Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Pegram, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Pegram, TN Muni. Codes § 12-101 (adoptions) and § 12-106 (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 Pegram, 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.

Pegram 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Pegram ? No
Citation: § 12-106
Municipal Code https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/system/files/codes/pegram-t12.pdf#page=4
Comments:

 Table R301.2(1) is hereby amended by adding the following Design Criteria in the appropriate fields:

1. Ground Snow Load – 15

2. Wind Speed (mph)- 90

3. Topographic effects- NA

4. Seismic Design Category- C

5. Weathering- Severe

6. Frost line depth- 12"

7. Termite- Mod to Hvy

8. Winter design temp- 14 degree F

9. Ice Barrier Underlayment Required- No

10. Flood Hazard- See Firm

11. Air freezing index- 500 1

12. Mean Annual Temp- 57 degree F

Government Officials

Comments

Pegram, TN has adopted the 2012 including appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, M, N, O, and P. Pegram, TN Muni. Code § 12-106.

Section R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems, is amended by adding; " … however, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall not be required in a three (3) unit townhouse with less than five thousand (5,000) square feet and three (3) or fewer stories if each unit is separated by a two (2) hour fire wall." Pegram, TN Muni. Code § 12-106.

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.

Pegram, TN has adopted the 2012 including appendix J. Pegram, TN Muni. Code § 12-106.

Commercial Building Code

Pegram 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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Comments

Pegram, TN has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices B, C, I and J. Pegram, TN Muni. Code § 12-106.

Existing Buildings

Pegram, TN has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Pegram, TN Muni. Codes § 12-101 (adoption) and § 12-106 (amendments).

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