Built-in outdoor kitchens in Jackson require permits through the Building Inspection Division under Code Ch. 26 (Buildings and Building Regulations): a building permit for the structure, a mechanical permit for natural-gas or stationary LP-gas lines, an electrical permit for outlets and lighting, and a plumbing permit for sinks. Structures must comply with the Zoning Ordinance setback rules for accessory structures. Historic district properties require Certificate of Appropriateness.
Jackson's Building Inspection Division administers outdoor kitchen permits under Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 (Buildings and Building Regulations), which adopts the 2018 International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, and National Electrical Code with local amendments. A building permit is required for the masonry counter, structural slab, and any roofed pergola or pavilion. A mechanical/gas permit is required for natural-gas line extensions to a built-in grill, with final pressure test by the gas utility (Atmos Energy or local provider) before service is restored. A plumbing permit is required for any new sink, hose-bib, or ice-maker line connected to the domestic supply, plus separate connection to sanitary sewer if a drain is installed. An electrical permit is required for outdoor GFCI outlets and lighting rated for damp/wet locations. Stationary propane tanks larger than 5 gallons trigger additional review under IFC Chapter 61 (LP-Gas) administered by the Jackson Fire Marshal Division. Outdoor kitchens must comply with the City of Jackson Zoning Ordinance accessory-structure setback rules — verify the specific setback in your zoning district with the Office of City Planning. Roofed outdoor kitchens count toward lot coverage limits in most residential districts. Properties in local historic districts (Belhaven, Belhaven Heights, Farish Street, Greater Belhaven, etc.) require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission before exterior alterations visible from the public way.
Building an outdoor kitchen without required permits violates Code Ch. 26 with stop-work orders by the Building Inspection Division and citations to municipal court. After-the-fact permits typically incur doubled fees and may require exposure of concealed work. Unpermitted gas-line work is particularly serious — the Fire Marshal Division can order shutdown and the gas utility may disconnect service until inspection. Historic district violations may require restoration at owner expense.
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