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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bean Station
Tennessee requires a state residential building permit for construction within Bean Station city limits.
No Bean Station-specific exempt-work list was found in public sources reviewed.
State contractor exemptions include homeowner self-work on a personal residence in limited circumstances, church and nonprofit exceptions, and federal-project exceptions.
- Exempt No Bean Station-specific exempt-work list was found in public sources reviewed.
- Exempt State contractor exemptions include homeowner self-work on a personal residence in limited circumstances, church and nonprofit exceptions, and federal-project exceptions.
Required documents
- The state page reviewed references permit purchase, inspection services, and related forms, but does not provide a Bean Station-specific checklist on the page reviewed.
- Building code
- Tennessee state residential permit program administered by the State Fire Marshal's Office; the local Bean Station code adoption was not clearly published in the sources reviewed
- Permit validity
- Not publicly stated on the pages reviewed
- Owner-builder
- State contractor exemptions allow a homeowner to do work on their own residential property in limited circumstances, with one homeowner permit allowed once every two years.
- Contractor requirements
- Tennessee contractor licensing rules apply; anyone hired by the owner is required to be licensed if they perform $25,000 or more of the work.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated on the pages reviewed
- 01 Confirm the property is inside Bean Station city limits.
- 02 Determine whether the work falls under Tennessee's state residential permit system.
- 03 Create a CORE account if this is your first state permit.
- 04 Purchase the residential permit in CORE.
- 05 Add inspection services if required.
- 06 Request inspections through CORE or by emailing SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov with the full permit number and ready date.
- 07 Print the permit from CORE and complete inspections until approval is issued.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated on the pages reviewed
§ 04
Fee schedule
Bean Station building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100 for construction cost $0 to $5,000
02
Plan check fee
Not publicly listed as a separate line item on the fee page reviewed
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based fee table with additional charges for plumbing and HVAC inspection and for slabs other than monolith pour
04
Reinspection fee
Not publicly listed on the fee page reviewed
State fee page states an additional $50 for each additional $50,000 or fraction thereof above the top table value
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- CORE inspection request portal or email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Not publicly listed
- Time windows
- Not publicly listed
Typical sequence: Add inspection services, request inspections, then continue with any required re-inspections and permit printing through CORE
The state page says to include the full permit number and the date the project will be ready for inspection when emailing inspection requests
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bean Station permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Bean Station, TN? ▸
Tennessee requires a state residential building permit for construction within Bean Station city limits.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bean Station, TN? ▸
Building permit fees in Bean Station, TN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100 for construction cost $0 to $5,000. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based fee table with additional charges for plumbing and HVAC inspection and for slabs other than monolith pour. Plan check fee: Not publicly listed as a separate line item on the fee page reviewed.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bean Station, TN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Bean Station, TN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the property is inside Bean Station city limits. 2. Determine whether the work falls under Tennessee's state residential permit system. 3. Create a CORE account if this is your first state permit. 4. Purchase the residential permit in CORE. 5. Add inspection services if required. 6. Request inspections through CORE or by emailing SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov with the full permit number and ready date. 7. Print the permit from CORE and complete inspections until approval is issued.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Bean Station, TN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Bean Station, TN typically run Not publicly stated on the pages reviewed. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Bean Station, TN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Bean Station, TN. The following work is generally exempt: No Bean Station-specific exempt-work list was found in public sources reviewed.; State contractor exemptions include homeowner self-work on a personal residence in limited circumstances, church and nonprofit exceptions, and federal-project exceptions.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bean Station, TN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bean Station, TN via: CORE inspection request portal or email to SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov.
last verified April 2026
source Bean Station City Hall / Town of Bean Station ↗
entry id permits/tennessee/grainger/bean-station
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Bean Station City Hall / Town of Bean Station before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.