The Missouri building codes protect the safety of construction while supporting businesses in their compliance with legal standards. To begin a project owners need to obtain necessary permits that cover plumbing and electrical systems together with structural work arrangements. To lawfully work as well as adhere to safety rules contractors must obtain proper licenses. The fulfillment of these conditions results in expedited permit authorization with no associated delays.
Missouri Building Code, Permit & Licensing Information
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023
The foundation of a prosperous business establishment requires appropriate licenses related to permits for every construction operation. All commercial construction needs compliance with state governance requirements regardless of renovated or new construction status. Businesses can achieve construction safety together with prioritized license approvals by following Missouri building codes and regulations which facilitate efficient business operations and property management.
What Are The Current Adopted Missouri Building Codes?
- 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
- 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
- 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2015 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2015 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- 2015 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2006 International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC)
- The NEC is adopted and enforced at the local level. The city of St Louis adopted 2017 NEC effective 8/1/18.
- No statewide energy code
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2015
Missouri building codes are adopted on a six-year cycle rather than following the three-year ICC development cycle.
Applicability (statewide, local, limited):Â LIMITED
Codes are primarily adopted and enforced locally. All local jurisdictions can make any amendments they deem necessary in their jurisdictions.
| State Website | https://www.mo.gov/ |
| State Licensing | Specialty contractor licensing may be required but general contractor licensing is not required by the State of Missouri. Local jurisdictions may also require licensing. |
| State Licensing Division | https://pr.mo.gov/ |
| State Environmental Permit | https://dnr.mo.gov/about-us/division-environmental-quality |
Additional Building Codes by State
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming