Updated : 11/12/2024

Overview

Athens, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Athens, TN Muni. Codes § 12-1001 (adoption), § 12-1003 (amendments), Athens, TN, “Fire and Building Code Updates.” Ordinance No. 1105. Accessed 11/12/24. Athens, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IRC). Athens, TN Muni. Codes § 12-101 (adoption) and Athens, TN, “Fire and Building Code Updates.” Ordinance No. 1105. Accessed 11/12/24. For Athens, Tennessee, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located, therefore section 101.4.7 of the IBC would likely apply.

Note that the Athens, TN, includes the 2018 edition of the ICC codes on their city website. Link to the city website.

Helpful resources for Athens, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Athens, Tennessee Home Page
  • Athens, Tennessee Building Inspection
  • Athens, Tennessee Non-codified Ordinances
  • Athens, Tennessee Municipal Code
• 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.

Athens adopted the 2018 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

The IRC requires drip edge flashing in section R905.2.8.5 and the state legislature did not amend this section. TN ADC 0780-02-23-.02(1)(a).

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Athens ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers, Gene McConkey, Building Inspector of Athens, TN, confirmed they are not required. (Per email dated 8/20/19.)

Government Officials

Comments

Athens, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Athens, TN Muni. Codes § 12-1001 (adoption), § 12-1003 (amendments), Athens, TN, “Fire and Building Code Updates.” Ordinance No. 1105. Accessed 11/12/24.

Note that the Athens, TN, includes the 2018 edition of the ICC codes on their city website. Link to the city website.

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.

Athens, TN, adopted the 2018 IRC, including Appendix J.

For Athens, Tennessee, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located, therefore section 101.4.7 of the IBC would likely apply.

Commercial Building Code

Athens adopted the 2018 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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Comments

Athens, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IRC). Athens, TN Muni. Codes § 12-101 (adoption) and Athens, TN, “Fire and Building Code Updates.” Ordinance No. 1105. Accessed 11/12/24.

Note that the Athens, TN, includes the 2018 edition of the ICC codes on their city website. Link to the city website.

Existing Buildings

For Athens, Tennessee, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located, therefore section 101.4.7 of the IBC would likely apply.

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