City of Nashville Strengthens Building Safety by Adopting the 2024 International Codes®

This adoption helps guarantee the safety, accessibility and efficiency of the Nashville community

Nashville, TN – On July 15, 2025, the city of Nashville voted to adopt nine of the International Code Council’s 2024 International Codes® (I-Codes®). This decision comes after careful consideration by the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County.

“Davidson County’s adoption of several the 2024 I-Codes is a crucial step in protecting the citizens and safeguarding the built environment in one of America’s fastest growing cities” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer John Belcik. “We applaud local leaders for prioritizing resiliency, accessibility and sustainability and recognizing the transformative impact of modern building codes.”

The 2024 I-Codes went into effect in Nashville and Davidson County on July 16, 2025, following Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s signing of the ordinance into law. There will be a 180-day grace period for projects with preliminary designs under the 2018 International Building Code®.

“Adoption of the 2024 I-Codes is Nashville’s commitment to keeping our citizens safe and is enforced by a team of inspectors who have years of experience in their field, the majority of them having multiple ICC certifications in areas other than their primary field of expertise,” said Shannon Roberts, Assistant Director of Trades with the City of Nashville.

The Code Council is hosting its 2026 Annual Conference and Expo at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. Learn more about the Code Council’s upcoming events here.

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