Clayton, Missouri Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

  • The International Building Code, 2009 edition.
  • The International Residential Code, 2009 edition.
  • The International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 edition.

Clayton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.020.

  • The International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition. Clayton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.040 (adopted with amendments).
Helpful resources for Clayton, 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.

Clayton 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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2021 IRC(City of Clayton , MO Section 500.010 Building Code Adoption.)

...International Mechanical Code Part III the 2021 International Plumbing Code Part IV the 2021 International Residential Code Part V the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code Part VI the 2021 International Energy Conservation...

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Comments

The city of Clayton, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2009 edition, including all appendices. Clayton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.020 D.

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.

Appendix J of the 2009 IRC was adopted by the city.

Commercial Building Code

Clayton 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 Clayton, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2009 edition, including all appendices. Clayton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.020.

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 of the 2009 IBC applies.

Other Building Codes

The city also adopted the following codes:

  • The International Plumbing Code, 2009 edition.
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition.
  • The International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 edition.

 Clayton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.020.

  • The St. Louis County Electrical Code, as amended, adopted by the County of St. Louis (the National Electrical Code, 2008 edition). Clayton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.030.
  • The International Fire Code, 2009 edition, including appendix chapters B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J. Clayton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 205.070 with amendments at § 205.080.