📋 Tennessee Permit Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| NEC Edition | 2017 |
| IRC Edition | 2021 (residential may still be on 2018 IRC in some areas) |
| Permit Authority | Statewide — Tennessee Building Commission |
| Statewide Code | Yes |
| Licensing Board | See state website |
⚠️ Key Things to Know About Permitting in Tennessee
- Nashville: own Metro Codes Department — active enforcement, good online portal
- Memphis: own codes office
- NEC 2017 — older electrical code
- TN Department of Commerce & Insurance — licensing
📍 Cities in Tennessee — Permit Guides
📍 Nashville
Metro Nashville Codes Administration
📍 Memphis
City of Memphis Division of Construction Code Enforcement
📍 Knoxville
City of Knoxville Building & Housing Department
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