Codes and Ordinances

The Town of Smyrna has adopted the following codes:

2006 International Residential Code
2006 International Building Code
2006 International Fire Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Plumbing Code
2006 International Existing Building Code
2006 International Property Maintenance Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2002 (with 2004 Amendments) North Carolina Accessibility Code
1995 Model Energy Code (non-residential)
1975 Standard Excavation and Grading Code

(Most of the above codes can be obtained from the International Codes Council, 800.877.2224, www.iccsafe.org )

Fire Sprinklers:

The Town of Smyrna also has a Fire Sprinkler Ordinance that requires most new construction, renovations, and/or additions to be protected by fire sprinklers. To determine if your proposed project will be required to have fire sprinklers, click here for a flow-chart that will give general information. For more detailed information, please call/e-mail this office.