Updated : 12/10/2024
Overview
Fayetteville, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, I, J, K, M, N, O, P, and Q, with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IRC,” Ordinance No. 2020-13. Accessed 12/10/24. Fayetteville, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K, with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IBC,” Ordinance No. 2020-15. Accessed 12/10/24. Fayetteville, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A, B, and C, with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IEBC,” Ordinance No. 2020-07. Accessed 12/10/24.
Helpful resources for Fayetteville, 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.
Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville ? 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 |
| Plunkett |
Eddie |
Interim Building Inspector |
eplunkett@fayettevilletn.com |
931/433-2486, Ext. 200 |
|
Comments
Fayetteville, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, I, J, K, M, N, O, P, and Q, with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IRC,” Ordinance No. 2020-13. Accessed 12/10/24.
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.
Fayetteville, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 IRC, including Appendix J. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IRC,” Ordinance No. 2020-13. Accessed 12/10/24.
Fayetteville, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A, B, and C, with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IEBC,” Ordinance No. 2020-07. Accessed 12/10/24.
Commercial Building Code
Fayetteville 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
Fayetteville, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K, with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IBC,” Ordinance No. 2020-15. Accessed 12/10/24.
Existing Buildings
Fayetteville, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A, B, and C, with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IEBC,” Ordinance No. 2020-07. Accessed 12/10/24.
Other Building Codes
Fayetteville, Tennessee, also adopted the following codes:
2018 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L, with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IFC,” Ordinance No. 2020-08. Accessed 12/10/24.
2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices B, C, D, E, and F, with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IPC,” Ordinance No. 2020-10. Accessed 12/10/24.
2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 NFPA 70,” Ordinance No. 2020-04. Accessed 12/10/24.
2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A, B, C, and D, with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IFGC,” Ordinance No. 2020-09. Accessed 12/10/24.
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IECC,” Ordinance No. 2020-06. Accessed 12/10/24.
2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A, with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IMC,” Ordinance No. 2020-12. Accessed 12/10/24.
2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 IPMC,” Ordinance No. 2020-11. Accessed 12/10/24.
2018 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 NFPA 101,” Ordinance No. 2020-05. Accessed 12/10/24.
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with amendments. Fayetteville, TN, “Adopting the 2018 ISPSC,” Ordinance No. 2020-14. Accessed 12/10/24.
