Updated : 12/02/2024
Overview
Columbia, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including all Appendices except L, with amendments. Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions) and § 12-102 (amendments). Columbia, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions) and § 12-102 (amendments). Columbia, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Buildings Code (IEBC). Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions).
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 Columbia, 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.
Columbia 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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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 Columbia ? 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.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Neas |
Travis |
Chief Building Official |
tneas@columbiatn.gov |
(931) 560-1535 |
|
Comments
Columbia, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including all Appendices except L, with amendments. Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption) and § 12-102 (amendments).
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.
Columbia, TN, adopted the 2018 IRC, including Appendix J. Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-102.
Columbia, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Buildings Code (IEBC). Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).
Commercial Building Code
Columbia 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
Columbia, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption) and § 12-102 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Columbia, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Buildings Code (IEBC). Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
According to the City of Columbia’s website the city also adopted the:
2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions)
2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions)
2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions)
2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions)
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions)
Accessible and Usable Building and Facilities (2009 ICC A117.1).
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption).
2018 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B and C. Columbia, TN, Muni. Code § 7-201 (adoption).
1999 Standard Swimming Pool Code. Columbia, 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.
