Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Tazewell, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Tazewell, TN Muni. Codes § 12-201 (IRC adoption) and § 12-101 (IBC adoption). 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 Tazewell, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Tazewell, TN Building, Utility, Etc. Codes
• 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.

Tazewell 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Tazewell ? Undetermined

Comments

The fire sprinkler systems are not required in the one -and two-family dwellings. The sprinkler systems are not required in townhouses, provided a two (2) hour fire wall is constructed between the units. Tazewell, TN Muni. Code § 12-201.

No online IRC amendment code was located.

Commercial Building Code

Tazewell 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Comments

No online IBC amendment code was located.

Existing Buildings

Tazewell, TN did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

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