Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
The city of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. adopted the following codes, as adopted, amended and modified by St. Louis County, Mo.:
- The International Building Code, 2009 edition.
- The International Residential Code, 2009 edition.
- The International Existing Building Code, 2009 edition.
Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-21 (adopted) with amendments at § 5-22.
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 edition. Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-71 (adopted).
Helpful resources for Bellefontaine Neighbors, 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.
Bellefontaine Neighbors 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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Comments
The city of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2009 edition. Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-21(b) (adopted) with amendments at § 5-22.
The following appendices are included in the adoption:
- Appendix A — Sizing and Capacity of Gas Piping
- Appendix B — Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use and Type "B" Vents
- Appendix C — Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems
- Appendix G — Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, and Appendix K — Sound Transmission
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.
The city of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 edition. Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-71 (adopted).
Commercial Building Code
Bellefontaine Neighbors 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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Comments
The city of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2009 edition. Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-21(a) (adopted) with amendments at § 5-22.
The following appendices are included in the adoption:
- Appendix C — Group U — Agricultural Buildings
- Appendix H — Signs
Existing Buildings
The city of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. adopted the following codes that apply to existing buildings:
- The International Existing Building Code, 2009 edition. Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-21(c) (adopted) with amendments at § 5-22.
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 edition. Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-71 (adopted).
Other Building Codes
The city also adopted the following codes:
- The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2005 edition. Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 8-31 (adopted).
- The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2009 edition. Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 20-1 (adopted).
- The International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition. Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-141 (adopted).
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2003 edition. Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 10-100 (adopted) with amendments § 10-110.
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2003 edition. Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. Muni. Code, § 5-200 (adopted) with amendments § 5-210.