A nonprofit that develops model building codes and standards, including residential codes that many jurisdictions adopt with local changes.
The International Code Council develops model codes and standards for building safety, including the International Residential Code that many states and cities use as a starting point. Local governments adopt these codes with their own changes, so what applies in Nashville or any other city depends on the version and amendments in force.
For bathrooms, codes often shape ventilation, electrical protection near water, plumbing venting, clearances and the use of water-resistant materials. Reading the model code can help you follow your remodeler or an inspector, but the adopted local version is the one that counts. We keep up with local requirements and help you ask the right office.
Visit the official ICC website
Standards that local governments adopt and amend.
Codes for houses and small projects.
Courses for builders and inspectors.
Printed and digital references.
New editions on a regular cycle.
Your city decides what applies.
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Bathroom Size and Layout PickerPick the type of bathroom, tick the fixtures you want and see the room size, clearances and layout that usually work, plus when a layout change makes sense.Try it 
Bathroom Remodel Budget PlannerPick a full remodel, a custom tile shower, a tub conversion, a walk-in tub, an accessible package or a vanity, set the size and add allowances like permits, demolition and plumbing to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it Only if your city adopts it, and many adopt it with changes. We help you confirm what applies.
The ICC offers some free online views of adopted codes, and the details change, so check its site.
No. We are an independent bathroom remodeling company and are not part of the International Code Council. We explain what it publishes in plain language and help you apply it to your own bathroom.
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