Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online code was located for Sevier County, TN, their website indicates they follow the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Link to website for adoptions and link to 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 Sevier County, Tennessee include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Sevier County, 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.

Sevier County 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 amendments to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Sevier County ? No
Municipal Code https://www.seviercountytn.org/uploads/1/9/7/9/19797123/2012_code_amendments.pdf#page=3
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Table R302.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Insert “10 PSF” in the table for Ground Snow Load. Insert “90” in the table for Wind Speed. Insert “No” in the table for topographic effects. Insert “C” in the table for Seismic Design Category. Insert “Severe” in the table for Weathering. Insert “12 inches” in the table for Frost Line Depth. Insert “Moderate to Heavy” in the table for Termite. Insert “19 degrees Fahrenheit” in the table for Winter Design Temp. Insert “No” in the table for Ice Barrier Underlayment Required. Insert “FEMA FIRM” in the table for Flood Hazards. Insert “210” in the table for Air Freezing Index. Insert “59.4” in the table for Mean Annual Temp. Delete footnote g. in its entirety and in its place insert “g. Flood hazard areas shall be determined by the FEMA FIRM as adopted by Sevier County, Tennessee.”

Government Officials

Comments

While no formal online code was located for Sevier County, TN, their website indicates they follow the 2012 IRC including appendices A, B, C, G, J, N and P.  Link to amendments.

Section R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler. Insert “; however, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall not be required if each unit is separated by a two (2) hour fire wall” after “installed in townhouses” and before”.”.  Section R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler system. Delete the words “An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwelling.” Replace with “When an automatic residential fire sprinkler system is installed in one- and twofamily dwellings, the following shall apply.” Link to amendments.

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.

While no formal online code was located for Sevier County, TN, their website indicates they follow the 2012 IRC including appendix J.  Link to amendments.

Commercial Building Code

Sevier County 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 amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

While no formal online code was located for Sevier County, TN, their website indicates they follow the 2012 IBC including appendix A.  Link to amendments.

Existing Buildings

No formal online IEBC code was located for Sevier County, TN, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

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