Department Newsletter

Metro Codes Warns of Uncertified Conduit on Job Sites

Food Truck Permitting

Metro regulations require use permits for food trucks and mobile vendors operating on private property on a permanent or semi-permanent basis. There permits are separate from the required Metro Health Department permits for food service.

Authorization forms and a food truck example site plan can be found in the Zoning Examination section of Codes General Publication List.

For more information or to submit an application, please contact the Zoning Help Desk at (615) 862-6510 or zoninghelpdesk@nashville.gov 

HubNashville for Property Standards and Construction Complaints

The most efficient way for a Codes inspector to address possible property standards, zoning, and building codes violations is to submit a request through HubNashville.   A submission through HubNashville will provide a request identification number that allows you to track the request and receive updates on the status of the case.

Landlord Registration Requirement

Metro ordinance requires owner(s)/agent(s) register their residential properties with the Codes Department Property Standards Division.   The registration fee of $10.00 is to be paid for registration of all units owned. Owners of multiple units within Davidson County are only required to pay a single fee of $10.00 for all units under their ownership.   For more information or to register online, visit our Landlord Registration and Regulations page.

Codes Adopting Mechanical Code Refrigeration Amendment

On Tuesday August 20th, Nashville's Metro Council voted on second reading for an amendment to Metro's adopted Mechanical Code.

In compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2021 issuance of a rule implementing an 85% economy-wide phasedown in HFC refrigerants by 2036, the International Code Council recently approved six code changes to the 2024 International Mechanical Code.

These changes permit the use of A2L refrigerants consistent with industry standards and will facilitate compliance with EPA refrigerant regulations. Chapter 11 of the 2018 International Mechanical Code does not allow for A2L refrigerant to be considered a code compliant refrigerant, but Chapter 11 of the 2024 International Mechanical Code does.

Understanding the need to move to a next-generation refrigerant, the Metro Codes Department requested that this code amendment be adopted to ensure that current and future projects comply.

The Metro Council will consider the code amendment for third and final reading on September 3rd meeting.

Unpermitted Construction and Excessive Construction Noise

Unpermitted construction or construction taking place after hours in your neighborhood? Submit a complaint through hubNashville   Construction is permitted from 7am - 7pm, Monday - Saturday. During the months of June, July, and August, construction is permitted from 6am - 8pm. The transporting and unloading of construction materials is exempted between 5am - 7am..   There are no construction hour restrictions for properties located in the Downtown Core (DTC) except for the Hope Gardens, Gulch North, and Gulch South subdistricts. In these subdistricts construction is only permitted from 6am-8pm year-round.   Click here to learn more about construction noise regulations in Davidson County.

Staff Spotlight

Alicia Buffar - Short Term Rentals Alicia serves as the Administrative Services Officer for our Short Term Rental Division. She has been a member of our team since 2020. We appreciate her first-rate customer service and the energy she brings each day to all her coworkers at the Codes Department!

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