Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Kingsport, TN has adopted the 2018 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2018 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-96 (adoptions and amendments).
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 Kingsport, 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.
Kingsport 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(Kingsport, TN Sec. 22-96. - Codes adopted by reference.)
...become optional effective March 1, 2024.
(e)
Residential Code. The provisions of the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including appendix
F, Q, and J for one- and two-family dwellings, published by the International Code
Council, is hereby...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Kingsport ? Undetermined
Comments
Kingsport, TN has adopted the 2018 IRC including appendices F, J, and Q. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-96.
Pursuant to TCA 68-120-101(a)(8)(A), the sprinkler requirements in section R313.2 and section P2904 shall not be mandatory for One-and Two Family Dwellings, provided however, if a sprinkler system is installed it shall meet the requirements of section R313.2 and section P2904. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-96.
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.
Kingsport, TN has adopted the 2018 IRC including appendix J. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-96.
Commercial Building Code
Kingsport 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(Kingsport, TN Sec. 22-284. - Code adopted by reference.)
...The provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 edition, published by the
International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as though copied verbatim
herein. One copy of said code and revisions thereto was on file in the office of the
city recorder for a period of 15 days prior to adoption, and that one copy of said
code and...
Comments
Kingsport, TN has adopted the 2018 IBC including appendices B, C, J and K. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-96.
Existing Buildings
Kingsport, TN has adopted the 2018 IEBC. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-96 (adoption and amendments).
Other Building Codes
Kingsport, TN also adopted the following codes:
2018 International Property Maintenance Code. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-96 (adoption and amendments).
2018 International Energy Conservation Code. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-96 (adoption and amendments).
2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-121 (adoption).
2018 International Fuel Gas Code. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-284 (adoption and amendments).
2018 International Mechanical Code. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-391 (adoption and amendments).
2018 International Plumbing Code. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-411 (adoption and amendments).
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 22-522 (adoption).
2018 International Fire Code. Kingsport, TN Muni. Code § 42-46 (adoption).