Lebanon, Tennessee Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Lebanon, TN has adopted the 2003 International Residential Code (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and the 2006 Internationl Building Code. Lebanon, TN Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoptions). No online amendment code was located.

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 Lebanon, 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.

Lebanon adopted the 2003 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Lebanon ? Undetermined

Comments

No online IRC amendment code was located.

Commercial Building Code

Lebanon adopted the 2006 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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No online IBC amendment code was located.

Existing Buildings

Lebanon, TN has adopted the 2003 IEBC. Lebanon, TN Muni. Code § 12-601 (adoption).

Other Building Codes

Lebanon, TN also adopted the following codes:

2003 International Fire Code. Lebanon, TN Muni. Code § 7-201 (adoption).

2003 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Lebanon, TN Muni. Code § 7-201 (adoption).

2003 International Plumbing Code. Lebanon, TN Muni. Code § 12-301 (adoption).

1993 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Lebanon, TN Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption).

2003 International Fuel Gas Code. Lebanon, TN Muni. Code § 12-502 (adoption).

Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code. Lebanon, TN Muni. Code § 12-701 (adoption).

2003 International Mechanical Code. Lebanon, TN Muni. Code § 12-801 (adoption).

North Carolina Accessibility Code. Lebanon, TN Muni. Code § 12-901 (adoption).