Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

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

Jackson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 11-2 (adopted with amendments).

Helpful resources for Jackson, 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 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...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Comments

The city of Jackson, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2009 edition, icnluding appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, and J. Jackson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 11-2(b) (adopted with amendments).

• Ice barrier is not required. Jackson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 11-2(b)(1)m. (Table R301.2(1)).

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 adopted appendix J of the 2009 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Jackson 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

The city of Jackson, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2009 edition, including appendices I and K. Jackson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 11-2 (adopted with amendments).

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 applies:

Section 3412.2. Applicability. Section 3412.2 is amended by inserting the date "July 1, 2012." Jackson, Mo. Muni. Code, § 11-2(a)(1)s. (Section 3412.2.).

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