In an attempt to provide the most current and accurate information concerning making improvements to property, the following questions can be used to navigate to the appropriate documents. The documents are designed to answer questions or provide information to assist you in the permit process.

If you have other questions, please call 901-457-2310 to speak with one of our Codes Division  staff about your project.

What type of improvement project are you planning?   

1. Build a new single family dwelling.

   1. 1202 Process for Engineering Review When Finish Floor Elevations are Below FFE on Recorded Plat
   2. 1203 2010 Example for  Revised Minimum FFE Grading Survey
   3. 1204 Homeowner Affidavit
   4. 1205 Residential Seismic Requirements
   5. 1206 Subdivision Lot Grading
   6. 1207 Residential Engineered Footing, Slab Form Letter
   7. 1209 Builder's Bulletin 8-31-06 NOI & NOC
   8. 1210 FEMA 232 Homebuilders Guide (2006)
   9. 1211 Builder's Bulletin 8-31-06 Construction Exits
   10. 1703 Tennessee One Call
   11. 1302 Smoke Detector Memo to Contracting Community (7-5-06)
   12. 1704 Out State Contractor License Information
   13. 1213 Building Permit
   14. 1214 Electrical Permit
   15. 1215 Mechanical Permit
   16. 1216 Plumbing Permit
   17. 1217 Residential Affidavit of Compliance-TN. Model energy code
   18. 1218 TOC Erosion and Sediment Control Compliance 3-30-11
   19. 1219 TDEC Construction Storm Water Inspection Certification 
   20. 1220 TDEC Notice of Termination
   21. 1221 APA Narrow Wall Bracing Method

2. Add floor space to or remodel (heated or unheated) your home.

   1. 1301 Applicant Information for Issuance of Building Permit for Addition or Accessory Structure
   2. 1302 Smoke Detector Memo to Contracting Community (7-5-06)
   3. 1204 Homeowner Affidavit
   4. 1213 Building Permit
   5. 1214 Electrical Permit
   6. 1215 Mechanical Permit
   7. 1216 Plumbing Permit

3. Install a pool

   1. 1101 Swimming Pool Agreement (SP101), Drainage, - Surface Drainage and Erosion Control Requirements (SP104)
   2. 1102 Process for Issuance of Swimming Pool Permits (SP102)
   3. 1103 Swimming Pool Enclosure Requirements 2003 IRC (SP103)
   4. 1109 Gate Spring Installation Instructions
   5. 1104 Swimming Pool Overflow and Vacuum Relief Requirement
   6. 1106 Typical Existing Topo - New Pool Construction Example
   7. 1107 Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs Offers Tips for Pool
   8. 1108 Pool Barrier Alarm Examples
   9. 1105 Curb Cut for Drainage
   10. 1204 Homeowner Affidavit
   11. 1213 Building Permit
   12. 1214 Electrical Permit
   13. 1215 Mechanical Permit
   14. 1216 Plumbing Permit
   15. 1111 Swimming Pool Alarm Homeowner Affidavit

4. Build a fence

   1. 1401 Fence Permit & Application
   2. 1109 Gate Spring Installation Instructions

5. Have a garage sale

   1. 1601 Garage or Rummage Sales

6. Build a retaining wall

   1. 1212 Retaining Walls
   2. 1213 Building Permit
   3. 1204 Homeowner Affidavit

7. Build an accessory structure (garage, workshop, storage, arbor)

   1. 1501 Accessory Structure Requirements
   2. 1301 Applicant Information for Issuance of Building Permit for Addition or Accessory Structure
   3. 1205 Residential Seismic Requirements
   4. 1204 Homeowner Affidavit
   5. 1703 Tennessee One Call
   6. 1213 Building Permit
   7. 1214 Electrical Permit
   8. 1215 Mechanical Permit
   9. 1216 Plumbing Permit

8. Builder Packet

   1. 1205 Residential Seismic Requirements
   2. 1206 Subdivision Lot Grading
      
   3. 1209 Builder's Bulletin 8-31-06 NOI &  NOC
   4. 1217 Residential Affidavit of Compliance TN. Model Energy Code
   5. 1213 Building Permit
   6. 1204 Homeowner Affidavit
   7. 1218 TOC Erosion and Sediment Control Compliance 3-30-11
   8. 1219 TDEC Construction Storm Water Inspection Certificati
   9. 1220 TDEC Notice of Termination