Updated : 11/14/2024

Overview

Bartlett, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, G, J, M, and N, with amendments. Bartlett, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1101 (adoption and amendments) and Bartlett, TN, “2018 International Residential Code,” Accessed 11/14/24. Bartlett, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, E, F, and G, with amendments. Bartlett, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption and amendments) and Bartlett, TN, “2021 International Building Code,” Accessed 11/14/24. Bartlett, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A and B, with amendments. Bartlett, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1201 (adoption and amendments) and Bartlett, TN, “2021 International Existing Building Code,” Accessed 11/14/24.

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.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Bartlett, Tennessee Home Page
  • Bartlett, Tennessee Official Building Code
  • Bartlett, Tennessee Code Enforcement
  • Bartlett, Tennessee Ordinances
• 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.

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

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 Bartlett ? No
Citation: Bartlett, TN, "2018 International Residential Code," Accessed 11/14/24. 
Municipal Code https://www.cityofbartlett.org/DocumentCenter/View/10937/International-Residential-Building-Code-2018-Edition?bidId=#page=3
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The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.

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

Bartlett, TN, “2018 International Residential Code,” Accessed 11/14/24.

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Comments

Bartlett, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, G, J, M, and N, with amendments. Bartlett, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1101 (adoption and amendments) and Bartlett, TN, “2018 International Residential Code,” Accessed 11/14/24.

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.

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, adopted the 2018 IRC, including Appendix J. Bartlett, TN, “2018 International Residential Code,” Accessed 11/14/24.

Bartlett, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A and B, with amendments. Bartlett, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1201 (adoption and amendments) and Bartlett, TN, “2021 International Existing Building Code,” Accessed 11/14/24.

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 amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

Bartlett, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, E, F, and G, with amendments. Bartlett, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption and amendments) and Bartlett, TN, “2021 International Building Code,” Accessed 11/14/24.

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.

Existing Buildings

Bartlett, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A and B, with amendments. Bartlett, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1201 (adoption and amendments) and Bartlett, TN, “2021 International Existing Building Code,” Accessed 11/14/24.

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