Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Cookeville, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Cookeville, TN Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions and amendments).

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 Cookeville, Tennessee include the following.

• 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.

Cookeville 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 with Tennessee amendments(Cookeville, TN 12-501. Existing building code adopted.)

...Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated , §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506, and for the purpose of securing the public safety, health and general welfare through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation in dwellings, apartment houses, rooming houses, and buildings or structures, the International Existing Building Code , 1 2018 edition, as prepared and adopted by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the code....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Cookeville ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Jeff Littrell, Codes Department Director of Cookeville, TN provided the following table. (Per email dated 9/5/19.)

Climate and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load: 10

Wind Design: Speed (mph) – 90,  Topographic Effects – No

Seismic Design Category: B

Subject to Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Depth – 3, Termite – Moderate/Heavy

Winter Design Temp: 20

Ice Barrier Underlayment: No Unless Req. by Code

Flood Hazard: 1986

Air Freezing Index: 1500 or Less

Mean Annual Speed Temp: 53.7

Government Officials

Comments

Section R313.2 is amended to read as follows: An automatic fire sprinkler system shall not be required in a single-family detached dwelling as defined by the Cookeville Zoning Code. Single-family attached, two-family or duplexes as defined by the Cookeville Zoning Code will be required to have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed. Cookeville, TN Muni. Code § 12-101

Commercial Building Code

Cookeville 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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2012 IBC with Tennessee amendments(Cookeville, TN Municipal Code)

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Existing Buildings

Cookeville, TN has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Cookeville, TN Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).

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