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
City's Code of Ordinances.
• 2009 ICC / ANSI A117.1
• 2018 International Energy Conservation Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-181-2018
• 2018 International Building Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-180-2018
• 2018 International Existing Building Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-179-2018
• 2018 International Residential Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-182-2018
• 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-173-2018
• 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-176-2018
• 2018 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-178-2018
• 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-177-2018
• 2018 edition of the International Plumbing Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-175-2018
• 2018 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by City Ordinance 0-174-2018
• 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:
• 2018 International Fire Code with Local Amendments as adopted by City Ordinance 0-171-2018