Updated : 11/19/2024

Overview

Brentwood, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Codes (IRC), including Appendices E and F, with amendments. Brentwood, TN, Muni. Codes § 14-66 (adoptions) and § 14-68 (amendments). Brentwood, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Codes (IBC), with amendments. Brentwood, TN, Muni. Codes § 14-66 (adoptions) and § 14-68 (amendments). No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or the city ordinances; However, the state adopted the 2012 IEBC. TN ADC 0780-02-02-.01(1)(h).

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 Brentwood, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Brentwood, Tennessee Home Page
  • Brentwood, Tennessee Planning and Codes
  • Brentwood, 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.

Brentwood 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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2018 IRC with Tennessee amendments(Brentwood, TN Sec. 14-66. - Adopted.)

...collectively referred to as "the building code." (1) Residential — International Residential Code, 2018 edition, as prepared and adopted by the International Code Council, including appendices E and F, and the International Energy Conservation Code...

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 Brentwood ? No
Comments:

Insert: Table R301.2(1) “Jurisdictions to fill in details as directed by provisions of the Code adoption.” See Table R301.2(1), attached below. Brentwood, TN, Muni. Code § 14-68(17).

Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria for the City of Brentwood, Tennessee

GROUND SNOW LOAD	WIND DESIGN		SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY	SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM			WINTER DESIGN TEMP	ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIREMENT	FLOOD HAZARDS	AIR FREEZING INDEX	MEAN AIR TEMP
	Speed (mph)	Topographic effects		Weathering	Frost line depth	Termite
10 P.S.F.	115	NO	“C”	SEVERE	12”	MODERATE TO HEAVY	16 DEGREES (F)	NOT REQUIRED	Contact Brentwood Engineering and/or Planning Departments	500 DAYS	59 DEGREES (F)

Brentwood, TN – Table R301.2(1)

Government Officials

Comments

Brentwood, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Codes (IRC), including Appendices E and F, with amendments. Brentwood, TN, Muni. Codes § 14-66 (adoptions) and § 14-68 (amendments).

Subsections R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems Required of the International Residential Code, 2018 edition is deleted. Requirements for residential fire sprinkler systems established in the city’s Code of Ordinances shall remain in effect in lieu of said subsection. Bradford, TN Muni. Code § 14-68.

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 adoption of Appendix J or the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or the city ordinances; However, the state adopted the 2012 IEBC. TN ADC 0780-02-02-.01(1)(h).

Commercial Building Code

Brentwood 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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2012 IBC with Tennessee amendments(Brentwood, TN Sec. 14-116. - Adopted.)

...the International Mechanical Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix B, as prepared and adopted by the International Code Council Inc., and the International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 edition, as prepared and adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this Code and are hereinafter...

Comments

Brentwood, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Codes (IBC), with amendments. Brentwood, TN, Muni. Codes § 14-66 (adoptions) and § 14-68 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or the city ordinances; However, the state adopted the 2012 IEBC. TN ADC 0780-02-02-.01(1)(h).

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