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Title 12 : Building, Utility, etc. Codes
Chapter 4 : Residential Code

12-402 : Amendments and exclusions.

  1. Section R309 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems - is not mandatory, pursuant to T.C.A. § 68-120-101(a)(8).
  2. Chapters 34-43 relating to Electrical Installations - are deleted; electrical standards in Rule 0780-02-01 Electrical Installations shall apply.
  3. Figure R301.2(2) Seismic Design Categories - is deleted and replaced with Figure R301.2(2) Site Class D from the 2015 IRC.
  4. Seismic Design Requirements - The City of Kingston shall adopt Seismic Design Category C, but footings and foundation systems shall meet the structural requirements of Seismic Design Category D0 for enhanced resilience.
  5. Section R314.6 Power Source - is amended to add Exception 3: Exception 3. Interconnection and hardwiring of smoke alarms in existing areas shall not be required where the alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure.
  6. Section N1102.5.1.2 (R402.5.1.2) Testing - is replaced with Sections N1102.4.2.1 Testing Option and N1102.4.2.2 Visual Inspection from the 2009 IRC.
  7. Sections N1103.3.7 (R403.3.7) Duct Testing and N1103.3.8 (R403.3.8) Duct Leakage - are optional.
  8. Tables N1102.1.2 (R402.1.2) and N1102.1.4 (R402.1.4) from the 2024 IRC - are replaced with Table N1102.1 and Table N1102.1.2 from the 2009 IRC.
  9. Table N1102.1 (2009 IRC) - is amended with the following footnotes: (l) Log walls complying with ICC 400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5 inches or greater shall be permitted in Zone 3 when specified energy performance criteria are met. (m) The same log wall provisions apply in Zone 4 with adjusted U-Factor and SHGC values.
  10. Self-Closing Devices on Garage Doors - are excluded from enforcement under this Code. (as replaced by Ord. #2025-11-10-02, Dec. 2025 Ch2_3-10-26)