Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

• The International Building Code, 2012 edition. 
• The International Residential Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition.
• The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 edition. 

Nixa, Mo. Muni. Code, § 103-1 (adopted).

Helpful resources for Nixa, 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.

Nixa 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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2018 IRC(Nixa, MO Sec. 103-1. - Codes adopted.)

...(b) The ICC International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 2018 edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., including Appendices A, B, C, D, G, H, I, J, K, N, P, and Q, is the one- and two-family dwelling code for the city regulating the fabrication, erection, construction...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

Ice Barrier

Comments

The city of Nixa, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including appendices. Nixa, Mo. Muni. Code, § 103-1 (adopted).

 

The following appendices are adopted as part of the code:

• Appendix A, Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping.
• Appendix B, Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category-I Appliances, and Appliances Listed for use with Type B Vents.
• Appendix C, Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems.
• Appendix D, Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation.
• Appendix G, Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs
• Appendix H, Patio Covers.
• Appendix I, Private Sewage Disposal.
• Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures.
• Appendix P, Sizing of Water Piping System.
• Appendix Q, ICC/NEX Code Cross Reference.

Nixa, Mo. Muni. Code, § 103-2 (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.

Appendix J of the 2012 IRC and the 2012 IPMC apply for existing buildings.

Commercial Building Code

Nixa 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.

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See Muni. Code(Nixa, MO Municipal Code)

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Comments

The city of Nixa, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2012 edition. Nixa, Mo. Muni. Code, § 103-1 (adopted).

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 of the 2012 IBC and the 202 IPMC apply for existing buildings.

Other Building Codes