(CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION)
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(SECTION 101 SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS)
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101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the Building Code of St. Charles County, Missouri, hereinafter referred
to as "this code."
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(SECTION 103 CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY)
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103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Division
of Building and Code Enforcement within the Department of Community
Development is hereby created, and the official in charge thereof
shall be known as the Building Official. The function of the agency
shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the
provisions of this code.
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103.2 Appointment. The Building Official shall
be appointed as provided by ordinance.
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(SECTION 105 PERMITS)
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105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from
permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization
for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions
of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Permits shall not be required for the following:
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Building:
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One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not
greater than one hundred twenty (120) square feet.
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2.
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Fences not over seven (7) feet (2,134 mm) high.
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3.
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Oil derricks.
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4.
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Retaining walls that are not over four (4) feet (1,219 mm) in
height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall,
unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
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5.
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Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not
greater than five thousand (5,000) gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio
of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.
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6.
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Sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty (30) inches (762
mm) above grade, and not over any basement or story below and that
are not part of an accessible route.
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7.
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Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops
and similar finish work.
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8.
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Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
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9.
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Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy
that are less than twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) deep, are not
greater than five thousand (5,000) gallons (18,925 L) and are installed
entirely above ground.
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10.
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Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural
purposes, not including service systems.
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11.
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Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached
one- and two-family dwellings.
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12.
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Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R-3 or
Group U occupancies.
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13.
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Non-fixed and movable cases, counters, and partitions not over
five (5) feet nine (9) inches (1,753 mm) in height.
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14.
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Flag poles less than forty (40) feet in height.
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Electrical:
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Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including
the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical
equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
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Radio and television transmitting stations: The
provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used
for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment
and wiring for a power supply, the installations of towers, and antennas.
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Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be
required for the installation of any temporary system required for
the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
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Gas:
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Portable heating appliance.
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2.
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Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of
equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
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Mechanical:
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Portable heating appliance.
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2.
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Portable ventilation equipment.
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3.
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Portable cooling unit.
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4.
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Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment regulated by this code.
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5.
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Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or
make it unsafe.
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6.
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Portable evaporative cooler.
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7.
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Self-contained refrigeration system containing ten (10) pounds
(4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of one (1)
horsepower (746 W) or less.
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Plumbing:
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The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent
pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water,
soil, waste, or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary
to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall
be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection
made as provided in this code.
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2.
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The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes,
valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets,
provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or
rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
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3.
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Fixture replacement with similar fixtures where plumbing connections
are not relocated, and new fittings and valves are not installed.
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105.5.1 Reinstatement. A permit that has expired
may be reinstated where approved by the Building Official. The request
for reinstatement shall be in writing and justifiable caused demonstrated.
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(SECTION 107 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS)
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107.1 General. Submittal documents consisting of
construction documents, statement of special inspections, geotechnical
report and other data shall be submitted as required by the Building
Official, with each permit application. The construction documents
shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required
by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be
constructed. Where special conditions exist, the Building Official
is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared
by a registered design professional.
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Exception: The Building Official is authorized
to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not
required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it
is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review
of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with
this code.
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107.1.2 Electronic submission. Where design documents,
including, but not limited to, plot plans, site plans, design drawings,
specifications, etc., are originally created electronically, the Building
Official is authorized to require electronic submittal of documents
in a portable document format (PDF) or similar format for review.
Where design documents were originally prepared on paper and are submitted
in a paper form, the Code Official is authorized to charge a fee for
converting those drawings to PDF equal to the cost incurred by County
staff recreating the document and not to exceed more than one dollar
($1.00) per page.
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Exception: Where submittal documents were originally
prepared by hand and are eleven (11) inches by seventeen (17) inches
or less, the fee for document conversion shall not be charged.
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(SECTION 113 MEANS OF APPEALS)
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113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals
of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Code Official relative
to the application and interpretation of this code, the County Building
Commission shall serve as a Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals
shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall
hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure
for conducting its business.
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113.3 Qualifications. See Section 500.810, Ordinances of St. Charles County, Missouri
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113.5 Application for appeal. Any person shall
have the right to appeal a decision of the Building Official to the
board. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the
intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully
apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the Building
Official within twenty (20) days after the notice was served. The
application fee for an appeal to the Building Commission shall be
one hundred dollars ($100.00).
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(SECTION 114 VIOLATIONS)
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114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates
a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements
thereof or who repairs or alters or changes the occupancy of a building
or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate
issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more
than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and each day’s continuance
of a violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
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(SECTION 115 STOP WORK ORDER)
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115.2 Issuance. The stop work order shall be in
writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved,
the owner’s authorized agent or the person performing the work.
Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately
cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order and
the conditions under which the cited work will be authorized to resume.
Any person served with a stop work order shall pay an administrative
penalty of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
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(SECTION 116 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT)
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116.1 Unsafe Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or that constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the Building Official deems necessary and as provided for in this Section 500.520, Ordinances of St. Charles County, Missouri. A vacant structure that is not secured against unauthorized entry shall be deemed unsafe.
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116.2 Record. The Building Official shall cause a report to be filed on an unsafe condition as provided for in Section 500.520, Ordinances of St. Charles County, Missouri. The report shall state the occupancy of the structure and the nature of the unsafe condition.
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116.4 Method of service. Notice shall be served as provided for in Section 500.520, Ordinances of St. Charles County, Missouri.
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(CHAPTER 3 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE)
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(SECTION 305 EDUCATIONAL GROUP E)
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305.2.3 Eight (8) or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling unit and having eight
(8) or fewer children receiving such day care shall be classified
as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential
Code.
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(SECTION 308 INSTITUTIONAL GROUP I)
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308.2.3 Nine (9) to sixteen (16) persons receiving custodial
care. A facility housing not fewer than nine (9) and not more
than sixteen (16) persons receiving custodial care shall be classified
as Group R-4.
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308.2.4 Eight (8) or fewer persons receiving custodial
care. A facility with eight (8) or fewer persons receiving
custodial care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with
the International Residential Code.
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308.3.2 Eight (8) or fewer persons receiving medical care. A facility with eight (8) or fewer persons receiving medical care
shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the International
Residential Code.
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308.5.4 Eight (8) or fewer persons receiving care in a
dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a dwelling
unit and having eight (8) or fewer persons receiving custodial care
shall be classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with
the International Residential Code.
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(SECTION 310 RESIDENTIAL GROUP R)
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310.4.1 Care facilities within a dwelling. Care
facilities for eight (8) or fewer persons receiving care that are
within a single-family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International
Residential Code.
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310.4.2 Lodging houses. Owner-occupied lodging
houses with five (5) or fewer guest rooms and ten (10) or fewer total
occupants shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with
the International Residential Code.
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