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State Upcoming Adoption Status:
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Tennessee
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Nashville
Nashville
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TN
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Tennessee enforces minimum statewide commercial building codes through the State Fire Marshal's Office, though enforcement varies in "Exempt Jurisdictions" with reduced requirements. It is unclear if local jurisdictions may adopt stricter amendments to state codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

The city adopts the 2024 International Codes and the 2023 NEC with both technical and administrative amendments through local ordinances. Key amendments impact commercial building, fire, mechanical, and electrical requirements, including structural design, safety provisions, and system specifications.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2024
FIRE
International Fire Code
2024
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2024
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2024
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2024

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

A grace period allows projects with preliminary designs to use the 2018 IBC from 2025-07-16 through 2026-01-12, affecting building code requirements.
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Tennessee
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Knoxville
Knoxville
,
TN
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Tennessee enforces minimum statewide commercial building codes through the State Fire Marshal's Office, though enforcement varies in "Exempt Jurisdictions" with reduced requirements. It is unclear if local jurisdictions may adopt stricter amendments to state codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Knoxville adopts the 2024 ICC codes with both technical and administrative amendments, while retaining the 2018 IECC for energy standards. Key amendments impact fire, electrical, mechanical, and building requirements for commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2024
FIRE
International Fire Code
2024
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2018
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2024
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2024

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Tennessee
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Chattanooga
Chattanooga
,
TN
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Tennessee enforces minimum statewide commercial building codes through the State Fire Marshal's Office, though enforcement varies in "Exempt Jurisdictions" with reduced requirements. It is unclear if local jurisdictions may adopt stricter amendments to state codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Chattanooga adopts the 2018 International Codes with both technical and administrative amendments through local ordinances. Key amendments affect building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, energy, and electrical codes, with specific updates to stairway requirements and permitting processes for commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2018
FIRE
International Fire Code
2018
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2018
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2018
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2018

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Tennessee
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Memphis
Memphis
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TN
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Tennessee enforces minimum statewide commercial building codes through the State Fire Marshal's Office, though enforcement varies in "Exempt Jurisdictions" with reduced requirements. It is unclear if local jurisdictions may adopt stricter amendments to state codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Memphis and Shelby County adopt the ICC codes and NEC with both technical and administrative amendments via joint ordinances. Local amendments impact commercial building, energy, fire, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, and electrical requirements.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2021
FIRE
International Fire Code
2021
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2018
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2020
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2021
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2021

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.