Nashville, TN Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)

In addition to the certificate for occupancy required pursuant to this chapter, the department of codes administration shall issue a "green permit" to any building meeting the sustainable design protocol as provided in this section.B.Developers seeking to obtain a green permit shall notify the department of codes administration of their intent in writing and provide proof of green building permit registration at the time they apply for a building permit pursuant to Chapter 16.28 of the metropolitan code.C.Upon completion of the building, the department of codes administration shall issue a green certificate of occupancy provided the following conditions have been satisfied:1.For a residential development, the applicant shall provide proof of certification from one of the following sustainable design protocols:a.The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification programb.The "EarthCraft House" green building program.2.For a commercial development, the applicant shall provide proof of certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification program, and shall provide proof of compliance with the U.S. Green Building Council's water conservation qualifier, requiring that the building reduce potable water consumption by twenty percent.