Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Blue Springs, Mo. adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Residential Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition.

Blue Springs, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted with exceptions).

• The Property Maintenance Code of Blue Springs. Blue Springs, Mo. Muni. Code, § 515.000.

Blue Springs established a Property Maintenance Code in 2008. This code apply to all existing residential and non-residential structures and all existing premises and outlines minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for lights, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards and for safe and sanitary maintenance. Complying with the Property Maintenance Code is the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants.

Helpful resources for Blue Springs, Missouri include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Missouri

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.

Blue Springs adopted the 2012 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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2018 IRC(City of Blue Springs , MO Section 500.010 Adoption Of International Building Codes.)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Blue Springs ? Yes

Government Officials

Comments

The city of Blue Springs, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2012 edition. Blue Springs, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted with exceptions).

• Ice barriers are required according to Norm Gurney, City Code Administrator.
• Automatic fire sprinklers are made optional per state law.

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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 Property Maintenance Code of Blue Springs. Blue Springs, Mo. Muni. Code, § 515.000.

Blue Springs established a Property Maintenance Code in 2008. This code apply to all existing residential and non-residential structures and all existing premises and outlines minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for lights, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards and for safe and sanitary maintenance. Complying with the Property Maintenance Code is the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants.

Commercial Building Code

Blue Springs adopted the 2012 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 Blue Springs , MO Municipal Code)

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Comments

The city of Blue Springs, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2012 edition. Blue Springs, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted with exceptions).

Existing Buildings

• The Property Maintenance Code of Blue Springs. Blue Springs, Mo. Muni. Code, § 515.000.

Blue Springs established a Property Maintenance Code in 2008. This code apply to all existing residential and non-residential structures and all existing premises and outlines minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for lights, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards and for safe and sanitary maintenance. Complying with the Property Maintenance Code is the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants.

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