Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Davidson County, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Davidson County, TN Muni. Codes § 16.08.010 (adoptions), § 16.08.014 (IRC amendments) and § 16.08.012 (IBC 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 Davidson 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.
Davidson County 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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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Davidson County ? No
Comments:
Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground Snow Load = 10#
Wind Speed MPH = 90
Seismic Design = C
Subject to Damage From:
Weathering = Severe
Frost Depth = 12"
Termite = Heavy
Decay = Severe
Winter Design Temperature = 14 °F
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier for Davidson County (Nashville), TN, Jamari Brown, Director of Economic and Community Development confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 8/14/19.)
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Brown |
Jamari |
Director of Economic and Community Development |
jamari.brown@nashville.gov |
615/862-6000 |
|
Comments
Davidson County, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices E, F, G, H and M. Davidson County, TN Muni. Code § 16.08.010.
R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. A townhouse shall be considered a separate building with independent exterior walls and shall be separated by a two-hour fire-resistance-rated wall assembly. A townhouse shall be built according to local and statewide adopted building codes; provided, however, a fire sprinkler system shall not be required for a townhouse. For the purposes of this Code, "townhouse" means a single family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three (3) or more attached units that extends from foundation to roof, not more than three (3) stories in height, with a separate means of egress, and an open space or public way on at least two (2) sides.
R313.2 of the 2012 Edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings is hereby amended by deleting Section R313.2 in its entirety. Davidson County, TN Muni. Code § 16.08.014.
Commercial Building Code
Davidson County 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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Comments
Davidson County, TN has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices C and D. Davidson County, TN Muni. Code § 16.08.010.
Existing Buildings
Davidson County, TN did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Davidson County, TN also adopted the following codes:
2012 International Fire Code. Davidson County, TN Muni. Codes § 10.64.010 (adoption), § 10.64.015 (amendments) and § 10.64.017 (amendments).
2012 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Davidson County, TN Muni. Codes § 10.64.012 (adoption) and § 10.64.016 (amendments) and § 10.64.017 (amendments).
2009 International ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Davidson County, TN Muni. Code § 16.08.010 (adoption).
2012 International Energy Conservation Code. Davidson County, TN Muni. Codes § 16.08.010 (adoption) and § 16.08.016 (amendments).
2012 International Plumbing Code. Davidson County, TN Muni. Codes § 16.12.120 (adoption) and § 16.12.130 (amendments).
2012 International Fuel Gas Code. Davidson County, TN Muni. Codes § 16.16.180 (adoption) and § 16.16.230 (amendments).
2012 International Mechanical Code. Davidson County, TN Muni. Codes § 16.16.180 (adoption) and § 16.16.230 (amendments).
2011 National Electrical Code. Davidson County, TN Muni. Codes § 16.20.140 (adoption) and § 16.20.150 (amendments).