Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Morristown, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Morristown, TN Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoptions and 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 Morristown, 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.

Morristown 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(Morristown, TN Sec. 12-301. - Codes adopted.)

...licensed contractor. (2) International Residential Code, 2018 edition, as prepared by the International Code Council with the following appendixes and modifications....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Morristown ? Undetermined
Comments:

Table 301.2(1) is amended by adding the following: Climatic/Geographic Design Criteria (Fill in the blanks in the table as applicable). Morristown, TN Muni. Code § 12-301.

Comments

Morristown, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices E, G, H and K. Morristown, TN Muni. Code § 12-301.

{Replace Section R313.1 regarding Automatic Sprinkler systems in Townhouses, replace the exception with the following language: "An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required if a 2 hour fire resistance rated wall exists between units, if such walls do not contain plumbing and/or mechanical equipment, ducts, or vents in the common wall."} Ordinance 3552.

{Replace Section R313.2 regarding Automatic Sprinkler systems in One-and Two-family dwellings: Replace "An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two- family dwellings." with "An automatic residential fire sprinkler system in one- and two- family dwellings is optional."} Ordinance 3552. Morristown, TN Muni. Code § 12-301.

Commercial Building Code

Morristown 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(Morristown, TN Sec. 12-301. - Codes adopted.)

...International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition, as prepared by the International Code Council. (4) International Plumbing Code, 2018 edition, as prepared by the International Code Council....

Comments

Morristown, TN has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices A, B, C, D, F, G and I. Morristown, TN Muni. Code § 12-301.

Existing Buildings

Morristown, TN has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Morristown, TN Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption).

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