Kearney, Missouri Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Kearney, MO. adopted the following codes:

  • The International Building Code, 2012 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(B) (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Residential Code, 2012 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(A) (adopted with amendments).
Helpful resources for Kearney, 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.

Kearney 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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2012 IRC(City of Kearney , MO Section 500.010 Adoption of Building Codes.)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Kearney ? Yes
Citation: Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(A)(3)(g) (Table R301.2(1))
Municipal Code https://ecode360.com/30711718
Comments:
Table R301.2(1)
Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load

Wind Design

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Winter Design Tempo

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Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(A)(3)(g) (adopted with amendments).

Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Michael Colton Building Inspector cmichael@kearneymo.us (816) 903-4736

Comments

The city of Kearney, MO. adopted the International Residential Code, 2012 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(A) (adopted with amendments).

The city adopted the following appendices:

  • Appendix A — Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping.
  • Appendix B — Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents.
  • Appendix C — Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct–Vent Venting Systems.
  • Appendix E — Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings.
  • Appendix G — Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.
  • Appendix H — Patio Covers.
  • Appendix J — Existing Buildings and Structures.
  • Appendix K — Sound Transmission.
  • Appendix N — Venting Methods.
  • Appendix P — Sizing of Water Piping System.
  • Appendix Q — ICC International Residential Code Electrical Provisions/National Electrical Code Cross Reference.

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 — Existing Buildings and Structures, was adopted by the city. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(A)(2) (additions).

Commercial Building Code

Kearney 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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Comments

The city of Kearney, MO. adopted the International Building Code, 2012 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(B) (adopted with amendments).

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 of the 2012 IBC provides compliance alternatives for existing structures.

Other Building Codes

The city also adopted the following codes:

  • The International Plumbing Code, 2012 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(C) (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2012 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(D) (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(E) (adopted with amendments).
  • The National Electrical Code, 2011 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(F) (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Fire Code, 2012 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(G) (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2012 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(H) (adopted with amendments).
  • The National Green Building Standard (ICC 700-2008), 2008 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(I) (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition. Kearney, MO. Muni. Code, § 500.010(J) (adopted with amendments).