Updated : 11/19/2024

Overview

Bradley County, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix Q, with amendments. Bradley County, TN, “Resolution 2022-47,” Accessed 11/19/24. (adoption and amendments). Bradley County, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices A, B, C, F, G, H, J, and N, with amendments. Bradley County, TN, “Resolution 2022-47,” Accessed 11/19/24. (adoption and amendments). Bradley County, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Bradley, TN, “Resolution 2022-47,” Accessed 11/19/24. (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Bradley County, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Bradley County, Tennessee Home Page
  • Bradley County, Tennessee Building Inspection
• 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.

Bradley County 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 Bradley County ? No
Citation: Resolution 2015.01
Municipal Code https://bradleycountytn.gov/uploads/building_inspector_12_4150398854.pdf#page=2
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.

Table 301.2 (1) Adding the following:

o Ground Snow Load “10”
o Wind Design, Speed “115” mph
o Wind Design, Topographic Effect “No”
o Wind Design, Special Wind Region “No”
o Wind Design, Windborne debris Zone “No”
o Seismic Design Category “C”
o Weathering “Moderate to Severe”
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2018 Codes Adoption Resolution to Adopt
o Frost Line Depth “12 Inches”
o Termite Protection “Yes”
o Winter Design Temperature” I 8° F”
o Ice Barrier Underlayment Required “No”
o Flood Hazards “See current FIRM Map”
o Air Freeze Index ” 1500 or less”
o Mean Annual Temperature “58.8° P’

Bradley County, TN, “RESOLUTION 2022-47,” Accessed 11/19/24. (adoption and amendments).

Government Officials

Comments

Bradley County, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix Q, with amendments. Bradley County, TN, “Resolution 2022-47,” Accessed 11/19/24. (adoption and 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.

No mention of Appendix J of the adopted IRC was located at this time.

Bradley County, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Bradley, TN, “Resolution 2022-47,” Accessed 11/19/24. (adoption and amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Bradley County 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.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

Bradley County, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices A, B, C, F, G, H, J, and N, with amendments. Bradley County, TN, “Resolution 2022-47,” Accessed 11/19/24. (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

Bradley County, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Bradley, TN, “Resolution 2022-47,” Accessed 11/19/24. (adoption and amendments).

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