Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Paris, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Paris, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (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 Paris, Tennessee include the following.
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.
Paris 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 Paris ? No
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Mike Brown, Building Inspector of Paris, TN confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 9/26/19.)
Comments
The provisions of the 2012 International Residential Code requiring automatic fire sprinkler systems for one and two family dwellings shall be deleted and not be enforced. Paris, TN Muni. Code § 4-102.
No online IRC amendment code was located.
Commercial Building Code
Paris 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
Paris, TN has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Paris, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
Paris, TN also adopted the following codes:
2012 International Mechanical Code. Paris, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption).
2012 International Energy Conservation Code. Paris, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption).
2012 International Property Maintenance Code. Paris, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption).
2012 Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities. Paris, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption).
2012 International Fire Code. Paris, TN Muni. Code § 4-101 (adoption).
