Updated : 11/25/2024
Overview
Cheatham County, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Code (IRC), including Appendix A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, N, O, P, and Q, with amendments. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24. Cheatham County, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24. For Cheatham County, Tennessee, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Helpful resources for Cheatham County, 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.
Cheatham 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 Cheatham County ? No
Comments:
Jason Frazier informed us that ice barrier underlayment is not required. Jason Frazier, Building Inspector, email, 8/14/19.
Ground Snow Load: 15
Wind Speed (mph): 115
Topographic Effects: N/A
Special Wind Region:N/A
Wind-borne Debris: N/A
Seismic Design Category: C
Damage from Weathering: Severe
Damage from Frost Line Depth: 12″
Damage from Termite: Mod to Heavy
Damage from Decay: N/A
Winter Design Temp: 14 degrees
Ice Barrier Underlayment: No
Flood Hazards: See Firm
Air Freezing Index: 500
Mean Annual Temp: 57 Degrees F.
Cheatham County, TN, “Climatic Geographic Table,” Accessed 11/25/24 (PDF).
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Saunders |
Dale |
Codes Enforcement Officer |
dale.saunders@cheathamcountytn.gov |
Cell: (615) 352-3248 |
|
Comments
Cheatham County, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Code (IRC), including Appendix A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, N, O, P, and Q, with amendments. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24.
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.
Cheatham County, TN, adopted the 2018 IRC, including Appendix J. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24.
For Cheatham County, Tennessee, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Commercial Building Code
Cheatham 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.
Auto Search - beta:
No results were located with the automated search.
Comments
Cheatham County, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24.
Existing Buildings
For Cheatham County, Tennessee, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Other Building Codes
Cheatham County, Tennessee, adopted the following codes:
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24.
2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with amendments. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24.
2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with amendments. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24.
2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with amendments. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24.
2018 International Fire Code (IFC) with amendments. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24.
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with amendments. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24.
2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with amendments. Cheatham County, TN, “Adopted Codes.” Accessed 11/25/24.
