Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Piperton, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Piperton, TN Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions 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.

Helpful resources for Piperton, Tennessee include the following.

• 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.

Piperton 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

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Piperton ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Tommie Johnson, Building Official of Piperton, TN confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 9/26/19.)

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Piperton 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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Existing Buildings

Piperton, TN has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Piperton, TN Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).

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