Building Codes

The Building Codes Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of the building, mechanical, and plumbing codes. The purpose of these codes is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health, and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.

The Codes Department reviews and issues all building, plumbing, and mechanical permits within the Town. The Department inspects all work performed associated with these issued permits. The Department also maintains all records associated with these permits and inspections. The Department is also charged with maintaining records of the Adequate Facilities Taxes and the Roadway Infrastructure Impact Fees paid to the Town. The Town of Nolensville has adopted to the 2018 I-Codes.
Please visit  core.tn.gov  to obtain an electrical permit.

Permit Applications
Please select the Permit Applications drop down at the bottom of this page to find the permit application you are looking for.  Don't see what you need? Contact the Building Codes department for help.

Please fill out the application, save it, and then e-mail it to codes@nolensvilletn.gov.

For sprinkler damage, please utilize these permit applications:
Renovations Permit
Sprinkler Permit
There is no fee for these permits due to sprinkler damage.


If you are a homeowner that is applying for an additions/renovations or a deck permit, in lieu of a contractor please fill out these forms. Homeowner forms If applicable, we will need a copy of your HOA approval.  

Make a Payment               
Once you are registered, we will email you a link to our online payment portal. Please email codes@nolensvilletn.gov if you have any questions. 

Please note: We will NO longer be accepting cash as a form of payment.

Inspections
Follow the link below for information about the Town of Nolensville inspections and procedures.  This page will help builders and residents navigate the inspection process.
Inspections and Procedures
IRC 2018 Checklist

Building Codes Department 2021-2022 Accomplishments


•    Established a residential checklist for all contractors
•    Developed a spreadsheet to track inspection results and statistics
•    Copied all archived construction plans from CD's into the Town's internal drive
•    Established virtual terminal to allow receipt via credit/debit card
•    Department vehicles were lettered for better identification in Town

Plans Examiner/Codes Inspector
Chris Bridgewater
Email 

Permit Specialist
Janna Pastin
615-776-6686
Email

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Document Center

The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search function.

Categories always sorted by seq (sub-categories sorted within each category)
Documents sorted by SEQ in Ascending Order within category

Permit Applications27 documents

  • Building Permit Application - Commercial Building
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  • Building Permit Application - New Single-Family Dwelling
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  • Building Permit Application - Deck
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  • Permit Application - Sprinkler
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  • Permit Application - Mechanical
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  • Permit Application - Plumbing
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  • Permit Application - Renovation/Addition
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  • Permit Application - Swimming Pool
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  • Sign Permit Application - Permanent Sign
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  • Permit Application - Garage Sale
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  • Permit Application - Home Business/Occupation
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  • Permit Application - Solicitor/Vendor
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  • Permit Application - Conditional Use
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  • App for Temporary Use Rev 01.22.2020 1.pdf
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  • App for New Business/Change of Use
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  • Appeal Decision of Building Official Application
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  • Road Cut
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  • Demolition Permit
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  • Grading
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  • Permit Application - Commercial Tent
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  • Board of Zoning Appeals
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  • App for Zoning Certification Letter
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  • Special Event Permit
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  • Inspection Requirements
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  • Fireworks Permit
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  • Permit Application - Commercial Plumbing
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  • Permit Application - Commercial Mechanical
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