Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Bel-Ridge, MO adopts the building codes of St. Louis County, MO. Bel-Rodge, MO Muni. Code § 500.010.
St. Louis County, MO adopts the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices C (Group U) and H. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1115.020 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1115.
- The International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix K. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1116.020 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1116.
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1110.030 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1110.
- The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix A. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1117.020 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1117.
These building codes and ordinances are enforced by the St. Louis County government in the unincorporated areas of St. Louis County. These same codes and ordinances are enforced in municipalities that contract with St. Louis County for Building Plan Review and Building Inspection Services. For a list of municipalities that contract with the county, view the Municipal Matrix page for detailed information.
Helpful resources for Bel-Ridge, Missouri include the following.
Residential Building Code
Missouri has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB,
Missouri Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Bel-Ridge adopted the 2015 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Bel-Ridge ? No
Citation: St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1116.103.
Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/mo/st._louis_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXIPUWOBURE_CH1116RECO_1116.103AMINRECOOMIDW2015EDHA3BUPLComments:
TABLE R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Ground Snow Load (lbs./ft. 2 )
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Wind Design |
Seismic Design Category f
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Subject to Damage from |
Winter Design Temp e
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Ice Barrier Under-Layment
Required h
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Flood Hazards g
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Air Freezing Index i
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Mean Annual Temp j
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Speed d (mph)
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Topographic effects k
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Special Wind Region l
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Wind-borne debris zone m
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Weathering a
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Frost line depth b
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Termite c
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20 |
V ult = 115
V asd = 89 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
C |
Severe |
30 inches (762 mm) |
Slight to Moderate |
2° F |
NO |
May 24, 1985 |
1,000 days |
55.2° F |
Comments
Bel-Ridge, MO adopts the building codes of St. Louis County, MO. Bel-Rodge, MO Muni. Code § 500.010.
St. Louis County, MO adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix K. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1116.020 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1116.
Existing Buildings
Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of
construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.
Bel-Ridge, MO adopts the building codes of St. Louis County, MO. Bel-Rodge, MO Muni. Code § 500.010.
There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2015 IRC.
St. Louis County, MO adopts the following codes:
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1110.030 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1110.
- The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix A. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1117.020 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1117.
Commercial Building Code
Bel-Ridge adopted the 2015 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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Comments
Bel-Ridge, MO adopts the building codes of St. Louis County, MO. Bel-Rodge, MO Muni. Code § 500.010.
St. Louis County, MO adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices C (Group U) and H. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1115.020 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1115.
Existing Buildings
Bel-Ridge, MO adopts the building codes of St. Louis County, MO. Bel-Rodge, MO Muni. Code § 500.010.
St. Louis County, MO adopts the following codes:
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1110.030 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1110.
- The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix A. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1117.020 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1117.
Other Building Codes
Bel-Ridge, MO adopts the building codes of St. Louis County, MO. Bel-Rodge, MO Muni. Code § 500.010.
St. Louis County, MO also adopts the following codes:
- The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2014 edition. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1102.020 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1102.
- The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A through G and I through L. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1103.P-020 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1103.
- The International Mechanical Code, 2015 edition, including appendix A. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1108.020 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1108.
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 edition. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1108.2100 (adopted with amendments).
- The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2015 edition. St. Louis County, MO County Code § 1118.020 (adopted) with amendments found in Chapter 1118.