Chattanooga Tennessee Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Chattanooga Tennessee Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003; IRC 2003 | Land Development Office (423) 757-5105 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003; IRC 2003 | Land Development Office (423) 757-5105 |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2003 | Land Development Office (423) 757-5105 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 | Land Development Office (423) 757-5105 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | Land Development Office (423) 757-5105 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2003 | Land Development Office (423) 757-5105 |
| Other Codes | Gas: IFGC 2003 | |
Tennessee Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Cary Morris Chief Building Inspector Phone: (423) 757-5416 Fax: (423) 757-0653 |
| Plumbing | Mickey Arp Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical Inspector Chief Phone: (423) 757-5521 Fax: (423) 757-0653 |
| Mechanical | Mickey Arp Plumbing, Gas, Mechanical Inspector Chief Phone: (423) 757-5521 Fax: (423) 757-0653 |
| Electrical | Don R. Fowlkes Chief Electrical Inspector Phone: (423) 757-4894 Fax: (423) 757-0653 |
| Civil | City Engineer Phone: (423) 757-5117 |
| Zoning | Richard Hutsell Zoning Official Phone: (423) 757-5438 |
| Public Works | City Engineer Phone: (423) 757-5117 |
| Parks/Recreation | Kevin Brady Parks & Facilities Maintenance Phone: (423) 643-6085 Fax: (423) 643-6099 |
Other Tennessee Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Tennessee:
