Clinton, Missouri Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

  • The International Building Code, 2003 edition. Clinton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-16 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-17.
  • The International Residential Code, 2003 edition. Clinton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-91 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-92.
  • The BOCA Property Maintenance Code, 1996 edition. Clinton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-111 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-112.
Helpful resources for Clinton, 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.

Clinton adopted the 2003 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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2012 IRC(Clinton, MO Sec. 8-172. - Adoption.)

...The International Residential Code, 2012 Edition, including appendix chapters A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J and L published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted as the residential code for the city with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes set out in section 8-173. Two copies of the adopted code shall be maintained, one in the office...

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Comments

The city of Clinton, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2003 edition, including appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J and L. Clinton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-91 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-92.

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 2003 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Clinton adopted 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 Muni. Code(Clinton, MO Municipal Code)

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Comments

The city of Clinton, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2003 edition, including appendix chapters H and I. Clinton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-16 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-17.

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 of the 2003 IBC applies.

Other Building Codes

The city also adopted the following codes:

  • The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 1996 edition. Clinton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-36 (adopted).
  • The BOCA Basic/ National Fire Prevention Code, 1984 edition. Clinton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 12-21 (adopted).
  • The International Plumbing Code, 2003 edition, including appendix chapters B, C, D, E, F, G and L. Clinton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-56 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-57.
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2003 edition, including appendix chapter A. Clinton, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-76 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-77.