Nevada, Missouri Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

  • The International Building Code, 2012 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-6 (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Residential Code, 2012 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-6A (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-6B (adopted with amendments).
Helpful resources for Nevada, 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.

Nevada 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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Comments

The city of Nevada, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2012 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-6A (adopted with amendments).

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 International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-6B (adopted with amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Nevada 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 Nevada, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2012 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-6 (adopted with amendments).

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 of the 2012 IBC and the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 6-6B (adopted with amendments).

Other Building Codes

The city also adopted the following codes:

  • The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2011 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 11-9 (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Fire Code, 2012 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 12-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 12-2.
  • The International Plumbing Code, 2012 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 25A-5 (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2012 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 25A-13 (adopted with amendments).
  • The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition. Nevada, Mo. Muni. Code, § 25A-14 (adopted with amendments).