Tennessee § 7-62-101 - Types of buildings defined.
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§ 7-62-101. Types of buildings defined.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Assembly building” means a building where a number of persons congregate for amusement, civic, educational, recreational, religious or social purposes; “Commercial building” means a building used for the conduct of a business, having financial profit as the primary aim; and “Residential building” means a house or building used or designed to be used as the abode or home of a person, family or household exclusively as a residence. Acts 1963, ch. 317, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-735. Attorney General Opinions. Monetary limitations in Tennessee Contractor's Liability Act, OAG 93-12, 1993 Tenn. AG LEXIS 12 (2/11/93).
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