Arnold, Missouri Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Arnold, Mo. adopted the following codes:

  • The International Building Code, 2009 edition. 
  • The International Residential Code, 2009 edition.
  • The International Property Maintenance, 2009 edition.

Arnold, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-2 (adopted with amendments).

Helpful resources for Arnold, 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.

Arnold adopted the 2009 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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2021 IRC(City of Arnold , MO Section 500.010 Adoption Of Building Codes By Reference.)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Comments

The city of Arnold, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2009 edition, including appendices G and H. Arnold, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-2 (adopted with amendments).

  • Ice barriers are not required.
  • Automatic Fire sprinklers are not required.

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Commercial Building Code

Arnold adopted the 2009 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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. See Gen.code(City of Arnold , MO Municipal Code)

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Comments

The city of Arnold, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2009 edition. Arnold, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-2 (adopted with amendments).

Existing Buildings

Section 3412.2 – Applicability is hereby amended by inserting the date of (October 2, 1972), as the effective date of Building Codes within the City of Arnold, Missouri.

Arnold, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-2(4)g.

Other Building Codes

The city also adopted the following codes:

  • The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008 edition. Arnold, Mo. Muni. Code, § 8-1 (code adopted) with amendments at § 8-3.
  • The International Plumbing Code, 2009 edition. Arnold, Mo. Muni. Code, § 19-1 (code adopted).
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition. Arnold, Mo. Muni. Code, § 19-69 (code adopted) with amendments at § 19-70.
  • The BOCA Basic/National Fire Code. Arnold, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-179 (NFPA 1 adopted).