Columbia, MO Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- 2018 Intl Energy Conservation Code
- Solar provisions
- Appendices RA and CA
- Governing sections
- §§ 6-235, 6-236
- Enforced by
- director of community development
- Max penalty
- $1,000/day, up to 1 yr
Summary
Columbia, Missouri has adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code citywide, including its Solar-Ready Provisions appendices for residential and commercial construction: the city's green-building baseline in Boone County.
The 2018 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., including Appendices RA and CA (Solar-Ready Provisions, Residential and Commercial), one copy of which has been on file with the city clerk for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of this article, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of Columbia, Missouri as fully as if set forth in its entirety. At least one (1) copy of the 2018 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code shall remain on file in the office of the city clerk and shall be kept available for public use, inspection and examination.
(Ord. No. 24004, § 1, 9-3-19)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 138).
Full Breakdown
Code of Ordinances § 6-235 adopts the 2018 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, published by the International Code Council, by reference as the Energy Conservation Code of the City of Columbia, Missouri, including Appendices RA and CA, the Solar-Ready Provisions for residential and commercial buildings. Section 6-236 layers on local amendments covering administration and enforcement by the director of community development, appeals to the building construction codes commission, and misdemeanor penalties up to $1,000 per day for violations. The code applies to new construction and applicable alterations inside Columbia city limits, Boone County.
Violations & Fines
Building without complying with the adopted energy code is a misdemeanor under § 6-236 (C108.5/R108.5), punishable by a fine up to $1,000 or up to a year in jail; each day of noncompliance is a separate offense.
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