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Building and Code Enforcement
Department
Mission Statement
The mission of the building and code enforcement
department is to ensure that any building done in the
city limits is up to current local, state and federal
zoning and building codes. We also strive to ensure that
property in our city is maintained by enforcing our care
of premises codes. This includes enforcing the city’s
ordinances regarding grass, junk vehicles, abandoned
houses, signage, and unsightly property. This is to
protect the public welfare, health and safety of our
citizens.
Building Inspector – Jerry McClinton
Code Enforcement Division-
Rene' Hendrix.
Current Adopted Codes
2006 International Residential Code
2006 International Building Code
2006 International Plumbing Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 International Fire Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
City of Brownsville Licensed Gas Installers
The City of Brownsville requires that anyone doing gas
work must be registered with our office and have a Gas
Installer Permit. You must complete a permit form; pay a
$30.00 fee, have a current business license and a bond
for $25,000.00 or certificate of liability for
$100,000.00
Contractor Registration Program
The City of Brownsville requires that all contractors be
registered with the city building department prior to
purchasing a building permit. To register, you present a
copy of your license – Home Improvement, Contractor,
Spec Builder, or Limited Licensed Plumber, a current
business license, and a copy of your current certificate
of liability and worker’s compensation insurance.
Information to Protect Homeowners
The State of Tennessee requires that work done in the
state be done by licensed professionals. As a homeowner
hiring a contractor you should always ask to see a
license. For your own protection, anyone doing work on
your home should have at a minimum a Home Improvement
License. The different types of accepted licenses are:
- Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP)
To perform plumbing work, you must at a minimum be
a Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP). This license is good
for work up to $25,000.00. For work done above
$25,000.00 you must possess a contractor’s license
with MC (full mechanical), CMCA, or MCS (plumbing)
classification.
- Home Improvement License
Home Improvement Projects valued at $3,000.00 to under
$25,000.00 require a Home Improvement License.
- Contractor License
Home Improvement or New construction projects valued
at $25,000.00 and over require a Contractors License.
Building Permits
To purchase a building permit in the City of
Brownsville, you must be the homeowner, with the address
as your place of residence, or have a state license for
plumbing, home improvement or contractor. Building
permits must be purchased for any work, except purely
cosmetic, done on residential or commercial property.
This includes plumbing, gas, roofing, remodeling,
additions and new construction. Sign permits must also
be purchased.
Plans for the addition, new construction, and signs must
be brought in to the building department for approval by
the city building inspector.
Required Inspections
| Slab |
Conventional
Flooring |
| Footing- consisting of
Trench, Reinforcing, and Groundwork Plumbing |
Footing- consisting of Trench, Reinforcing, Floor joists |
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Foundation Wall |
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Framing |
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Rough In
Plumbing* |
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Gas Piping* |
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Heating and
Ventilation |
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Insulation |
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Plumbing Fixtures |
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Final |
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Certificate of
Occupancy |
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*Plumbing and gas
inspections require air or water pressure tests |
Please contact City Hall at (731) 772-1212 to ensure that the information listed below is the most current version of our ordinances and provisions.
Provisions for Residential Districts
Provisions for Commercial Districts
Provisions for Industrial Districts
Definition of Subdivision
The division of a tract or parcel of land into two (2)
or more lots, sites, or other divisions requiring new
street or utility construction, or any division of less
than five (5) acres for the purpose, whether immediate
or future, of sale or building development, and includes
resubdivision and when appropriate to the context,
relates to the process of resubdividing or to the land
or area subdivided. (See Section 13-3-401 and 13-4-301,
Tennessee Code Annotated.
State of Tennessee Code
http://198.187.128.12/tennessee/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0
Ordinance 852/08/05 -
2006 International
Building Code Adoption
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