Memphis, Tennessee Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Memphis, Tennessee.
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Multi-family housing will be designed in accordance with the 2000 ICC code requirements for housing accessibility and the Fair Housing Code Equivalency Guide.
One and two family dwelling shall comply with the 1999 Standard Building Code.
One and two family dwelling shall comply with the 1999 Standard Building Code.
Memphis Tennessee Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 | Ted Illsley, (901) 379-4223 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | Ted Illsley, (901) 379-4223 |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2003 | Ted Illsley, (901) 379-4223 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 | Ted Illsley, (901) 379-4223 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2002 & 2003 Joint Electrical Code | Ted Illsley, (901) 379-4223 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 2003 | Ted Illsley (901) 379-4223 |
| Accessibility Code | ICC/ANSI Handicap Accessibility Code in conjunction with Chapter 11 of 2003 IBC | (919) 733-3901 |
| Energy Code | CABO Model Energy Code | No amendments |
| Elevator Code | ANSI/ASME Elevator Code - A17.1 | Larry Watson, (901) 385-5162 or Charlie Hanes |
Tennessee Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Ted Illsley Manager, Plans Review Phone: (901) 379-4223 Fax: (901) 385-5193 |
| Plumbing | Gene Childress Plumbing Chief Phone: (901) 379-4340 |
| Mechanical | Jerry Bullard Mechanical Chief Phone: (901) 379-4330 |
| Electrical | Bob Johnson Electrical Chief Phone: (901) 379-4320 |
| Civil | Mr. Claudie Williams Engineer Phone: (901) 576-6935 |
| Accessibility | Ted Illsley Manager, Plans Review Phone: (901) 379-4223 Fax: (901) 385-5193 |
| Historic Preservation | Nancy Jane Baker Planner Phone: (901) 576-7170 |
| Zoning | Larry Jenkins Manager, Plans Review Phone: (901) 379-4350 Fax: (901) 385-5193 |
| Planning | Chip Saliba Chief Planner |
| Environmental | Marjorie Terry Pollution Control Phone: (901) 544-7653 Fax: (901) 544-7521 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (901) 545-4919 |
| Public Works | Bob Evans Engineer Phone: (901) 576-6704 |
| Fire Marshal | Alvin Benson Plans Examiner Phone: (901) 320-5406 |
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Other Tennessee Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Tennessee:
