Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
While no formal online code was located, Winchester, TN enforces the 2012 International Codes including the 2012 IRC and IBC, per their website, with IRC amendments. Link to website. No online IBC 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 Winchester, Tennessee include the following.
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.
Winchester 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 Winchester ? No
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Patrick Sanders, Codes and Building Official of Winchester, TN confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 10/7/19.)
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Sanders |
Patrick |
Codes Official, Building Official |
patsanders@winchester-tn.com |
931/962-8973 |
|
Comments
Section R313, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems as pertaining to one and two family dwellings, and townhouses of three stories or less shall be excluded in entirety. In lieu of Section R313, local provision shall mandate that a minimum two (2) hour rated firewall be placed between dwelling units within townhouses of three stories or less. Per Winchester, TN website.
Commercial Building Code
Winchester 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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Comments
No online IBC amendment code was located.
Existing Buildings
While no formal online code was located, Winchester, TN enforces the 2012 IEBC per their website. Link to website. No online amendment code was located.
Other Building Codes
While no formal online code was located, Winchester, TN also enforces the following codes per their.website. Link to website.
2012 International Plumbing Code.
2008 National Electrical Code (or most recent electrical code adopted by the State of Tennessee). Link to Tennessee Building Code.
2012 International Property Maintenance Code.
Swimming Pool Code: Public Pools – International Building Code Section 3109.3. Residential Pools – International Building Code Section 3109.4 & International Residential Code Appendix G.
2012 International Energy Conservation Code with amendments.
