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Building Safety

Building Safety Mission Statement

To provide permitting, inspection, enforcement, and information products to the residents and visitors of the Town of Smyrna, so they can experience safer buildings and improved quality of life.

Building Safety Staff

Services

Property Maintenance
To report a possible codes violation:

Adopted Codes (Effective April 15, 2026)

  • 2024 International Building Code
  • 2024 International Residential Code
  • 2024 International Plumbing Code
  • 2024 International Mechanical Code
  • 2024 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2024 International Property Maintenance Code
  • 2024 International Fire Code
  • 2024 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
  • 2024 International Existing Building Code
  • 2017 National Electric Code
  • Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ICC A117.1, most recent edition)

Codes are available from the International Code Council at www.iccsafe.org or call 800-877-2224.

Adopted Codes with Town of Smyrna Modifications

2024 Significant Changes and Code Modifications Line by Line

Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Contractor Information Required for Permit Issuance

  • State of Tennessee Contractor's License (or Home Improvement/LLE/LLP)
  • Certificate of Insurance with Workers Compensation/Exemption (in the same name as the above license)
  • Town of Smyrna Business Tax License OR Business License Release Form stating that the business license is not required at this time.
    (For more information on the TOS business tax license or to obtain the release form, please contact Tammy Thaw directly at 615-459-2553 ext. 2506 or tammy.thaw@townofsmyrna.org.)