Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition. Joplin, MO. Muni. Code, § 26-61 (adopted) with amendments at § 26-62.
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition. Joplin, MO. Muni. Code, § 26-66 (adopted) with amendments at § 26-67.

Helpful resources for Joplin, 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.

Joplin adopted the 2018 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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2018 IRC(Joplin, MO Sec. 26-66. - Residential Code adopted.)

...The 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, H, I, J, M, N, O, P, as supplemented or amended, is hereby adopted and made a part hereof by reference as the basic residential building code of the city. A copy of said code as supplemented or amended, duly certified,...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Joplin ? No
Citation: Table R301.2 (1)
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/mo/joplin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH26BUBURE_ARTIIIBUCO_S26-67AMINRECO
Comments:

Table R301.2 (1) is amended by inserting:

GROUND SNOW LOAD	30 psf
WIND SPEED	90 mph
[TOPOGRAPHIC] EFFECTS	NO
[SPECIAL] WIND REGION	NO
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY	A
WEATHERING	Severe
FROST LINE DEPTH	30 inches
TERMITE	Moderate to heavy
WINTER DESIGN TEMP	9 degrees
ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED	No
FLOOD HAZARDS	December 8, 1976
	November 2, 2012 FIRM panels,
	29097CINDOC0C, 29097C0142E, 29097C0144E, 29097C0161E, 29097C0163E, 29097C0255E, 29097C0256E, 29097C0257E, 29097C0258E, 29097C0259E, 29097C0266E, , 29097C0267E, 29097C0268E, 29097C0269E, 29097C0276E, 29097C0277E, 29097C0278E, 29097C0279E, 29097C0283E, 29097C0284E, 29097C0285E, 29097C0286E, 29097C0287E, 29097C0288E, 29097C0295E
AIR FREEZING INDEX	500
MEAN ANNUAL TEMP	55 degrees F

Government Officials

Comments

The city of Joplin, MO. adopted the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including appendices A, B, C, D, H, I, J, M, N, O and P. Joplin, MO. Muni. Code, § 26-66 (adopted) with amendments at § 26-67.

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 2018 IRC applies.

Commercial Building Code

Joplin adopted the 2018 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(Joplin, MO Municipal Code)

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Comments

The city of Joplin, MO. adopted the International Building Code, 2018 edition, including appendices C, F, G, I and J. Joplin, Mo. Muni. Code, § 26-61 (adopted) with amendments at § 26-62.

Existing Buildings

The city of Joplin, MO. adopted the International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Joplin, Mo. Muni. Code, § 26-79 (adopted) with amendments at § 26-80.

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