City Building Permits

Normandy (Coffee portion), TN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Normandy (Coffee portion), Tennessee. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Tennessee Coffee County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Normandy is listed by the State Fire Marshal as a state residential permit jurisdiction. For land in the Coffee County portion that is outside any incorporated town limits, Coffee County Codes Compliance is the local county authority. This is a routing note based on the state jurisdiction list and county department structure.

Department
Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits in Normandy; Coffee County Codes Compliance for county-administered permits outside incorporated areas
Address
SFMO address not published on the residential permit page reviewed; Coffee County Codes Compliance is at 1329 McArthur Street, Suite 2, Manchester, TN 37355
Phone
SFMO inspection contact is via CORE or SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov; Coffee County Codes Compliance phone is 931-723-4841
Website
https://www.tn.gov/commerce/fire/residential-permits/fire-apply-for-a-residential-permit.html and https://www.coffeecountytn.gov/157/Codes-Compliance

Online Permit Portal

Open Portal

Platform: CORE, the Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement System • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm whether the work is in Normandy city limits or in the unincorporated Coffee County portion.
  2. If the work is residential in Normandy city limits, apply through the state residential permit process in CORE.
  3. If the work is in unincorporated Coffee County, use the Coffee County Codes Compliance office.
  4. Submit permit data and any required local approvals.
  5. Obtain the permit before starting work.
  6. Request inspections through CORE or the local authority as applicable.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated on the state residential permit page reviewed.

Source: Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits in Normandy; Coffee County Codes Compliance for county-administered permits outside incorporated areas

General Requirements

State residential permits are required for construction located within the city limits of Normandy. Coffee County handles county permits for unincorporated areas where local code enforcement applies.

Required Documents

  • The reviewed state page points users to permit forms in CORE; the county inspection sheet shows property responsibility for setbacks, lines, easements, and subdivision rules.
Permit validity
Coffee County inspection guidance states permits are valid for 180 days from issue date. The state residential page did not publish a separate validity rule on the page reviewed.
Building code
Coffee County inspection guidance cites 2018 IRC codes, 2018 IRC lumber span charts, and 2009 International Energy Conservation Code.
Owner-builder
Not clearly published in the reviewed public sources.
Contractor requirements
Not clearly published in the reviewed public sources for the Normandy-specific state residential process. County and trade work may still require the appropriate state license.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Coffee County fee table is valuation-based, starting at $15 for $1,000 valuation.
Plan check fee
Not clearly published in the reviewed public sources.
Permit fee formula
Coffee County uses a valuation-based building permit fee table, with separate square-foot finished and unfinished space entries.
Reinspection fee
Coffee County charges $100 for re-inspection after one free inspection.
Payment note
No public electronic payment flow was identified for the county permit fee schedule.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits in Normandy; Coffee County Codes Compliance for county-administered permits outside incorporated areas to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Call Coffee County Codes Inspector Terry Floyd at 931-723-4841 to set up inspections. State residential inspections are requested in CORE or by email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov. (phone)
Inspection hours
Not publicly stated.
Time windows
Not publicly stated.

Typical inspection sequence: Coffee County lists footing, framing/rough-in, insulation, and final inspection, with a certificate of occupancy required before occupancy.

Coffee County allows one free inspection, then charges $100 for re-inspection.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits in Normandy; Coffee County Codes Compliance for county-administered permits outside incorporated areas before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Normandy (Coffee portion) Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN?
State residential permits are required for construction located within the city limits of Normandy. Coffee County handles county permits for unincorporated areas where local code enforcement applies.
How much does a building permit cost in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN?
The minimum permit fee is Coffee County fee table is valuation-based, starting at $15 for $1,000 valuation.. Fees are calculated as: Coffee County uses a valuation-based building permit fee table, with separate square-foot finished and unfinished space entries.. Plan check fee: Not clearly published in the reviewed public sources..
How do I apply for a building permit in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN?
1. Confirm whether the work is in Normandy city limits or in the unincorporated Coffee County portion. 2. If the work is residential in Normandy city limits, apply through the state residential permit process in CORE. 3. If the work is in unincorporated Coffee County, use the Coffee County Codes Compliance office. 4. Submit permit data and any required local approvals. 5. Obtain the permit before starting work. 6. Request inspections through CORE or the local authority as applicable.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN?
Typical processing time is Not publicly stated on the state residential permit page reviewed..
What work is exempt from building permits in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN?
The following work is generally exempt: No Normandy-specific public exemption list was found on the sources reviewed.; For Coffee County generally, thin public data means exempt-work lists are not clearly published on the county permit pages reviewed..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Call Coffee County Codes Inspector Terry Floyd at 931-723-4841 to set up inspections. State residential inspections are requested in CORE or by email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov..

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