Building Codes Department
Ed Antosh, Building Official-Inspector
| 200 Dover St. Suite 104 | Phone: | 931-685-1336 |
| Shelbyville, TN 37160 | Fax: | 931-685-1337 |
| Hours: | M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | |
| e-mail: ed.antosh@bedfordcountytn.org | ||
Department Services
Permit Issuance
The Bedford County Building Codes Department issues permits for the County Jurisdiction only – (area located outside of any city jurisdictions).
Zoning Compliance is required prior to the issuance of permits in the Bedford County jurisdiction.. NOTE: Exempt buildings (such as Agricultural), in somne instances can also be subject to zoning approval.
Prior to permit issuance, a site plan review or other approvals may also be required, such as evidence of water availability or a proper sewage disposal method. Construction Activities by Contractors must show proof of an active State Contractors License as well as a current insurance certificate.
Permits are issued from 8 am to 4 pm – except legal holidays – Monday through Friday.
Permits must be issued to the property owner or licensed contractor. Permits must be paid in full by check or cash at the time of issuance.
At the time of permit issuance each applicant is provided a checklist indicating the required inspections, with the information on how to make the request. You must have your Permit Number to request an inspection.
Plans Review
Plans Review is required for any basement house or commercial use in the county jurisdiction. A minimum of three (3) working days should be allowed for this review. NOTE: Prior to permit issuance, other approvals may also include: approvals from State Fire Marshal’s Office, Planning Department, and State Environmental Department.
Building Inspections
The adopted codes required that all work must be inspected at specific intervals during the construction process by certified building inspectors. It is the Building Permit Holder’s responsibility to request inspections and receive proper approvals from the Codes Department prior to moving to the next phase of construction. At the completion of the project, after all final inspections have been made and approved, the electrical service will be released to the power company. The permit holder will receive a Certificate of Occupancy or notice of final inspection to authorize Use and Occupancy of the improvements. Bedford County has adopted the 2009 International Builing Codes as a building standard for all construction activities.
Adequate Facilities (Bedford County School Tax) Tax Collection
An Adequate Facilities Tax is collected in The Bedford County Building Codes Department for all jurisdictions (including city jurisdictions). Development Tax receipts or exemptions are required to be submitted to the City Code Departments prior to the issuance of any building permits in any jurisdiction. This is a one-time fee due prior to obtaining residential building permits. This tax is equal to $1.00 per heated square feet of living space and 100% of those funds are used to pay debt on Bedford County schools or build new schools.
Zoning Enforcement
The zoning officer is responsible for investigating possible violations including: open storage, new construction or structural improvement without licensing, unlicensed, inoperable vehicles, business and sign violations, noise control, demolish sites and sub-standard housing.
Appeals Process
For all Building Code issues not satisfactorily resolved within the Building Codes Department, an independant Building Code Board of Appeals has been established.
Hours of Operation & Location
Normal office hours for Building & Codes are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5 days a week. Our office location is 841 Union Street, Suite 104 inside the Medical Arts building behind the old Bedford County Hospital.