Updated : 12/18/2024

Overview

Greenbrier, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Greenbrier, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions). Greenbrier, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Greenbrier, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions). Greenbrier, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including all Appendices. Greenbrier, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions).

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 Greenbrier, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Greenbrier, Tennessee Home Page
  • Greenbrier, 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.

Greenbrier adopted the 2021 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 Greenbrier ? No
Comments:

The adoption of the Residential code included an amendment that informed us that Ice Barrier Underlayment is not required in Greenbrier, TN.

(b) Table R301.2 (1)
Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Ground Snow Load 15 pounds
Wind Speed 115mph
Topographic Effects No
12-3
Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Special Wind Region No
Windborne Debris Zone No
Seismic Design Category B
Subject to Damage from Weathering Severe
Subject to Damage from frost line
depth (inches)
12 inches
Subject to Damage from Termites Moderate to Heavy
Winter Design Temp (degrees) 14 Degrees Fahrenheit
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required No
Flood Hazards See City Flood Ordinance
Air Freezing Index 366
Mean Annual Temperature 59 Degrees Fahrenheit

Comments

Greenbrier, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Greenbrier, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions).

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.

Greenbrier, TN has adopted the 2021 IRC, including Appendix J. Greenbrier, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).

Greenbrier, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including all Appendices. Greenbrier, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions).

Commercial Building Code

Greenbrier adopted the 2021 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

Greenbrier, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Greenbrier, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions).

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

Greenbrier, Tennessee, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including all Appendices. Greenbrier, TN, Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoptions).

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