Electrical Permits & Inspections
STATE OF TENNESSEE CORE SYSTEM
Permits & inspections, online.
New construction requires the purchase of an electrical permit and inspections through the State of Tennessee at their Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement System (CORE) website.
Where to purchase and manage permits, and inspections, and view detailed instructions for using the online system:
Guides & definitions
View printed guides and CORE definitions, including a link to the CORE login page.
Purchase permits & inspections
Login page to purchase permits, inspections, and view CORE video tutorials.
ELIGIBILITY
Who can purchase permits and schedule inspections?
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Individual or company that is a licensed contractor.
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A property owner will be performing their own electrical work on the property they own.
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Rental property requires a licensed electrician to obtain the permit.
BEFORE YOU START
Information you will need to purchase the permit.
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Type of permit:
Non-Standard Electrical Proposal
Residential-Single Family
Residential-THDA Rehab
Residential-Townhouse
Residential-Two Family
Standard Electrical (for all electrical work)
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Contact information
Organization and/or homeowner name and contact (mail, phone, email, fax, website) for the permit purchaser, construction location, and owner. Information may be duplicated between addresses:
Main Address
The contractor or homeowner purchasing the permit
Construction Address
The location where electrical services will be performed
Owner Address
Contractor or homeowner purchasing the permit
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Permit type:
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Contractor name and license number if work is not performed by the property owner.
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Payment method: debit/credit card or eCheck account.