Adopted Codes
On February 28, 2023, the City Council passed several ordinances that will affect the design and construction of projects located inside the corporate city limits of Chattanooga.
As of May 26, 2023, we will no longer accept plans drawn to previous codes!
Effective immediately, the following codes are enforced by the Land Development Office:
Helpful Resources
- Ordinance 12600
- List of DET Certified Contractors
- City of Chattanooga Zoning Ordinance;
- Life Safety Code, NFPA-101, 2006 edition (for use only with state-owned buildings, educational occupancies, and any other occupancy requiring an inspection by the State Fire Marshal for initial licensure).
- City of Chattanooga Building Code
- City of Chattanooga Sign Code
- City of Chattanooga Electrical Code
- City of Chattanooga Gas Code
- City of Chattanooga Mechanical Code
- City of Chattanooga Plumbing Code