Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Atoka, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Atoka, TN Muni. Codes § 12-401 (IRC adoption), § 12-402 (IRC amendments), § 12-101 (IBC adoption) and § 12-102 (IBC amendments).
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.
Helpful resources for Atoka, 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.
Atoka adopted the 2012 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 amendments to the model code
here.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Atoka ? No
Citation: § 12-402
Municipal Code
https://www.townofatoka.com/files/documents/Ordinance16-03-06134091345032416AM.PDFComments:
Table 301.2 (1)
Ground Snow Load – 10
Wind Speed – 90
Topographic Effects – No
Seismic Design Category – D
Weathering Index for Concrete – Moderate
Frost Line Depth – 15"
Termite Infestation Probability – Moderate to Heavy
Ice Barrier Underlayment Requirement – No
Flood Hazard – FIRM Map 47167C0310F dated 12/19/2006 and FIRM Map 47167C0320G dated 5/4/2009
Air Freeze Index – 393 per 100 year value
Mean Annual Temp – 59 Degrees
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Wallace |
Rex |
Code Enforcement Officer |
rwallace@townofatoka.com |
901/837-5300 |
|
Comments
Section R313 "Automatic Sprinkler Systems" shall be deleted in its entirety. Atoka, TN Muni. Code § 12-402.
Commercial Building Code
Atoka adopted the 2012 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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Existing Buildings
Atoka, TN did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Atoka, TN also adopted the following codes:
Standard Fire Prevention Code. Atoka, TN Muni. Code § 7-101 (adoption).
2012 International Plumbing Code. Atoka, TN Muni. Codes § 12-201 (adoption) and § 12-102 (amendments).
2012 International Mechanical Code. Atoka, TN Muni. Codes § 12-301 (adoption) and § 12-302 (amendments).