Franklin, TN Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)
Key Facts
- Code adopted
- 2024 Intl. Energy Conservation Code
- Applies to
- New buildings and additions, all uses
- State authority
- T.C.A. §§ 13-19-105 to -107
- On file
- City recorder's office, public copy
Summary
Franklin's local answer to a green building code is its adopted 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, which sets efficiency requirements for insulation, HVAC, water heating, and lighting in new buildings and additions citywide.
the International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 edition, as prepared and published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this Code, and is hereinafter referred to as the energy conservation code.(2)Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, § 6-54-502(c), the building and neighborhood services director shall adopt administrative regulations to incorporate subsequent amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 edition, as published by the International Code Council. These amendments shall be identified by the building and neighborhood services director as to date and source and shall take effect as provided in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 6-54-502, unless disapproved by the board of mayor and aldermen. Administrative regulations adopting amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code will be placed on file when they are published by the building and neighborhood services director, and at least 15 days before their effective date. (1976 Code, § 4-601; Ord. No. 2004-45, 5- -2004; Ord. No. 2005-104, 1- -2006; Ord. No. 2010-27, § I, 5-25-2010; Ord. No. 2018-22, § I, 9-11-2018; Ord. No. 2025-36, § I, 10-14-2025)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 30 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Section 12-601 adopts the IECC 2024 edition by reference for all new buildings and additions in the city, under T.C.A. §§ 13-19-105 through -107. Per § 12-602, it governs exterior building envelopes and the selection of HVAC, service water heating, electrical distribution, and illumination systems for public assembly, educational, business, mercantile, institutional, storage, and residential occupancies, plus the human-occupied portions of factory and industrial buildings. The Building and Neighborhood Services director may adopt administrative regulations to incorporate later state-required updates, effective unless the board of mayor and aldermen disapproves by resolution.
Violations & Fines
Unlawful to fail to comply with any provision of the adopted energy conservation code; fined under appendix A comprehensive fees and penalties.
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