Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Chapel Hill, TN has adopted the 2006 International Building Code. Chapel Hill, TN Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption). No online IRC code, or IBC amendment code was located.
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 Chapel Hill, 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.
Chapel Hill adopted the 2006 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.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Chapel Hill ? Undetermined
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Nelson |
Don |
Building Inspector |
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615/604-4931 |
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Comments
We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Chapel Hill, TN. We reached out to the department and received no response regarding this matter. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Chapel Hill, TN.
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exception:
Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.
2006 IBC § 101.2 (scope).
Commercial Building Code
Chapel Hill adopted the 2006 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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Other Building Codes
Chapel Hill, TN also adopted the following codes:
2003 Uniform Fire Code. Chapel Hill, TN Muni. Code § 7-201 (adoption).
2000 Southern Standard Plumbing Code. Chapel Hill, TN Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).