Navigating Codes, Fire, and Building Safety
Navigating Codes, Fire, and Building Safety
The Metro Nashville Codes and Building Safety Department handles zoning, permits, building code inspections, and Usage and Occupancy, as listed here: Metro Nashville Codes and Building Safety. Child care centers require approval from both the TN State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Metro Nashville Fire Marshal’s Office. These are separate processes and require separate visits, but often happen hand in hand with zoning and codes approval. Because you are working with many different parties, navigating this process is not linear. The steps listed in this section and throughout the remainder of the document are not necessarily meant to represent the order in which you may experience the process.
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Per the Metro Nashville Fire and Life Safety Inspection Website, “The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for coordinating and conducting fire and life safety inspection services throughout all of Metro Nashville/Davidson County. These inspections include but are not limited to New Construction, Remodels or Renovations, U&O Permits, Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Detection/Alarm Systems, Beer Board Permits, Short Term Rental Properties, Annual Inspections, TN State Licensed Facilities, Operational Permit Inspections, etc. to ensure compliance with the current Fire Code.”