Updated : 12/26/2024

Overview

Henderson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices B, C, G and N, with amendments. Henderson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption) and § 12-802 (amendments). Henderson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Henderson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption) and § 12-302 (amendments). Henderson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Henderson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption) and § 12-402 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Henderson, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Henderson, Tennessee Home Page
  • Henderson, Tennessee Building and Zoning
  • Henderson, 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.

Henderson 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 Henderson ? No
Citation: § 12-802
Municipal Code https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/system/files/codes/henderson-t12.pdf#page=12
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) Insert:
Ground Snow Load – 10
Wind Design Speed – 115 MPH
Topographic Effects – None
Seismic Design Category – D o
Weathering – Moderate
Frost Line Depth – 12 inches
Termite – Moderate to Heavy
Winter Design Temp – 18º
Summer Design Temp – 95º
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required – None
Flood Hazard – See Adopted Flood Hazard District Ordinance
Air Freezing Index – Less than 1500
Mean Annual Temperature – 59.4º F

Henderson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption) and § 12-802 (amendments).

Government Officials

Comments

Henderson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices B, C, G and N, with amendments. Henderson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption) and § 12-802 (amendments).

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.

Henderson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Henderson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption) and § 12-402 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Henderson 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

Henderson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Henderson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption) and § 12-302 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Henderson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Henderson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption) and § 12-402 (amendments).

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