Permitting and Construction
The purpose of the permitting process is to ensure minimum standards to protect the public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of plumbing equipment and systems are upheld. |
Online Permitting
Building Permit Application
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The following permits may be applied for using either our online portal system, or in person at City Hall.
Structure Permits
- Addition
- New Building
- Remodel / Renovation
- Demolition
- Structure Relocation
- Porch
Trade Permits
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Gas Piping
- Solar Energy System
- Wind Turbine
- Fire Sprinkler System
- Commercial Hood Suppression
- Refrigeration
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Accessory Permits
- Swimming Pool
- Fence
- Retaining Wall
- Deck
- Accessory Structure
Other Permits
- Communications Structure
- Tent
- Temporary Structure
- Wastewater
Planning Permits
- Change of Use
- Home Occupation
- Mobile Vending
Engineering Permits
- Driveway
- Right-of-Way Encroachment
- Street Cut
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Applications
Forms and Supplementary Information
Resources
Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide
Post Framed Buildings Guide
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.
- International Building Code (2018)
- International Fire Code (2018)
- Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities (ICC.A117.1-2018)
- International Residential Code (2018)
- International Energy Conservation Code (2018)
- International Plumbing Code (2018)
- International Mechanical Code (2018)
- International Fuel Gas Code (2018)
- National Electric Code (Contact Columbia Power and Water System)
International Codes