Codes Enforcement

The Codes Enforcement section enforces statewide adopted fire and building construction safety codes and standards to afford a reasonable degree of safety to life and property from fire and hazards incident to the design, construction, alteration, and repair of buildings or structures.

• State Codes Adoption & History [pdf] *Updated April 12th, 2021*
• When Plans Submittal Is Required [pdf]
• Plans Submittal Requirements [pdf]
• Plans Review Fee Calculator [pdf]
• Fee Schedule [pdf]
• Exempt Jurisdictions [pdf]
• Submit Plans Review Projects Online
• Search for the Plans Review Status of a Project
• Plans Submittal Portal Application Guide [pdf]
• Electronic Plans Submittal Preferences [pdf]
• Rules for Review of Construction Plans and Specifications [Rule 0780-2-3]
• Rules for Adopted Codes and Standards [Rule 0780-2-2]
  
• Statute for Statewide Building Construction Safety Standards (LexisNexis) [TCA 68-120-101]
• Hand Sanitizer and Drills Guidance for Schools [pdf]
  

Newsletters

• Head-of-wall joints, types of sprinkler systems, portal updates (May 2022)
  
• Existing Building Code, Seismic Requirements (August 2021)
  
• Exempt jurisdictions, Tennessee’s code history (May 2020)
• Wedding barns, COVID-19 update (August 2020)
• Sprinkler success story, architect requirements (March 2021)
  
• Another sprinkler success, occupancy loads, fire stopping vs. fire blocking (June 2021)
  

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