Sourced from Official Documents and Regulations

Primary Sources

Municipal Codes & Regulations

1. Metro Nashville Municipal Code Title 16 - Buildings & Construction

• Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Municipal Code

2. Metro Nashville Zoning Code Chapter 17.40 - Development Standards

• Source: Metro Nashville Planning Department

State Laws

1. Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) Title 66 - Property

• Source: Tennessee Code

2. T.C.A. § 66-28-101 et seq. - Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

• Source: Tennessee State Legislature

Property Rights During Construction

Construction Notice Requirements

Source: Metro Nashville Municipal Code § 16.28.010

• 48-hour minimum notice required for blasting operations

• Written notice required for any utility service interruption

• Posted permits required at all construction sites

Noise Regulations

Source: Metro Nashville Code § 16.24.530

• Construction hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM weekdays

• Special permits required for after-hours work

• Maximum decibel levels by zone and time

Property Protection Standards

Source: Metro Nashville Building Code § 16.28.100

1. Pre-Construction Requirements

• Property condition documentation

• Adjacent property surveys

• Structural assessment when required

2. During Construction

• Dust control measures

• Vibration monitoring

• Site security requirements

Environmental Protections

Source: Metro Nashville Environmental Regulations Chapter 15

1. Air Quality Standards

• Dust mitigation requirements

• Equipment emissions limits

• Air quality monitoring protocols

2. Water Protection

• Stormwater management requirements

• Groundwater protection standards

• Erosion control measures

Legal Rights & Remedies

Property Damage Claims

Source: T.C.A. § 66-36-103

1. Documentation Requirements

• Photographic evidence

• Professional assessment

• Cost estimates

• Timeline of events

2. Filing Procedures

• Notice requirements

• Response timelines

• Appeals process

Code Enforcement

Source: Metro Nashville Code § 16.24

1. Violation Reports

• How to file

• Response requirements

• Follow-up procedures

2. Enforcement Actions

• Stop work orders

• Fines and penalties

• Compliance requirements

Historic Property Protections

Source: Metro Nashville Historic Zoning Regulations Chapter 17.36

1. Additional Requirements

• Historic district standards

• Renovation restrictions

• Preservation requirements

2. Review Process

• Application procedures

• Commission approval requirements

• Appeals process