermal emittance requirements for low-sloped roofs in the 2021 International Code Council adoption. The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) typically sets technical standards for energy efficiency in building construction, including requirements for roof materials that can help reduce heat absorption. Effective July 1, 2025, this legislation removes those specific roof reflectance and thermal emittance requirements for low-sloped roofs. Additionally, the bill authorizes the state fire marshal to create administrative rules to implement this change, and mandates that such rule-making must follow the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. While the bill takes effect immediately for the purpose of drafting rules, the substantive changes will not be applied until July 1, 2025, giving stakeholders time to prepare for the modification in building code standards.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 149 (on 04/08/2025)

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