Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Washington County, TN has adopted the 2012 International Residential Code with amendments. Washington County, TN Resolution § 1. No online 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 Washington County, 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.

Washington 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 Washington County ? No
Citation: Resolution § 1
Municipal Code https://www.wctndevelopmentservices.org/sites/default/files/upload/documents/Building%20Code/Proposed%202012%20Building%20Code%20Resolution.pdf#page=2
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Table R301.2 (1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

Ground Snow Load: 15 PSF

Seismic Design Category: B

Frost Line Depth: 12 inches

Winter Design Temperature: 14 Degrees

Mean Annual Temperature: 55 Degrees

Wind Speed: 90 MPH

Weathering: Severe

Termite: Severe-Moderate

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: No

Air Freezing Index: 0 – 1000

 

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Washington 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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Comments

No online IBC code was located.