Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Lakesite, TN has adopted the 2012 Intternational Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Lakesite, TN Muni. Codes § 12-701 (IRC adoption), § 12-702 (IRC amendments), § 12-101 (IBC adoption) and § 12-102 (IBC 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 Lakesite, Tennessee include the following.

• 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.

Lakesite 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(Lakesite, TN 12-701. - Residential code adopted.)

...dwellings or premises used as such, the International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, [10] 2018 edition with Appendices as prepared and adopted by the International Code Council Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as residential code....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Lakesite ? No
Citation: § 12-702
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/tn/lakesite/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SUHITA_TIT12BUUTETCO_CH7RECO_12-702MO
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TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

Ground Snow Load	WIND DESIGN		Seismic Design Category	SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM			Winter Design Temp	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required	Flood Hazards	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp
	Speed (mph)	Topographic effects		Weathering	Frost line depth	Termite
10	90	NA	B	SEVERE	6"	Mod to Hvy	14F	NO	See Firm	1,500 or less	57F

Government Officials

Comments

R313.2 One-and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems.
An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all residential dwellings except, one-and two family dwellings. Lakesite, TN Muni. Code § 12-702. 

Commercial Building Code

Lakesite 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(Lakesite, TN 12-101. - Building code adopted.)

...any building or structure, the International Building Code, [2] 2018 edition as prepared and adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the building code. (Ord...

Existing Buildings

Lakesite, TN has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Lakesite, TN Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).

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