Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Louisville, TN has adopted the 2012 International Building Code with amendments. Louisville, TN Ord. No. 2015-06 (IBC adoption and amendments). No online IRC 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 Louisville, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Louisville, TN Building Code Adopted
• 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.

Louisville 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.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Louisville ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Dick McGill, Building Inspector of Lousville, TN confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 9/17/19).

Comments

We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Louisville, TN. We reached out to the department and received no response regarding this matter. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Louisville, TN.

101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception:

Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.

2012 IBC § 101.2 (scope). Louisville, TN  Ord. No. 2015-06 (IBC amendments).

 

Commercial Building Code

Louisville 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

Louisville, TN has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices A and B. Louisville, TN Ord. No. 2015-06.

Existing Buildings

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

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