Building Safety in Columbia, MO (2026)

Columbia Code of Ordinances § 6-66 (Residential Code §§ R313.1–R313.3)

R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. Delete in its entirety. R313.2 One- and two-family dwelling automatic fire sprinkler systems. Delete in its entirety. R313.3 Automatic fire sprinkler systems. A builder of a single-family dwelling or residences or multi-unit dwellings of four (4) or fewer units shall offer to any purchaser, on or before the time of entering into the purch...

Columbia Code of Ordinances § 6-17 (Building Code § 305.2.3)

305.2.3 Ten or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having ten or fewer unrelated children receiving such day care shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code.

Columbia, Missouri Code of Ordinances § 6-235

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 Ordinanc...

Columbia Code of Ordinances § 6-66 (IRC R315.5-R315.6, as amended)

R315.5. Interconnectivity. Add the following to the exception: Carbon monoxide alarms shall not be required to be interconnected if the dwelling is no more than two (2) stories. R315.6 Power source. At the end of the section, add the following exception: 3. Carbon monoxide alarms in alterations shall be permitted to be battery operated if the dwelling is no more than two (2) stories. R322...

Columbia Code of Ordinances § 6-66

R202 Structure. Add following exception: Exception: For existing decks being replaced, the same size will not be considered a structure for zoning purposes. Table 301.2(1). The following values shall be inserted into Table R301.2(1): Ground Snow Load - 20; Wind Speed (mph) - 115; Topographic Effects - No; Special Wind Region - No; Windborne Debris Zone - No; Seismic Design Category - B...

Columbia, Mo. Code of Ordinances § 6-31

Sec. 6-31. - Adopted. The 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions and the 2017 Edition of the National Electric Code NFPA 70, published by the National Fire Protection Association, one (1) copy of each of which has been on file with the city clerk for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of this article, are hereby adopted by refer...

Columbia, Mo. Code of Ordinances §§ 6-51, 6-52 (2018 IPC § 101.5)

Sec. 6-51. - Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the International Plumbing Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., ... 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. ... 101.5 License Required. (a) No individual shall engage in the business of plumbing in the City of Columbia unless licens...

Columbia Code of Ordinances § 6-17 (Building Code § 111.3)

A bond must be provided to receive a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. The building official will establish a bond amount based on the work remaining for completion of the structure and the site. The building owner, contractor, or design professional in responsible charge shall provide information, including a completion date for all building and site work remaining for completion. The buildi...