Criminal Sanctions
1. Building code, as adopted by local jurisdiction, has the same force as an
ordinance.
a. Violation of county adopted code – Class C misdemeanor – Tenn.Code Ann. 5-20-105(b)(1)
b. Violation of state adopted code – Class B misdemeanor – Tenn.Code Ann. 68-120-108
c. Separate offense for each day the violation continues
2. Injunctive relief available to Codes Official and State Fire Marshall
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Agenda
Liability For Code Violations: Design Professional, Contractor, Owner, InspectorMeasure of Civil Damages
Administrative Action Implications for Code Violations
Limits of Liability
Contractual Shifting of Risk
Faculty
R. Jack Atkins
Atkins Legal Services, P.C.
- Sole practitioner with Atkins Legal Services, P.C., Crossville, Tennessee
- Practices construction law (litigation, mediation and arbitration)
- Former licensed general contractor and construction company owner
- Speaker and seminar instructor for various local home builder associations
- J.D. and B.S. degrees, cum laude, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Can be contacted at 931-510-1205 or [email protected]
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