Metro Nashville Codes Department

06/08/2026

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Join us on October 3rd for the 1st annual Builders' Cup 5K Run and Walk! Proceeds go to benefit the United Way through the Metro Makes a Difference campaign.

Experience the moment of the Builders' Cup 5K - happening October 3, 2026 in Nashville, TN. This running race brings runners together for an unforgettable race day filled with community, challenge, and celebration. Explore course details, registration, and everything you need to join the start line....

06/04/2026

officially came to a close with this morning's staff appreciation breakfast at the Metro Codes offices. Thank you to the hardworking folks that keep this department running every single day!

05/26/2026

The A117.1 Accessibility Standard has been an essential part of the built environment for more than six decades, creating meaningful change that has improved accessibility for millions of people.

The A117.1 Accessibility Standard continues to improve accessibility and pave the way for meaningful change.

05/25/2026

Week 4 of is all about “Communities Without Limits”. This week, we’re showcasing the importance of accessibility in building construction and design.

What are some features in your community that improve accessibility? Share your thoughts below!

Learn more: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/bsm-week-4/

05/22/2026

As Week 3 of comes to a close, let's take a look at resilience in the ICC Building Codes

05/21/2026

Week 3 of Building Safety Month focuses on how smart design, strong codes and community preparedness work together to reduce the impact of disasters.

Have an emergency kit on hand with basic necessities, and place all items in a sturdy, closed container outside your home where it can be easily located (restock food and water twice a year)

Establish a “safety destination” (like a friend’s or relative’s house some distance away), plan several different routes to get there so you can drive around roadblocks or hazards and practice your plan

Long before storm season approaches, prepare your house to withstand the effects of a natural disaster. Called “mitigation”, this can keep natural hazards from having catastrophic impacts.

You may need to turn off your gas, water and electricity before you evacuate, so each member of the household should learn when and how to do this

05/21/2026

Disaster preparedness is a shared responsibility, and when communities plan together, they respond more effectively and recover more quickly. Review these simple, life-saving tips in the resources below, and check out Ready.gov for specific tips on dealing with earthquakes, extreme heat, floods, home fires, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires and more.

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05/19/2026

10 Important Tips To Remember For Disaster Safety And Mitigation

05/18/2026

Let’s keep spreading the word about !

Week 3 encourages community preparedness and highlights how disaster-resilient building codes protect people and property.

How are you “Prepared to Protect” at home and in your community? Let us know in the comments! https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/bsm-week-3/