General Information

 

An owner contracts with a Tennessee registered architect or engineer to prepare design drawings before a building is constructed when the occupancy is in the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO). These drawings are submitted to the SFMO for review and approval based on compliance with statewide fire and building codes and standards. The construction of the building begins after the plans approval is issued (local building agency permitting requirements must also be considered by the designer).

 

• Codes Enforcement Process Flow Chart [pdf]
• Plans Review Process [pdf]
• When Plans Submittal Required [pdf]
• Plans Submittal Requirements [pdf]
• Plans Review Fee Calculator [pdf]
• Adopted Codes [pdf]
• Plans Examiner Names and Phone Numbers [pdf] 

 

ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS PLANS SUBMITTAL PORTAL

• For Online Submissions: http://apps.tn.gov/tnsfmo/
• Search for the Plans Review Status of a Project
• Plans Submittal Portal Application Guide [pdf]
• Electronic Plans Submittal Preferences [pdf]

 

FORMS & DOWNLOADS

 

• Occupancy and Specialty Correction Lists
• Plan Document Submittal Cover Letter [pdf]
• Plans Review Submittal Form [pdf]

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

 

• Statewide Codes Adoption History [pdf]
• Fee Schedule [pdf]
• Exempt Jurisdictions [pdf]
• Visit the web site of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for read-only access to the NFPA codes and standards referenced in our state's statutes and/or regulations

 

 

NEWS FROM PLANS REVIEW

 

• 2010 Standards for Accessible Design [pdf] March 2012
• 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design [pdf] April 2012

 

LAWS & RULES

 

• Codes and Standards [Rule 0780-2-2]
• Review of Construction Plans and Specifications [Rule 0780-2-3]
• Statewide Building Construction Safety Standards (LexisNexis) [TCA 68-120-101]

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