Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online code was located for Tipton County, TN, William Veazey from the Tipton County Planning Department provided Resolution 17/03/352 showing the adoption of the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. (Per email dated 8/16/19.)

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 Tipton County, 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.

Tipton 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 Tipton County ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers for Tipton County, TN, William Veazey from the Tipton County Planning Department confirmed they are not required. (Per email dated 8/16/19.)

Comments

While no formal online code was located for Tipton County, TN, William Veazey from the Tipton County Planning Department provided Resolution 17/03/352 showing the adoption of the 2012 IRC with complete deletion of Chapters 34 through 43 (Electrical). (Per email dated 8/16/19.)

Commercial Building Code

Tipton 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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While no formal online code was located for Tipton County, TN, William Veazey from the Tipton County Planning Department provided Resolution 17/03/352 showing the adoption of the 2012 IBC including appendix F. (Per email dated 8/16/19.)

Existing Buildings

No formal online code was located regarding adoption of the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

Other Building Codes