Plan and Code Requirements

Codes in Effect

Effective March 1, 2007

International Residential Code, 2000 edition

International Building Code, 2006 edition

International Fire Code, 2006 edition

International Energy Conservation Code, 2000 edition

International Mechanical Code, 2006 edition

International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 edition

International Plumbing Code, 2006 edition

International Property Maintenance Code, 2000 edition

National Electrical Code, 2002 edition

Accessibility and Usability Code – ANSI A117.1, 2003 edition

(See also, Forms, Manuals and Ordinances)

Plan Review Procedure

Plans are reviewed by the plan review committee comprised of representatives from each department of the City of Murfreesboro. Meetings are held weekly and are coordinated by the plans examiner. The general contractor and/or architect are requested to attend the review meeting. Two sets of plans are required.

All multi-family (5 units in a single building located on one lot) or commercial establishments require a site plan that has been prepared by a registered State of Tennessee Engineer. (For specific site plan requirements, contact the, planning department at 615-893-6441.)

All drawings, specifications, and accompanying data shall bear the seal of a Tennessee-licensed architect/engineer for structures of educational, institutional or assembly occupancy, structures 3 or more stories in height, and structures over 5,000 square feet in area (except one- or two-family dwellings). (For specific building plan requirements, contact the building department at 615-893-3750.)

You will need two forms to make application for plans review easier. The first is the application itself and the second is a checklist you can use before you submit your plans.

The Murfreesboro Building and Codes Department was created in 1985 to provide for the protection and welfare of the citizens of Murfreesboro where building safety is concerned.

The department is charged with the responsibility of enforcing nationally recognized construction standards for all new construction, renovations and additions, and with enforcing minimum property maintenance standards. Inspection personnel are trained and certified by the State of Tennessee and strive to provide efficient and responsive service to the citizens of Murfreesboro.

A comprehensive building report for 2006 from the planning and engineering department is also available.