Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Madisonville, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, withe amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Madisonville, TN Muni. Codes § 12-401 (IRC adoption and amendments) and § 12-101 (IBC adoption 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 Madisonville, 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.

Madisonville 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 Madisonville ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Comments

Section R313.l regarding Automatic Sprinkler systems in Townhouses, add to the existing exception the following exception: "An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required if a 2 hour fire resistance rated wall exists between units and also does not contain plumbing, mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the common wall.'' Delete section R313.2 "Automated Sprinkler systems in 1 & 2 Family Dwellings." Madisonville, TN Muni. Code § 12-401.

Commercial Building Code

Madisonville 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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Existing Buildings

Madisonville, TN has adopted the 2006 IEBC. Madisonville, TN Muni. Code § 12-1001 (adoption).

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