Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Jackson County, Mo. adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2009 edition.
• The International Residential Code, 2009 edition.
• The International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 edition.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2009 edition.

Jackson County, Mo. Muni. Code, Chapter – 54 Building Code, § 5400 (adopted).

Helpful resources for Jackson County Public Works, 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.

Jackson County Public Works 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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2015 IRC(Jackson, MO Sec. 11-2. - Building and residential code.)

...International Residential Code. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Jackson, being marked and designated as the International Residential Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendix Chapters E, H, J, and M, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted...

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Comments

Jackson County, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2009 edition, including appendices E, F, G, H, K, M, N, O, P and Q. Jackson County, Mo. Muni. Code, Chapter – 54 Building Code, § 5400 (adopted).

Commercial Building Code

Jackson County Public Works 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 Muni. Code(Jackson, MO Municipal Code)

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Comments

Jackson County, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2009 edition, including C, E, F, G, H, I, J and K. Jackson County, Mo. Muni. Code, Chapter – 54 Building Code, § 5400 (adopted).

Existing Buildings

Jackson County, Mo. adopted the International Existing Building Code, 2009 edition, including appendices A and B. Jackson County, Mo. Muni. Code, Chapter – 54 Building Code, § 5400 (adopted).

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