Updated : 12/04/2024
Overview
Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), excluding Appendixes A-M. Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption). Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), excluding Appendixes A-M. Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption). Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).
Helpful resources for Cumberland Gap, 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.
Cumberland Gap 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 the adoption without amendment 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 Cumberland Gap ? Undetermined
Comments:
No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the municipal code or city website; Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Bryant |
Don |
Building Inspector |
|
423/869-3860 |
|
Comments
Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), excluding Appendixes A-M. Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption).
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 mention of Appendix J of the adopted IRC was located at this time.
Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).
Commercial Building Code
Cumberland Gap 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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Comments
Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), excluding Appendixes A-M. Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).
Existing Buildings
Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
Cumberland Gap, TN, also adopted the following codes:
2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 7-201 (adoption).
2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoption).
2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption).
2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption).
2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-601 (adoption).
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption).
2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption).
2018 International Zoning Code. Cumberland Gap, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption).
