The Sumner County Building and Codes Department is committed to ensure that a high quality of construction is maintained for the safety and well-being of our citizens. The Building and Codes Department ensures compliance with all applicable building codes adopted by the County’s Governing Body. This is primarily accomplished through a plan review, permitting and inspections process. The Building and Codes Department is also charged with Floodplain Management, Property Maintenance violations as well as Environmental permitting for septic tank systems.
Marshall Wright
Director
Email: mwright@sumnercountytn.gov
Debi Smith
Assistant to the Director
Email: dsmith@sumnercountytn.gov
Terry Haynes
Deputy Building Official
Email: thaynes@sumnercountytn.gov
Lisa Richardson
Administrative Assistant
Email: lrichardson@sumnercountytn.gov
David Manning
Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector
Email: dmanning@sumnercountytn.gov
Mike Scott
Building Inspector
Email: cmscott@sumnercountytn.gov
Todd Hubbard
Property Maintenance Inspector
Email: thubbard@sumnercountytn.gov
Building Quicklinks
- Sumner County Building Codes
- Building Permit
- Accessory Structure Permit
- Adequate Facilities Tax
- Fee Schedule
- Required Inspections
- Certificate of Occupancy
- Energy Certificate for R Values
- Violation Assessments
- Building Setbacks
- Accessory Structures
- Decks
- Swimming Pools and Spas
- Pool Permit Application
- Demolition Permit Application
- Demolition Requirements
- Log Homes
- Mobile Home Permitting and Inspections
- Sumner County Utilities Contact Information
- Call 811 Before You Dig Information
- Climate and Geographical Criteria
- Glossary of Building Terms
- Tiny Houses / Tiny Home Inspections
Environmental Quicklinks
- Environmental Services Requirements
- Guidelines for Subdividing Property For Septic Purposes
- Surveyors List
- Approved Soil Consultants
- Start Your Online Application Here
Property Maintenance Quicklinks