Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Maryland Heights, MO adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition. Maryland Heights, MO Muni. Code, § 6-301 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-302.
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition. Maryland Heights, MO Muni. Code, § 6-351 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-352.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Maryland Heights, MO Muni. Code, § 6-26 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-27.

Helpful resources for Maryland Heights, 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.

Maryland Heights adopted the 2015 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Maryland Heights ? Yes
Citation: Table R301.2(1)
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/mo/maryland_heights/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=MUCO_CH6BUBURE_ARTXIINRECO_S6-352EXADDEINCH
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The city of Maryland Heights, MO adopted the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including appendices H, J, K, E, and M. Maryland Heights, MO Muni. Code, § 6-351 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-352.

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 – Existing Buildings & Structures of the 2015 IRC. Maryland Heights, MO Muni. Code, § 6-351.

Commercial Building Code

Maryland Heights adopted the 2015 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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The city of Maryland Heights, MO adopted the International Building Code, 2015 edition. Maryland Heights, MO Muni. Code, § 6-301 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-302.

Existing Buildings

The city adopted the International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Maryland Heights, MO Muni. Code, § 6-371 (adopted) with amendments at § 6-302.

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