Updated : 12/10/2024

Overview

Erwin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, E, G, J, K, N, P, and Q, with amendments. Erwin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption) and § 12-502 (amendments). Erwin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including the Appendices F and G, with amendments. Erwin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption) and § 12-102 (amendments). Erwin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Erwin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption) and § 12-702 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Erwin, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Erwin, Tennessee Municipal Code
• 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.

Erwin 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 Erwin ? 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.

Comments

Erwin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, E, G, J, K, N, P, and Q, with amendments. Erwin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption) and § 12-502 (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.

Erwin, TN, adopted the 2018 IRC, including Appendix J. Erwin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).

Erwin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Erwin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption) and § 12-702 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Erwin 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

Erwin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including the Appendices F and G, with amendments. Erwin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption) and § 12-102 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Erwin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Erwin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption) and § 12-702 (amendments).

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