Below you can find links to Modular Home Building Codes and Building Authorities for the state of Tennessee.
Additional Resources
Tennessee's codes apply as a mandatory minimum to all buildings except one and two family dwellings and licensed health-care facilities, except as otherwise indicated.
A list of Tennessee state Modular Homes Building Codes is located here.
Code Alert: The 2006 International Building Code was adopted September 1, 2008.
Tennessee Modular Homes Building Codes
Code Type |
Code Model |
Amendment Contact |
Building/Dwelling Code |
IBC 2006 |
No amendments |
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Structural Code |
IBC 2006 |
No amendments |
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Plumbing Code |
IPC 2006 |
No amendments |
Mechanical Code |
IMC 2006 |
No amendments |
Electrical Code |
NFPA 70 - NEC 2005 |
Online |
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Fire/Life Safety Code |
IFC 2006 |
No amendments |
Accessibility Code |
NC Handicapped Code 1991 Volume 1-C with 1996 revisions; or CABO/ANSI 117.1-1992 |
NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 733-3901 |
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Elevator Code |
ASME A17.1-1996 |
No amendments |
Boiler Code |
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code1998; NBIC |
Boiler & Elevator Division, (615) 741-2123 |
Tennessee Building Authorities (BA)
Building Authorities are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Functional Area |
Contact |
Structural |
Fire Prevention Division
Phone: (615) 741-2981 Fax: (615) 741-1583 | Plumbing |
Fire Prevention Division
Phone: (615) 741-2981 Fax: (615) 741-1583 | Mechanical |
Fire Prevention Division
Phone: (615) 741-2981 Fax: (615) 741-1583 | Electrical |
Housing & Electrical Section
Phone: (615) 741-7170 Fax: (615) 741-1583 | Accessibility |
Fire Prevention Division
Phone: (615) 741-2981 Fax: (615) 741-1583 | Building Inspector |
Codes Enforcement Section
Phone: (615) 741-7190 Fax: (615) 741-1583 | Plan Review |
Codes Enforcement Section
Phone: (615) 741-7190 Fax: (615) 741-1583 | Energy |
Program Manager, DECD
Phone: (615) 253-1944 Fax: (615) 741-5070 | Health Department |
Department of Health
Phone: (615) 741-9578 | Fire Marshal |
State Fire Marshal
Phone: (615) 741-2981 Fax: (615) 741-1583 | Transportation |
Department of Transportation
Phone: (615) 741-2331 | Boiler Inspector |
Chief Boiler Inspector
Phone: (615) 741-2123 | Elevator Inspector |
Chief Elevator Inspector
Phone: (615) 741-2123 |
Tennessee Municipalities
Modular Home Building Codes are also available for the following municipalities within Tennessee:
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