Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Newport, TN has adopted the 1997 Standard Housing Code, 1997 One and Two Family Dwelling Code and the 1999 Standard Building Code with amendments. Newport, TN Muni. Codes § 12-501 (SHC adoption), § 12-1101 (OTFDC adoption), § 12-101 (SBC adoption) and § 12-103 (SBC amendments). No online SHC 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 Newport, 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.

Newport adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: undetermined

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Newport ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Mark Robinson, Building, Zoning and Codes Compliance Official of Newport, TN confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 9/25/19.)

Government Officials

Comments

No online SHC amendment code was located.

Commercial Building Code

Newport adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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Existing Buildings

Newport, TN has adopted the 1997 Standard Existing Buildings Code. Newport, TN Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption).

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