Branson, Missouri Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

  • The International Building Code, 2009 edition. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-31 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-32.
  • The International Residential Code, 2009 edition. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-121 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-122.
  • The International Existing Building Code, 2009 edition. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-34 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-35.
  • The International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 edition, including appendix A. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-181 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-182.
Helpful resources for Branson, 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.

Branson 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Comments

The city of Branson, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2009 edition, including appendix Chapters C, G, H and J. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-121 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-122.

  • Table 301.2(1) – Ice shield is not required.

Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-122.

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 adopted appendix J of the 2009 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Branson 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 Branson, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2009 edition. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-31 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-32.

Existing Buildings

The city of Branson, Mo. adopted the International Existing Building Code, 2009 edition. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-34 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-35.

Other Building Codes

The city also adopted the following codes:

  • The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008 edition. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-61 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-62.
  • The International Fire Code, 2009 edition, including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 38-61 (adopted) with amendments at § 38-62.
  • The International Plumbing Code, 2009 edition. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-151 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-152.
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-91 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-92.
  • The International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 edition. Branson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 22-184 (adopted) with amendments at § 22-185.