Updated : 11/19/2024

Overview

Bristol, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices E, H, I, J, K, M, O, P, Q, R, and S, with amendments. Bristol, TN, Muni. Code § 14-32 (adoption and amendments). Bristol, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K, with amendments. Bristol, TN, Muni. Code § 14-26 (adoption) and § 14-30 (amendments). Bristol, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A, B, and C, with amendments. Bristol, TN, Muni. Code § 14-206 (adoption) and § 14-210 (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 Bristol, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Bristol, Tennessee Home Page
  • Bristol, Tennessee Code Enforcement
  • Bristol, Tennessee Municipal Code
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Tennessee

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.

Bristol 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 amendments to the model code here.

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2018 IRC with Tennessee amendments(Bristol, TN Sec. 14-33. - Modifications.)

...Definitions. (1) Whenever in the International Residential Code reference is made to the duties of a certain official named therein, that designated official of the City of Bristol who has duties corresponding to those...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

The IRC requires drip edge flashing in section R905.2.8.5 and the state legislature did not amend this section. TN ADC 0780-02-23-.02(1)(a).

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Bristol ? No
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves. Karl Cooler, Code Administrator of Bristol, TN has confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 8/22/19.)

Comments

Bristol, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices E, H, I, J, K, M, O, P, Q, R, and S, with amendments. Bristol, TN, Muni. Code § 14-32 (adoption and 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.

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Bristol, Tennessee, adopted the IRC, including Appendix J. Bristol, TN, Muni. Code § 14-32 (adoption and amendments).

Bristol, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A, B, and C, with amendments. Bristol, TN, Muni. Code § 14-206 (adoption) and § 14-210 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Bristol 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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2012 IBC with Tennessee amendments(Bristol, TN Sec. 14-26. - Adopted.)

...to any building or structure, the International Building Code, 2012 edition, and Appendices C, E, F, G, H, I, J and K thereto, as prepared and published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this Code, and is hereinafter referred to as the building code....

Comments

Bristol, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K, with amendments. Bristol, TN, Muni. Code § 14-26 (adoption) and § 14-30 (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.

Existing Buildings

Bristol, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A, B, and C, with amendments. Bristol, TN, Muni. Code § 14-206 (adoption) and § 14-210 (amendments).

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