(a) Whenever a bed and breakfast establishment is constructed, extensively remodeled and whenever an existing structure is converted to use as an establishment, plans and specifications shall be submitted to the commissioner for review and approval before construction, remodeling or conversion is begun.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-14-515

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of health, the commissioner's duly authorized representative, and in the event of the commissioner's absence or a vacancy in the office of commissioner, the deputy commissioner. See Tennessee Code 68-14-502
  • establishment: means a private home, inn or other unique residential facility offering bed and breakfast accommodations and one (1) daily meal and having four (4), but not more than twelve (12), guest rooms furnished for pay, with guests staying not more than fourteen (14) days, and where the innkeeper resides on the premises or property or immediately adjacent to it. See Tennessee Code 68-14-502
(b) The plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, arrangement, and mechanical plans, and construction materials and work areas, and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities.
(c) The commissioner shall approve the plans and specifications, if they meet the requirements of this part and rules and regulations.
(d) No bed and breakfast establishment shall be constructed, extensively remodeled or converted except in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the commissioner.
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