Updated : 12/05/2024
Overview
Dickson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix G, with amendments. Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoption and amendments). Dickson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption and amendments). Dickson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption).
Helpful resources for Dickson, 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.
Dickson 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 Dickson ? 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 |
| Bowker |
Andy |
Building Official |
abowker@cityofdickson.com |
615-441-9508 |
|
Comments
Dickson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix G, with amendments. Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoption and amendments).
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.
Dickson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption).
Commercial Building Code
Dickson 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.
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Comments
Dickson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption and amendments).
Existing Buildings
Dickson, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
Dickson, Tennessee, also adopted the following codes:
2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption).
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).
1985 Standard Excavation and Grading Code. Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-601 (adoption).
2012 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption).
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption).
2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).
2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).
2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 11-101 (adoption).
2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Dickson, TN, Muni. Code § 7-101 (adoption).
