Building Codes and Construction

The purpose of the permitting process is to ensure minimum standards to protect the public welfare by regulating and controlling the following:

  • Construction
  • Design
  • Installation
  • Location
  • Maintenance or use of plumbing equipment and systems are upheld
  • Operation
  • Quality of materials

Certain projects in the State of Tennessee require a design professional to seal the design and drawings. For a list please see the following link.  

Projects requiring a Design Professional in the State of Tennessee.


Applications

  1. Fees - Building Permits (PDF)
  2. Application - Building Permit (PDF)
  1. Application - Temporary Use (PDF)

Forms & Supplementary Information

  1. Accessory Structure Questionnaire (PDF)
  2. Building Fee Calculator (XLSX)
  3. Critical Lot Checklist (PDF)
  4. Estimated Building Fees For Building Structures (PDF)
  5. New Residential Construction Checklist (PDF)
  1. Retaining Wall Requirements (PDF)
  2. Sewer Services Form (PDF)
  3. Swimming Pool Enclosures (PDF)
  4. Swimming Pool Questionnaire (PDF)

Adopted Codes

The following is a list of codes adopted by the City of Columbia and/or the State of Tennessee, which are enforced by the City of Columbia Building Inspections office:

  • Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities (2009 ICC A117.1)
  • International Building Code (2018)
  • International Energy Conservation Code (2018)
  • International Fire Code (2018)
  • International Fuel Gas Code (2018)
  • International Mechanical Code (2018)
  • International Plumbing Code (2018)
  • International Residential Code (2018)
  • National Electric Code (Contact Columbia Power and Water System)