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Codes Currently In Effect

The following codes have been adopted by the City of Knoxville Inspections Bureau. These codes will be used to review and approve plans prior to issuance.

City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance (with amendments) adopted by City Ordinance 3369 (available online at www.knoxmpc.org)

2003 ANSI A117 as adopted by City Ordinance 0-248-07

2006 International Energy Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-249-07

2006 International Building Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-248-07

2006 International Residential Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-247-07

2005 edition of the National Electrical Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-253-05

2006 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-79-07

2006 edition of the International Mechanical Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-80-07

2006 edition of the International Plumbing Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-81-07

Knoxville Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article I. Section 6-5. Fire district

In addition, the Fire Inspection Bureau reviews plans for compliance with:

2006 edition of NFPA 1Uniform Fire Code & NFPA 101 Life Safety Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-245-07