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Enjoy the Beauty of the Smoky Mountains As the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevier County offers something for everyone.  Our rich vistas open up to exciting recreation, eclectic shopping and quiet beauty. 

Come explore Sevier County and all we have to  
share.  We offer days of recreation and shopping.
Dance, Laugh, Sing, Eat, Have Fun With Us! As the birthplace of Dolly Parton, Sevier County has become home to Dollywood and many show venues to please every taste. 

Whether you clog to bluegrass, hip-hop to the new beat, rock hard to loud guitars, marvel to magicians, howl at comedians or just want a great meal, Sevier County will keep you entertained.

Sevier County provides all of these and more.
Fly With Eagles ! Sail through the air, splash down waterfalls, rocket down roller coasters, be your favorite NASCAR driver, survive the sinking of the Titanic or wander through an upside down mansion.

You will scream with excitement while visiting one of our many theme parks.

Family fun abounds in Sevier County.
Do You Have An Emergency Plan? Your family's safety depends on preparing for the unexpected.

Check out our Emergency Management Agency Preparedness section to help develop your plan.

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Sevier County Building Inspections
P.O. Box 4127 Sevierville, TN 37864
227 Cedar Street, Sevierville, TN 37862
Office: 865-774-7120   Fax: 865-774-7121
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Chris Jenkins - Building Official is a Tennessee Certified Building Inspector (Commercial and Residential #884), Tennessee Certified Plumbing Inspector (Commercial and Residential #378), Tennessee Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Level 1 certified.

The office provides building code enforcement for construction in Sevier County.

Staff:
H.M. Reed –Building Inspector   
Margaret Ward – Administrative Asst.

Hours of Operation:
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions):

 

What is the first step to getting a building permit? There are permits and documents required before our office can issue the building permit (environmental health, zoning compliance, floor plan and contractor information). Links are below.

Building Permit Application

Residential Permit Fees
Residential Permit Requirements
Commercial Permit Fees
Commercial Permit Requirements

Current building code is followed:
2006 International Residential Code
2006 International Residential Code Amendments
2006 International Building Code
2006 International Fire Code
2006 International Plumbing Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
1999 North Carolina Accessibility Code with 2004 Amendments

International Code Council: http://www.iccsafe.org/
National Fire Prevention Association: http://www.nfpa.org/
Tennessee Commerce and Insurance – Fire Prevention Division: http://tn.gov/commerce/sfm/
Contractor lookup: http://verify.tn.gov