Updated : 11/25/2024
Overview
Charlotte, Tennessee, adopted the 1991 Standard H0using Code. Charlotte, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption). Charlotte, Tennessee, adopted the 1991 Standard Building Code. Charlotte, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption). Charlotte, Tennessee, adopted the 1988 Standard Existing Building Code. Charlotte, TN, Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption).
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 Charlotte, 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.
Charlotte adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.
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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 Charlotte ? Undetermined
Comments:
No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the municipal code or city website; Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.
Comments
Charlotte, Tennessee, adopted the 1991 Standard H0using Code. Charlotte, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).
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.
No mention of Appendix J of the IRC was located at this time.
Charlotte, Tennessee, adopted the 1988 Standard Existing Building Code. Charlotte, TN, Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption).
Commercial Building Code
Charlotte adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.
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Comments
Charlotte, Tennessee, adopted the 1991 Standard Building Code. Charlotte, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).
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
Charlotte, Tennessee, adopted the 1988 Standard Existing Building Code. Charlotte, TN, Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
Charlotte, Tennessee, also adopted the following codes:
1991 Standard Fire Prevention Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 7-201 (adoption).
1991 Standard Plumbing Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoption).
1993 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption).
1991 Standard Gas Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption).
1975 Standard Excavation and Grading Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption).
1991 Standard Swimming Pool Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption).
1985 Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption).
1991 Standard Mechanical Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-1101 (adoption).
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.
