Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
The city of Bolivar, Mo. adopted the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2015 edition. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010-A (adopted) with amendments at § 500.020.
- The International Residential Code, 2015 edition. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.060 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.070.
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.360 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.370.
- The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010-B (adopted).
Helpful resources for Bolivar, 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.
Bolivar adopted the 2015 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 Bolivar , MO Section 500.010 Adoption Of Building Code.)
...including Appendix Chapters A C E H I J and K as published by the International Code Council be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Bolivar in International Existing Building Code 2021 Edition as published by the span classhighlightInternationalspan...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Bolivar ? Yes
Citation: Yes. Required on eaves (firrst 36”) and valleys. See section 905 of the IRC. Table R301.2 can be requested by email which shows this requirement.
Municipal Code
https://search.plrb.org/?DN=84674
Comments
The city of Bolivar, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, M, N, O, P, R and S. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.060 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.070.
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 Bolivar, Mo. adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.360 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.370.
Commercial Building Code
Bolivar adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.
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Comments
The city of Bolivar, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2015 edition, including appendices A, C, E, H, I, J and K. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010-A (adopted) with amendments at § 500.020.
Existing Buildings
The city of Bolivar, Mo. adopted the following codes that apply to existing buildings:
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.360 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.370.
- The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010-B (adopted).
Other Building Codes
The city also adopted the following codes:
- The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008 edition. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.310 (adopted).
- The International Fire Code, 2015 edition, including appendix chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and K. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.260 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.270.
- The International Plumbing Code, 2015 edition, including appendix chapters B, C, D, E and G. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.160 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.170.
- The International Mechanical Code, 2015 edition, including appendix chapter A. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.110 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.120.
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 edition, including appendix chapters A, B, C, and D. Bolivar, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.210 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.220.
