Mission Statement

The Building Department

Protecting the public's life, health and welfare in the built environment. Jurisdiction across the country involves a busy and complicated profession that addresses every aspect of the building construction industry. The job is not limited to the difficult task of understanding and applying the architectural, engineering and construction concepts of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fire codes. The job includes the enforcement of zoning, subdivision of property, housing, environmental, traffic and various other county or state laws that directly affect the building construction industry.

Codes Enforcement Division

The purpose of the code is to provide the basic minimum housing standards deemed essential for safe and healthful living. The code provides the minimum requirements necessary to maintain any residential occupancy in a safe and sanitary condition.

In addition, the codes enforcement division enforces provisions of zoning resolutions of Montgomery County, adopted by the County Commission. The provisions of this resolution shall be administered by the Montgomery County Building Commissioner. This official or designee shall have the right to enter upon any premises in Montgomery County at any reasonable time for the purpose of making inspections of buildings or premises necessary to carry out his duties in the enforcement of this Resolution.

Office Administration Department

The purpose of this department is to provide support and assistance to the Building Department and Codes Enforcement Division. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: issuing building, and plumbing permits; maintaining records and reports; generating correspondence; answering questions from the public and other County Departments regarding local zoning laws and regulations; reviewing of subdivision plats prior to preliminary and final plat approval, checking for zoning regulation compliance; preparing and coordinating requistions for purchases; preparing and processing statistical analyses; handling department accounting functions; preparing notification letters, meeting agendas, meeting minutes and case file for appeals hearings and board meetings; and performing other related duties as assigned by the Building Commissioner

Administrative Boards and Committees

• Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Schedule
• Building & Codes Committee
• Storm Water Board of Appeals
• Board of Construction Appeals

Adopted Codes
(Recognized by the State of Tennessee)

SBCCI 1997 Edition of the Standard Housing Code
SBCCI 1997 Edition of the Standard Building Code

Adopted by Resolution 05-12-2

ICC – 2003 International Building Code including Appendix B
ICC – 2003 International Plumbing Code
ICC – 2003 International Mechanical Code including Appendix A
IFC – 2003 International Fire Code
ICC – 2002 North Carolina Accessibility Code with 2004 Amendments

Please Note:

As of January 1, 2006 Montgomery County legislative body adopted the 2003 International Code standards in Montgomery County Resolution 05-12-2.

The 2003 edition of the International Residential Code will replace the 1997 Edition of the Standard Building Code with an effective date of July 1, 2006.

We urge you to contact International Code Council to purchase code book(s) from the International Code Council web site or by phone at 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233).

All other above referenced codes are presently adopted under resolution 05-12-2.