Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Clarksville, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Clarksville, TN Muni. Codes § 4-801 (IRC adoption and amendments) and § 4-201 (IBC 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.
Helpful resources for Clarksville, 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.
Clarksville 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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2018 IRC with Tennessee amendments(Clarksville, TN Sec. 4-801. - International Residential Code.)
...(a)
Pursuant to the authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 6-54-501 et.
seq., the 2018 International Residential Code (for one and two family dwellings),
together with all revisions associated therewith and forthcoming, including appendix
G thereto, but excluding all other appendices...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Clarksville ? No
Citation: § 4-801
Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/tn/clarksville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT4BUUTHOCO_CH8RECO_S4-801INRECOComments:
Section R301.2 (1): Insert the following words and figures in the chart:
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
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Subject To Damage From |
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Ground
Snow
Load |
Wind
Speed
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Seismic
Design
Category |
Weathering |
Frost
Line
depth: |
Termite |
Decay |
Winter
Design
Temp: |
Ice Shield
Under-Layment
Requirement |
Flood
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Air
Freezing
Index |
Mean
Annual
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10 |
90 |
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Severe |
12" |
Moderate
to Heavy |
Slight to
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14 deg. |
No |
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500 per
100 yrs. |
59 deg. |
Comments
Clarksville, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix G.
Section R313: Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
Section R313.1: Automatic Sprinkler Systems in Townhouses.
"An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required if a 2 hour fire resistance rated wall exists between units, if such walls do not contain plumbing and/or mechanical equipment, ducts, or vents in the common wall.
Delete Section R313.2: Automatic Sprinkler systems in 1&2 Family Dwellings.
Clarksville, TN Muni. Code § 4-801.
Commercial Building Code
Clarksville 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(Clarksville, TN Sec. 4-201. - Building code adopted.)
...Pursuant to the authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, Sections 6-54-501 et.
seq., the 2018 edition of the International Building Code and all revisions associated
therewith and forthcoming, including appendices C, D, and F thereto, but excluding
all other appendices thereto, are hereby adopted by...
Comments
Clarksville, TN has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices C, D and F. Clarksville, TN Muni. Code § 4-201.
Existing Buildings
Clarksville, TN did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Clarksville, TN also adopted the following codes:
2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Clarksville, TN Muni. Code § 4-301 (adoption).
2012 International Fuel Gas Code. Clarksville, TN Muni. Code § 4-401 (adoption and amendments).
2012 International Plumbing Code. Clarksville, TN Muni. Code § 4-502 (adoption and amendments).
2009 International Energy Conservation Code. Clarksville, TN Muni. Code § 4-701 (adoption).
2012 International Mechanical Code. Clarksville, TN Muni. Code § 4-901 (adoption and amendments).
2012 International Fire Code. Clarksville, TN Muni. Code § 7-201 (adoption).