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INSPECTION REQUESTS

To request an inspection, please email inspections@johnsoncitytn.org or call 423-434-6232 to leave a message. Additional resources on the inspection process are available below.

PERMIT APPLICATIONS

After the appropriate permits from below have been completed, they should be emailed to permits@johnsoncitytn.org unless otherwise stated on the permit document.  Please call 423-434-6047 with any questions.
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FEES & APPLICATIONS8 documents

  • Application - Permit & Plan Review
    document Header Application - Permit & Plan Review
  • Application and Fees - Electrical Permit
    document Header Application and Fees - Electrical Permit
  • Application and Fees - Fire Prevention Permit
    document Header Application and Fees - Fire Prevention Permit
  • Application and Fees - Gas Mechanical Permit
    document Header Application and Fees - Gas Mechanical Permit
  • Application and Fees - Plumbing Permit
    document Header Application and Fees - Plumbing Permit
  • Application and Fees - Sign Permit
    document Header Application and Fees - Sign Permit
  • Application and Fees - Temporary Sign Permit
    document Header Application and Fees - Temporary Sign Permit
  • Building Permit Fee Schedule
    document Header Building Permit Fee Schedule

INSPECTION INFORMATION4 documents

  • A Guide to Common Mistakes
    document Header A Guide to Common Mistakes
    This document provides examples of common mistakes to avoid prior to scheduling your inspection.
  • Inspections & General Information Guide
    document Header Inspections & General Information Guide
    This document provides an overview of the inspection process for projects within Johnson City.
  • Shower Pan Inspection
    document Header Shower Pan Inspection
  • Special Inspections Guide for TN
    document Header Special Inspections Guide for TN

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS11 documents

  • Contractor Information Required Prior to Permit
    document Header Contractor Information Required Prior to Permit
  • Homeowner Permit Affidavit
    document Header Homeowner Permit Affidavit
  • Pre-Construction Info
    document Header Pre-Construction Info
  • Workers Comp Law
    document Header Workers Comp Law

Bond Forms7 documents

  • Bond - Electrical
    document Header Bond - Electrical
  • Bond - Fire Alarm System
    document Header Bond - Fire Alarm System
  • Bond - Fire Sprinkler License
    document Header Bond - Fire Sprinkler License
  • Bond - Fire Supression Systems
    document Header Bond - Fire Supression Systems
  • Bond - Gas Mechanical
    document Header Bond - Gas Mechanical
  • Bond - Plumbing
    document Header Bond - Plumbing
  • Building License Bond Form
    document Header Building License Bond Form

GENERAL PERMITTING AND DESIGN INFORMATION31 documents

Designer Support Information7 documents

  • Communication Tower Permit Requirements
    document Header Communication Tower Permit Requirements
  • Design Criteria - Johnson City
    document Header Design Criteria - Johnson City
  • Dumpster Location Requirements
    document Header Dumpster Location Requirements
  • Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG Policy)
    document Header Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG Policy)
  • Fire Truck Dimensions & Turn Around Information
    document Header Fire Truck Dimensions & Turn Around Information
  • Reference Manual for Building Officials & Design Professionals
    document Header Reference Manual for Building Officials & Design Professionals
  • TN Registrant Letter of Assurance
    document Header TN Registrant Letter of Assurance

General Support Information8 documents

  • Deck Construction Guide IRC 2018
    document Header Deck Construction Guide IRC 2018
  • Demo of Single Family Homes
    document Header Demo of Single Family Homes
  • Manufactured Home Permit Information
    document Header Manufactured Home Permit Information
  • New Home Construction
    document Header New Home Construction
  • Pre-Construction Information
    document Header Pre-Construction Information
  • Site Plan Example - Residential
    document Header Site Plan Example - Residential
  • Swimming Pool and Spa Requirements
    document Header Swimming Pool and Spa Requirements
  • When is Permit Required
    document Header When is Permit Required

PERMITS ISSUED - MONTHLY REPORT60 documents

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  • 2023-01
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202212 documents

  • 2022-01
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  • 2022-02
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  • 2022-03
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  • 2022-06
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  • 2022-08
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  • 2022-10
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  • 2022-11
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  • 2022-12
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202111 documents

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  • 2021-06
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  • 2021-08
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  • 2021-09
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  • 2021-10
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  • 2021-11
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PORTAL GUIDES8 documents

Getting Started5 documents

  • 2019 Add Contacts to Project
    document Header 2019 Add Contacts to Project
  • 2019 Add Documents to Contractor File
    document Header 2019 Add Documents to Contractor File
  • 2019 Add Submittals or Revisions to Existing Project
    document Header 2019 Add Submittals or Revisions to Existing Project
  • Portal Payments Guide
    document Header Portal Payments Guide
  • Portal Registration Guide
    document Header Portal Registration Guide

Building & Trade Permit Application Guides2 documents

  • Permit Application Guide
    document Header Permit Application Guide
  • Permit Mechanical Application Guide
    document Header Permit Mechanical Application Guide

Planning Application Guides1 document

  • Planning Application Guide
    document Header Planning Application Guide