Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Springfield, TN has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Springfield, TN Muni. Codes § 12-102 (IRC adoption), § 12-104 (IRC amendments), § 12-101 (IBC adoption) and § 12-103 (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 Springfield, 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.

Springfield 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 Springfield ? No
Citation: § 12-104
Municipal Code https://www.springfield-tn.org/DocumentCenter/View/1756/springfield-municipal-code-22018#page=159
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) is amended by adding the following Design Criteria in the appropriate fields: Ground Snow Load — 15#, Wind — 90 mph 3 sec gust, Seismic Design Category — C, Weathering — Severe Frost Line Depth — 12 in., Termite — Moderate to Heavy, Winter Design Temp — 14 deg. F, Ice Shield Underlayment Required — No, Flood Hazard — See FEMA/DFIRM FloodMap, Air Freezing Index — 332, Mean Annual Temperature — 59.2 deg. F.

Government Officials

Comments

Springfield, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including all appendices except for the deletion of appendix L. Springfield, TN Muni. Code § 12-104.

Section R313.1 regarding Automatic Sprinkler systems in Townhouses, replace the existing exception with the following exception: "An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required if a 2 hour fire resistance rated wall exists between units, if such walls do not contain plumbing and/or mechanical equipment, ducts, or vents in the common wall."

Delete Section R313.2 Automatic Sprinkler systems in 1&2 Family Dwellings. Springfield, TN Muni. Code § 12-104.

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.

Springfield, TN has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix J. Springfield, TN Muni. Code § 12-102.

Commercial Building Code

Springfield 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

Springfield, TN has adopted the IBC including all appendices. Springfield, TN Muni. Code § 12-101.

Existing Buildings

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

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