Updated : 12/09/2024

Overview

Dyersburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, N, and P, with amendments. Dyersburg, TN, Ordinance No. BB642 (adoption and amendments). Dyersburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Dyersburg, TN, Ordinance No. BB664 (adoption). Dyersburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dyersburg, TN, Ordinance No. BB664 (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 Dyersburg, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Dyersburg, Tennessee Home Page
  • Dyersburg, Tennessee Code Enforcement
  • Dyersburg, Tennessee Current Building Codes Ordinance
• 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.

Dyersburg adopted the 2015 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 Dyersburg ? 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

Dyersburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, N, and P, with amendments. Dyersburg, TN, Ordinance No. BB642 (adoption and 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.

Dyersburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2015 IRC, including Appendix J. Dyersburg, TN, Ordinance No. BB642.

Dyersburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dyersburg, TN, Ordinance No. BB664 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Dyersburg adopted the 2015 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

Dyersburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Dyersburg, TN, Ordinance No. BB664 (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.

Existing Buildings

Dyersburg, Tennessee, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dyersburg, TN, Ordinance No. BB664 (adoption).

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