Sunbright

The state residential permit program applies to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses in Sunbright. The state page says a permit is required for new residential construction and for additions over 30 square feet, but not for detached garages, sheds, barns, or other detached structures not used for living purposes.

• Exempt A state residential permit is not required for detached garages, sheds, barns, or other detached structures not used for living purposes.

Building code

2018 International Residential Code and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code.

Permit validity

Thin data. The state pages reviewed did not publish a simple one-line expiration rule in the text captured here.

Owner-builder

State FAQ says homeowners may buy a building permit for their own residence if they live in it or plan to, and homeowner permits are limited to one project every two years.

Contractor requirements

State FAQ says permits can be purchased by state-licensed contractors or qualifying homeowners performing work on their own residence.

1. 01
   Confirm the work is within the state residential permit program and apply for the correct permit in CORE.
2. 02
   Create a CORE account if filing online, or use the state permit process described on the Tennessee residential permits page.
3. 03
   Enter the project information and estimated construction cost, then pay the state permit fee.
4. 04
   Obtain the permit before starting work.
5. 05
   Request inspections through CORE or by contacting the state permit office if an account is not used.
6. 06
   Complete all required inspections before final closeout.

Typical processing time: Thin data. No universal turnaround time was posted on the reviewed state pages.

Source: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, State Fire Marshal's Office, Residential Building Permit Program ↗

The state says permits are purchased online in CORE or at a local issue agent; the fee depends on estimated construction cost, with added inspection fees for plumbing/HVAC and certain slab conditions

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Inspections are requested through CORE or by email/phone if the user does not create a CORE account. (phone)

Inspection hours

Thin data. The reviewed state pages did not publish inspection-window hours.

Time windows

Thin data. The reviewed state pages did not publish inspection-window hours.

Typical sequence: The state program handles inspections for the residential permit, but the reviewed pages did not publish a step-by-step inspection sequence.

The state permit page says inspections are performed by state contracted inspectors and requests can be made through CORE or by contacting the permit office.