Charlotte, Tennessee Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Charlotte, TN has adopted the 1991 Standard Codes including the 1991 SHC and SBC. Charlotte, TN Muni. Codes § 12-501 (SHC adoption) and § 12-101 (SBC adoption). No online 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 Charlotte, 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.

Charlotte adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: undetermined

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Charlotte ? Undetermined

Comments

No online SHC amendment code was located.

Commercial Building Code

Charlotte adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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Comments

No online SBC amendment code was located.

Existing Buildings

Charlotte, TN has adopted the 1988 Standard Existing Building Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption).

Other Building Codes

Charlotte, TN also adopted the following codes:

1991 Standard Fire Prevention Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 7-201 (adoption).

1991 Standard Plumbing Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoption).

1993 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption).

1991 Standard Gas Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption).

1975 Standard Excavation and Grading Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption).

1991 Standard Swimming Pool Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption).

1985 Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption).

1991 Standard Mechanical Code. Charlotte, TN Muni. Code § 12-1101 (adoption).