Cookeville Updates Building Codes, Increasing Permit Fees Based on ICC Data
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What happened
The Cookeville City Council approved an ordinance to update municipal codes, replacing the 2018 International Building Codes with 2024 versions. This update incorporates new building valuation figures provided by the International Code Council, which are used to calculate building permit fees for new construction.
From herald-citizen.com
Why it matters
The city has not adjusted these fees since 2020, meaning current valuations have not kept pace with construction cost increases. According to the reports, the estimated construction value for a typical single-family residence increased from $122.46 per square foot in 2018 to $175.92 per square foot in 2024.
From herald-citizen.com
Who's involved
- CookevilleCity adopting the ordinance and using the International Code Council data to set permit fees.
- ICCCompany publishing the International Building Code (BVD) and construction cost figures used by Cookeville.
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Cookeville
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ICC
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