Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Tullahoma, TN has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Tullahoma, TN Muni. Codes § 12-901 (IRC adoption), § 12-902 (IRC amendments), § 12-201 (IBC adoption) and § 12-202 (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 Tullahoma, 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.

Tullahoma adopted the 2015 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 Tullahoma ? Undetermined

Comments

Section R309.5 Fire Sprinklers, Section R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems, and Section R313.2 One- and Two-Family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems, shall be deleted, which however may be constructed and installed at the discretion of the owner. Tullahome, TN Muni. Code § 12-902

Commercial Building Code

Tullahoma adopted the 2015 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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Existing Buildings

Tullahoma, TN has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Tullahoma, TN Muni. Codes § 12-1301 (adoption) and § 12-1302 (amendments).

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