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FORMATION ON OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A COMMERCIAL PROJECT

You will need to obtain a building permit in order to make changes to the building that you will be occupying, or if there will be a change in the use of the building.  The following items will be needed to submit an application for a building permit:

1. Fill out the Town of Collierville Building Permit Application.  Click here for the Building Permit Application.
   
   1. You must have a State of Tennessee licensed contractor for all commercial repairs / alterations.  Please make sure to list the contractor license number, address, and phone number.  If you are an out of state contractor, please visit the Town of Collierville Finance Department web page for further information.
   2. You will need to list the owner, architect, and contractor information: Name, Address, and Phone Number.
   3. Address (under contractor information) is the actual property address of the commercial business that the permit is being applied for.
   4. Proposed Use - list a description of the work to be done.
   5. List total square footage.
   6. List the total estimated job value - this value is to be of the total job (including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical).
   7. Sign the application
   8. List the email address of the architect and contractor.
2. You will need to submit 3 complete sets of plans (24" x 32" or larger).  One set will stay with the Building & Codes Department, one set will be given to the Fire Department, and the third set will be stamped and given back to the contractor to keep on the job site.
3. The Plans Reveiw Fee will need to be submitted at the time of the application.  The plans reveiw fee is .00275 x Cost of Project (Minimum plans review fee is $62.50).  The Building permit fees and the Fire fees will be figured by the plans examiner after the plans have been reviewed and approved.
4. Once you receive your building permit, the trade contractors will be allowed to pull their permits.
5. When all work is completed and all inspections have been approved (including building and trades, fire department, planning department, and engineering - if applicable) a CO will be issued to the business.

CAN A BUSINESS OWNER PULL THEIR OWN BUILDING PERMIT?

The answer is NO, the owner cannot pull building permits.  The building permit needs to be pulled by a licensed General Contractor.

DO I NEED A LICENSED ARCHITECT?

All Assembly, Education, and Institution occupancy and/or ANY occupancy over 5,000 square feet require a licensed Architect.

TRADE PERMITS - ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING

All trades must be performed by a licensed contractor of that trade.  The licensed contractor must apply for permits through the Town of Collierville Codes Division.  All trade permits require inspections by a Codes Division Inspector.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Building & Codes Department at (901) 457-2310 or by email

CONSTRUCTION DUMPSTERS

The Town regulates these very closely, but they can be accommodated in most cases for renovations of existing buildings.  Construction dumpsters are only appropriate sites that either have a valid Building Permit, or one has been applied for, from the Codes Division.  They should:

• Be located to the side or the rear of the site (to the maximum extent practicable);
• Be located on the same site, or in the same development, as the related construction;
• Not be located within a floodplain or otherwise obstruct drainage flow;
• Not be placed within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant or within a required landscaping area;
• Be located outside of any required tree protection fencing and the drip line of existing trees;
• Be removed promptly after the CO is issued or the work has been completed; and
• Be located in a place where the delivery or pickup vehicle can access the dumpster via a permanent temporary gravel construction driveway.

DUMPSTERS - PERMANENT

If you need a new dumpster or trash can for your solid waste needs, the locations should be shown on a plan submitted to the Town and the should be screened.  Contact the Planning Division at (901) 457-2360 for more information.

CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS

Construction trailers may be permitted on a construction site associated for which a valid Building Permit has been issued, or applied for, from the Codes Division.  Construction trailers shall be removed from a construction site prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, or if the building permit becomes otherwise void.  Construction trailers should also:

• Be located to the side or the rear of the site (to the maximum extent practicable);
• Be located on the same site, or in the same development, as the related construction;
• Located outside of any required tree protection fencing and the drip line of existing trees;
• not be used for sales, leasing, residential uses, or hiring for the principal use under construction.

For more information or questions on construction dumpsters, please contact the Building & Codes Department at (901) 457-2310 or by email.