Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
While no formal online code was located for Jefferson County, TN, their website indicates the use of the 2012 International Codes including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Link to website. No online amendment code was located.
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 Jefferson County, 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.
Jefferson County 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Jefferson County ? No
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers, Bob Wilson, Building Inspector of Jefferson County, TN confirmed they are not required. (Per email dated 8/20/19.)
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Wilson |
Bob |
Building Inspector |
rwilson@jeffersoncountytn.gov |
865/397-0640 |
|
Comments
No online IRC amendment code was located.
Commercial Building Code
Jefferson County 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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Comments
No online IBC amendment code was located.
Existing Buildings
No online code was located regarding the IEBC. Therefore, Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
