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Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri Building Codes

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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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.