Updated : 12/03/2024

Overview

Coopertown, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Coopertown, TN, Adopting the 2018 Building Codes, Ordinance No. 2021-014(1), Accessed 12/3/24. Coopertown, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix Q. Coopertown, TN, Adopting the 2018 Building Codes, Ordinance No. 2021-014(1), Accessed 12/3/24. Coopertown, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Coopertown, TN, Adopting the 2018 Building Codes, Ordinance No. 2021-014(1), Accessed 12/3/24.

Helpful resources for Coopertown, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Coopertown, Tennessee Home Page
  • Coopertown, Tennessee Building and Codes
  • Coopertown, Tennessee Ordinances
• 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.

Coopertown 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 Coopertown ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online information was located regarding an ice barrier, Vicky Bumgardner, Building Commissioner of Coopertown, TN, confirmed it is required. (Per email dated 9/3/19.)

Government Officials

Comments

Coopertown, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Coopertown, TN, Adopting the 2018 Building Codes, Ordinance No. 2021-014(1), Accessed 12/3/24.

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.

Coopertown, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Coopertown, TN, Adopting the 2018 Building Codes, Ordinance No. 2021-014(1), Accessed 12/3/24.

Commercial Building Code

Coopertown 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

Coopertown, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix Q. Coopertown, TN, Adopting the 2018 Building Codes, Ordinance No. 2021-014(1), Accessed 12/3/24.

Existing Buildings

Coopertown, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Coopertown, TN, Adopting the 2018 Building Codes, Ordinance No. 2021-014(1), Accessed 12/3/24.

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