CODES ADMINISTRATION

Gary Luffman
Director

Phone: (615) 794-7012
Fax: (615) 591-9066

The Codes Administration Department ensures that the public's safety, health and general welfare are secure by enforcing Codes standards governing new construction, existing housing, and historic districts. Responsibilities of this department include: building permit issuance and inspection, floodplain management, tree preservation, building condemnations, removal of disabled vehicles, noise abatement, high grass, and the enforcement of other standards and regulations found in the Franklin Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance. There are three divisions within this department: 1) Building Codes Enforcement and Inspections, 2) Zoning and Property Maintenance Code Enforcement, and 3) Department Operations and Development Coordination.

Building Codes Enforcement and Inspections:

Supervisor: Allen Lewis (Building Official)

This division provides “one-stop shopping” for all plans review and inspections that are required for all nonresidential and residential construction in the City. For nonresidential projects, plan review is required in the areas of structural and architectural, plumbing and mechanical, and electrical. Inspections are required in those disciplines for residential and nonresidential projects.

Zoning Review and Enforcement:

Supervisor: Matt Reinders , Zoning Administrator

Primary contact for zoning compliance and inquires. Email to request Zoning Determinations, Zoning Certifications and all other Zoning Verification letters. Monitors, investigates and reviews land use and site design compliance. Enforces the Franklin Tree, Floodplain Development and Zoning Ordinances, as well as, maintains lists and monitors archeological, Civil War and cemetery sites.

Department Operations and Development Coordination:

Supervisor: Tom Marsh, Zoning and Development Coordinator

This division is responsible for general operation, administration and Municipal Code enforcement of the department and issues all building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits. As part of the permitting process, the division also coordinates building plan reviews and the process of departmental “sign-offs” of new construction projects after they are approved by the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission.

The City of Franklin has adopted the following Codes :

2003 International Building Code*
2003 International Plumbing Code*
2003 International Mechanical Code*
2003 International Fire Code*
2003 International Fuel Gas Code*
2003 International Energy Conservation Code*
2002 North Carolina Handicap Code with 2004 Revisions
2003 International Existing Building Code*
2003 International Property Maintenance Code*
2003 International Residential Code (one and two family dwellings)*
2002 National Electrical Code
2000 NFPA Life Safety Code 101

* with 2004 supplements to the 2003 I-Codes