Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Jonesborough, TN has adopted the 2006 International Codes including the 2006 IRC and IBC. Jonesborough, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoptions). No online amendment code was located.
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 Jonesborough, 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.
Jonesborough adopted the 2006 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: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Jonesborough ? No
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Jay Greene, Building Inspector of Jonesborough, TN confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 9/9/19.)
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Greene |
Jay |
Building Inspector |
jayg@jonesboroughtn.org |
423/753-1035 |
|
Comments
No online IRC amendment code was located.
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.
Jonesborough, TN has adopted the 2006 IRC including appendix J. Jonesborough, TN Muni. Code § 4-101.
Commercial Building Code
Jonesborough adopted the 2006 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
No online IBC amendment code was located.
Existing Buildings
Jonesborough, TN has adopted the 2006 IEBC. Jonesborough, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
Jonesborough, TN also adopted the following codes:
2006 International Mechanical Code. Jonesborough, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption).
2006 International Fuel Gasl Code. Jonesborough, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption).
2006 International Fire Code. Jonesborough, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption).
2006 Accessibility Code ICC/ANSI A117.1. Jonesborough, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption).
2006 International Plumbing Code. Jonesborough, TN Muni. Code § 4-201 (adoption).
1991 Standard Housing Code. Jonesborough, TN Muni. Code § 4-301 (adoption).
