House Bill 2123 amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding private elevators, specifically focusing on private residences. A new definition for "private residence" is introduced, describing it as a dwelling for a single family or a single unit of a multi-family dwelling that is not open to the public. Additionally, the bill mandates that all newly constructed private residence elevators must be registered with the relevant department within seven days of being placed in service, starting July 1, 2027. Furthermore, upon the sale of a property with a private residence elevator, the new owner is required to notify the department of the ownership change within sixty days.

The bill also modifies the existing inspection requirements for elevators by clarifying that certain inspections do not apply to private residence elevators. This change aims to streamline regulations for private residences while ensuring safety and compliance. The act will take effect upon becoming law for rule promulgation purposes, while the provisions related to private residence elevators will be effective from July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-121-101, 68-121-105, 68-121-106(4), 68-121-106