Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Loudon County, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Loudon County, TN Resolution 040714-D (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 Loudon County, Tennessee include the following.

• 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.

Loudon County 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 amendments to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Loudon County ? No
Citation: Resolution 040714-D
Municipal Code https://planningandcodes.loudoncounty-tn.gov/documents/resolutions/20140409_LoudonCounty_CodesAdoptionResolution.pdf#page=3
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Table R301.2(1) Climatic And Geographic Design Criteria:

Insert "10 PSF" ifl the table for Ground Snow Load. Insert "90" in the table for Wind Speed. Insert "C" in the table for Seismic Design Category. Insert "Severe" in tpe table for Weathering. Insert "12 inches" in the table for Frost Line Depth. Insert "Moderate to heavy" in the table for Termite. Insert" 19 degrees Fahrenheit" in the table for Winter Design Temp. Insert "No" in the table for Ice Shield Underpayment Required. Insert "May 8, 2007'' in the table for Flood Hazards. Insert "21 O" in the table for Air Freezing Index. Insert "59.4" in the table for Mean Annual Temp.  

Government Officials

Comments

Loudon County, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices F and M. Loudon County, TN Resolution 040714-D.

Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Add the words "(Optional, see Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-120-101(a)(8))." in the section title after the word "Systems".

Section R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. Delete the words" An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses." And replace it with "When an automatic residential fire sprinkler system is installed in townhouses, the following shall apply:"

Section R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. Delete the words "An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings." And replace with "When an automatic residential fire sprinkler system is installed in one- and two-family dwellings, the following shall apply."  Loudon County, TN Resolution 040714-D.

Commercial Building Code

Loudon County 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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Comments

Loudon County, TN has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices A and B. Loudon County, TN Resolution 040714-D.

Existing Buildings

Loudon County, TN did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

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