Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Bartlett, TN has adopted the 2009 International Codes including the 2009 IRC and IBC. Bartlett, TN Muni. Codes § 12-1101 (IRC adoption), and § 12-101 (IBC adoption). Update: Per the Bartlett, TN website, they have adopted the 2015 edition year including the 2015 IRC amendments and 2015 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 Bartlett, 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.
Bartlett adopted the 2015 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 Bartlett ? No
Municipal Code
https://www.cityofbartlett.org/DocumentCenter/View/10937/International-Residential-Building-Code-2015-Edition#page=4Comments:
Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Wind Design: Ground Snow Load – 10 lb/ft, Speed (mph) – 89, Topographic Effects – No, Seismic Design Category – D1
Subject to Damage from: Weathering – Moderate, Frost Line Depth – 5 inches, Termite – Moderate to Heavy, Decay – Moderate to Severe
Winter Design Temp: 18
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: No
Flood Hazard: 9/29/2007
Air Freezing Index: 158
Mean Annual Temp: 61.8
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Brown |
Jim |
Code Enforcement Director |
jbrown@cityofbartlett.org |
901/385-6425 |
|
Comments
Bartlett, TN has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendices A, B, C, D, G, J, M and N. 2015 IRC amendments.
DELETE R313.2 AND R313.2.1 in their entirety. 2015 IRC amendments.
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.
Bartlett, TN has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix J. 2015 IRC amendments.
Commercial Building Code
Bartlett adopted the 2015 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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Bartlett, TN has adopted the 2015 IBC referencing appendices C, E, F and G. 2015 IBC amendments.
Existing Buildings
While no formal online code was located regarding the IEBC, the Bartlett, TN website indicates adoption of the 2015 IEBC. 2015 IEBC amendments.
Other Building Codes
Bartlett, TN also adopted the following codes with edition updates on their website:
2015 International Plumbing Code. Bartlett, TN Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoption). IPC amendments.
2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Bartlett, TN Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption). NEC amendments.
2015 International Fuel Gas Code. Bartlett, TN Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption). IFGC amendments.
2015 International Mechanical Code. Bartlett, TN Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption). IMC amendments.
2015 International Energy Conservation Code. Bartlett, TN Muni. Code § 12-601 (adoption). IECC amendments.
The Bartlett, TN website also indicates adoption of the following codes:
2015 International Fire Code.
2015 International Residential Gas and Mechanical Code. IRGMC amendments.
2015 International Residential Plumbing Code. IRPC amendments.
ICC AI I 7.1-2017 Accessibility Code.
2015 International Property Maintenance Code. IPMC amendments.