Updated : 11/21/2024

Overview

Carthage, Tennessee, adopted the 2003 International Residential Code (IRC). Carthage, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption). Carthage, Tennessee, adopted the 2003 International Building Code (IBC). Carthage, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption). Carthage, Tennessee, adopted the 2003 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Carthage, TN, Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption).

Per their website, they now utilize the 2018 ICC Codes, including 2018 International Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Codes. Note that 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 Carthage, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Carthage, Tennessee Home Page
  • Carthage, Tennessee Building Permit
  • Carthage, Tennessee Municipal Code
• 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.

Carthage adopted the 2018 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

The IRC requires drip edge flashing in section R905.2.8.5 and the state legislature did not amend this section. TN ADC 0780-02-23-.02(1)(a).

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Carthage ? Undetermined
Comments:

No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the municipal code or city website; Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required. 

Government Officials

Comments

Carthage, Tennessee, adopted the 2003 International Residential Code (IRC). Carthage, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).

Per their website, they now utilize the 2018 ICC Codes, including the 2018 international residential code. Note that 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.

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.

No mention of Appendix J of the adopted IRC was located at this time.

Carthage, Tennessee, adopted the 2003 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Carthage, TN, Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Carthage adopted the 2018 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

Carthage, Tennessee, adopted the 2003 International Building Code (IBC). Carthage, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).

Per their website, they now utilize the 2018 ICC Codes, including the 2018 international building code. Note that 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.

Existing Buildings

Carthage, Tennessee, adopted the 2003 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Carthage, TN, Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption).

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