Updated : 12/16/2024

Overview

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices H, J, and Q, with amendments. Gatlinburg, TN, Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption) and §§ 12-902 through 12-908 (amendments). Gatlinburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices B, F, G, and I, with amendments. Gatlinburg, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption) and §§ 12-102 through 12- 109 (amendments). Gatlinburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Gatlinburg, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption) and §§ 12-1002 through 12-1006 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Gatlinburg, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee Home Page
  • Gatlinburg, Tennessee Building and Planning
  • Gatlinburg, 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.

Gatlinburg 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 Gatlinburg ? 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

Comments

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices H, J, and Q, with amendments. Gatlinburg, TN, Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption) and §§ 12-902 through 12-908 (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.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 IRC, including Appendix J. Gatlinburg, TN, Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption).

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Gatlinburg, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption) and §§ 12-1002 through 12-1006 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Gatlinburg 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

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices B, F, G, and I, with amendments. Gatlinburg, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption) and §§ 12-102 through 12- 109 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Gatlinburg, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption) and §§ 12-1002 through 12-1006 (amendments).

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