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NOTICE: COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS

Effective July 1, 2018 – Regarding new commercial projects

Final inspections will not be scheduled until all trades have requested their final inspections.

As-builts are submitted in electronic format.

Approvals are received from other municipal departments (e.g., Engineering, Landscaping, Stormwater, Planning/Zoning, Traffic & Transportation).

The City of Kingsport Building Department has adopted and enforces the following codes:

  • 2024 International Building Code
  • 2024 International Mechanical Code
  • 2024 International Plumbing Code
  • 2024 International Property Maintenance Code
  • 2024 International Residential Code
  • 2023 National Electric Code
  • 2024 International Energy Conservation Code
  • Accessibility Code: Chapter 11 2024 IBC and 2017 A117.1 with Supplement 1
  • City of Kingsport Zoning Ordinance

All general contractors must have a City of Kingsport business license, COI, and proof of workman’s compensation and general liability insurance to purchase permits.  All electrical, mechanical, gas installation, and plumbing contractors must also post a $10,000 performance bond.  The licenses and bonds are handled by the Building Division, located at 415 Broad St, (423) 229-9393.

Effective July 1, 2012, we will be no longer be offering trades testing.

Testing is available at:
PSI Testing Centers
904 Sunset Drive Suite 7A
Johnson City, TN 37604
PSIonline.com
Any project over $25,000 requires a Tennessee State Contractor’s License.
Link to: City of Kingsport
City of Kingsport, Tennessee