The Metro Nashville department that handles building permits, inspections and code questions for the city and county.
The Metro Nashville codes department handles permits, plan review, inspections and code questions for building and property work in Nashville and Davidson County. Its website explains permit types, applications and contacts. Owners in Nashville planning a deck, a covered structure, a retaining wall, electrical or gas work should check what applies to their project.
We are a private company and are not part of the codes department. Officials decide what is required, and we help you understand the process, prepare drawings and schedule work around reviews. Outside Davidson County, each city or county has its own office, and we help you find it.
Visit the official Metro Codes website
Handles permits and inspections.
Explains when permits are needed.
Checks drawings for rules.
Verifies work at key stages.
Staff can answer questions.
Rules vary by project and location.
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The permit holder arranges them, and we coordinate timing with the work.
No. We are a private company and are not part of the codes department. Officials make the decisions, and we help you understand the process and prepare information.
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