Summary: This Hot Topic presents a brief review of certain provisions of the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972, as amended, that are applicable to local governments. Includes model ordinance to provide guidelines and procedures for an occupational safety and health program.

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This is a model fire sprinkler ordinance for both commercial and residential property. Fire sprinkler systems save lives, property, and reduce the potential for large fires in the community, thus protecting the tax base.

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MTAS was asked whether Tennessee Code Annotated, ' 68-44-110 et seq. preempts any municipal regulations governing blasting.

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MTAS Legal Consultant Melissa Ashburn responded to a Tennessee city's request for information regarding a municipality's responsibility to homeowners in the event of failed drainage system damage.

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Nine cities were asked about allowing park facilities or community centers to be used by concert venues or large events that are not city sponsored.

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A summary of the Social Security Administration's social security/medicare wage and tax data for the 2002-2004 budgets.

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MTAS was asked whether unlocking car doors for motorists is in the official line of duty of police officers.

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Options for cost-effective fire protection for the citizens of Vanleer when they are at work and away from home.

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MTAS was asked whether a city could prohibit or limit the hours of construction and of garage sales on Sunday.

Summary: An overview of I/I problems caused by ground water and surface or rainwater.