Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Spring Hill, TN has adopted the 2018 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2018 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Spring Hill, TN Muni. Codes § 12-401 (IRC adoption), § 12-402 (IRC amendments), § 12-101 (IBC adoption) and § 12-102 (IBC 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 Spring Hill, 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.

Spring Hill 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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2018 IRC with Tennessee amendments(Spring Hill, TN § 12-401 RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED.)

...§ 12-401 RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED. Pursuant to authority granted by Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506, and for the purpose of securing the public safety, health and general welfare through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation in dwellings, apartment houses, rooming houses and buildings, structures or premises used as such, the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 edition, (except the removal of R313.2, omitting on-family dwelling (single-family home) fire sprinkler requirement, as per the state’s exemption), as prepared and adopted by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as the “Housing Code”. (2011 Code, § 12-401) (Ord. 09-14, passed 4- -2009; Ord. 09-25, passed 8- -2009; Ord. 13-19, passed 10-21-2013; Ord. 14-04, passed 2-18-2014; Ord. 20-16, passed 9-21-2020) Editor’s note: Copies of this Code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the International Code Council, 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Spring Hill ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Chris Brooks, Director of Codes of Spring Hill, TN has confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 10/3/19.)

Government Officials

Comments

Spring Hill, TN has adopted the 2018 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings), except the removal of R313.2, omitting on-family dwelling (single-family home) fire sprinkler requirement, as per the state’s exemption. Spring Hill, TN Muni. Code § 12-401.

Commercial Building Code

Spring Hill 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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2012 IBC with Tennessee amendments(Spring Hill, TN Municipal Code)

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Comments

Spring Hill, TN has adopted the 2018 IBC. Spring Hill, TN Muni. Codes § 12-101 (IBC adoption) and § 12-102 (IBC amendments).

Existing Buildings

Spring Hill, TN did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

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