Tennessee

Summary:

Tennessee is a home rule state, which gives jurisdictions the power to adopt codes. Compliance with the 2003 IECC is mandatory statewide for residential construction. The commercial building code, based on ASHRAE 90A-1980 and 90B-1975, is voluntary. Jurisdictions can adopt more stringent codes for either residential or commercial construction.

Links:

• EERE Building Energy Codes Program

• Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP)

• Office of Energy Policy

Contact:

Ryan Gooch, Director
Office of Energy Policy, Department of Economic and Community Development

Phone: 615-741-2994
Email: ryan.gooch@state.tn.us

Last Updated 06/26/2009

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