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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.
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Forms & Supplementary Information
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)
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Kristie Basile
Permit CoordinatorPhone: 931-560-1517
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Travis Neas
Building OfficialPhone: (931) 560-1535
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Amy Owens
Assistant Building OfficialPhone: (931) 560-1528
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Michael Richmond
Building InspectorPhone: (931) 560-1533