Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Bradley County, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Bradley County, TN Resolution 2015.01 (IRC adoption and amendments) and Resolution 2015.01 (IBC adoption 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 Bradley County, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Bradley County, TN Building Codes
• 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.

Bradley County 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 Bradley County ? No
Citation: Resolution 2015.01
Municipal Code https://bradleycountytn.gov/uploads/building_inspector_12_4150398854.pdf#page=2
Comments:

Table 301.2 (1) Adding the following:

Ground Snow Load "10", Wind Design Speed "90" mph, Wind Design Topographic Effect "No", Seismic Design Category "C", Weathering "Moderate", Frost Line Depth "12 inches", Termite Protection "Yes", Winter Design Temperature "18 Degrees Farenheit", Ice Barrier Underlayment Required "No", Flood Hazards "See FIRM Current Panel #", Air Freeze Index "1500 or less", Mean Annual Temperature" 59.4 degrees Farenheit"

Government Officials

Comments

For Bradley County, TN automatic fire sprinkler system information, see Resolution 2015.01.

Commercial Building Code

Bradley County 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

Bradley County, TN has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices A, B, D, F and H.  Bradley, TN Resolution 2015.01.

Existing Buildings

Bradley County, TN did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

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