Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Mount Juliet, TN has adopted the 2018 International Codes, with amendment, including the 2018 IRC and IBC. Mount Juliet, TN Muni. Code § 8-20 (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 Mount Juliet, 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.

Mount Juliet adopted the 2018 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 Mount Juliet ? No
Citation: § 8-20
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/tn/mt._juliet/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH8BUBURE_ARTIIBUCO_S8-20ADCOAD
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Table R301.2(1) adding the following Snow Load "10#", wind speed "90", Seismic "B", weathering "severe", Frost Line Depth, 6", Termite "Moderate to Heavy", Winter design temperature "14°F", Ice Barrier Required, "No", Flood Hazards, "As shown on FEMA FIRM Panel, Dated, Air Freezing Index "1500 or less", and Mean Annual Temperature "57°F".

Comments

Mount Juliet, TN has adopted the 2018 IRC including appendices A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, N, O, P and Q.  Mount Juliet, TN Muni. Code § 8-20.

Section R313.2 Remove and replace the words, "one-and two-family dwellings" with "all residential dwellings except, Single-Family Dwellings". Mount Juliet, TN Muni. Code § 8-20.

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.

Mount Juliet, TN has adopted the 2018 IRC including appendix J.  Mount Juliet, TN Muni. Code § 8-20.

Commercial Building Code

Mount Juliet adopted the 2018 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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Mount Juliet, TN has adopted the 2018 IBC including appendices A, B, C, E, F, G H, I, J, K, L, and N. Mount Juliet, TN Muni. Code § 8-20.

Existing Buildings

Mount Juliet, TN has adopted the 2018 IEBC. Mount Juliet, TN Muni. Code § 8-20 (adoption).

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