Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Adamsville, TN has adopted the 2003 International Building Code with amendments. Adamsville, TN Muni. Codes § 12-101 and § 12-202 (for adoption and amendments, scroll down to Quick Links on right side of screen and select Municipal Code of Ordinances, then go to PDF page 90). No online IRC 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 Adamsville, 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.
Adamsville adopted the 2003 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.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Adamsville ? Undetermined
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Simon |
Steve |
Permits, Licenses, Taxes and Zoning |
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731/632-1401 |
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Comments
We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Adamsville, TN. We reached out to the department and received no response regarding this matter. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Adamsville, TN.
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exception:
Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.
2003 IBC § 101.2 (scope).
Commercial Building Code
Adamsville adopted the 2003 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.
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Adamsville, TN has adopted the 2003 IBC. Adamsville, TN Muni. Code § 12-101 (for adoption and amendments, scroll down to Quick Links on right side of screen and select Municipal Code of Ordinances, then go to PDF page 90).
Existing Buildings
Adamsville, TN did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Adamsville, TN also adopted the following codes:
1994 Standard Fire Code. Adamsville, TN Muni. Code § 7-201 (for adoption, scroll down to Quick Links on right side of screen and select Municipal Code of Ordinances, then go to PDF page 43).
1994 Standard Plumbing Code together with all appendices. Adamsville, TN Muni. Codes § 12-201 and § 12-202 (for adoption and amendments, scroll down to Quick Links on right side of screen and select Municipal Code of Ordinances, then go to PDF page 92).
1994 Standard Housing Code. Adamsville, TN Muni. Codes § 12-401 and § 12-402 (for adoption and amendments, scroll down to Quick Links on right side of screen and select Municipal Code of Ordinances, then go to PDF page 96)
1992 Model Energy Code. Adamsville, TN Muni. Codes § 12-501 and § 12-502 (for adoption and amendments, scroll down to Quick Links on right side of screen and select Municipal Code of Ordinances, then go to PDF page 97)