Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The city of Richmond Heights, Mo. adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2012 edition. Richmond Heights, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted) with amendments § 500.020.
• The International Residential Code, 2012 edition. Richmond Heights, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.090 (adopted) with amendments § 500.100.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 edition. Richmond Heights, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.030 (adopted) with amendments § 500.040.

Helpful resources for Richmond 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.

Richmond Heights 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

Ice Barrier

Comments

The city of Richmond Heights, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including appendices G. Richmond Heights, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.090 (adopted) with amendments § 500.100.

• Ice barriers are required. Richmond Heights, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.100-A-17 (Table R301.2(1)).

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 also adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 edition. Richmond Heights, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.030 (adopted) with amendments § 500.040.

Commercial Building Code

Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2012 edition, including appendix A. Richmond Heights, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted) with amendments § 500.020.

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 of the IBC applies. The city also adopted International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 edition. Richmond Heights, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.030 (adopted) with amendments § 500.040.

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