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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Normandy (Coffee portion)
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.
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.
- Exempt No Normandy-specific public exemption list was found on the sources reviewed.
- Exempt For Coffee County generally, thin public data means exempt-work lists are not clearly published on the county permit pages reviewed.
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.
- Building code
- Coffee County inspection guidance cites 2018 IRC codes, 2018 IRC lumber span charts, and 2009 International Energy Conservation Code.
- 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.
- 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.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated on the state residential permit page reviewed.
- 01 Confirm whether the work is in Normandy city limits or in the unincorporated Coffee County portion.
- 02 If the work is residential in Normandy city limits, apply through the state residential permit process in CORE.
- 03 If the work is in unincorporated Coffee County, use the Coffee County Codes Compliance office.
- 04 Submit permit data and any required local approvals.
- 05 Obtain the permit before starting work.
- 06 Request inspections through CORE or the local authority as applicable.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated on the state residential permit page reviewed.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Normandy (Coffee portion) building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Coffee County fee table is valuation-based, starting at $15 for $1,000 valuation.
02
Plan check fee
Not clearly published in the reviewed public sources.
03
Permit fee formula
Coffee County uses a valuation-based building permit fee table, with separate square-foot finished and unfinished space entries.
04
Reinspection fee
Coffee County charges $100 for re-inspection after one free inspection.
No public electronic payment flow was identified for the county permit fee schedule.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 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.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Normandy (Coffee portion) permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN typically run Not publicly stated on the state residential permit page reviewed.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Normandy (Coffee portion), TN 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..
last verified April 2026
source Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office for residential building permits in Normandy; Coffee County Codes Compliance for county-administered permits outside incorporated areas ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/coffee/normandy-coffee-portion
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with 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. Jaspector is not legal advice.