[R.O. 2004 § 500.010; Ord. No. 2.58 §§ 1 — 4, 5-8-2001; Ord. No. 2.119 § 1, 3-27-2007; Ord.
No. 2.199, 9-8-2020]
A.
Adoption. A certain standard code known
as the "International Building Code," 2012 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council, is hereby incorporated by reference
and adopted as the Code of the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri, for
regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection,
installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement,
addition to, use or maintenance of property, buildings and structures
in the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm or corporation to construct or cause to be constructed
or permit to remain constructed any such building which violates any
provisions of this Section.
B.
Marked Copy Of Standard Code Filed. There
shall be one (1) copy of the standard as adopted by this Section kept
in the office of the City Clerk and said copy shall be marked "Official
Copy of the City of Mount Vernon Building Code."
C.
Liability. This Section shall not be construed
to relieve from responsibility or to lessen the responsibility of
any person, firm or corporation owning, controlling or constructing
buildings, nor shall the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri, be held as
assuming any liability of any nature by reasons of the inspection
authority hereby issued to the Code Enforcement Officer for inspection
of buildings.
D.
Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty
of an ordinance violation and, upon conviction thereof, be fined in
an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
[R.O. 2004 § 500.020; Ord. No. 2.59 §§ 1 — 4, 5-8-2001; Ord. No. 2.120 § 1, 3-27-2007; Ord.
No. 2.199, 9-8-2020]
A.
Adoption. A certain standard code known
as the "International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings,"
2012 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby
incorporated by reference and adopted as the Code of the City of Mount
Vernon, Missouri, for regulating the design, construction, quality
of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location,
relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of property,
buildings and structures for one- and two-family dwellings in the
City of Mount Vernon, Missouri. It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to construct or cause to be constructed or permit
to remain constructed any such building which violates any provisions
of this Section.
B.
A builder of one- or two-family dwellings or townhouses shall offer
to any purchaser on or before the time of entering into a purchase
contract the option, at the purchaser's cost, to install or equip
fire sprinklers in the dwelling or townhouse. Notwithstanding any
other provision of law to the contrary, no purchaser of such a one-
or two-family dwelling or townhouse shall be denied the right to choose
or decline to install a fire sprinkler system in such dwelling or
townhouse being purchased.
C.
Marked Copy Of Standard Code Filed. There
shall be one (1) copy of the standard as adopted by this Section kept
in the office of the City Clerk and said copy shall be marked "Official
Copy of the City of Mount Vernon Residential Code for One- and Two-Family
Dwellings."
D.
Liability. This Section shall not be construed
to relieve from responsibility or to lessen the responsibility of
any person, firm or corporation owning, controlling or constructing
buildings, nor shall the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri, be held as
assuming any liability of any nature by reasons of the inspection
authority hereby issued to the Code Enforcement Officer for inspection
of buildings.
E.
Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty
of an ordinance violation and, upon conviction thereof, be fined in
an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
F.
The following portions of the 2012 Edition are not adopted:
1.
Section R302.2, Townhouses, in that a common two-hour fire-resistance
rated wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263
is permitted for townhouses if such wall does not contain plumbing
or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common
wall. The wall shall be rated for exposure from both sides and shall
extend to and be tight against exterior walls and the underside of
the roof sheathing. Electrical installations shall be installed in
accordance with Chapter 34 through 43. Penetrations of electrical
outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section 302.4.
2.
Section R310.1, but emergency escape and rescue opening provisions
are required for sleeping rooms created in existing basements undergoing
interior finish renovation.
3.
Section R313, and requirement of automatic sprinklers is amended
by the requirements of Section 67.281, RSMo., so that builders may
offer such sprinklers as an option.
4.
Section R501.3, regarding fire protection of floors.
[R.O. 2004 § 500.030; Ord. No. 2.60 §§ 1 — 4, 5-8-2001; Ord. No. 2.121 § 1, 3-27-2007; Ord.
No. 2.199, 9-8-2020]
A.
Adoption. A certain standard code known
as the "National Electrical Code," 2011 Edition, also known as "NFPA
70" as published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby
incorporated by reference and adopted as the Code of the City of Mount
Vernon, Missouri, for regulating the design, construction, quality
of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location,
relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of electrical
systems in the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri. It shall be unlawful
for any person, firm or corporation to construct or cause to be constructed
or permit to remain constructed any such building which violates any
provisions of this Section.
B.
Marked Copy Of Standard Code Filed. There
shall be one (1) copy of the standard as adopted by this Section kept
in the office of the City Clerk and said copy shall be marked "Official
Copy of the City of Mount Vernon Electrical Code."
C.
Liability. This Section shall not be construed
to relieve from responsibility or to lessen the responsibility of
any person, firm or corporation owning, controlling or constructing
buildings, nor shall the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri, be held as
assuming any liability of any nature by reasons of the inspection
authority hereby issued to the Code Enforcement Officer for inspection
of buildings.
D.
Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty
of an ordinance violation and, upon conviction thereof, be fined in
an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
E.
The following portions of the 2011 Edition are not adopted:
F.
The following portions of the 2011 Edition are amended:
1.
Table N1102.1, climate zone 4, to require wood frame R-value of 13.
2.
Table N1102.3, climate zone 4, to require wood frame wall U-factor
of 0.082.
3.
Section N1102.2.9 regarding slab on grade floors so that insulation
is not required at the interface between the foundation wall and slab.
4.
Section E3902.2 for garage and accessory building receptacles to
allow exceptions for receptacles that are permanently marked as providing
no GFCI protection for dedicated receptacles supplying only a garage
door opener or supplying only a refrigerator or freezer.
5.
Section E3902.5 for unfinished basement receptacles that are permanently
marked as providing no GFCI protection for dedicated receptacles supply
only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system, a
sump pump, or a refrigerator of freezer.
[R.O. 2004 § 500.040; Ord. No. 2.87 §§ 1 — 4, 7-8-2003; Ord. No. 2.122 § 1, 3-27-2007; Ord.
No. 2.199, 9-8-2020]
A.
Adoption. A certain standard code known
as the "International Mechanical Code," 2012 Edition, as published
by the International Code Council, is hereby incorporated by reference
and adopted as the Code of the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri, for
regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection,
installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement,
addition to, use or maintenance of mechanical systems in the City
of Mount Vernon, Missouri. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to construct or cause to be constructed or any such
building which violates any provisions of this Section.
B.
Marked Copy Of Standard Code Filed. There
shall be one (1) copy of the standard as adopted by this Section kept
in the office of the City Clerk and said copy shall be marked "Official
Copy of the City of Mount Vernon Mechanical Code."
C.
Liability. This Section shall not be construed
to relieve from responsibility or to lessen the responsibility of
any person, firm or corporation owning, controlling or constructing
buildings, nor shall the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri, be held as
assuming any liability of any nature by reasons of the inspection
authority hereby issued to the Code Enforcement Officer for inspection
of buildings.
D.
Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty
of an ordinance violation and, upon conviction thereof, be fined in
an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
[R.O. 2004 § 500.050; Ord. No. 2.86 §§ 1 — 4, 5-8-2001; Ord. No. 2.123 § 1, 3-27-2007; Ord.
No. 2.199, 9-8-2020]
A.
Adoption. A certain standard code known
as the "International Plumbing Code," 2012 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council, is hereby incorporated by reference
and adopted as the Code of the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri, for
regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection,
installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement,
addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the City of
Mount Vernon, Missouri. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to construct or cause to be constructed any such building
which violates any provisions of this Section.
B.
Marked Copy Of Standard Code Filed. There
shall be one (1) copy of the standard as adopted by this Section kept
in the office of the City Clerk and said copy shall be marked "Official
Copy of the City of Mount Vernon Plumbing Code."
C.
Liability. This Section shall not be construed
to relieve from responsibility or to lessen the responsibility of
any person, firm or corporation owning, controlling or constructing
buildings, nor shall the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri, be held as
assuming any liability of any nature by reasons of the inspection
authority hereby issued to the Code Enforcement officer for inspection
of buildings.
D.
Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty
of an ordinance violation and, upon conviction thereof, be fined in
an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
[R.O. 2004 § 500.060; Ord. No. 2.67 §§ 1 — 4, 3-12-2002; Ord. No. 2.87 §§ 1
— 4, 7-8-2003; Ord.
No. 2.124 § 1, 3-27-2007; Ord. No. 2.199, 9-8-2020]
A.
Adoption. A certain document, being marked
and designated as the "International Fuel Gas Code," 2012 Edition,
as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby
adopted as the fuel gas code for the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri,
for the control of building and structures and their fuel gas systems
and gas-fired appliances as herein provided; and each and all of the
regulations, provisions, penalties, condition and terms of said fuel
gas code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as
if fully set out in this Section.
B.
Marked Copy Of Standard Code Filed. There
shall be one (1) copy of the standard as adopted by this Section kept
in the office of the City Clerk and said copy shall be marked "Official
Copy of the City of Mount Vernon."
C.
Liability. This Section shall not be construed to relieve from responsibility or to lessen the responsibility of any person, firm or corporation maintaining, constructing, altering, demolishing or in anyway affecting the fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances as included in the International fuel gas code described in Subsection (A) of this Section, nor shall the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri, be held as assuming any liability of any nature by reasons of the inspection authority hereby issued to the Code Enforcement Officer for inspection of such buildings and structures along with their fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances as described on Subsection (A) of this Section.
D.
Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty
of an ordinance violation and, upon conviction thereof, be fined in
an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
[R.O. 2004 § 500.070; Ord. No. 2.68 §§ 1 — 4, 4-9-2002; Ord. No. 2.125 § 1, 3-27-2007; Ord.
No. 2.199, 9-8-2020]
A.
Adoption. A certain standard code known
as the "International Property Maintenance Code," 2012 Edition, as
published by the International Code Council, is hereby incorporated
by reference and adopted as the property maintenance code for the
City of Mount Vernon, Missouri. The provisions of this Code shall
apply to all existing residential and non-residential structures and
all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements for premises,
structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space,
heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety
from fire and other hazards and for safe and sanitary maintenance;
the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; the occupancy
of existing structures and premises and for administration, enforcement
and penalties. This code shall be construed to ensure the public health,
safety and welfare as they are affected by the continued occupancy
and maintenance of structures and premises.
B.
Marked Copy Of Standard Code Filed. There
shall be one (1) copy of the standard as adopted by this Section kept
in the office of the City Clerk and said copy shall be marked "Official
Copy of the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri."
C.
Liability. This Section shall not be construed to relieve from responsibility or to lessen the responsibility of any person, firm or corporation occupying or maintaining structures or premises as described in Subsection (A) of this Section, nor shall the City of Mount Vernon, Missouri, be held as assuming any liability of any nature by reasons of the inspection authority hereby issued to the Code Enforcement Officer for inspection of such structures and premises.
D.
Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty
of an ordinance violation and, upon conviction thereof, be fined in
an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
