The Building Department is dedicated to providing a safe community through the enforcement of building and safety codes.
Welcome
Whether a large commercial project or a small home remodel, we are here to assist individuals and contractors to ensure the building process is safe and in compliance with the current adopted codes.
Building Staff
The desk numbers listed below will automatically roll to their cell phones should they not be in the office. If they do not answer leave a message and they will return your call.
- Keith Bruner, Building Official/Plans Examiner (423-229-9320)
- Chris Ferrell, Senior Electrical Inspector/Plans Examiner (423-224-2858)
- Joel Spencer, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical Inspector (423-224-2718)
- Josh Martin, Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector/Building, Plumbing, & Residential Mechanical Inspector (423-229-9492)
- Daniel Webb, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical & Residential Electrical Inspector (423-229-9321)
- Mary Keys, Permits & Inspection Requests (423-229-9393)
Our office hours are 8:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.
Inspectors are available for in-office visits by appointment from 8:00am – 9:00am & 1:00pm – 1:30pm.
201 W Market St, 1st Floor
Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 229-9393
Fax: (423) 224-2680