City of Soddy-Daisy

The city states building, plumbing, electrical, gas, HVAC, and excavation permits may be purchased through City Hall. Its FAQ lists required permits for pools over two feet deep, retaining walls over four feet, and business signage, among other work.

• Exempt Cosmetic alterations to existing residences such as paint, wallpaper, and carpeting
• Exempt Alterations that do not exceed $1,000 and do not involve structural changes

Building code

2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IPC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IFC, 2018 ISPSC, 2018 IECC, 2017 NEC, ANSI 2017 accessibility code, and NFPA 101 2018

Permit validity

Not clearly posted on the public pages reviewed.

Owner-builder

Not clearly posted on the public pages reviewed.

Contractor requirements

The city states applicants must be licensed with the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, or the State of Tennessee to purchase permits.

1. 01
   Contact City Hall for the permit type needed.
2. 02
   Purchase the permit in person or over the phone.
3. 03
   If handled by phone, print the permit, sign it, and return it by email.
4. 04
   Email building plans directly to the city inspectors when plans are required.
5. 05
   Obtain permit issuance before starting work.
6. 06
   Call City Hall to schedule inspections through final approval.

Typical processing time: Not clearly posted on the public pages reviewed.

Source: City of Soddy-Daisy Building and Permits ↗

Permits may be purchased in person or over the phone; phone purchases require printing, signing, and returning the permit by email.

• Call City Hall at (423) 332-5323 (phone)

Inspection hours

Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: The city posts a normal order list by trade and states each permit requires ongoing inspections with a final inspection at job completion.