[R.O. 1996 § 500.010; CC 1968 § 5-1; Ord. No. 530 § 1, 3-1-1971; Ord. No. 607 § 1, 4-17-1972; Ord. No. 860 § 1, 10-18-1976; Ord. No. 1410 § 1, 6-3-1985; Ord. No. 1713 § 1, 4-4-1988; Ord. No. 2255 § 1, 9-21-1992; Ord. No. 2428 §§ 1 — 2, 3-7-1994; Ord. No. 3079 §§ 1 — 2, 9-21-1998; Ord. No. 3487 § 1, 7-15-2002; Ord. No. 3557 § 1, 4-7-2003; Ord. No. 3797 § 1, 7-7-2004; Ord. No. 4028 § 1, 2-5-2007; Ord. No. 4396 § 1, 7-2-2012; Ord. No. 5021, 7-19-2021]
A. 
There is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri; the following Uniform Codes, subject to the exceptions set forth herein and in Section 500.020, for the purpose of prescribing, regulating and governing the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, maintenance and all matters relating thereto for the prevention of conditions hazardous to life and property, and for the common welfare, protection and benefit of the residents of the City.
1. 
International Building Code 2018, with a publication date of August 2017.
a. 
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit delete item number 9 and include new item 9 as follows:
9.
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than twenty-four (24) inches (610mm) deep."
b. 
CHAPTER 13, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, SECTION 1301, GENERAL, [E] 1301.1 Scope and [E] 1301.1.1 Criteria shall be amended to read as follows:
"[E] 1301.1 Scope. This Chapter governs the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
[E] 1301.1.1 Criteria. Buildings may be designed and constructed in accordance with the International Energy Conservation Code."
2. 
International Fire Code 2018, with a publication date of August 2017, except for the following modifications.
a. 
Section 503.1.1 Buildings And Facilities. Approved fire apparatus shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this Section and shall extend to within one hundred fifty (150) feet (45,720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. The approved apparatus access road will be designed to withstand the weight of a ninety thousand pounds (90,000) pound vehicle.
b. 
Section 507.3 Fire-Flow. Fire-flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined by using the current adopted IFC code Appendix C.
c. 
Section 507.5.1.2. Four (4) buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be six hundred (600) feet (183 m). The minimum number of hydrants shall be determined by using the current adopted IFC code Appendix C. Number of hydrants can be reduced by the Fire Code Official if deemed appropriate. Example: Building with automatic extinguishing system.
d. 
Section 510.1.2 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage.
Any building meeting the following criteria will produce signal strength test as described in IFC 510:
1.
Any structure with an overall square footage of twelve thousand (12,000) square feet.
2.
Any structure with a height of thirty (30) feet or more above grade level.
3.
Any structure with a level below grade.
4.
Any structure determined to be of concern of proper radio communication, Central Jackson County Fire Protection District can request a signal strength study to be completed.
If a signal strength test is required it shall not be performed until all walls, roof, windows with glass, doors, and operational equipment has been completed and in place.
A field test will be performed by Central Jackson County Fire Protection District personnel at the time of Certificate of Occupancy utilizing Central Jackson County Fire Protection District portable two-way communications. If that test fails, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be signed with an obligation to enhance the emergency radio communications coverage within six (6) months.
All other requirements for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage will follow IFC 510, NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, and UL 2425 as written in the current adopted code.
All BDA installations will include the following:
Cover 700 and 800 megahertz
Install an annunciator
Install a document box that contains installation plans, and pre- and post-survey test results
A field test will be performed by Central Jackson County Fire Protection District personnel at the time of Certificate of Occupancy utilizing Central Jackson County Fire Protection District portable two-way communications. If that test fails, a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be signed with an obligation to enhance the emergency radio communications coverage within six (6) months.
All other requirements for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage will follow IFC 510 and NFPA 72 as written in the current adopted code.
e. 
Section 901.6.3.2 Records.
Contractors who perform inspection, testing and/or maintenance service on fire and life safety systems must submit those records of service to the Fire Code Official.
Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance (ITM) of the following must be submitted electronically through Central Jackson County Fire Protection District or the contractor it chooses to collect and maintain ITM reports and track compliancy of the Fire Code as it pertains to the following and the Compliance Engine Software used by Central Jackson County Fire Protection District or its contractor used to collect and maintain ITM reports and track compliancy of the Fire Code as it pertains to the following:
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Special Suppression Systems
Fire Pumps
Standpipes
Paint Booths
Hood and Ducts
Cleaning of Hood and Ducts
Commercial Fire Alarms
Fire doors
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage equipment
f. 
IFC Section 903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this Section. Any building requiring an automatic sprinkler system as required by IFC 903, which meets the following criteria, must install a separate water flow switch that is addressable through the fire alarm system.
1. 
Any building that has an automatic sprinkler system with multiple addresses or suites that is greater than two (2).
2. 
Any building requiring an automatic sprinkler system as required by IFC 903 shall have a permanent, maintained water source within one hundred (100) feet of the Fire Department connection.
g. 
Section 903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12. Any building requiring an automatic sprinkler system as required by IFC 903, which meets the following criteria, must install a separate water flow switch that is addressable through the fire alarm system.
1. 
Any building that has an automatic sprinkler system with multiple addresses or suites that is greater than two (2).
2. 
Any building requiring an automatic sprinkler system as required by IFC 903 shall have a permanent, maintained water source within one hundred (100) feet of the Fire Department connection.
h. 
Section 903.4.2 Alarms. An approved audible and visual device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler systems shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
i. 
Section 903.4.2.1 Notification Devices. Where an automatic extinguishing system is installed in a building, audible and visible notification appliances shall be installed throughout the building as follows:
1. 
Audible notification appliances shall be installed so as to be audible at fifteen (15) dBa above average sound pressure level throughout the building.
2. 
Visible notification appliances shall be installed in all public and common use areas, restrooms and corridors in accordance with the spacing requirements of NFPA 72.
3. 
Visible notification devices can be eliminated in normally unoccupied portions of buildings where permitted by the Code Official.
Exception: The requirements of this Section do not apply to Group R-3 occupancies.
j. 
Section 904.5.1 System Test. Systems shall be inspected and tested for proper operation following the recommended schedule shown in NFPA 96. Tests shall include a check of the detection system, alarms and releasing devices, including manual stations and other associated equipment. Extinguishing system units shall be weighed, and the required amount of agent verified. Stored pressure-type units shall be checked for the required pressure. The cartridge of cartridge-operated units shall be weighed and replaced at intervals indicated by the manufacturer.
k. 
Section 907.6 Installation And Monitoring. A fire alarm system shall be installed and monitored in accordance with Sections 907.6.1 through 907.6.6.2 and NFPA 72. Fire alarm systems required by the International Fire Code or by the International Building Code shall be monitored by a listed central station as defined in NFPA 72. A certificate or placard shall be issued by a recognizing organization that has listed the prime contractor for the newly installed fire alarm systems in commercial occupancies in accordance with NFPA 72. This regulation shall apply to all fire alarm systems that are newly installed in commercial occupancies that reside within Central Jackson County Fire Protection District boundaries on or after January 1, 2021. Any existing fire alarm system in a commercial occupancy wherein the fire alarm control panel and/or alarm system components are to be replaced shall be considered newly installed for the purpose of this Section. Also, where there is reasonable cause due to non-compliance or faulty conditions, the Fire Code Official may require an existing fire alarm system meet the same requirements as a newly installed system. Central station service in full compliance with the 2016 Edition of NFPA 72, Chapter 26, shall be maintained at the protected property, so long as the requirement for the fire alarm exists.
3. 
ICC Electrical Code (Administrative Provisions) 2006, with a publication date of May 2009.
4. 
National Electrical Code NFPA 70, 2017 Edition.
5. 
International Plumbing Code 2018, with a publication date of August 2017, except for the following modification to Section 607.2 of the International Plumbing Code 2012:
a. 
Section 607.2 Hot Or Tempered Water Supply To Fixtures. The developed length of hot or tempered water piping, from the source of hot water to the fixtures that require hot or tempered water, shall not exceed one hundred (100) feet (15,240 mm). Recirculating system piping and heat-traced piping shall be considered to be sources of hot or tempered water.
b. 
Section 607.2.1 Delete.
6. 
International Mechanical Code 2018, with a publication date of August 2017.
7. 
International Fuel Gas Code 2018 with a publication date of August 2017.
8. 
International Residential Code 2018 (for One- and Two- Family Dwellings) with a publication date of August 2017, except for the following modifications to the International Residential Code 2018:
a. 
Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria add the following items to this table.
Ground Snow Load
20
Wind Speed (mph)
115
Seismic Design Category
A
Weathering
Severe
Frost Line Depth
36"
Termite
M-H
Winter Design Temp
6° F.
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required
Yes
Air Freezing Index
927
Mean Annual Temp
55° F.
b. 
Section R303.7. Light Activation shall have added a new exception number 2; which shall read as follows:
"2.
Sunken or raised area with steps and only one (1) access direction to the space; lighting may be activated at only one (1) point in the access area to the steps and space."
c. 
Part IV — Energy Conservation, CHAPTER 11 [RE], ENERGY, EFFICIENCY, SECTION N1101, GENERAL, N1101.1 Scope is amended to read:
"N1101.1 Scope. This Chapter is adopted for reference purpose only, and compliance with this Chapter is not required but can be voluntarily partially or completely followed.
Note: The text of the following Sections N1101.2 through N1105 is extracted from the 2018 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code — Residential Provisions and has been editorially revised to conform to the scope and application of this code. The Section numbers appearing in parenthesis after each Section number are the Section numbers of the corresponding text in the International Energy Conservation Code — Residential Provisions."
d. 
Part IV — Energy Conservation, CHAPTER 11 [RE], ENERGY, EFFICIENCY, SECTION N1101, GENERAL, N1101.2 (R101.3) Intent is amended to read:
"N1101.2 (R101.3) Intent. This Chapter may regulate the design and construction of buildings for the effective use and conservation of energy over the useful life of each building. This Chapter is intended to provide flexibility to permit the use of innovative approaches and techniques to achieve this objective. This Chapter is not intended to abridge safety, health or environmental requirements contained in other applicable codes or ordinances."
e. 
R317.1.1 Delete.
f. 
R318.1.2 Delete.
g. 
E3901.9 Basements, Garages And Accessory Buildings. Not less than one (1) receptacle outlet, in addition to any provided for specific equipment, shall be installed in each separate unfinished portion of a basement; in a vehicle bay not more than five and five-tenths (5.5) feet (1,676 mm) above the floor in attached garages; in a vehicle bay not more than five and five-tenths (5.5) feet (1,676 mm) above the floor in detached garages that are provided with electric power and in accessory buildings that are provided with electric power.
h. 
E3902.2.1 Garage And Accessory Building Receptacles. 125-volt single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacles installed in garages and grade-level portions of unfinished accessory buildings used for storage or work areas shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. With the exception of electrical receptacles dedicated to serve refrigerators, freezers, alarm, garage door openers, sump pumps, irrigation controls, to be non-GFCI.
i. 
E3902.5 Exceptions: A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm, burglar alarm, or sump pump system. Receptacles installed in accordance with this exception shall not be considered as meeting the requirement of Section E3901.9.
j. 
E3902.10 Delete.
9. 
Standard For Accessible And Usable Buildings And Facilities, ICC A117.1-2009.
10. 
International Existing Building Code 2018, with a publication date of August 2017.
11. 
2018 International Energy Conservation Code, with publication date of June 2018 is adopted for reference purposes only, and compliance with that code is not required but can be voluntarily partially or completely followed.
[R.O. 1996 § 500.020; CC 1968 § 5-1.1; Ord. No. 2255 § 2, 9-21-1992; Ord. No. 2402 § 1, 12-20-1993; Ord. No. 2503 § 1, 10-5-1994; Ord. No. 3079 § 3, 9-21-1998; Ord. No. 3487 § 2, 7-15-2002; Ord. No. 3557 § 2, 4-7-2003; Ord. No. 3797 § 1, 7-7-2004; Ord. No. 4028 § 2, 2-5-2007; Ord. No. 4396 § 2, 7-2-2012; Ord. No. 5021, 7-19-2021]
A. 
The following Sections of the 2018 International Building Code and related codes are modified or amended in the following respects:
1. 
Chapter 1, Section 105, Permits, of the 2018 International Building Code is amended as follows:
a. 
Permits Required. Except as specified in Subsection (b) of this section, no building or structure regulated by this chapter shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the Community Development Department.
b. 
Work Exempt From Permit. A building permit shall not be required for the following:
(1) 
One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected floor area does not exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet.
(2) 
Oil derricks.
(3) 
Movable cases, counters and partitions not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches high.
(4) 
Retaining walls which are not over four (4) feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class 1, 11 or 111A liquids.
(5) 
Platforms, decks and walks without any overhead structure that are not more than thirty (30) inches above grade and not over any basement or story below.
(6) 
Painting, papering and similar finish work.
(7) 
Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
(8) 
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than fifty-four (54) inches.
2. 
Section R313, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, of the 2018 International Residential Code is deleted in its entirety as required by Section 67.281, RSMo., and a builder of a one- or two-family dwelling or townhouse shall offer to any purchaser on or before entering into the purchase contract the option, at the purchaser's cost, to install or equip fire sprinklers in the dwelling or townhouse.
[R.O. 1996 § 500.030; CC 1968 § 5-2; Ord. No. 530 § 2, 3-1-1971; Ord. No. 1742 § 1, 6-20-1988; Ord. No. 1966 § 1, 7-16-1990; Ord. No. 3046 § 1, 4-6-1998; Ord. No. 3483 § 1, 7-1-2002; Ord. No. 3797 § 1, 7-7-2004; Ord. No. 3918 § 1, 10-3-2005; Ord. No. 4011 § 1, 12-18-2006; Ord. No. 4396 § 3, 7-2-2012]
A. 
Building permit fees for the Building Code adopted by the City of Blue Springs shall be determined using the Blue Springs Building Permit Fees Table.[1]
[Ord. No. 4675, 8-7-2017]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Blue Springs Building Permit Fees Table is on file in the City offices.
B. 
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Code shall be made by the Building Official.
C. 
Other inspections and fees shall be computed and charged using that portion of the Blue Springs Building Permit Fees Table denominated "Other Inspections and Fees," except that item Number 3, "Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated," will also include all miscellaneous permits for which no specific fee is indicated, and the "minimum charge" provision thereof shall not be applied.
[Ord. No. 4675, 8-7-2017]
D. 
The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment.
E. 
Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by the Building Official that shall be in addition to the required permit fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit fee is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this Code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee set forth in the Blue Springs Building Permit Fees Table. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
[Ord. No. 4675, 8-7-2017]
[Ord. No. 4674, 8-7-2017]
A. 
Water system development charges, sewer system development charges, and water tap fees shall be determined using the following schedules:
Water System Development Charge Schedule
Meter Size
(inches)
Charge
3/4
$3,354
1
$4,907
1 1/2
$9,302
2
$13,697
3
$33,093
4
$55,133
6
$110,184
Water Tap Fee Schedule
Meter Type
Meter Size
(inches)
Charge
E-Coder
3/4
$333
E-Coder
1
$416
Water taps one and one-half (1 1/2) inches and above will be installed by a private plumber
Sewer System Development Charge Schedule
Meter Size
(inches)
Charge
3/4
$5,312
1
$7,749
1 1/2
$14,646
2
$21,543
3
$51,982
4
$86,570
6
$172,962
B. 
There shall be allowed a credit on sewer system development charges on parcels located within the South Area Neighborhood Improvement District based upon the total amount assessed on each property.
[R.O. 1996 § 500.040; CC 1968 § 5-3; Ord. No. 530 § 3, 3-1-1971: Ord. No. 563 § 3, 10-4-1971; Ord. No. 2255 § 3, 9-21-1992; Ord. No. 3797 § 1, 7-7-2004; Ord. No. 4637 § 8, 12-19-2016]
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use or occupy prior to passing a final inspection, or maintain any building or structure, or cause or permit the same to be done without first obtaining a valid, unrevoked construction permit and/or certificate of occupancy from the office of the Community Development Department, as provided in this Chapter, or to violate any other provision of this Chapter. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation who violates any provision of this Article upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than that set out in Section 100.080(C) of this Code or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment, except that the court may not sentence a person to any confinement not exceeding a period of ninety (90) days unless it is a violation involving alcohol or a controlled substance, or a violation endangering the health or welfare of others, or a violation involving eluding or giving false information to a law enforcement officer. Each day upon which such a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.
[R.O. 1996 § 500.050; CC 1968 § 5-4; Ord. No. 608 § 1, 4-17-1972; Ord. No. 1927 § 1, 3-19-1990]
A. 
There is hereby established within the administrative structure of the City of Blue Springs, the position of Codes Administrator. Said Codes Administrator shall also serve as Chief Building Inspector and Deputy Zoning Administrator. Said Codes Administrator shall also be the Building Official.
B. 
The Codes Administrator and their designees shall have the duty and authority to enforce the Building Code of the City, as well as other duties given them administratively or by ordinance.
C. 
The Codes Administrator shall be appointed by the City Administrator or their designee. They may in turn designate other persons to make inspections. Neither formal appointment nor designation is required to confer the authority granted.
[R.O. 1996 § 500.060; CC 1968 § 5-5; Ord. No. 608 § 2, 4-17-1972; Ord. No. 3487 § 1, 7-15-2002]
The Building Inspector, or the person designated by them to make inspection, must be well informed on the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, National Electrical Code and the International Plumbing Code, as adopted by the City of Blue Springs, and have an intelligent and constructive knowledge of the intent and literal interpretation of the provisions thereof.
[R.O. 1996 § 500.070; CC 1968 § 5-8; Ord. No. 608 §§ 5 — 8, 4-17-1972; Ord. No. 1749 § 1, 6-20-1988; Ord. No. 3487 § 1, 7-15-2002]
A. 
No person, firm or corporation shall perform any electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning or foundation work or contracting in the City of Blue Springs, unless a permit for such work has been obtained from the Community Development Department. No person, firm or corporation shall cause any connection to be made directly or indirectly with any water supply, electrical supply company, or sewer without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Community Development Department.
B. 
The Building Inspector shall provide an inspection record card with each permit required by this Section. No work requiring a building permit shall be commenced until such permit and inspection record card have been posted in a conspicuous place on the front of the premises. Said card shall be maintained in such position by the permit holder until the certificate of occupancy has been issued.
C. 
The cost of permits for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and foundation work shall be set forth in Section 500.030.
D. 
In addition to the inspections specified in this Section, the Building Inspector may make or require any other special inspections pursuant to the International Building Code and State law of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this Code and other laws which are enforced by the Building Inspector.
[Ord. No. 4861, 10-21-2019]
[R.O. 1996 § 500.080; CC 1968 § 5-10; Ord. No. 1410 § 3, 6-3-1985; Ord. No. 3487 § 1, 7-15-2002]
Whenever any of the Codes or standards adopted in this Chapter 500 shall provide an appeal to any person who is denied an application or a permit, or who claims the provisions of a Code contained herein do not apply, or that the true intent and meaning of the Code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, or proposes alternate materials or methods of construction not permitted by the strict interpretation of these Codes, such application for appeal shall be to the Technical Review Committee of the City of Blue Springs, Missouri, or its successor if one be named and such Technical Review Committee shall conduct the appeal as provided in the International Codes herein adopted with the expressed intent of the City Council to substitute and define said Technical Review Committee in lieu of and notwithstanding any other description or provision contained within said Codes for the Appeal Board.