Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Sparta, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Sparta, TN Muni. Codes § 12-401 (IRC adoption), § 12-402 (IRC amendments), § 12-201 (IBC adoption) and § 12-202 (IBC 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 Sparta, 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.
Sparta 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 Sparta ? Undetermined
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| O'Neal |
Mike |
Codes Officer |
|
931/836-3248 |
|
Comments
Sparta, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, N and P. Sparta, TN Muni. Code § 12-402.
Part III, R313, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems is hereby excluded from adoption. Sparta, TN Muni. Code § 12-403.
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.
Sparta, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix J. Sparta, TN Muni. Code § 12-402.
Commercial Building Code
Sparta 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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Sparta, TN has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K. Sparta, TN Muni. Code § 12-202.
Existing Buildings
Sparta, TN has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Sparta, TN Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption) and § 12-802 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
Sparta, TN also adopted the following codes:
2012 International Fire Code. Sparta, TN Muni. Codes § 7-201 (adoption) and § 7-203 (amendments).
2012 International Plumbing Code. Sparta, TN Muni. Codes § 12-301 (adoption) and § 12-302 (amendments).
2012 International Fuel Gas Code. Sparta, TN Muni. Codes § 12-501 (adoption) and § 12-502 (amendments).
2012 International Property Maintenance Code. Sparta, TN Muni. Codes § 12-601 (adoption).
2009 International Energy Conservation Code. Sparta, TN Muni. Codes § 12-701 (adoption).
2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Sparta, TN Muni. Codes § 12-1001 (adoption).
2012 International Mechanical Code. Sparta, TN Muni. Codes § 12-1101 (adoption) and § 12-1102 (amendments).
2008 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Sparta, TN Muni. Code § 12-1301 (adoption).
