CHAPTER
CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODE1
SECTION
1Municipal code references Fire protection, fireworks, and explosives: title 7. Planning and zoning: title 14. Streets and other public ways and places: title 16. Utilities and services: titles 18 and 19.
12-101. Building code adopted. 12-102. Modifications. 12-103. Available in recorder's office. 12-104. Violations.
12-101. Building code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506, of the Tennessee Code Annotated, and for the purpose of securing the safety, health and general welfare through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light, and ventilation in dwellings, apartment houses, rooming houses, and buildings, structures, or premises used as such. The Standard Building Code,1 1999 edition, and the following appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Standard Building Code. (1982 Code, § 4-101, modified, as replaced by Ord. 1087, Dec. 1993, Ord. #1195, April 1996, Ord. #1294, July 1998, and Ord. #1392, July 2001)
12-102. Modifications. Whenever the building code refers to the "Chief Appointing Authority" or the "Chief Administrator," it shall be deemed to be a reference to the board of mayor and aldermen. When the "Building Official" or "Director of Public Works" is named it shall, for the purposes of the building code, mean such person as the board of mayor and aldermen shall have appointed or designated to administer and enforce the provisions of the building code. Section 107 of the building code is hereby deleted. (1982 Code, § 4-102)
12-103. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of § 6-54-502 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the standard building code 1999 edition has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for use and inspection by the public, during regular working days and
1Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213.
12-104. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the building code as herein adopted by reference and modified. (1982 Code, § 4-104)
PLUMBING CODE1
SECTION
12-201. Standard plumbing code.
12-202. Modifications.
12-203. Use of plastic pipe for potable water supply.
12-204. Use of cement asbestos pipe.
12-205. Available in recorder's office.
12-206. Violations.
12-207. Repeal of conflicting provisions.
12-208. Severability.
12-201. Standard plumbing code. Pursuant to authority granted by §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506 of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of regulating the plumbing, installation, including alterations, repairs, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and the appurtenances thereto, within or without the city, when such plumbing is or is to be connected to the municipal water or sewerage system. The Standard Plumbing Code,2 1997 edition and the following appendices A, B, C, D, E, F and G, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of the 1995 municipal code and is hereinafter referred to as the
1Municipal code references
Cross connections: title 18.
Street excavations: title 16.
Wastewater treatment: title 18.
Water and sewer system administration: title 18.
2Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213.
12-202. Modifications. Wherever the plumbing code refers to the "Chief Appointing Authority," the "Administrative Authority," or the "Governing Authority," it shall be deemed to be a reference to the board of mayor and aldermen.
Wherever "City Engineer," "Engineering Department," "Plumbing Official," or "Inspector" is named or referred to, it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the board of mayor and aldermen to administer and enforce the provisions of the plumbing code. Section 107 of the plumbing code is hereby deleted. The plumbing code is further amended to prohibit the use of pipe made of plastic materials in any building, structure, or system connected to the McMinnville waste water system with the exceptions only as hereinafter provided:
12-203. Use of plastic pipe for potable water supply. Any individual, firm, corporation, or subdivider desiring to use plastic pipe in the use and construction of water lines to any destination within the corporate limits of the city or across the corporate limits into the county, or within the area governed by the McMinnville Regional Planning Commission, may do so, provided such plastic pipe water line is approved by and meets or exceeds the minimum standards as prescribed by the McMinnville Regional Planning Commission. Failure to comply with this section shall be a misdemeanor. (1982 Code, § 4-203)
12-204. Use of cement asbestos pipe. Any individual, firm, corporation, or subdivider desiring to use cement asbestos materials in the use and construction of water lines to any destination within the corporate limits of the city may do so, provided such cement asbestos waterline is approved by and meets or exceeds the minimum standards as prescribed by the McMinnville Regional Planning Commission. Failure to comply with this section shall be a misdemeanor. (1982 Code, § 4-204)
12-205. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of § 6-54-502, Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the standard plumbing code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection by the public, during regular working days and hours. (1982 Code, § 4-205, as replaced by Ord. 1196, § 2, April 1996)
12-206. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the plumbing code as herein adopted by reference and modified. (1982 Code, § 4-206)
12-207. Repeal of conflicting provisions. All ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed in their entirety, to the extent of any conflicts. (as added by Ord. #1196, § 3, April 1996)
12-208. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, item or clause of this chapter shall for any reason be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such declaration shall not affect any other portion of this chapter, it being the intent that the sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, items or clauses of this chapter shall be treated as severable. (as added by Ord. #1196, § 4, April 1996)
ELECTRICAL CODE1
SECTION
12-301. Electrical code adopted. 12-302. Available in recorder's office. 12-303. Violations.
12-301. Electrical code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506 and for the purpose of providing practical minimum standards for the safeguarding of persons and of buildings and their contents from hazards arising from the use of electricity for light, heat, power, radio, signaling, or for other purposes, the National Electrical Code,2 1993 edition, as prepared by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as the electrical code. (1982 Code, § 4-601, modified)
12-302. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated, § 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the electrical code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public. (1982 Code, § 4-602)
1Municipal code references
Fire protection, fireworks and explosives: title 7.
2Copies of this code may be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.
12-303. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to do or authorize any electrical work or to use any electricity in such manner or under such circumstances as not to comply with this chapter and/or the requirements and standards prescribed by the electrical code. (1982 Code, § 4-603)
GAS CODE1
SECTION
12-401. Gas code adopted. 12-402. Modifications. 12-403. Available in recorder's office. 12-404. Violations.
12-401. Gas code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506 of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose to provide complete requirement for the safe installation of consumers gas piping and appliances for fuel gases so as to safeguard life, health and public welfare and protection of property. The Standard Gas Code,2 1997 edition and the following appendices A, B, C, D, and E, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International Inc., are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred as the standard gas code. (1982 Code, § 4-801, as amended by Ord. #1092, Oct. 1993, and further amended by Ord. #1197, § 1, April 1996, and replaced by Ord. #1296, July 1998)
12-402. Modifications. Whenever the gas code refers to the "administrative authority", it shall be deemed to be a reference to the board of mayor and aldermen.
Where ever "gas inspector" is named or referred to, it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the board of mayor and aldermen to administer and enforce the provisions of the gas code. Section 107 of the gas code is hereby deleted. (1982 Code, § 4-802)
1Municipal code reference
Gas system administration: title 19, chapter 1.
2Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213.
12-403. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of § 6-54-502 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the gas code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public, during regular working days and hours. (1982 Code, § 4-803, as amended by Ord. #1197, § 2, April 1996)
12-404. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provisions of the gas code as herein adopted by reference and modified. (1982 Code, § 4-804)
HOUSING CODE
SECTION
12-501. Housing code adopted. 12-502. Modifications. 12-503. Available in recorder's office. 12-504. Violations.
12-501. Housing code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, and for the purpose of regulating the construction, alteration, repair, use, occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure of any appurtenance connected or attached to any building or structure. The Standard Housing Code,1 1997 edition, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of the 1995 municipal code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Standard Housing Code. (1982 Code, § 4-401, as amended by Ord. #1090, Oct. 1993, modified, and further amended by Ord. #1198, § 1, April 1996, and replaced by Ord. #1297, July 1998)
12-502. Modifications. Wherever the housing code refers to the "Housing Official" it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the board of mayor and aldermen to administer and enforce the provisions of the housing code. Wherever the "Department of Law" is referred to it shall mean the city attorney. Wherever the "Applicable Governing Body" is referred to, it shall mean the board of mayor and aldermen. Section 108 of the housing code is deleted. (1982 Code, § 4-402)
12-503. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of § 6-54-502, of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the standard housing code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection by the public, during regular working days and hours. (1982 Code, § 4-403, as amended by Ord. #1198, § 2, April 1996)
1Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213.
MODEL ENERGY CODE1
SECTION
12-601. Model energy code adopted. 12-602. Modifications. 12-603. Available in recorder's office. 12-604. Violation and penalty.
12-601. Model energy code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506, and for the purpose of regulating the design of buildings for adequate thermal resistance and low air leakage and the design and selection of mechanical, electrical, water-heating and illumination systems and equipment which will enable the effective use of energy in new building construction, the Model Energy Code2 1992 edition, as prepared and
1State law reference Tennessee Code Annotated, § 13-19-106 requires Tennessee cities either to adopt the Model Energy Code, 1992 edition, or to adopt local standards equal to or stricter than the standards in the energy code.
Municipal code references
Fire protection, fireworks, and explosives: title 7.
Planning and zoning: title 14.
Streets and other public ways and places: title 16.
Utilities and services: titles 18 and 19.
2Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from The Council of American Building Officials, 5203 Leesburg, Pike Falls Church, Virginia 22041.
12-602. Modifications. Whenever the energy code refers to the "responsible government agency," it shall be deemed to be a reference to the City of McMinnville. When the "building official" is named it shall, for the purposes of the energy code, mean such person as the board of mayor and aldermen shall have appointed or designated to administer and enforce the provisions of the energy code.
12-603. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated, § 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the energy code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.
12-604. Violation and penalty. It shall be a civil offense for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the energy code as herein adopted by reference and modified. The violation of any section of this chapter shall be punishable by a penalty of up to five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense. Each day a violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense.
EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE1
SECTION
12-701. Excavation and grading code adopted.
12-702. Modifications.
12-703. Available in recorder's office.
12-704. Violations.
12-701. Excavation and grading code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-516, and for the purpose of setting forth rules and regulations to control excavation, grading and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments; establishing the administrative procedure for issuance of permits; and providing for approval of plans and inspection of grading construction as set forth herein, the Standard Excavation and Grading Code2, 1985 edition, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the excavation and grading code. (1982 Code, § 4-1001, modified)
1Municipal code references
Fire protection, fireworks, and explosives: title 7.
Planning and zoning: title 14.
Streets and other public ways and places: title 16.
Utilities and services: titles 18 and 19.
2Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213.
12-703. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-54-502 one (1) copy of the standard excavation and grading code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public. (1982 Code, § 4-1003)
12-704. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the standard excavation and grading code as herein adopted by reference. (1982 Code, § 4-1004)
SWIMMING POOL CODE1
SECTION
12-801. Standard swimming pool code. 12-802. Modifications. 12-803. Available in recorder's office. 12-804. Violations.
12-801. Standard swimming pool code. Pursuant to authority granted by §§ 6-54-502 through 6-54-506 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, and for the purpose of regulating the construction, alteration, repair, use, occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every building or structure of any appurtenance connected or attached to any building or structure. The Standard Swimming Pool Code,2 1997 edition, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of the 1995 municipal code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Standard Swimming Pool Code. (1982 Code, § 4-1101, as amended by Ord. #1093, Oct. 1993, modified, and replaced by Ord. #1199, § 1, April 1996, and replaced by Ord. #1298, July 1998)
1Municipal code references
Fire protection, fireworks, and explosives: title 7.
Planning and zoning: title 14.
Streets and other public ways and places: title 16.
Utilities and services: titles 18 and 19.
2Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213.
12-802. Modifications. Whenever "Building Official" is named or referred to it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the board of mayor and aldermen as codes enforcement official. (1982 Code, § 4-1102, as replaced by Ord. #1199, § 1, April 1996)
12-803. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of § 6-54-502 of the Tennessee Code Annotated one (1) copy of the standard swimming pool code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public, during regular working days and hours. (1982 Code, § 4-1103, as replaced by Ord. #1199, § 1, April 1996)
12-804. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the standard swimming pool code as herein adopted by reference. (1982 Code, § 4-1104, as replaced by Ord. #1199, § 1, April 1996)
UNSAFE BUILDING ABATEMENT CODE
SECTION
12-901. Unsafe building abatement code adopted.
12-902. Modifications.
12-903. Available in recorder's office.
12-904. Violations.
12-901. Unsafe building abatement code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506 and for the purpose of elimination or repair of unsafe buildings, the Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code1, 1985 edition as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as the unsafe building abatement code. (1982 Code, § 4-901)
12-902. Modifications. Chapter 1, section 105.1 is hereby amended deleting therefrom the last sentence in its entirety as reads "The composition of the board shall be one engineer, one architect, and three members at large from the construction industry." (1982 Code, § 4-902)
12-903. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-54-502 one (1) copy of the unsafe building abatement code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public. (1982 Code, § 4-903, modified)
1Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213.
12-904. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the unsafe building abatement code as herein adopted by reference and modified. (1982 Code, § 4-904)
MECHANICAL CODE1
SECTION
12-1001. Mechanical code adopted.
12-1002. Modifications.
12-1003. Available in recorder's office.
12-1004. Violations.
12-1001. Mechanical code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506 of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of regulating the installation of mechanical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances thereto, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems. The Standard Mechanical Code2, 1997 edition, and the following appendices A, B, and C, as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code and is hereinafter referred to as the mechanical code. (1982 Code, § 4-301, as amended by Ord. #1089, Oct. 1993, and further amended by Ord. #1200, § 1, April 1996, and replaced by Ord. #1299, July 1998)
12-1002. Modifications. Whenever the mechanical code refers to the "Chief Appointing Authority," it shall be deemed to be a reference to the board of
1Municipal code references
Street excavations: title 16.
Wastewater treatment: title 18.
Water and sewer system administration: title 18.
2Copies of this code (and any amendments) may be purchased from the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., 900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213.
mayor and aldermen. When the "Mechanical Official" is named, it shall, for the purposes of the mechanical code, mean such person as the board of mayor and aldermen shall have appointed or designated to administer and enforce the provisions of the mechanical code. Section 107 of the mechanical code is hereby deleted. (1982 Code, § 4-302)
12-1003. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of § 6-54-502 of the Tennessee Code Annotated one (1) copy of the standard mechanical code has been placed on file in the city recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public, during normal working hours. (1982 Code, § 4-303, as amended by Ord. #1200, § 2, April 1996)
12-1004. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the mechanical code as herein adopted by reference and modified. (1982 Code, § 4-304)
EXISTING BUILDINGS CODE1
SECTION
12-1101. Existing buildings code adopted.
12-1102. Modifications.
12-1103. Available in recorder's office.
12-1104. Violations.
12-1101. Existing buildings code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506, and for the purpose of regulating the alteration, repair, use, occupancy, maintenance, removal, and demolition of every existing building or structure or any appurtenance connected or attached to any building or structure, the Standard Existing Building Code, 1988 edition with 1991 revisions, and the following appendices A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, and A.5 as prepared and adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the standard existing building code. (1982 Code, § 4-1201, modified)
12-1102. Modifications. Whenever "building official" is named or referred to it shall mean the person appointed or designated by the board of mayor and aldermen as codes enforcement official. (1982 Code, § 4-1202)
12-1103. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of the Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the standard existing buildings code shall be placed on file in the office of the recorder and the same shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public. (1982 Code, § 4-1203)
1Municipal code references
Fire protection, fireworks, and explosives: title 7.
Planning and zoning: title 14.
Streets and other public ways and places: title 16.
Utilities and services: titles 18 and 19.
12-1104. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the standard existing buildings code as herein adopted by reference. (1982 Code, § 4-1204)
ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE
SECTION
12-1201. One and two family dwelling code adopted.
12-1202. Modifications.
12-1203. Available in recorder's office.
12-1204. Violations.
12-1201. One and two family dwelling code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506 of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of regulating the fabrication, erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, location of detached one and two family dwellings and their appurtenances, and accessory structures. International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwelling 2000 edition, and the following appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K, as prepared and adopted by International Code Council, Inc., are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of the 1995 municipal code, and is hereinafter referred to as the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwelling 2000 edition. (1982 Code, § 4-701, as amended by Ord. #1091, Oct. 1993, and replaced by Ord. #1300, July 1998, and Ord. #1402, Oct. 2001)
12-1202. Modifications. Whenever the words "Building Official" are used in the dwelling code, they shall refer to the person designated by the board of mayor and aldermen to enforce the dwelling code. Section R-106 of the dwelling code is hereby deleted. (1982 Code, § 4-702)
12-1203. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of Tennessee Code Annotated, § 6-54-502, one (1) copy of the dwelling code has been placed on file in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public. (1982 Code, § 4-703)
12-1204. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the dwelling code as herein adopted by reference and modified. (1982 Code, § 4-704)
LIFE SAFETY CODE
SECTION
12-1301. Life safety code adopted. 12-1302. Available in recorder's office.
12-1301. Life safety code adopted. Pursuant to authority granted by § 6-54-502, of the Tennessee Code Annotated and for the purpose of regulating exits, egress capacity, stairways, fire escapes, travel distance to egress, special locking arrangements in place of assembly occupancies, in any building or structure.
The Life Safety Code, 2000 edition, and the following Appendixes A & B, as prepared and adopted by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this code, and is hereinafter referred to as the Life Safety Code. Said Life Safety Code is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and shall be controlling within the corporate limits. (1982 Code, § 7-401, modified, as replaced by Ord. #1210, Aug. 1996, amended by Ord. #1301, July 1998, and replaced by Ord. #1391, July 2001)
12-1302. Available in recorder's office. Pursuant to the requirements of § 6-54-502, of the Tennessee Code Annotated, one (1) copy of the Life Safety Code 2000 edition, has been placed in the recorder's office and shall be kept there for public use, inspection, and examination. (1982 Code, § 7-402, as replaced by Ord. #1210, Aug. 1996, and Ord. #1391, July 2001)