Tennessee Building Code, Permit and License information
Updated: May 21, 2024
What Tennessee Building Code Editions Are Adopted:
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2012 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2012 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC)
- 2012 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
- 2012 ICC Performance Code for Building and Facilities (ICCPC)
- 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
- 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2012 International Green Construction Code (IGCC)
- 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- 2012 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- 2009 International Zoning Code (IZC)
- 2017 National Electric Code (NEC) – Effective date October 1, 2018
- State Energy Code 2012 IECC and 90.1-2010
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2021
Applicability (statewide, local, limited): LIMITED
See a Statewide List of Building Codes here.
| State Website | https://www.tn.gov/ |
| State Licensing | Contractor licensing is required by the State of Tennessee. |
| State Licensing Division | https://www.tn.gov/commerce/licensing-regulations.html |
| State Fire Marshall | https://www.tn.gov/commerce/fire-prevention.html |
| State Environmental Permit | https://www.tn.gov/environment.html |
Additional Building Codes by State
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