Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
La Vergne, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. La Vergne, TN Muni. Codes § 12-601 (IRC adoption), § 12-602 (IRC amendments), § 12-101 (IBC adoption) and § 12-102 (IBC 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 La Vergne, 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.
La Vergne adopted the 2012 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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2018 IRC with Tennessee amendments(La Vergne, TN Sec. 12-601. - Residential code adopted.)
...regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International
Residential Code, 2018 edition, published by the International Code Council, and Appendices
G, H, J, and K, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully
set out in this chapter, and is hereinafter referred to as the residential code. (Ord.
#2006-18, Nov. 2006, as...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for La Vergne ? No
Citation: § 12-602
Municipal Code
https://www.lavergnetn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/470/Municipal-Code-PDF?bidId=#page=203Comments:
Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Graphic Design Criteria. Amend as follows:
Ground Snow Load 10 lb.
Wind Speed 90
Topographic Effects No
Seismic Design B
Weathering Severe
Frost Line 12"
Termite Very Heavy
Winter Design Temp 14"
Ice Barrier No
Air Freezing Index 366
Mean Avg. Temp. (F) 59
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Salyers |
Randolph |
Director of Codes |
rsalyers@lavergnetn.gov |
615/287-8605 |
|
Comments
La Vergne, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices G, H, J, and K. La Vergne, TN Muni. Codes § 12-601.
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.
La Vergne, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix J. La Vergne, TN Muni. Codes § 12-601.
Commercial Building Code
La Vergne adopted the 2012 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(La Vergne, TN Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
La Vergne, TN has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendix A. La Vergne, TN Muni. Codes § 12-101.
Existing Buildings
La Vergne, TN has adopted the 2012 IEBC. La Vergne, TN Muni. Codes § 12-801 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
La Vergne, TN also adopted the following codes:
2012 International Fire Code. La Vergne, TN Muni. Code § 7-202 (adoption).
2012 International Plumbing Code. La Vergne, TN Muni. Codes § 12-201 (adoption) and § 12-202 (amendments).
2012 International Fuel Gas Code. La Vergne, TN Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption).
2009 International Energy Conservation Code. La Vergne, TN Muni. Codes § 12-401 (adoption) and § 12-402 (amendments).
2012 International Mechanical Code. La Vergne, TN Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).
2012 International Property Maintenance Code. La Vergne, TN Muni. Codes § 12-701 (adoption) and § 12-702 (amendments).
2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. La Vergne, TN Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption).
2012 International Private Sewage Disposal Code. La Vergne, TN Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption).
2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Code. La Vergne, TN Muni. Code § 12-1101 (adoption).
2008 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). La Vergne, TN Muni. Code § 12-1201 (adoption).
