[Ord. No. 2281, 12-20-2023]
A. 
A certain document, one (1) copy of which was placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, said copy being marked and designated as the International Building Code, 2021 edition, including Appendices E, F, G, and O, as published by the International Code Council as amended, be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City; and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part thereof, as if fully set out in this Article with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes prescribed in this Article.
B. 
Jurisdictional Titles Throughout The International Building Code, 2021 Edition, As Published By The International Code Council. Wherever the terms "Name of Jurisdiction" or "Local Jurisdiction" appear, it shall be deemed to mean "City of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri."
C. 
Wherever the term "Department of Building Safety" appears it shall be deemed to mean the department consisting of the City Engineer and the Code Enforcement Officer of the City of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, and such other person or persons as may be designated by the City Administrator.
D. 
Wherever the term "Building Official" appears, it shall mean the City Engineer, the Code Enforcement Officer of the City and such other person or persons as may be designated by the City Administrator.
[Ord. No. 2281, 12-20-2023]
That all types of construction shall comply with building setback lines, side lots, yard requirements, and height limitations as set out in this Code, and if any conflict exists between Title V and Title IV of this Code, Title IV of this Code shall prevail; also in conjunction with Section 105.2 of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, building permits shall be required on all building activities with the exception of ordinary repairs and the exemptions listed in Section 105.2. The Building Official or his/her designee has complete authority to inspect all buildings being constructed to insure that the provisions of this Chapter and Code are complied with.
[Ord. No. 2281, 12-20-2023]
A. 
The International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council is amended by addition, deletions and changes including the changing of Articles, Sections, Subsections and Subsection titles and the addition of new Sections and Subsections so that such amended and added Articles, Sections and Subsections read as follows:
1. 
Chapter 1 Administration.
a. 
Section 101 General.
(1) 
101.1 Title. (replace with) These regulations, referenced standards, and Appendices E, F, G, and O shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code."
(2) 
101.4.6 Energy (add to the existing section) All references to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code are replace with reference to the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code and the amended sections as listed in the Municipal Code of Dardenne Prairie.
b. 
Section 102 Applicability.
(1) 
102.1. General (replace with) Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall govern. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Where, in a specific case, different sections of this code or the Municipal Code of Dardenne Prairie specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
c. 
Section 103 Code Compliance Agency. Delete in its entirety.
d. 
Section 105 Permits.
(1) 
105.1.1 Annual permit (Delete).
(2) 
105.1.2 Annual permit records (Delete).
(3) 
105.2 Work exempt from permit. (replace with) 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:
Building: (replace with)
1.
(Reserved).
2.
Oil derricks.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty (30) inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
6.
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
7.
Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
8.
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.
9.
Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
10.
Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
11.
Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall, that do not project more than fifty-four (54) inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
12.
Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches in height.
13.
Temporary structures that are located in agricultural districts and which use is primarily agricultural in nature, that are not accessible to the general public.
14.
Flagpoles less than forty (40) feet in height.
15.
Replacement doors and windows where the opening size is not increased or decreased.
Electrical: (add the following)
4.
Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
5.
Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefore.
6.
Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the same location.
7.
Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than twenty-five (25) volts and not capable of supplying more than fifty (50) watts of energy.
8.
Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
Gas: (add the following)
3.
Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
4.
Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
5.
Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
Mechanical: (Add)
8.
Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
9.
Replacement of water heating and HVAC units with same type of equipment.
e. 
Section 109.
(1) 
109.2 Schedule of permit fees. (replace with) The fees for all permits shall be as indicated in the Dardenne Prairie Municipal Code.
(2) 
109.2.1 (add new section) Schedule of plan review fees. All fees for plan review related to required permits shall be as indicated in the Dardenne Prairie Municipal Code.
(3) 
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. (replace with) 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 penalties as prescribed by law. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Exception: (add exception)
1. Stakeouts and other necessary planning procedures, including installation of BMPs or other erosion control methods.
(4) 
109.6 Refunds. (replace with) The code official may approve the refunding of permit and/or inspection fees only as permitted by City policy.
f. 
Section 114 Violations. Delete in its entirety.
(1) 
114.4 Violation Penalties. (Delete).
g. 
Section 115 Stop Work Order.
(1) 
115.4 Failure to comply. (replace with) Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
2. 
Chapter 5 General Building Heights and Areas.
a. 
Section 502.
(1) 
502.1 (replace "four (4) inches" with "six (6) inches").
3. 
Chapter 11.
a. 
Section 1110 Other Features and Facilities.
(1) 
Section 1110.5.1. Minimum number. (replace with) No fewer than one drinking fountain shall comply with the requirements for people using a wheelchair.
Exception: Occupancies with an occupant load of less than fifty (50) people shall be permitted to provide an approved bottled water dispenser in lieu of the required drinking fountain.
4. 
Chapter 18 Soils and Foundations.
a. 
Section 1807.
(1) 
1807.3.1 (delete)
(2) 
1807.3.2 (delete)
(3) 
1807.3.3 (delete)
5. 
Chapter 35 Referenced Standards.
a. 
Under "ICC", (replace "IECC - 21" with "IECC - 15").
[Ord. No. 2281, 12-20-2023]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provisions of this Article or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the Code Official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Article or shall start any work requiring a permit without first obtaining a permit thereof or who shall continue any work in or about a structure after having been served a stop work order, except for such work which that person, firm or corporation has been directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition shall upon conviction thereof be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.