Building Inspections

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.

To make an open records request, please fill out this FORM and email it to BCannon@seviercountytn.org

On Monday April 24, 2023, we began using On-line permitting for all new building permit applications.
Any questions concerning setting up your account will need to be directed to their helpline at 866-957-3764 or visit the website.

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions):

1. Do I need a building permit? 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
Commercial Permit Fees
Single Family Dwelling Use Form
Tiny Home Inspection Program
Short-term Rental Occupancy Load Upgrade

3. What inspections are required? Typical inspection includes: footings, under slab plumbing, rough in framing, rough in plumbing, energy (which includes HVAC and gas pipe) and final. Please check your permit for specific inspections for your project.

4. Do property lines need to be marked for inspection? Yes, property lines shall be marked for footing inspection (or first scheduled inspection if footings have been inspected by 3rd party professional).

Current Codes adopted:
2024 International Residential Code
2024 International Building Code
2024 International Plumbing Code
2024 International Mechanical Code
2024 International Fire Code
2024 International Fuel Gas Code
2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
2024 International Existing Building Code

2018 International Energy Conservation Code
2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
2024 Code Amendments (link)
2018 Code Amendments (link)
2018 IBC/IFC/SPSC Amendments 7/1/25

2018 IRC adoption with amendments
Energy Code -Amended
Sevier County Fire Marshall Inspection Checklist
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

Memo from the State of Tennessee Department of Health

Third-Party Plans Examination and Inspection FAQ
Third-Party Inspections Acknowledgement Form
Third- Party Inspections Checklist

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Chris Jenkins - Building Official
Josh Allen - Building Inspector
Spencer Carr - Building Inspector
Brad Dalton - Building Inspector
Todd Wallin - Building Inspector
Margaret Ward - Administrative Assistant