Knoxville, Tennessee Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Knoxville Tennessee Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | SBC 1999 | City of Knoxville, Inspections Bureau, (865) 215-2999 |
| Structural Code | SBC 1999 | City of Knoxville, Inspections Bureau, (865) 215-2999 |
| Plumbing Code | SPC 1997 | City of Knoxville, Inspections Bureau, (865) 215-2999 |
| Mechanical Code | SMC 1997 | City of Knoxville, Inspections Bureau, (865) 215-2999 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | City of Knoxville, Inspections Bureau, (865) 215-2999 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | SFPC 1997; NFPA-1 & 101, 2003 | No amendments |
| Accessibility Code | NC State Accessibility Code, Vol 1-C 1991 Edition with 1997 revisions | NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 733-3901 |
| Other Codes | Standard Gas Code 1997 | |
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 | Gary Norman Inspections Director Phone: (865) 215-2994 Fax: (865) 215-2627 |
| Plumbing | Roy Branch Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas Inspector Chief Phone: (865) 215-2997 Fax: (865) 215-2627 |
| Mechanical | Roy Branch Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas Inspector Chief Phone: (865) 215-2997 Fax: (865) 215-2627 |
| Electrical | Ernie Broome Electrical Inspector Chief Phone: (865) 215-2998 Fax: (865) 215-2627 |
| Civil | Stephen J. King, P.E. Director of Engineering Phone: (865) 215-2148 Fax: (865) 215-2631 |
| Accessibility | Gary Norman Inspections Director Phone: (865) 215-2994 Fax: (865) 215-2627 |
| Historic Preservation | Ann Bennett Senior Planner Phone: (865) 215-2500 Fax: (865) 215-2086 |
| Zoning | Charlie Wilson Zoning & Building Regulations Phone: (865) 215-2996 Fax: (865) 215-2627 |
| Planning | Mark Donaldson Executive Director Phone: (865) 215-2500 Fax: (865) 215-2627 |
| City Attorney | Morris Kizer Senior Law Director Phone: (865) 215-2050 Fax: (865) 215-2643 |
| Public Works | Bob Whetsel Director, Public Services Phone: (865) 215-2060 Fax: (865) 215-2420 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Marshal Phone: (865) 215-2283 Fax: (865) 215-4249 |
| Parks/Recreation | Joe Walsh Deputy Director Phone: (865) 215-4311 Fax: (865) 215-2408 |
Other Tennessee Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Tennessee:
