Building Inspections

P.O. Box 4127 Sevierville, TN 37864
227 Cedar Street, Sevierville, TN 37862
Office: 865-774-7120 Fax: 865-774-7121
buildinginspections@seviercountytn.org

Chris Jenkins - Building Official is a Tennessee Certified Building Inspector (Commercial and Residential), Tennessee Certified Plumbing Inspector (Commercial and Residential), Tennessee Certified Mechanical Inspector (Commercial and Residential), Tennessee Certified Fire Inspector and Tennessee Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Level 1 certified.
The office provides building code enforcement for construction in Sevier County.

Hours of Operation:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions):
1. Do I need a building permit? Click here for the Building Permit Application. Any new construction including accessory structures, remodels and additions require a building permit.
2. What is the first step to getting a building permit? There are permits and documents required before our office can issue the building permit (environmental health, zoning compliance, floor plan and contractor information). Links are below.
Residential Permit Fees
Residential Permit Requirements
Commercial Permit Fees
Commercial Permit Requirements
Commercial Plan Requirements
Single Family Dwelling Use Form

Current building code is followed:
2012 International Building Code
2012 International Residential Code
2012 International Fire Code
2012 International Mechanical Code
2012 International Plumbing Code
2012 International Fuel Gas Code
2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
Code Amendments (link)

International Code Council: http://www.iccsafe.org/
National Fire Prevention Association: http://www.nfpa.org/
Tennessee Commerce and Insurance – Fire Prevention Division: http://tn.gov/commerce/sfm/
Contractor lookup: http://verify.tn.gov

Brad Dalton –Building Inspector
Margaret Ward – Administrative Asst.

We Would Love to Have You Visit Sevier County Soon!

PUBLIC NOTICE
TITLE VI OF THE 1964 CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
"No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." The Sevier County Government assures that individuals will not be discriminated against because of race, color, or national origin. Any person(s) or organization(s) that believe they may have been a victim of discrimination based on race, color, or national origin may file a complaint with the Sevier County Title VI coordinator.
ADA Statement: It is the policy of Sevier County to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any qualifying individual with a disability on the basis of disability in regards to the County’s hiring and employment practices, or in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities. The County shall comply with applicable requirements of Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Sevier County Personnel Policies and Procedures, as well as any other applicable law pertaining to disability non-discrimination. Contact ADA Coordinator Larry Russell at 865.774.3644.