Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online code was located, per their website, Martin, TN has adopted the 2006 International Codes including the 2006 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Link to website.

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 Martin, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Martin, TN Building Codes
• 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.

Martin adopted the 2006 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 Martin ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Comments

No online IRC amendment code was located.

Commercial Building Code

Martin 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

While no formal online code was located, per their website, Martin, TN has adopted the 1988 Standard Existing Building Code. Link to website.

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