Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Manchester, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Manchester, TN Muni. Code § 12-101 (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 Manchester, 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.

Manchester 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Manchester ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Jamie Sain, Codes Director of Manchester, TN confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 9/17/19.)

Comments

Manchester, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices G and J. Manchester, TN Muni. Code § 12-101.

Replace exception in Section R313.1 regarding Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in Townhouses with the following: "An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required if a 2 hour fire resistance rated wall exists between units, if such walls do not contain plumbing and/or mechanical equipment, ducts, or vents in the common wall." (b) Section R313.2 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in Oneand Two-Family Dwellings. Manchester, TN Muni. Code § 12-101.

No online IRC amendment code was located.

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.

Manchester, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix J. Manchester, TN Muni. Code § 12-101.

Commercial Building Code

Manchester 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Comments

No online IBC amendment code was located.

Existing Buildings

Manchester, TN has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Manchester, TN Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).

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