Updated : 12/03/2024

Overview

Covington, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, H, J, N, P, and Q, with amendments. Covington, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101(2) (adoption) and Covington, TN, “Amending Title 12- Building, Utility, Etc Codes,” Ordinance No. 1742(2), Accessed 12/3/24. Covington, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, F, and I, with amendments. Covington, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101(1) (adoption) and Covington, TN, “Amending Title 12- Building, Utility, Etc Codes,” Ordinance No. 1742(1), Accessed 12/3/24. Covington, TN, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Covington, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101(6) (adoption) and Covington, TN, “Amending Title 12- Building, Utility, Etc Codes,” Ordinance No. 1742(9), Accessed 12/3/24.

Helpful resources for Covington, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Covington, Tennessee Home Page
  • Covington, Tennessee Code Compliance
  • Covington, 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.

Covington 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 amendments 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 Covington ? No
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.

Covington, TN, “Amending Title 12- Building, Utility, Etc Codes,” Ordinance No. 1742(2)(E), Accessed 12/3/24.

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Comments

Covington, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, H, J, N, P, and Q, with amendments. Covington, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101(2) (adoption) and Covington, TN, “Amending Title 12- Building, Utility, Etc Codes,” Ordinance No. 1742(2), 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.

Covington, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 IRC, including Appendix J. Covington, TN, “Amending Title 12- Building, Utility, Etc Codes,” Ordinance No. 1742(2), Accessed 12/3/24.

Covington, TN, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Covington, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101(6) (adoption) and Covington, TN, “Amending Title 12- Building, Utility, Etc Codes,” Ordinance No. 1742(9), Accessed 12/3/24.

Commercial Building Code

Covington 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 amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

Covington, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, F, and I, with amendments. Covington, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101(1) (adoption) and Covington, TN, “Amending Title 12- Building, Utility, Etc Codes,” Ordinance No. 1742(1), Accessed 12/3/24.

Existing Buildings

Covington, TN, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Covington, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101(6) (adoption) and Covington, TN, “Amending Title 12- Building, Utility, Etc Codes,” Ordinance No. 1742(9), Accessed 12/3/24.

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