Code Level
Residential Energy Code
None statewide. Residential energy codes are adopted on a jurisdictional basis.
Commercial Energy Code
None statewide. Commercial energy codes are adopted on a jurisdictional basis.
Authority
Authorized by – None. Legislation established energy requirements for state-funded buildings only. Legislation will be required to adopt a mandatory statewide energy code. Local jurisdictions may adopt their own energy code. Numerous jurisdictions throughout the state have adopted an energy code; including most major municipalities such as the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Kansas City, Springfield, Independence and Columbia. The precise code edition enforced by the jurisdiction varies.
Oversight – None.
Code change process – Legislative. In Missouri, only the General Assembly is authorized to enact legislation to establish statewide building construction regulations and/or authorize a state agency to do so. However, there currently is no state regulatory agency authorized to promulgate, adopt or update construction codes on a statewide basis.
Code change cycle - None.
Compliance
Enforcement - Local jurisdictions are responsible for enforcing any building codes that they have adopted municipally. Below are the current energy codes for the top five jurisdictions by population.
Municipal Energy Codes
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Five Largest Jurisdictions in Missouri |
Residential Energy Code |
Commercial Energy Code |
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St. Louis County |
2015 IECC, slightly amended |
2015 IECC, slightly amended |
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Jackson County |
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Kansas City |
2012 IECC, moderately amended |
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St. Charles County |
2009 IECC, moderately amended |
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City of St. Louis |
2018 IECC. slightly amended |
Implementation/Compliance Studies – The Department of Economic Development has commissioned a study of statewide residential energy code compliance. A copy of the final report and results are forthcoming.
Primary Contacts
Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Energy