Ballwin, Missouri Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

  • The International Building Code, 2006 edition. Ballwin, Mo. Muni. Code, § 7-41 (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Residential Code, 2006 edition. Ballwin, Mo. Muni. Code, § 7-46 (adopted with amendments).
Helpful resources for Ballwin, 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.

Ballwin adopted the 2006 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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2015 IRC(Ballwin, MO Sec. 7-46. - Residential code.)

...on file in the office of the city clerk of the City of Ballwin, being marked and designated as the 2015 International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the residential code of the City of Ballwin, in the State of Missouri; for the control of building and structures as herein...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Comments

The city of Ballwin, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2006 edition, no appendices were cited for adoption. Ballwin, Mo. Muni. Code, § 7-46 (adopted with amendments).

  • Table R301.2(1) – Ice barriers are required.

Id. at (b).

Commercial Building Code

Ballwin adopted the 2006 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 Muni. Code(Ballwin, MO Municipal Code)

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Comments

The city of Ballwin, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2006 edition, including appendices E, F, I and J. Ballwin, Mo. Muni. Code, § 7-41 (adopted with amendments).

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 of the 2006 IBC applies.

Other Building Codes

The city also adopted the following codes:

  • The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008 edition. Ballwin, Mo. Muni. Code, § 7-48 (code adopted).
  • The International Plumbing Code, 2006 edition, including appendices B, C, D, E, F, and G. Ballwin, Mo. Muni. Code, § 7-44 (code adopted).
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2006 edition, including appendix chapter A. Ballwin, Mo. Muni. Code, § 7-43 (code adopted).
  • The International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 edition. Ballwin, Mo. Muni. Code, § 7-47 (code adopted).