Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
While no online formal online code was located for Sullivan County, TN, their website indicates adoption of the 2012 IRC. Link to website. No online IRC amendment code or IBC 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 Sullivan County, 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.
Sullivan 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 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 Sullivan County ? Undetermined
Government Officials
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First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
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Planning and Codes |
permits@sullivancountytn.gov |
423/323-6440 |
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Comments
No online IRC amendment code was located.
Commercial Building Code
Sullivan County adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.
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No online IBC code was located.
Other Building Codes
While no online formal online code was located for Sullivan County, TN, their website indicates adoption of the following code: Link to website.
2018 International Energy Conservation Code.
