Missouri
Missouri Department of Public Safety
Office of the State Fire Marshal
(573) 751-2930
Missouri Division of Fire Safety (mo.gov)
Current Codes and Edition Adopted:
2009 International Building Code (IBC) unless more recent edition adopted locally
2009 International Residential Code (IRC) unless more recent edition adopted locally
2009 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) unless more recent edition adopted locally
Applicability (statewide, local, limited): LIMITED
Although most relevant building codes are adopted locally, the state adopts codes for state owned buildings. The Architecture Practice Act in Missouri directs architects to design to the 2009 International Building Code. There is no legislation in place, but many local jurisdictions typically adopt new codes on a 6-year cycle.
Amendments Disadvantaging Wood Construction:
Code amendments do not involve subjects impacting wood construction.
Expected date most recent code will be adopted:
Varies for each jurisdiction.
Next Update Cycle:
Many local jurisdictions adopt a new code on a 6-year cycle.
Notes:
Kansas City and St. Louis both adopt the 2018 edition of the IBC and IRC.
Page last updated: December 2022