Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
While no formal online code was located, Anderson County, TN indicates the adoption of the 2009 International Codes on their website. Link to the website. State regulations may not permit the adoption of a code less stringent than the codes adopted by the state. For the most accurate information please check with the local building department. See the Tennessee state overview. Link to Tennessee Building Codes.
UPDATE: While no formal online code was located for Anderson County, TN, the Building Department responded with the adoption of the 2018 International Codes when queried. This includes the 2018 IRC and IBC with amendments. (Per email dated 8/12/19.)
Helpful resources for Anderson County, Tennessee include the following.
Residential Building Code
Tennessee adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control; however, local governments are free to make laws more strict (with some limitations).See PLRB,
Tennessee Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Anderson County adopted the 2018 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Anderson County ? No
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, the Building Department of Anderson County, TN responded it is not required. (Per email dated 8/12/19.)
Table 301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Ground Snow Load: 10 PSF
Wind Speed: 90
Topographic Effect: No
Seismic Design Category: C
Weathering: Severe
Frost Line Depth: 12 Inches
Termite: Moderate to Heavy
Winter Design Temperature: 19 Degrees Farenheit
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: No
Air Freezing Index: 210
Mean Annual Temperature: 59.4
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Crowley |
David |
Director of Planning and Development |
dcrowley@andersontn.org |
865/463-6870 |
|
Comments
The Building Department of Anderson County TN has responded when queried that they have adopted the 2018 IRC including appendices A, B, C, E, H, M, P, Q and T. (Per email dated 8/12/19.)
Section R313.1. Delete the word "shall" and replace with "may" (Townhouse Automatic Sprinkler Systems). (Per email dated 8/12/19.)
Section R313.2. Delete the word "shall" and replace with "may" (One and Two Family Dwellings Automatic Sprinkler Systems). (Per email dated 8/12/19.)
Commercial Building Code
Anderson County adopted the 2018 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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Comments
The Building Department of Anderson County TN has responded when queried that they have adopted the 2018 IBC including appendices C, E, F, G, H, I, J and K. (Per email dated 8/12/19.)
Existing Buildings
Anderson County, TN did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
While no formal online code was located, the Building Department of Anderson County, TN indicates adoption of the following codes: (Per email dated 8/12/19)
2018 International Plumbing Code.
2018 International Mechanical Code.
2018 International Fuel Gas Code.
2018 International Property Maintenance Code.
While no formal online code was located, Anderson County, TN indicates adoption of the following codes on their website. Link to website.
2009 International Fire Code.
2006 International Energy Conservation Code.