Codes & Requests

Construction Codes

Engineering Codes

Zoning Code

View zoning code changes recently approved by City Council. These updates are in effect but not yet reflected in Municode.

Cottage-Courts.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

Landscaping.pdf(PDF, 2MB)

Middle-Housing.pdf(PDF, 4MB)

Non-Conforming-Lots.pdf(PDF, 6MB)

Vesting-Rights.pdf(PDF, 6MB)

2018-2024 Significant Building Updates IEBC, IBC, A117.1, IRC(PDF, 2MB)

Significant Changes to the 2023 NEC(PDF, 474KB)

2018-2024 Significant MEP Updates(PDF, 433KB)

Third Party Bill(PDF, 300KB)

Building and Zoning Request Form (PDF, 192KB)(PDF, 408KB)

Submissions: bldginspections@knoxvilletn.gov

Research options include:

• Certificates of Occupancy
• Permit history
• Copies of permits
• Contractor details
• Inspection results
• Outstanding violations
• Construction plans
• Zoning letter

After a Research Request is approved, a records custodian will collect and compile any requested information. Research results will be returned in the form of a summary letter with copies of requested support documents.

Project Discussion Meeting

 Project-Discussion-Meeting-Request.pdf(PDF, 482KB)

Submissions: InspectionsMeeting@knoxvilletn.gov

These in-person meetings provide an opportunity to discuss projects with all relevant City staff. Project Discussion Meetings (PDMs) are typically held on Monday and Thursday afternoons and will be scheduled as staff availability allows.

Building Code Modification Request Form (PDF, 810KB)

Submissions: bldginspections@knoxvilletn.gov

Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out provisions of the Building Code, the Building Official has the authority to grant modifications for individual cases.

Upon receipt of a Building Code Modification Request (BCMR), City staff will gather to discuss the merits of the request, whether the request meets the intent and purpose of the Code, and determine whether the health, accessibility, life, and fire safety or structural requirements have not been reduced or harmed. The Building Official will either approve, reject, or request a revision of the request. Upon receipt of a rejected modification request, the applicant has the right to challenge the determination through the appeals process at the Construction Appeals Board.

Click here to be directed to the City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) website. 

Upon navigating to that link, you will have access to the fillable PDF application, meeting schedule and deadline information, as well as agendas, minutes & meeting packets.