| DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCEMENT |
| The Department of Construction Code Enforcement is responsible for ensuring that building construction conforms to local zoning regulations and to the safety standards set forth in the 2003 International Building Code, 2002 National Electrical Code, 2003 Joint Electrical Code, 2003 International Gas Code, 2003 International Mechanical Code, 2003 International Plumbing Code, 2004 ANSI/ASME Elevator Code - A17.1, 1998 ICC/ANSI Handicap Accessibility Code in conjunction with Chapter 11 of 2003 IBC(effective 1/1/06) with local amendments. These have been adopted for use in the City of Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County, and also in the cities of Arlington, Germantown, and Lakeland. |
| The department reviews plans, issues permits and conducts inspections of all new buildings, additions, alterations and associated components, including plumbing, electrical and mechanical and gas systems. It is also responsible for regulating signs, billboards and zoning compliance in Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County. |
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