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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Neither the state fire marshal nor any inspector who contracts with the state may disconnect or terminate the electrical services at any residential customer's residence until the following have been completed:
(1) An inspection has been made of the premises that reveals that continued electrical services pose a substantial and immediate threat of harm to person or property, and the harm cannot be avoided by less drastic means other than disconnecting the service;
(2) Reasonable attempts have been made to contact the customer or owner of the premises prior to disconnecting any services;
(3) The person performing the inspection makes an examination of the premises to determine that there are no individuals using any medical devices that require electrical services, and, if so, reasonable accommodations are made to continue the electric service to medical devices following any termination; and
(4) The person performing the inspection makes an examination of the premises to conclude that termination of the electrical services will not damage any property of the residential customer without first making arrangements to secure the prevention of the damages.
(b) This section shall not apply to the personnel of any municipal electric system or any rural electric and community services cooperative.
(c) This section shall supersede any provision of law presently enacted that conflicts with this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-102-153 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-68-health-safety-and-environmental-protection/tn-code-sect-68-102-153/
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