[Ord. No. 473, § 1, 2-5-1991; Ord. No. 639, § 1, 2-18-1997; Ord. No. 759, § 1, 3-19-2002; Ord. No. 760, § 2, 4-16-2002; Ord. No. 982, 10-15-2013; Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025]
(b)
The term "this Section" shall refer to the Article in which the term is used.
(c)
The term "Building Official," when used throughout this Chapter shall refer to the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code. Further, whenever the term or title "Administrator," "Responsible Official," "Authority Having Jurisdiction." "Director of Codes Administration," or other similar designation is used throughout this Chapter, shall be construed to mean the Building Official.
(d)
Purpose.
(1)
This Code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to benefit the public health, safety, and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction.
(e)
Required Fees. No person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation shall initiate or perform any work under the provisions of this Chapter without first having obtained a permit. There shall be charged and collected from the applicant a fee for each permit in accordance with the fee schedule that is currently adopted by the Butler City Council. Provided, however, that where work for which a permit is required is initiated prior to obtaining said permit, the fee specified for said permit may be doubled; provided, further, however, the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation from fully complying with the requirements of the permit in the execution of any work nor any other penalties required herein.
(f)
Liability. Requirements of this Chapter and all existing codes and ordinances in force shall not be construed as imposing any liability on the City, it's officers, agents, or employees and liability or responsibility for damages to any property or injury to any person due to defective installations. The City or any official, employee, or agent thereof shall not assume any liability or responsibility whatsoever by reason of inspection or approval of installation.
(g)
Severability. If any part or parts of this Article shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of this Article. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Article if it had known that such part or parts would be declared invalid.
(h)
Violations — Penalties. Violators of this Code shall be subject to penalties provided in the penalty provision of the Butler City Code, § 1-7, a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisonment for a term not exceeding ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonment. With respect to violations of this Code that are continuous with respect to time, each day the violation continues is a separate offense.
(j)
Application Of Other Laws. The provisions of this Code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state, or federal law. The provisions of this Code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of the zoning ordinance or any other ordinance of the City of Butler pertaining to location, or use of buildings, except as may be specifically required by the provisions of this Code.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 661, adopted 10-7-1997, repealed former § 7-2, which pertained to inspections and licensing of residential rental property and derived from Ord. No. 550.
[Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025]
(a)
The 2024 International Building Code ("IBC"), including Appendices C, H, I, J, K, and P is hereby adopted by reference by the City of Butler, Missouri. The provisions, appendixes, and amendments of the 2024 IBC, published by the International Code Council, Inc., are for all intents and purposes incorporated into the Section as full as if set forth herein, are hereby adopted as the official Building Codes of the City of Butler and all provisions thereof shall be in full force and effect in the City of Butler as hereinafter provided. One (1) copy of said code is on file with the City Clerk, and it shall be construed, applied, and enforced as modified and supplemented as set forth in this Section.
(b)
The following Sections of the 2024 IBC are hereby revised as follows:
(1)
Section 101.1. Insert "City of Butler, Missouri."
(2)
Section 103.1. Insert "Department of Building Inspections."
(3)
Section 1612.3. Insert "City of Butler, Missouri" and "05/20/2010."
(4)
Section 105.2 (Fences). Insert "Fences not over 48 inches high." Section 105.2 (Prefabricated swimming pools), Insert "Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 18 inches deep and are installed entirely above ground."
(5)
Section 116. Insert "Unsafe structures and equipment shall be dealt with in accordance with § 16-33, Butler City Code."
(6)
Section 1612.3. Insert "City of Butler, Missouri" and "05/20/2010."
(c)
Plans and Specifications. See Section 107, "2024 International Building Code."
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 7-3, Surveys, which derived from Ord. No. 688; and Ord. No. 897, was superseded by Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025.
[Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025]
(a)
The 2024 International Residential Code ("IRC"), including Appendices BF, BH, BN, BO, NB, NC, ND, and NE is hereby adopted by reference by the City of Butler, Missouri. The provisions, appendixes, and amendments of the 2024 IRC, published by the International Code Council, Inc., are for all intents and purposes incorporated into the Section as full as if set forth herein, are hereby adopted as the official Codes of the City of Butler and all provisions thereof shall be in full force and effect in the City of Butler as hereinafter provided. One (1) copy of said Code is on file with the City Clerk, and it shall be construed, applied, and enforced as modified and supplemented as set forth in this Section.
(b)
The following Sections of the 2024 IRC are hereby revised as follows:
(1)
R.101.1. Insert "City of Butler, Missouri."
(2)
Table R301.2. Insert:
Ground Snow Load | 20 lbs. per sq. ft. |
Wind Speed | 90 mph |
Topographic Effects | No |
Seismic Design Category | D1 |
Weathering | Severe |
Frost Line Depth | 30" |
Termite | Moderate to Heavy |
Winter Design Temperature | 8 degrees |
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required | Yes |
Flood Hazards | 2010 |
Air Freezing Index | 1500 or less |
Mean Annual Temp | 55 degrees F. |
(3)
Section R105.2(1). Insert "provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet."
(4)
Section R105.2(2). Insert "fences not over 48 inches high."
(6)
113.4 Violation Penalties. Omit entire Section and insert "Violators of this Code shall be subject to penalties provided in the penalties provision of the Butler City Code, § 1-7."
(7)
P2603.5 Freezing Insert 18" and 30."
(c)
Exceptions.
(1)
The State of Missouri has preempted the inspection of modular and manufactured homes regarding construction inspections, Section 700.035, RSMo. Any Section or provision of the 2024 International Residential Code inconsistent with the preemptive regulations are not enforced within the City of Butler.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 7-4, Expiration date, which derived from Ord. No. 688; and Ord. No. 961, was superseded by Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025.
[Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025]
(a)
The 2024 International Plumbing Code ("IPC"), including Appendices C and E is hereby adopted by reference by the City of Butler, Missouri. The provisions, appendixes, and amendments of the 2024 IPC, published by the International Code Council, Inc., are for all intents and purposes incorporated into the Section as full as if set forth herein, are hereby adopted as the official Codes of the City of Butler and all provisions thereof shall be in full force and effect in the City of Butler as hereinafter provided. One (1) copy of said Code is on file with the City Clerk, and it shall be construed, applied, and enforced as modified and supplemented as set forth in this Section.
(b)
The following Sections of the 2024 IPC are hereby revised as follows:
(1)
Section 101.1. Insert "City of Butler, Missouri."
(2)
Section 103.1. Insert "Department of Building Inspections."
(3)
Section 108 Fees. Insert "Fees shall be in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the Butler City Council."
(5)
Section 113 — Board of Appeals. Omit entire Section
(6)
Section [A]114.4 Violation Penalties. Omit entire Section and insert "Violators of this Code shall be subject to penalties provided in the penalties provision of the Butler City Code, § 1-7."
(7)
Section 305.4.1. Insert "18 inches" and "30 inches."
(8)
Section 903.1.1. Insert "24 inches."
[Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025]
(a)
The 2024 International Mechanical Code ("IMC") is hereby adopted by reference by the City of Butler, Missouri. The provisions, appendixes, and amendments of the 2024 IMC, published by the International Code Council, Inc., are for all intents and purposes incorporated into the Section as full as if set forth herein, are hereby adopted as the official Codes of the City of Butler and all provisions thereof shall be in full force and effect in the City of Butler as hereinafter provided. One (1) copy of said Code is on file with the City Clerk, and it shall be construed, applied, and enforced as modified and supplemented as set forth in this Section.
(b)
The following Sections of the 2024 IMC are hereby revised as follows:
(1)
Section 101.1. Insert "City of Butler, Missouri."
(2)
Section 103.1. Insert "Department of Building Inspections."
(3)
Section 114.4 Violation Penalties. Omit entire Section and insert "Violators of this Code shall be subject to penalties provided in the penalties provision of the Butler City Code, § 1-7."
(5)
Section 113 — Board of Appeals. Omit entire Section
[Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025]
(a)
The 2024 International Fuel Gas Code ("IFGC") is hereby adopted by reference by the City of Butler, Missouri. The provisions, appendixes, and amendments of the 2024 IFGC, published by the International Code Council, Inc., are for all intents and purposes incorporated into the Section as full as if set forth herein, are hereby adopted as the official Codes of the City of Butler and all provisions thereof shall be in full force and effect in the City of Butler as hereinafter provided. One (1) copy of said code is on file with the City Clerk, and it shall be construed, applied, and enforced as modified and supplemented as set forth in this Section.
(b)
The following Sections of the 2024 IFGC are hereby revised as follows:
(1)
Section 101.1. Insert "City of Butler, Missouri."
(2)
Section 103.1. Insert "Department of Building Inspections."
(4)
Section 113 — Board of Appeals. Omit entire Section
(5)
Section 113.4 Violation Penalties. Omit entire Section and insert "Violators of this Code shall be subject to penalties provided in the penalties provision of the Butler City Code, § 1-7."
[Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025]
(a)
The 2024 International Existing Building Code ("IEBC"), including Appendices B and C is hereby adopted by reference by the City of Butler, Missouri. The provisions, appendixes, and amendments of the 2024 IEBC, published by the International Code Council, Inc., are for all intents and purposes incorporated into the Section as full as if set forth herein, are hereby adopted as the official Codes of the City of Butler and all provisions thereof shall be in full force and effect in the City of Butler as hereinafter provided. One (1) copy of said Code is on file with the City Clerk, and it shall be construed, applied, and enforced as modified and supplemented as set forth in this Section.
(b)
The following Sections of the 2024 IEBC are hereby revised as follows:
(1)
Section 103.1. Insert "Department of Building Inspections."
(2)
Section 112 — Means of Appeals. Omit entire Section.
(3)
Section [A]113.4 Violation Penalties. Omit entire Section and insert "Violators of this Code shall be subject to penalties provided in the penalties provision of the Butler City Code, § 1-7."
[Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025]
(a)
The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code ("IPMC") is hereby adopted by reference by the City of Butler, Missouri. The provisions, appendixes, and amendments of the 2024 IPMC, published by the International Code Council, Inc., are for all intents and purposes incorporated into the Section as full as if set forth herein, are hereby adopted as the official Codes of the City of Butler and all provisions thereof shall be in full force and effect in the City of Butler as hereinafter provided. One (1) copy of said Code is on file with the City Clerk, and it shall be construed, applied, and enforced as modified and supplemented as set forth in this Section.
(b)
The following Sections of the 2024 IPMC are hereby revised as follows:
(1)
Section 101.1. Insert "City of Butler, Missouri."
(2)
Section 103.1. Insert "Department of Building Inspections" and "Department of Code Enforcement."
(3)
Section 302.4. Insert "seven (7) inches."
(4)
Section 602.3. Insert "April 1 and October 1."
(5)
Section 602.4. Insert "April 1 and October 1."
(7)
Section 113 — Board of Appeals. Omit entire Section
(8)
Section 113.4 Violation Penalties. Omit entire Section and insert "Violators of this Code shall be subject to penalties provided in the penalties provision of the Butler City Code, § 1-7."
(9)
Section 303.2. Delete "containing water more than 24 inches." Insert "containing water more than 18 inches."
[Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025]
(a)
There is incorporated by reference, for the purpose of adopting regulations, provisions, conditions, terms, and specifications, for the control of buildings and structures within the City: the issuing, suspension, and revocation of permits; the collection of fees; the making of inspections; the execution of plans reviews; and the fixing of penalties for violations thereof, the NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2023 Edition, as published by the National Fire Prevention Association, Inc., and is hereby adopted by reference by the City of Butler, Missouri.
(b)
The provisions, appendixes, and amendments of the 2023 NFPA 70, published by the National Fire Prevention Association, Inc., are for all intents and purposes incorporated into the Section as full as if set forth herein, are hereby adopted as the official Codes of the City of Butler and all provisions thereof shall be in full force and effect in the City of Butler as hereinafter provided. One (1) copy of said code is on file with the City Clerk, and it shall be construed, applied, and enforced as modified and supplemented as set forth in this Section.
(c)
The following Sections of the 2023 NFPA 70 are hereby revised as follows:
(1)
Section 7.9.002 Violations. Violators of this Code shall be subject to penalties provided in the penalties provision of the Butler City Code, § 1-7.
(2)
Section 7.9.003 Permit Fees. For each permit issued, the applicant shall be charged a fee in accordance with the current schedule adopted by the Butler City Council.
[Ord. No. 1186, 6-3-2025]
(a)
Licensing Required.
(1)
A license is the authority granted a person, firm, partnership, company, corporation, agency, or political institute to whom it is issued to engage in the business of performing certain work and is not transferable. A license shall be required for all types of work hereinafter classified and described:
(b)
All work in the above classifications for which a permit has been issued shall be required to have a qualified license and full-time employees to perform or supervise the work. The licensee shall have the responsibility for work requiring a permit under the provision of the Building Code without limitations, for the terms listed herein:
(1)
Report all accidents to the Building Official.
(2)
Provide minimum safety measures and equipment to protect workmen and the public.
(3)
To observe any other City ordinances.
(4)
To complete work only as authorized on the permit issued.
(5)
To obtain inspections as required by the Building Code or the AHJ.
(6)
Pay any fee assessed under the authority of the Building Code.
(7)
To obey any order issued under the authority of the Building Code.
(8)
To maintain satisfactory levels of competence, integrity, workmanship, and recognized factors.
(c)
Renewal. Licenses shall be renewed each year. Any work performed after the expiration of the license shall be in violation of this Article. The Building Official may recommend the suspension or revocation of a license when the licensee commits any violation of this Article.
(d)
Examination Required.
(1)
Each person initially requesting a license as required in Section 7.11.002 will be required to score seventy percent (70%) or better on a written examination administered and prepared by the Building Official. If the applicant fails the examination, they are entitled to retake it after seven (7) days. If the applicant fails a second time, they must wait an additional thirty (30) days before reapplying.
(2)
Testing may be waived by the Building Official if the applicant is licensed in another jurisdiction, or has passed an examination that is the equivalent or is of a standard equal to or higher than the City of Butler examination.
(e)
License Fee. License fees shall be in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the Butler City Council.