Updated : 12/11/2024

Overview

Franklin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices G and J, with amendments. Franklin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption) and § 12-1002 (amendments). Franklin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices D, G, and K, with amendments. Franklin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption) and § 12-102 (amendments). Franklin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Franklin, TN, Muni. Codes § 12-801 (adoption) and § 12-802 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Franklin, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Franklin, Tennessee Home Page
  • Franklin, Tennessee Building Code
  • Franklin, 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.

Franklin 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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2018 IRC with Tennessee amendments(Franklin, TN Sec. 12-1001. - One- and two-family dwelling code adopted.)

...location and use of detached one- and two-family dwellings, their appurtenances and accessory structures, so as to safeguard life, health, and public welfare, the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, with Appendix G and J, as prepared by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this Code...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

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. 

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Franklin ? No
Comments:

In conversation with Roger Layman (Building Inspector – Franklin, TN), we were informed that the city does not require an ice barrier for the purpose of protecting against ice damming along eaves.

Government Officials

Comments

Franklin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices G and J, with amendments. Franklin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption) and § 12-1002 (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.

Franklin, Tennessee, adopted Appendix J of the adopted IRC. Franklin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-1001.

Franklin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Franklin, TN, Muni. Codes § 12-801 (adoption) and § 12-802 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Franklin 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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2012 IBC with Tennessee amendments(Franklin, TN Sec. 12-101. - Building code adopted.)

...building or structure, the International Building Code 2018 edition, including Appendices D, G, and K thereto, as prepared and adopted by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this Code and is hereinafter referred to as the building code....

Comments

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

Existing Buildings

Franklin, Tennessee, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Franklin, TN, Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption) and § 12-802 (amendments).

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