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.
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 § 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...
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Comments
The city of Festus, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2009 edition. Festus, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted with amendments).
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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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
The city also adopted the following codes:
- The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008 edition.
- The International Fire Code, 2009 edition.
- The International Plumbing Code, 2009 edition.
- The International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition.
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 edition.
Festus, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted with amendments).
- The Life Safety Code (NFPA-101), 1988 edition. Festus, Mo. Muni. Code, § 203.010 (adopted with amendments).