Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Whitwell, TN has adopted the 2015 International Codes including the 2015 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Whitwell, TN Muni. Codes § 12-301 and § 12-101 (IBC adoption). No online amendment 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 Whitwell, 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.
Whitwell adopted the 2015 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 Whitwell ? Undetermined
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Cleek |
Lonnie |
City Manager |
Whitwellcitymanager@gmail.com |
423/658-5151 |
|
Comments
Automatic sprinkler system standards. Section R 313 pertaining to automatic sprinkler systems for townhouses and residential dwellings for single family and double family dwellings is hereby deleted. Whitwell, TN Muni. Code § 12-302.
No online IRC amendment code was located.
Commercial Building Code
Whitwell adopted the 2015 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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Comments
No online IBC amendment code was located.
Existing Buildings
Whitwell, TN did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Whitwell, TN also adopted the following Codes:
2015 International Fire Code. Whitwell, TN Muni. Code § 7-101 (adoption).
2015 International Plumbing Code. Whitwell, TN Muni. Code § 12-201 (adoption).
2015 International Energy Conservation Code. Whitwell, TN Muni. Code § 12-401 (adoption).
2015 International Mechanical Code. Whitwell, TN Muni. Code § 12-501 (adoption).
