City of Mt. Juliet Public Works

City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Building Department

City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Department Building Codes REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT LOT & SUBDIVISION (Please provide a copy of Liability Insurance and Contractor s License) Date FINAL PLAT SINGED AND RECORDED YES NO Diana Thompson (PW Building Div.) 773-6225 SEWER CONTRACT SEWER ISSUES ROAD FEES (If applicable) Wayne Griffin (PW - Sewer Div.) 754-2554 Shannon Joyner (PW - Sewer Div.) 754-2554 Diana Thompson (PW Building Div.) 773-6225 Date Date Date COMPACTED AND/OR CRITICAL LOTS ENGINEER LETTER (IF REQUIRED) APPROVAL EROSION CONTROL Gary Branham (Building Official) 773-6225 Gary Gaskin (PW - Stormwater Div.) 773-6270 Date Date WILSON COUNTY ADEQUATE FACILITIES TAX CERTIFICATE NUMBER DOES NOT APPLY Wilson Co. Bldg. Dept. 223 East Gay St. Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 444-3025 BUILDING PLANS REVIEW Gary Branham (Building Official) 773-6225 Date FIREWALL / UL APPROVED WALL NUMBER APPROVAL APPROVED FOR PERMIT YES Gary Branham (Building Official) 773-6225 NO Date BUILDING OFFICIAL APPROVAL Gary Branham (Building Official) 773-6225 Date P.O. BOX 679 MT. JULIET, TN 37121 (615) 773-6225 FAX (615) 773-6259

City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Department Building Codes Applying for Building / Plumbing Permits For Residential the General Contractor will pull both the building and plumbing permits. Building permit application completed and signed. Plumbing permit application completed and signed. Erosion prevention and sediment control contract obtained at Stormwater Department Gary Gaskin at (615) 773-6270. Sewer contract obtained at Sewer Department Wayne Griffin at (615) 754-2554. Adequate Facilities Tax certificate obtained from the County Cathy Dedmon at (615) 444-3025. Plot Plan (must include book and page and all set back measurements) with topographical information. House Plans 1. New 2 full size sets of blue prints with Architect stamp 2. Existing 1 small set of prints (either 11 by 17 or 8 ½ by 11) Compaction Letter with Engineers stamp of Approval (if applicable) Copy of State of TN Contractors License (Metro Plumbing License is okay) Certificate of Insurance (General Liability) certificate holder is the City of Mt. Juliet. If you have any questions please contact the Building Inspector s Office at (615) 773-6225. P.O. BOX 679 MT. JULIET, TN 37121 (615) 773-6225 FAX (615) 773-6259

CITY OF MT. JULIET BUILDING DEPARTMENT CHECKLIST FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY RESIDENTIAL 24 to 48 Hours Advance notice MUST BE given so that we may properly schedule inspections. SUBDIVISION PHASE LOT PERMIT No. PHYSICAL ADDRESS COMPACTION LETTER / CRITICAL LOT ISSUES ADDRESSED Gary Branham (PW - Bldg Div.) 773-6225 Date STORMWATER ISSUES ADDRESSED Gary Gaskin / Chris Allison (PW - SW Div.) 773-6270 Date ELECTRICAL INSPECTION ELECTRICAL RELEASE NUMBER SEWER ISSUES ADDRESSED Cajun Joyner (PW - Sewer Div.) 754-2554 Date ALL INSPECTIONS COMPLETE Diana Thompson (PW - Bldg Div.) 773-6225 Date SIDEWALK IN AND COMPLETE (Contractor) Date READY FOR FINAL INSPECTION (Contractor) Date DATE YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE FINAL DONE** ** We will do the best we can to accommodate you with this date, but there are NO GUARANTEES! COMMENTS: BUILDER/CONTRACTOR PHONE NUMBER

City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Department Building Codes Applicable Building Codes as of July 1, 2006 International Residential Code IBC 2003. International Building Code and Appendixes IBC 2003. International Existing Building Code IBC 2003. International Energy Conservation Code IBC 2003. International Fuel Gas Code IBC 2003. International Fire Code IBC 2003. Life Safety National Fire Protection Association 101 Code. International Mechanical Code IBC 2003. International Plumbing Code IBC 2003. International Residential Plumbing Code IBC 2003. International Property Maintenance Code IBC 2003. International Swimming Pool Code IBC 2003. Accessibility Code 1999 NC Accessibility Code with 2002 and 2004 Amendments. Stormwater Ordinance. For Commercial Building, Additions and Alterations, Specific information may be required depending on the use and occupancy of the proposed construction. Electrical permits and approvals are under the jurisdiction of the state electrical office. Certain building types will require approvals from the state Fire Marshall s office. As a separate issue, approved plans for Parking and Landscaping from the City Zoning department must be submitted along with Construction plans. Other issues pertaining to Road, Drainage, Sewers and Sewer connections are under the jurisdiction of the City Public Works department. Water supply and distribution is currently as follows. North of I-40, contacts the West Wilson Utility District at (615) 758-5682. South of I-40, contacts the Cumberland Utility District at (615) 883-8505. If you have any questions please contact the Building Inspector s Office at (615) 773-6225. P.O. BOX 679 MT. JULIET, TN 37121 (615) 773-6225 FAX (615) 773-6259

City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Department Building Codes Residential Plans Review Fee Schedule To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors The City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Department gives notice that as of July 1, 2008, a revised fee schedule has been set for the reviewing of Residential building plans. The following fee schedule shall apply. Building Type Plans Fee Schedule Single Family Home (no matter sq. ft.) $100. Apartment Buildings $.06 sq. ft with a maximum plan review fee of $20,000. Town Houses $.06 sq. ft with a maximum plan review fee of $20,000. Condominiums $.06 sq. ft with a maximum plan review fee of $20,000. If you have any questions please contact the Building Inspector s Office at (615) 773-6225. P.O. BOX 679 MT. JULIET, TN 37121 (615) 773-6225 FAX (615) 773-6259

City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Department Building Codes Adequate Facilities Tax To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors Please be advised effective November 1, 2003 you will need to apply for an Adequate Facilities Tax Certificate prior to apply for a Building Permit. This applies to All New Dwellings, Commercial and Industrial Buildings Fees are calculated as such: Revised November 2004 New Dwellings $3,000.00 Commercial and Industrial Equal to the Building Permit Amount. (No less that $1,000.00) You may apply for the Adequate Facilities Tax at the following building. Wilson County Building Inspector s Dept. 223 East Gay Street Lebanon, TN 37087 Phone (615) 444-3025 Contact Person: Cathy Dedmon If you have any questions please contact the Building Inspector s Office at (615) 773-6225. P.O. BOX 679 MT. JULIET, TN 37121 (615) 773-6225 FAX (615) 773-6259

City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Department Building Codes Cost of Construction / Impact Fees (Based of the Square Footage) COST OF CONSTRUCTION 1. Multiply the total square footage of the heated living space (including any bonus room that is finished or unfinished) by $71.00 per foot. 2. Multiply the total square footage of the garage by $37.00 per foot. 3. Multiply the total square footage of the basement (finished or unfinished) by $12.00 per foot. 4. Add the totals together to the Cost of Construction. 5. Round off tens or hundreds up to the next thousand. 6. Consult the Permit Fee Schedule for building permit cost. 7. Add the cost of Building Permit and Plumbing Permit. 8. ALL checks are made out to the City of Mt. Juliet IMPACT FEES 1. Add square footage of heated living space and bonus room (finished or unfinished), garage and basement. 2. Multiply total square footage by $0.50. 3. ALL checks are made out to the City of Mt. Juliet P.O. BOX 679 MT. JULIET, TN 37121 (615) 773-6225 FAX (615) 773-6259

City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Department Building Codes Permit Fee Schedule For New Homes and Misc. Construction (Based of the Cost of Construction) TOTAL VALUATION FEE $1,000.00 and Less No fee, unless inspection is required, in which case a $15.00 fee for each inspection shall be charged. Minimum charge of $25.00. $1,001.00 to $50,000.00 $15.00 for the first $1,000 plus $5.00 for each additional 1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000. $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $260.00 for the first $50,000 plus $4.00 for each additional 1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000. $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $460.00 for the first $100,000 plus $3.00 for each additional 1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000. $500,001.00 and Up $1660.00 for the first $500,000 plus $2.00 for each additional 1,000 or fraction thereof. B 102 MOVING FEE For the moving of any building or structures, the fee shall be $100.00 B103 DEMOLITION FEE For the moving of any building or structures, the fee shall be, as follows: 0 to 100,000 cubic feet $50.00 100,000 cubic feet and over $0.50 per 1,000 cubic feet B104 PENALTIES Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or preceded prior to obtaining said permit. The fees herein specified shall be doubled, but the Payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. P.O. BOX 679 MT. JULIET, TN 37121 (615) 773-6225 FAX (615) 773-6259

City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Department Building Codes Checklist for Critical Lot (Site Plan Submittal) Property Address: Lot and Subdivision: Submitted By: Date: Existing site contours relative to MSL datum. Proposed site contours. Proposed buildings on the site with building dimensions and setback distances from side and front property lines. Finished floor elevation of all proposed structures. Proposed driveway access with dimensions and distance from property line Engineered design of building foundation. Soils analysis showing soil characteristics. (Bearing capacity, soil type, slope stability) Erosion control plan with applicable erosion control details and notes. Plan for re-vegetation of disturbed areas on the site. Floodplain / Floodway location. P.O. BOX 679 MT. JULIET, TN 37121 (615) 773-6225 FAX (615) 773-6259

City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Building Department

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Code Change Please be advised that the City of Mt. Juliet requires that all plumbing walls that carry a three (3) inch pipe or larger shall be 2 X 6 construction. If you have any questions feel free to contact the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Pressure Tests / Residential Sub-floor Inspection Effective as of February 17, 2003 PRESSURE TESTS: in order to achieve consistency for inspections, the following gauge reading will be required at the time of inspection: Water 80 p.s.i. Gas 15 p.s.i. Please set the gauges at 80 & 15 and no more! RESIDENTIAL FLOOR FRAMING: applies to house/units with crawl spaces. Prior to installation of sub-flooring over crawl space areas, an inspection must be requested to allow proper inspection f the floor framing system. The builder may choose to leave out a part of parts of sub-flooring until the inspection is completed, allowing the balance of the framing to continue. If you have any question please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Check List for Certificate of Occupancy Beginning April 25, 2005 all builders / contractors will have to have a CHECK LIST FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY filled out and accompany the request for final inspection. All issues relating to the property for final inspection will have to be addressed before a certificate of occupancy will be issued. We are forced to take these steps so as not to slow down the time for final inspection and issuance of certificates of occupancy. We ask you t make sure you have all issues resolved before requesting a final inspection, if they are not, no inspection will be done. It s up to you to contact the appropriate people. You know the closing dates and you know the problems that exist, it s up to you. Please plan for the finals so we don t delay your closings. We will not push back those who have planned and are ready for finals to accommodate those who don t. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders Developers, and Contractors From: Hatton Wright Public Works Director RE: Lots not clearly marked Effective Immediately! NO INSPECTIONS will be done if the lot is not clearly marked. We are unable to spend time looking for you lot. This will be considered a FAILED INSPECTION and you will be charged for it. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Increase of Road Inspection Fees Ordinance 2004-13 was passed to establish a fee to be used to defray the costs of employing road and street inspectors and for engineering or any other costs incurred by the City of Mt. Juliet associated with the development of property, including roads and streets servicing new construction and development in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Ordinance 2004-13 also tasks the Public Works Director to determine the amount of the fee to be paid, which shall be revenueneutral, pro-rated amount necessary to fund inspections based upon all new construction/development projects in the City. At this time, the current fee of $2.50 per linear foot is not adequate to defray the costs incurred by the Road Inspectors and therefore to remain revenue neutral the Road Inspection Fee shall be increased to $4.25 per linear foot as of July 1, 2005.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Treated wood inside buildings When called the International Code Council (ICC) said this about the use of treated wood in the interior of buildings since we have been getting numerous called about where it can be used. The following was the response. According to John Battles of the ICC, treated wood can be used inside buildings, unless, the label on the wood says it can not be used. In keeping with the spirit of the building codes with the spirit of the building codes as it is laid out in the 2003 IBC it is the opinion of the City of Mt. Juliet Building Department that treated wood should only be used where it is required and not as regular framing material in buildings. Builders should be able to produce letters from manufactures as to where their brand of treated wood can be used. The Building Inspectors will check the labels, or have the builders produce labels or letters if treated wood is used inside buildings. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Sewer and Water lines under driveways SEWER LINES Any sewer lines under driveways will be backfilled with gravel up to grade level. Any lines under driveways less than 18 inches in depth will be sleeved and filled with gravel. WATER LINES Any water lines under driveways will be sleeved and filled with gravel regardless of depth. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Concrete sidewalks, driveways, and handicap ramps Due to numerous recent complaints the City of Mt. Juliet is compelled to re-enforce the following existing regulations; effective immediately sidewalks, driveways, and handicap ramps must be constructed to conform to the City of Mt. Juliet standard plans: Standard Concrete Sidewalks Detail ST-210 Parallel Curb Ramp Detail ST-305 Residential Concrete Driveway Ramp Detail ST-313 Particular attention must be given to ensure that dimensions and slopes adhere to those shown. Variances due to site conditions maybe allowed but only with prior approval in writing issued by the City of Mt. Juliet, Public Works Department. Failure to comply will result in a Stop Work Order related to the violation and/or curtailment of building inspections until the violation is corrected and is in compliance. Subdivision regulations and standard drawings are available at City Hall and Public Work. These requirements will be strictly enforced on all residential projects to avoid ongoing problems with unacceptable transitions between sidewalks and driveways, and between sidewalks and ramps. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Firewall Inspections Please be advised that the City of Mt. Juliet requires that the Firewall inspection to be completed and passed before the Frame inspection can be passed. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Driveways This notice is to inform you that City Zoning Ordinance 9-106.3 #3 minimum clearances states that new driveways must be back from signalized intersections (50 feet). Zoning Ordinance 9-106.5 #2 states, in all zoned districts, no fence, wall, hedge, or other planting or structure that will obstruct vision at any point where any private driveway intersects a public street shall be erected, placed or maintained within thirty-five (35) feet in all directions measured from all points along the property line across vehicles are intended to pass. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Road Inspectors or the Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Permits Access Inspection PERMITS: Permits must be on all job sites at all times for inspectors to verify job address and sign off on all inspections performed. Some builders keep them in the construction trailer, on site mail box, or in some other weather proof location, but they must remain on site at all times until completion of job. ACCESS: Builders must provide access to all areas needing to be inspected. Crawl spaces must be accessible for floor system inspection. Attic spaces must be accessible for inspection. If it can t be seen form the floor, you must provide a way for the inspector to see all areas needing to be inspected. INSPECTIONS: Footing and foundation inspection will be done first. We will try to do them within a 24 hour period. All other inspections are required to give at least a one day lead time. It may take longer than 1 day to accomplish the inspection but they will be done on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Two (2) car garages / Plumbing walls 2 CAR GARAGES In the spirit of enforcing the IBC Residential Codes the City of Mt. Juliet s local code is as follow: all 2 car garages will have one (1) single solid header across both doors. PLUMBING WALLS All plumbing walls will be 6 inch walls. Any plumbing wall will meet the notching and drilling codes requirements. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Trenching and Backfilling Piping shall be installed in trenches so that the piping rest on solid and continuous bearing. We will not accept anything less. Piping cannot rest on block, brick, rock, broken concrete and etc. Piping must be bedded properly in ditch. The trench shall be backfilled to the proper grade with compacted earth, sand, fine gravel, or similar granular material. This type of material is not found in most subdivisions. Please be advised that this code will be strictly enforced. exceptions!!! No We are also aware that sometimes there are Safety Issues involved when digging holes to tie into the Sewer Main. If safety is an issue, please call and we will work with you to avoid anyone getting hurt. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: From: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Building Department. RE: Inspections are required Revised April 1, 2008 The Following Inspections are required: 1. Foundation Inspection (Footer) 2. Plumbing Slab Inspection (Pslab) if applicable 3. Footer Slab Inspection (Fslab) if applicable 4. Slab Inspection (Slab) if applicable All garage Slabs poured at a different time than Foundation Slab, Must be called in separate as additional inspections. 5. Sub-Floor Inspection (SubFl) for crawl spaces 6. Plumbing Rough-in Inspection (Plumb) 7. Gas Inspection (Gas) 8. Mechanical Inspection (Mech) 9. Firewall Inspection (Fwall) City Ordinance 2003-11, Full brick house is exempt from Firewall inspection 10. Framing Inspection (Frame) must have interior gas lines plated 11. Insulation Inspection (Insul) before any drywall is installed 12. Water Inspection (Wdich) 2 inspections a. The initial inspection b. Backfill to Grade if running across driveway 13. Sewer Inspection (Sdich) 2 inspections a. The initial inspection b. Backfill to Grade if running across driveway 14. Stormwater Inspection Completed by the Stormwater Dept. 15. Parking and Landscaping Completed by the Zoning Dept. for commercial projects 16. Life Safety Inspection (LifeSafe) for commercial projects 17. Final (Final) Certificate of Occupancy Numbers 1 thru 5 pertain to the type of Foundation plan, crawl space or slab. It is the duty of the permit holders to notify the Building Department of work that inspection is ready (Reference code R109.3). Failure to comply will result in delay of Certificate of Occupancy and Failure or delay of inspection results. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Department office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders Developers, and Contractors From: Hatton Wright Public Works Director RE: Closed and Occupied Homes without a Certificate of Occupancy Please be advised that it is the City of Mt. Juliet policy that any homes that are closed and occupied before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued you will have to bond all of your future homes with the City of Mt. Juliet.

Notice To: All Builders Developers & Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Inspector RE: All inspections must to be completed before Final inspection Please be advised that ALL inspections must be completed before the Final inspection is done. Failure to do so may result in that NO Certificate of Occupancy will be issued.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Copper Gas Lines The City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office will accept Copper Gas Lines. But they must be at least type L copper. Further more, we require the line to be clearly marked as gas lines by painting them with yellow paint that will adhere to the copper. We also require the installers to use all safety precautions as necessary for proper installation. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Concrete UNDER ROOF The City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office requires that all concrete under roof to have wire mesh as re-enforcement for concrete floors. The only exceptions to this policy are open porches and stoops. You may use the fibers in concrete but not in place of the wire mesh. DRIVEWAYS AND FLAT WORK OUTSIDE Driveways and other flat work outside do not at this time require a permit and therefore are not inspected and do not require the wire mesh. REBAR IN FOOTERS Rebar is always required in footers as re-enforcement. Fiber filled concrete of any type will not be used in place of the rebar in footers. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Inspectors office at (615) 773-6225.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: Gary Branham Chief Building Official RE: Stocking of Insulation and Drywall Please be advised that the City of Mt. Juliet requires that all residential and commercial buildings have the following inspections to be passed: Plumbing Mechanical Gas Frame Firewall All of the above inspections have to be passed before you can stock any insulation and drywall.

Notice To: All Builders, Developers, and Contractors From: City of Mt. Juliet Public Works Building Department RE: Insulation Inspection Effective April 1, 2008 The building department will now require an insulation inspection on all residential buildings and on any commercial buildings where such inspection is warranted. This will allow all fire seals to be done at either the framing or the insulation inspections. This inspection will be done before any drywall can be installed. If you have any questions please call the City of Mt. Juliet Building Department office at (615) 773-6225.