Grandview, Missouri Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

  • The International Building Code, 2012 edition. 
  • The International Residential Code, 2012 edition.
  • The International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition.
  • The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 edition.

Grandview, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-2 (adopted with amendments).

Also,

  • The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition.

Grandview, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-60.4 (adopted) under Article VIII – Minimum Standards for Buildings.

Helpful resources for Grandview, 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.

Grandview adopted the 2012 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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See Muni. Code(Grandview, MO Sec. 10-25. - Residential code amendments.)

...The adopted residential code is subject to the following local amendments: (1) R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Grandview ? Yes
Municipal Code https://www.grandview.org/home/showpublisheddocument/11443/637602300493200000
Comments:

an Ice Barrier is required from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building measured on a horizontal plane. Additionally, it is required to be installed in all valleys. Exception: Roofs that are 8 inches vertical to 12 inches horizontal or greater only require a single 36” row of ice barrier along the eaves and within all valleys as typical. 
 

Comments

The city of Grandview, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, M, N, O, P and Q. Grandview, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-2 (adopted with amendments).

  • Section Table R301.2(1) – Ice barrier is required.

Id. at (d)(2).

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 2012 IRC applies.

Commercial Building Code

Grandview adopted the 2012 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 Muni. Code(Grandview, MO Municipal Code)

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Comments

The city of Grandview, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2012 edition, including appendices B, C, E, F, G, I and J. Grandview, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-2 (adopted with amendments).

Existing Buildings

The city of Grandview, Mo. adopted the International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition, including appendices A, B and C, and all supplements. Grandview, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-2 (adopted with amendments).

Other Building Codes

The city also adopted the following codes:

  • The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2011 edition, including appendix H.
  • The International Fire Code, 2012 edition, including all appendices and all supplements.
  • The International Plumbing Code, 2012 edition, including appendices B, D, E and F, and all supplements.
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2012 edition, including appendix chapter A.
  • The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition, including appendix chapters A, B, C, D and all supplements.
  • The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2000 edition, including all supplements.

Grandview, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-2 (adopted with amendments).