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The Permits and Inspection Department will strive to assist you with your construction project in an efficient and timely manner.<\/strong>\u00a0Both positions are part-time and have set office hours each week. If you need to meet outside of their designated office hours, please call them to schedule an appointment.<\/h6>
The Building Inspector assists residents, businesses, and property owners with application and permitting processes and performs initial review of site plans for construction.<\/strong><\/h6>
The Building Inspector is responsible for issuing permits and conducting inspections for all construction-related permits.\u00a0 The Building Inspector also issues Certificates of Occupancy and Special Event permits.<\/strong><\/h6>
For questions or assistance relating to building and construction, please contact the City Building Inspector.<\/strong><\/h6>
City Building Inspector\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>
Doug Blair<\/strong><\/div>
P.O. Box 307<\/strong><\/div>
123 Tiger Dr.<\/strong><\/div>
Townsend, TN 37882<\/strong><\/div>
Office: 865-448-6886<\/strong><\/div>
Cell: 865-659-3305<\/strong><\/div>
Fax: 865-448-9286<\/strong><\/div>
Email: dblair@cityoftownsend.org<\/strong><\/div>
Office Hours: Thursday 3pm – 7 pm<\/strong><\/div>
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The Codes Enforcement Officer serves to enforce municipal codes and ordinances.<\/h6>
City Codes Enforcement Officer<\/h5>
Tim Ogle<\/strong><\/div>
P.O. Box 307<\/strong><\/div>
123 Tiger Dr.<\/strong><\/div>
Townsend, TN 37882<\/strong><\/div>
Office: 865-448-6886<\/strong><\/div>
Cell: (coming soon)<\/strong><\/div>
Fax: 865-448-9286<\/strong><\/div>
Email: cityoftownsend@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/div>
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8am to 12 pm<\/strong><\/div><\/div>

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