Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Oakland, TN has adopted the 2009 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2009 IRC and IBC. Oakland, TN Muni. Codes § 12-101 (adoptions) and § 12-102 (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 Oakland, 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.

Oakland adopted the 2009 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: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Oakland ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Comments

Omit Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (2009 International Residential Building Code). Oakland, TN Muni. Code § 12-102.

Commercial Building Code

Oakland adopted the 2009 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

Oakland, TN has adopted the 2009 IEBC. Oakland, TN Muni. Code § 12-101 (adoption).

Other Building Codes