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File #: BL2025-1003   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: First Reading
File created: 8/21/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/2/2025 Final action:
Title: An ordinance to amend Section 10.60.020 of the Metropolitan Code, to transfer the administration related to the registration of burglar and fire alarm systems from the Department of Codes Administration to the Nashville Fire Department.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jordan Huffman, Olivia Hill
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An ordinance to amend Section 10.60.020 of the Metropolitan Code, to transfer the administration related to the registration of burglar and fire alarm systems from the Department of Codes Administration to the Nashville Fire Department.
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WHEREAS, currently Section 10.60.020 of the Metropolitan Code sets requirements related to burglar and fire alarm systems, including registration and the payment of fees, directed toward the Department of Codes Administration ("Codes"); and

WHEREAS, the Nashville Fire Department ("NFD") is more appropriately equipped to support and administer the provisions of this program; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Codes and Administration and the Nashville Fire Department agree and desire to amend Section 10.60.020 of the Metropolitan Code to effectuate a transfer of these duties from Codes to NFD; and

WHEREAS, the amendments of these sections of the Metropolitan Code are in the best interest of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That Section 10.60.020 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by deleting Section A and substituting in lieu thereof:

A. Every person who shall own, operate or lease any alarm system, as defined in this chapter, within the Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee area, whether existing or to be installed in the future, shall, prior to use of the alarm system, register for a permit with the Nashville Fire Department. The registration form shall require, but not be limited to, the following information:
1. The name of the alarm company;
2. Whether installed in a residential or commercial premises;
3. The name, address, email address, business and/or home telephone number of the owner or lessee of the alarm system;
4. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two persons to be notified in the event of an alarm activation, including the nam...

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