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Smithville, Missouri Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

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

  • The International Building Code, 2012 edition. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.020.
  • The International Residential Code, 2012 edition. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.030 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.035.
  • The International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.090 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.095.
Helpful resources for Smithville, 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.

Smithville 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(City of Smithville , MO Section 500.020 International Building Code Adoption.)

...Code 2018 edition including Appendix Chapters B C E F G H I and J as published by the International Code Council be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Smithville in the State of Missouri...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

Ice Barrier

Comments

The city of Smithville, Mo. adopted the International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including appendices A, B, C, F, G, H, J, L, N, P and Q. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.030 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.035.

  • Ice barriers are required. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.035 (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.

Appendix J of the 2012 IRC applies. The city also adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.090 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.095.

Commercial Building Code

Smithville 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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. See Gen.code(City of Smithville , MO Municipal Code)

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The city of Smithville, Mo. adopted the International Building Code, 2012 edition, including Appendix Chapters B, C, E, F, G, H, I, and J. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.010 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.020.

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 applies. The city also adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.090 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.095.

Other Building Codes

The city also adopted the following codes:

  • The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2011 edition. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.060 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.065.
  • The International Plumbing Code, 2012 edition, including appendices A—G. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.050 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.055.
  • The International Mechanical Code, 2012 edition, including appendix A. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.040 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.045.
  • The International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 edition, including appendices A, B, C and D. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.070 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.075.
  • The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 edition. Smithville, Mo. Muni. Code, § 500.080 (adopted) with amendments at § 500.085.