Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

• The International Building Code, 2009 edition.
• The International Residential Code, 2009 edition.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 edition.

Festus, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted with amendments).

Helpful resources for Festus, 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.

Festus 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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2009 IRC(City of Festus , MO Section 500.010 Adoption of Technical Codes.)

...as they may be amended by other provisions of this Chapter International Building Code 2009 Residential Building Code 2009 International Fire Code 2009 International Fuel Gas Code 2009 International Mechanical Code...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Comments

The city of Festus, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2009 edition. Festus, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted with amendments).

• Ice barrier is not required. Section R301, Appendix A – Amendments to the Building Codes.

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 Festus, Mo. adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 edition. Festus, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted with amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Festus 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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. See Gen.code(City of Festus , MO Municipal Code)

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Comments

The city of Festus, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2009 edition. Festus, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted with amendments).

 

Appendix A – Amendments to the Building Codes

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 of the 2009 IBC applies.

Other Building Codes