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Residential Permits
Permit Issuance
The Rutherford County Building Codes Department issues permits for the County Jurisdiction only – (area located outside of any city jurisdictions) Click here to check your jurisdiction.
Prior to permit issuance, a site plan review or other approvals may also be required, such as evidence of water availability or a proper sewage disposal method. For a full list of steps required for issuance of a single family dwelling permit click here. For a full list of steps required for issuance of accessory structures and additions to single family dwellings click here.
Permits are issued from 8 am to 4:15 pm – except legal holidays – Monday through Friday
Permits must be issued to property owner or licensed contractor. Permits must be paid in full by check, cash, or major credit card with a small nominal fee at the time of issuance.
At the time of permit issuance each applicant is provided a checklist indicating the required inspections, with the information on how to make the request. You must have your Permit Number to request an inspection.
Plans Review
Plans Review is required for any basement house or single family dwelling over 5,000sq ft in the county jurisdiction. A plans review will need to be submitted to include a full set of plans, septic or step letter, land disturbance permit and a zoning compliance form. A minimum of three (3) working days should be allowed for this review.
Building Inspections
The adopted codes required that all work must be inspected at specific intervals during the construction process by certified building inspectors. It is the Building Permit Holder’s responsibility to request inspections and receive proper approvals from the Codes Department prior to moving to the next phase of construction. At the completion of the project, after all final inspections have been made and approved, the electrical service will be released to the power company. The permit holder will receive a Certificate of Occupancy or notice of final inspection to authorize Use and Occupancy of the improvements. The cost of all inspections is included in your building permit fee. To see a list of building inspections, click here.
Checklists
Building Permit Inspection Checklist
Permit Issuance Steps for Single Family Dwellings
Permit Issuance Steps for Accessory Structures and Additions
Accessory and Swimming Pool Diagram
International Code Council Benefits of Building Permits
International Code Council Building Codes and How They Help You
Requirements
2009 Energy Code Requirements For Duct and Envelope Testing
Applications
Plumbing Affidavit for Homeowners
Gas Permits Affidavit for Homeowners
County Building Permit Application
Application for Conditional Use of Occupancy
Application for Electric Release
Workers' Compensation Affidavit of Exemption
Elevation Form for Non-FEMA Lots
Fax Request for Plumbing Permit
Erosion Prevention & Sedimentation Control Plan Options
Oversized Load Moving Application