Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
The city of Higginsville, Mo. adopted the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2009 edition. Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 510.150 (adopted) with amendments at § 510.170.
- The International Residential Code, 2009 edition. Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.180 (adopted) with amendments at § 510.200.
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 edition. Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 510.390 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.410.
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 edition. Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 510.360 (adopted) with amendments at § 510.380.
Helpful resources for Higginsville, 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.
Higginsville 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 Higginsville , MO Section 510.150 Adoption of International Building Code.)
...Building Code 2021 Edition including Appendix Chapters B C F H and I as published by the International Code Council Inc be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Higginsville in the State of...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
Ice Barrier
Comments
The city of Higginsville, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2009 edition, including appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, N, and P. Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.180 (adopted) with amendments at § 510.200.
- Table R301.2(1) – Ice barriers are required. Id. at § 510.200-A9.
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 applies.
Commercial Building Code
Higginsville 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 Higginsville, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2009 edition, including appendices B, C, E, F, G, H, and I. Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 510.150 (adopted) with amendments at § 510.170.
Existing Buildings
Chapter 34 of the 2009 IBC applies:
Section 3412.2 Insert, "January 1, 1954".
Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 510.170-A6-13.
Other Building Codes
The city also adopted the following codes:
- The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008 edition, including annex chapter H. Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 510.300 (adopted) with amendments at § 510.320.
- The International Fire Code, 2009 edition, including appendix chapters B, C, D, E, F, and G. Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 510.270 (adopted) with amendments at § 510.290.
- The International Plumbing Code, 2009 edition, including appendix chapters E and F. Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 510.210 (adopted) with amendments at § 510.230.
- The International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition, including appendix chapter A. Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 510.240 (adopted) with amendments at § 510.260.
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition, including appendix chapters A, B, C, and D. Higginsville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 510.330 (adopted) with amendments at § 510.350.
