Dandridge, Tennessee Building Codes

Updated : 12/04/2024

Overview

Dandridge, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, F, G, H, J, N, O, and P, with amendments. Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption) and § 12-402 (amendments). Dandridge, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices B, C, E, F, I, and J, with amendments. Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption) and § 12-102 (amendments). Dandridge, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption).

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 Dandridge, Tennessee include the following.

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.

Dandridge 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

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 Dandridge ? No
Comments:

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

Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.

Insert “10 PSF” in the table for Ground Snow Load.
Insert “90” in the table for Wind Speed.
Insert “No” in the table for topographic effects.
Insert “C” in the table for Seismic Design Category.
Insert “Severe” in the table for Weathering.
Insert “12 inches” in the table for Frost Line Depth.
Insert “Moderate to heavy” in the table to Termite.
Insert “19 degrees Fahrenheit” in the table for Winter Design Temp.
Insert “No” in the table for Ice Barrier Underlayment Required.
Insert “210” in the table for Air Freezing Index.
Insert “59.4” in the table for Mean Annual Temp.

Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-402 (amendments).

Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Reneau Terry Building Inspector treneau@dandridgetn.gov 865/397-7420

Comments

Dandridge, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, F, G, H, J, N, O, and P, with amendments. Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption) and § 12-402 (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.

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.

Dandridge, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 IRC, including Appendix J. Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-402 (amendments).

Dandridge, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Dandridge 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

Dandridge, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices B, C, E, F, I, and J, with amendments. Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption) and § 12-102 (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.

Existing Buildings

Dandridge, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption).

Other Building Codes

Dandridge, TN also adopted the following codes:

2003 International Fire Code (IFC), including all Appendixes. Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 7-201 (adoption).

2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices B, C, D, E, and F. Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoption) and § 12-202 (amendments).

2008 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption).

2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A, B, C, and D, with amendments. Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption) and § 12-502 (amendments).

2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-601 (adoption) and § 12-602 (amendments).

2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Dandridge, TN Muni. Codes § 12-1001 (adoption).

2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption) and § 12-702 (amendments).

2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Dandridge, TN, Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption).

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.