Brandon Arnett, Building Inspector / Codes Enforcement
Keith Wallace, Fire Inspector / Codes Enforcement 
(731) 968-7091

The mission of the City of Lexington Building and Planning Department is to work with private and corporate citizens to ensure that all site plans, subdivision plats and building construction conform to the adopted codes and ordinances that will provide quality structures and functional developments.

The Building and Planning Department is responsible for the enforcement of the Building Codes, Zoning Ordinance, Flood Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Site Plan Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations and other associated codes.

Hours of Operation: 
7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Current building code is followed:
2018 International Building Code
2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Plumbing Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code
2018 International Fire Code


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National Fire Prevention Association
Tennessee Commerce & Insurance - Fire Prevention Division
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