In December 2023, the Spring Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved Ordinance 23-19 to bring electrical inspections in-house, changing course from the previous system of developers directly paying the State of Tennessee for electrical inspections on all commercial properties.
This restructuring has permitted Spring Hill to hire a Chief Electrical Inspector and will also allow for the training of additional inspectors who are already staffed by the Development Services Department. As of July 1, 2024, the City of Spring Hill is officially offering electrical inspections.
There are many benefits to offering electrical inspections in-house. This presents the opportunity for faster review and approval, and cost projections show additional salaries will be covered by the electrical inspection fees charged by the City.
“I am a major proponent of bringing services in-house whenever possible for the City of Spring Hill, especially in the area of development,” said Spring Hill Mayor Jim Hagaman. “I’m thankful City Staff found a way to make this cost-efficient for the City, and that we are giving residents the best value available.”
The City of Spring Hill is serviced by three electrical providers — Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, Middle Tennessee Electric, and Columbia Power & Water — divided up by geographical area. Each entity has its own electrical guidelines which can be found here.
City of Spring Hill Electrical permit applications and the associated fees can also be found here.