City of Goodlettsville (Davidson County portion)

Goodlettsville's FAQ and permit materials show permits are required for new residential and commercial work, additions and remodels, signs, tents, construction trailers, structure moving, demolition, accessory buildings, pools, decks, carports, and fire/life safety permits. A fire/life safety permit and inspection are also required to open a new business with no construction.

• Exempt Fence permits are not required from the Building Department (though applicants should still verify setback and height requirements with the office)

Note: The public FAQ does not publish a broader exemption list for the Davidson portion. Confirm specific projects with Codes and Building Safety.

Building code

Goodlettsville states it enforces the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Fire Code with amendments, and the FAQ adds 2018 International Residential, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, 2009 IECC, and ICC A117.1 (2017). For the Davidson portion, electrical inspections are by Metro Nashville, so the electrical code edition should be confirmed with Metro.

Permit validity

The FAQ states the permit remains valid as long as work is progressing. If work stops for more than six months, the permit must be reissued at a fee.

Owner-builder

No clear owner-builder rule was posted in the Goodlettsville materials reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Tennessee State Contractor's license, permit bond, workers compensation, and liability insurance are required when a contractor applies.

Source: Codes and Building Safety/Fire Marshal's Office ↗

1. 01
   Submit the permit application through the Goodlettsville GovBuilt portal, or submit in person at 318 N. Main Street.
2. 02
   Goodlettsville performs plan review in house.
3. 03
   Resolve zoning concerns before permit issuance; the city's FAQ directs applicants to verify zoning issues with Planning and Zoning at 615-851-2202.
4. 04
   If the project is in the Davidson County portion of the city, obtain the building permit from Goodlettsville first.
5. 05
   After the Goodlettsville building permit is issued, obtain plumbing, gas/mechanical, and electrical permits from Metro Nashville Codes.
6. 06
   Complete Goodlettsville building and fire inspections plus Metro trade inspections.
7. 07
   Goodlettsville will not issue the certificate of occupancy until all Metro trade permits have completed final inspection.

Typical processing time: No fixed public turnaround posted.

Source: Codes and Building Safety/Fire Marshal's Office ↗

The FAQ states permit checks are payable to the City of Goodlettsville. Public fee data is otherwise thin. Contact city at 615-851-3741 for current fee schedule.

• Codes and Building Safety: 615-851-3741 (phone)
• GovBuilt portal (online)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Goodlettsville lists footing, foundation, sheathing, framing, plumbing rough-in, mechanical rough-in, insulation, gas meter release, and final. For the Davidson portion, Metro performs plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspections, and Goodlettsville performs the building and fire side.

Source: Codes and Building Safety/Fire Marshal's Office ↗