Dayton, Tennessee Building Codes

Updated : 12/05/2024

Overview

Dayton, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption). Dayton, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption). Dayton, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoption).

Note that the city website declares that the 2018 ICC codes are applicable at this time. Also, the 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 Dayton, 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.

Dayton 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 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 Dayton ? 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
Fry Dan Building Inspector inspector@daytontn.net (423)-775-1817

Comments

Dayton, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption).

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.

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.

Dayton, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Dayton 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Comments

Dayton, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).

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.

Existing Buildings

Dayton, Tennessee, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoption).

Other Building Codes

Dayton, TN also adopted the following codes:

1985 Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code. Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption).

2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption).

1987 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).

2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-602 (adoption).

2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption).

1999 Standard Swimming Pool Code. Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption).

2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1101 (adoption).

2012 International Private Sewage Code. Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1101 (adoption).

2012 International Wildland-Urban Code. Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1101 (adoption).

2012 Standard on Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Dayton, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1101 (adoption).

Note that the city website declares that the 2018 ICC codes are applicable at this time. Also, the 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.