Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Brandon, MS. adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2012 edition, including appendix chapters E, F. 
• The International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including appendix chapters E, F, G, and J.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition.

Brandon, MS. Muni. Code § 18-61 (adopted with amendments).

Helpful resources for Brandon, Mississippi include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Mississippi

Residential Building Code

Mississippi adopted a model state residential code but it is not in force unless adopted locally.See PLRB, Mississippi Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Brandon adopted the 2012 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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2018 IRC(Brandon, MS Sec. 18-61. - Adoption.)

...Appendix F Rodent Proofing. 2. The International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, with amendments. Subject to the following: a....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Brandon ? No
Citation: Brandon, MS. Muni. Code § 18-61 (adopted with amendments).
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/ms/brandon/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH18BU_ARTIIICOCO_S18-61AD
Comments:

The International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, with amendments. Subject to the following: to Section R101.1 insert "The City of Brandon, Mississippi"; exclude Section R103, R105.2 exception # 1 under Building and Section R112; to table R301.2(1) insert:

Ground snow load	5 lbs. psf
Wind speed	90 mph
Seismic category	B
Weathering	Moderate
Frost line depth	2 inches
Termite	Very heavy
Decay	Moderate to severe
Winter design Temp	25°F
Ice shield required	No
Flood hazards	July 1, 2011
Air freezing index	150
Annual temp	64°

Comments

Brandon, MS. adopts the International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including appendix chapters E, F, G, and J. Brandon, MS. Muni. Code § 18-61 (adopted with 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.

Brandon, MS. adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition. Brandon, MS. Muni. Code § 18-61 (adopted with amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Brandon adopted the 2012 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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See Muni. Code(Brandon, MS Municipal Code)

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Comments

Brandon, MS. adopts the International Building Code, 2012 edition, including appendix chapters E, F. Brandon, MS. Muni. Code § 18-61 (adopted with amendments).

Existing Buildings

Brandon, MS. adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition. Brandon, MS. Muni. Code § 18-61 (adopted with amendments).

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