Chapter 6 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS*
Section 6-17 Amendments.
The code adopted by this article is hereby amended by substituting the following
sections in
lieu of those sections with corresponding numbers in the code, or, where there is no
corresponding section in the code, the following sections shall be enacted as additions to the
code:
101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of Columbia, Missouri,
hereinafter referred to as "this code."
101.2.2: Appendices C, F, I, and J are hereby adopted as amended.
Appendix J section J106.1 Maximum slope; is hereby amended to read as: The slope of cut
surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use, and shall be no steeper than 3
horizontal to 1 vertical (33 percent) unless the applicant furnishes a soils report justifying a
steeper slope.
Exceptions: Number 1 is deleted in its entirety and exception number 2 will now be listed as
exception number 1.
Appendix J section J107.6 Maximum slope; is hereby amended to read as: The slope of fill
surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use. Fill slopes steeper than 3 horizontal
to 1 vertical (33 percent) shall be justified by soils reports or engineering data.
Section 101.4 Referenced codes: Add the following additional sentence to this paragraph: All
references to the International Existing Building Code are deleted.
Section 103.0 Division of Protective Inspection
103.1 Director: The administration and enforcement of this code shall be the duty of the director
of public works, who is hereby authorized to take such action as may be reasonably necessary to
enforce the provisions of this code. Such persons may be appointed and authorized as assistants
or representatives of the director as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this code.
103.2 Appointment: Delete
103.4 Restriction of employees: An employee connected with the division of protective
inspection shall not be engaged in or directly or indirectly connected with the furnishing of labor,
materials or appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building, or the
preparation of plans or of specifications therefore, unless he is the owner of the building; nor
shall such employee engage in any work which conflicts with his official duties or with the
interest of the department.
104.7 Official records: An official record shall be kept of all business and activities of the
division specified in the provisions of this code, and all such records shall be open to public
inspection at all appropriate times and according to reasonable rules to maintain the integrity and
security of such records.
104.8 Relief from personal responsibility: The code official, officer or employee charged with
the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, shall not thereby render himself
liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to
persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of official duties.
Any suit instituted against any officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or
employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code shall be
defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the
proceedings. The code official or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in any action,
suit
or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code; and any officer of the
protective inspection division acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability
for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the
performance of official duties in connection therewith.
105.3 Application for permit: Add number 8 to list as stated: The following form shall be
submitted with each application for permit.
1) APPLICANT, PLEASE COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
(PLEASE PRINT):
(Note: The City of Columbia, Missouri does not regulate or review County, State or Federally
owned projects.)
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Project
Name:
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Project
Address:
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Scope of
Project
(New
Building,
Building
Addition,
Tenant
Finish,
Grading,
etc.):
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Number of
Submitted
Plans:
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Specs:
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Structural
Calcs:
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Soils
Reports:
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Stormwater
Studies:
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Additional
information
submitted:
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2) PLEASE LIST ADDRESS TO WHICH PLAN REVIEWER IS TO SEND PLAN REVIEW
COMMENTS:
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Applicant’s
Company
Name:
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Contact
Person:
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Position:
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Phone:
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Extn:
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Fax:
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E-mail:
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3) PLEASE IDENTIFY THE OWNER’S DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN RESPONSIBLE
CHARGE (DPRC):
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Applicant’s
Company
Name:
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Contact
Person:
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Position:
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Phone:
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Extn:
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Fax:
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E-mail:
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Use a copy
of this page
to designate
an alternate
DPRC from
the same
Company
acting in the
absence of
the DPRC.
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4) PLEASE CERTIFY THE SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST:
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I hereby certify that I am the owner’s registered design professional in responsible charge
(DPRC) and that I have completed this Checklist to identify the requirements for the
specific project being submitted for plans review in order to expedite the review process.
This submittal is complete for review of the scope of work as described herein and
I further
understand that omission of required information will result in delays in the plans review
approval process.
Certified
by:_________________________________________________________________
Date:______________________________________________________________________
Print name: _________________________________________________________________
State Registration
number:_______________________________________________________
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5) Design Certification
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I hereby
certify that
the
construction
documents
submitted for
the identified
discipline
have been
prepared in
conformance
with the
Building,
Electrical,
Mechanical,
Fuel Gas and
Plumbing
Code, the
Zoning
Regulations,
the
Subdivision
Regulations
and all other
applicable
ordinances of
the City of
Columbia.
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Architectural:
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Name
(print):
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State
Registration
Number:
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Signed:
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Telephone
Number:
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Name
(print):
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Registration
Number:
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Signed:
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Number:
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(print):
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Registration
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Note:
Add/revise
disciplines
as needed.
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6) PERMIT VALUATIONS, construction values to be used in permit fee calculation shall
include the total value of the work for which the permit is issued and are typically contract
values. When materials, labor or equipment are provided by others, the value of those items shall
be included in the valuation for the scope of work in the permit to which they apply.
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PERMIT
TYPE
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CONSTRUCTION
VALUATION
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Building
Permit
including site
work
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Mechanical
Permit
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$
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Electrical
Permit
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$
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Plumbing
Permit
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$
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Fire
Sprinkler
Permit
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$
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Elevator
Permit
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$
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DPW
Preliminary
Street
Grading
Permit
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$
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Other
Required
Permits (Fire
Alarm, etc)
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$
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Total Project
Construction
Valuation
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$
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106.1 Construction documents: The application for the permit shall be accompanied by not less
than two (2) sets of construction documents drawn to scale, with sufficient clarity and detail
dimensions to show the nature and character of the work to be performed including general
construction, special inspections, construction observation programs, structural, mechanical and
electrical work and calculations. Each sheet of each set of plans, each set of specifications,
calculations and other data shall be sealed by a registered design professional as required by the
State of Missouri statutes. Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to
require additional documents, information or calculations that are to be prepared by a registered
design professional with the State of Missouri.
Buildings or structures exempt from these requirements are:
a. One-family dwellings.
b. Two-family dwellings.
c. Commercial or industrial buildings not more than twelve hundred (1,200) square
feet and
which provide for the employment, sleeping, assembly, housing or feeding of less than ten (10)
persons.
d. Any structure containing less than twenty thousand (20,000) cubic feet, except
as provided
in b. or c. above.
e. A building or structure used exclusively for farm purposes.
106.2 Site plan: There shall also be filed a site plan showing to scale the size and location
of all
the new construction and all existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the
established street grades and the proposed finished grades; and it shall be drawn in accordance
with an accurate boundary line survey and certifying as to date survey was made. In the case of
demolition, the site plan shall show all construction to be demolished and the location and size of
all existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot.
Exemption: One- and two-family dwellings are not required to show proposed finished grades.
106.2.1 Private sewage disposal system: The site plan shall indicate the location of a private
sewage disposal system where a public sewer is not available. All technical data and soil data
required by the State of Missouri Regulation 19 CSR 20-3.060, Minimum Construction
Standards for On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems, shall be submitted with the site plan.
106.2.2 Location of utility easements to be shown on building permit applications: All
applications for building permits shall clearly show the location of all utility easements and all
structures, lines or pipes used by the utility and located within such utility easements. No
building permit shall be issued with respect to a structure to be located on, over, under or within
a utility easement unless and until such time as the city council:
A. Shall determine by ordinance that the structure as proposed contains adequate
protection to
insure:
1. Full ingress and egress to all portions of the easement insuring full and
safe maintenance,
construction and reconstruction of all utility structures located or which could be located within
the easement; and
2. Full use of the easement for utility purposes without danger to public property
and to the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city.
B. Shall receive adequate assurances in the form of a bond or a waiver of claim
and indemnity
agreement on a form approved by the city counselor sufficient to protect the city and its citizens
from loss.
Provided, however, that in lieu of the requirements of subparagraphs A and B above, an applicant
shall have the option of relocating any and all utility improvements and utility easements at
applicant’s own expense and upon the written approval of the owner of the improvements and
utility easements.
107.4 Termination of approval: The code official is hereby authorized to terminate such
permit
for a temporary structure and to order the demolition of any such construction at his discretion,
or as directed by a decision of the building construction codes commission.
108.1 General: A permit to begin work for new construction, alteration, removal, demolition or
other building operation shall not be issued until the fees prescribed in this section shall have
been paid to the division of protective inspection or other authorized agency of the jurisdiction,
nor shall an amendment to a permit necessitating an additional fee be approved until the
additional fee shall have been paid.
108.2 Fee schedule: A fee for each plan examination, building permit and inspection shall
be
paid in accordance with the following schedule:
New construction (one- and two-family only):
0 to 3,000 square feet - $0.0513 per square foot with
minimum $21.60
3,000 to 10,000 square feet - $153.90 plus $0.0432 per
square foot for area over 3,000 square
feet
Over 10,000 square feet - $456.30 plus $0.0351 per square
foot for area over 10,000 square
feet
For unfinished basements - $0.027 per square foot
New construction (except one- and two-family dwellings) and all remodeling, alterations and
repairs:
Permit fees for new construction (except for one- and two-family dwellings) shall be based upon
the value of the construction as determined by protective inspection division using the BOCA
(Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc.) Building Valuation Data Report
as published in the BOCA magazine November/December 1991 issue. Remodeling, alterations
and repair valuations shall be computed using fifty (50) percent of the value for new
construction.
The values determined in accordance with the above is for determining the building permit fee
and is not intended to determine actual construction costs.
$0.00 to $50,000.00 - $3.78
per thousand (minimum fee $21.60)
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 - $189.00 plus $2.16 per thousand
over $50,000.00
$100,000.01 to $150,000.00 - $297 plus $1.62 per thousand
over $100,000.00
Over $150,000.00 - $378.00 plus $1.08 per thousand over
$150,000.00
All construction
Footing & Foundation Only - The permit fee to do
only footing and foundation for a building
or structure shall be $54.00. This fee is in addition to the normal building permit fee and is
not
refundable or credited to the normal building permit fee.
Plan Review Fee - Fifty (50) percent of building permit
fee. This fee is imposed whenever
plans are required.
Reinspection:
Fees in effect from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008:
1st Request - $25.00
(Twenty-five Dollars)
2nd and Subsequent Requests - $50.00 (Fifty
Dollars)
Fees in effect after January 1, 2009:
1st Request - $35.00
(Thirty-five Dollars)
2nd and Subsequent Requests - $70.00 (Seventy
Dollars)
These reinspection fees apply to all reinspections for erosion control, building, mechanical,
electrical and plumbing. They do not apply to reinspections under the Rental Unit Conservation
Law. During an inspection where there are only five (5) or less unfinished items that are minor
in nature, at the discretion of the building inspector, a correction notice may be issued and no
reinspection fee charged.
Exemption: Residential storage structure under 100 square feet shall be exempt from permit
fees.
108.2.1 Moving of buildings: The fee for a building permit for the removal of a building or
structure from one lot to another or to a new location on the same lot shall be fifty (50) percent of
the fee for new buildings with a minimum fee of $45.00. There shall also be an inspection fee
of
$25.00 prior to moving the building or structure.
108.2.2 Demolition: The fee for a permit for the demolition of a building or structure shall be:
residential - $25.00, commercial - $50.00.
108.2.3 Signs: The fee for signs, billboards and other display structures for which permits are
required under the provisions of the Sign Regulations shall be $45.00 for not more than fifty (50)
square feet. For each sign over fifty (50) square feet - $45.00 plus $0.15 for each square foot
over fifty (50).
108.4 Fee for failure to obtain permit: Where work for which a permit is required by this code
is
started prior to obtaining the permit, the fees specified above shall be doubled. If any person,
firm or corporation commits a second offense by starting work without a permit, the person shall
pay three times the customary fee in order to obtain the necessary permit. Any offense shall
subject the offender to prosecution under Section 113 of this code.
If any person, firm or corporation fails to obtain the necessary permit(s) within five (5) days after
being notified in writing to do so by the code official, the person shall pay in addition to the fee
as provided above, the sum of five dollars ($5.00) for each day in excess of the five (5) days that
pass before the person obtains the necessary permit. The payment of any or several of the above-stated
fees shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of this code
in the execution of the work nor from any penalties prescribed herein.
108.5 Special fees: The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal, or
demolition and for all work done in connection with or concurrently with the work contemplated
by a building permit, shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of
other fees that are prescribed by law or ordinance for water taps, sewer connections, electrical
permits, erection of signs and display structures, marquees or other appurtenant structures, or
fees of inspections, certificates of use and occupancy or other privileges or requirements, both
within and without the jurisdiction of the division of protective inspection.
108.6 Refunds: The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than seventy five (75) percent of the permit fee paid when no work
has been done
under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
Section 112 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES COMMISSION
112.1 Creation of the commission: There is hereby created a building construction codes
commission consisting of ten (10) members and ten (10) alternates.
112.1.1 Membership of the commission: The commission shall consist of ten (10) members
appointed by the city council. The first three (3) members appointed shall serve for three (3)
years, the second three (3) members appointed shall serve for two (2) years and the final four (4)
members shall serve for one year. Thereafter, each new member shall be appointed for three (3)
years or until a successor has been appointed. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for
unexpired terms only.
112.1.2 Qualifications of commission members: The commission shall be composed of
individuals with the following qualifications:
1. Professional engineer (experience in electrical/mechanical)
2. Professional engineer (experience in structural/civil)
3. Master plumber
4. Licensed electrician or electrical contractor
5. Major contractor or superintendent
6. Minor contractor or home builder
7. Person experienced in fire prevention
8. Registered architect
9. Layperson
10. Residential rental property owner
112.1.3 Alternates: Whenever possible, the city council shall appoint an alternate commissioner
of equal qualifications for each regular commissioner appointed. The alternate shall serve a term
contemporaneous to the term of the regular commissioner of equal qualifications.
112.1.4 Commission chair: The board shall select one of its members to serve as chair and the
code official shall designate a clerk from the department to serve as secretary to the board, who
shall keep a detailed record of all proceedings on file in the protective inspection division.
112.1.5 Meetings: Upon the request of any commissioner or whenever there is any business to
transact before the commission, the commission shall meet once each month.
112.1.6 Absence of commissioners: During the absence of a commissioner, the designated
alternate shall sit on the commission. While sitting on the commission, the alternate shall have
the full power and authority of the regular commissioner. The chair of the commission is
authorized to excuse any member from attendance at a commission meeting; provided that the
member requested to be excused before the meeting. Any member who is absent, without being
excused, from twenty-five (25) per cent of the regular commission meetings held in a calendar
year shall automatically forfeit the office. Any member who is absent, without being excused,
from three (3) consecutive regular meetings shall automatically forfeit the office. It shall be the
duty of the chair to promptly notify the city council of the vacancy. The city council, upon such
notice, shall appoint a new commissioner with equal qualifications to fill the remainder of the
original term.
112.2 Application for appeals: The owner of a building or structure or any person directly
affected by a decision of the code official or fire marshal may appeal to the building construction
codes commission from a decision of the official refusing to grant a modification, variance or
waiver to the provisions of the Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Prevention, One
and Two Family Dwelling or Property Maintenance codes covering the manner of construction
or materials to be used in the construction, erection, alteration, or repair of a building or
structure. Application for appeal may be made when it is claimed that the true intent of the code
or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the
code do not fully apply, an equally good or better form of construction can be used, or undue
hardship is created by strict compliance with the letter of the code but has no significant effect on
the health, safety and welfare of the public or any individual.
A fee of one hundred twenty
dollars ($120.00) must be submitted with the application. The fee shall be refunded to the
applicant if the applicant appears at the commission meeting at which the appeal is scheduled to
be heard.
112.2.1 Notice of meeting: The commission shall meet upon notice of the chairman within ten
(10) days of filing of an appeal or at stated periodic meetings if warranted by the volume of
work.
112.2.2 Public hearing: All hearings and meetings of the commission shall be public. All
hearings considering an appeal of a ruling of the code official or fire marshal shall be on the
record and be recorded by a person qualified as a court reporter. At the appeal hearing, the
appellant, and appellant's representative, the official of the jurisdiction and any other person
whose interests may be affected by the matter on appeal, shall be given an opportunity to be
heard. All testimony on matters on appeal shall be given under oath.
112.2.3 Adjourned meeting: When seven (7) qualified commissioners are not present to consider
a specific appeal, either the appellant, the building official or their representative may request a
postponement of the hearing.
112.2.4 Action of the commission: The commission shall affirm, modify or reverse the decision
of the building official or fire marshal by a concurring vote of six (6) members. Every action
of
the commission shall be by motion or resolution and the commission's decision shall be
evidenced by certified copies which shall be furnished to the appellant and to the code official.
112.2.5 Exemption of members: A member of the commission shall not vote on any question in
which that member is engaged as contractor, material dealer, or in the preparation of plans or
specifications, or in which the board member has any personal interest.
112.2.6 Determining vote: Failure to secure six (6) concurring votes shall be deemed a
confirmation of the decision of the code official except that the appellant shall be entitled to
further hearing before a full commission if there were not ten qualified members present when
the vote was taken.
112.2.7 Enforcement of decision: The code official shall take immediate action in accordance
with the decision of the board.
112.3 Court review: Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commission may appeal to the
circuit court as provided by Chapter 536 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
112.4 Code revisions: The commission shall, at the request of the city council, review the
Building and other codes periodically for updating and recommending changes.
113.4 Violation penalties: Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall
fail to
comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a
building or 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 code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
punishable by fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment not
exceeding one year or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues
shall be deemed a separate offense.
114.3 Unlawful continuance: 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 conditions, shall be liable to a fine of not less than one
hundred dollars ($100.00) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
903.2.1.2 Group A-2: Item 2. The fire area has an occupant load of 200 or more; or
1301.1.2: Use group R-2, R-3 and R-4 shall comply with this section or the requirements of
International Energy Conservation Code. All buildings of Use Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 shall be
insulated in accordance with the following:
BUILDING AREA AND REQUIRED INSULATION VALUE
Ceiling or roof -- R-38
Exterior wall -- R-15.5 for the assembly
Floor above unheated area or crawl space and ducts in ventilated attic or crawl space -- R-19
Walls separating one and two family dwellings from garage areas, walls facing ventilated attic
spaces and finished exterior basement walls -- R-13
Ducts in unheated area not exposed to outside ventilation -- R-4
Joints in the building conditioned envelope that are sources of air leakage, such as around
window and door frames, between wall cavities and window or door frames, between wall
assemblies or their sill plates and foundations, between utility service penetrations through the
building envelope, shall be properly sealed with compatible and durable caulking, gasketing,
weather-stripping or other materials in an approved manner. All exterior walls shall have a vapor
barrier, capable of reducing vapor transmission to less than 1 perm, installed on the inside or the
warm surface side of the insulated wall or ceiling. Only those ceilings that are attached directly
to the underside of the roof rafters, such as flat roofs or cathedral ceilings, are required to install
the vapor barrier. All windows shall have a maximum Thermal Transmittance (U) value of 0.55.
Section 1604.1 General: Add the following to this paragraph: The following standard structural
design criteria are established:
1. Roof Live Load, Minimum Unreduced = 20 psf.
2. Snow Load (Ground Snow Load) Pg = 20 psf.
3. Wind Loading (Basic wind speed (3 second gust) V =
90 mph.
4. Seismic Loading;
a. Site class D, default site
class per 1613.5.2.
b. Mapped Spectral response accelerations.
(1) Ss
= 0.184
(2) S1
= 0.095
Section 1801.2 Design: Add the following to this paragraph: The following standard design
criteria are established:
1. Foundation Frost Depth, Minimum = 30” (refer
to 1805.2.1).
2. Presumptive net allowable foundation bearing pressure
= 1500 psf (refer to 1802.1 and
1804.2). Note that section 1802.2.6 and section 1802.2.7 requires a geotechnical investigation
if
the structure has a seismic design category C, D, E or F.
1805.8.2 Slab-on–ground foundations: Add: Exception: Slab-on-ground systems that
have
performed adequately in soil conditions similar to those encountered at the building site are
permitted subject to the approval of the building official.
3109.4 Residential swimming pools: Delete exception
3109.4.1 Outdoor Private Swimming Pool: An outdoor private swimming pool, including
an in-ground, aboveground or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be provided with a barrier which
shall comply with the following:
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least seventy-two
(72) inches (1836 mm) above finished
ground level measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The
maximum vertical clearance between finished ground level and the barrier shall be two (2) inches
(51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. Where
the top of the pool structure is above finished ground level, such as an aboveground pool, the
barrier shall be at finished ground level, such as the pool structure, or shall
be mounted on top
of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on the pool structure, the opening between
the top surface of the pool structure, the opening between the top surface of the pool frame and
the bottom to the barrier shall not allow passage of a four-inch (102 mm) diameter sphere.
Exception: For use groups R-3 and R-4 the top of the barrier shall be
at least forty-eight (48)
inches (1219 mm) above finished ground level measured on the side of the barrier which faces
away from the swimming pool provided the swimming pool is equipped with a safety cover
which complies with ASTM F 1346-91.
3201.3. Other Laws: Add the following additional sentence to this paragraph:
All encroachments
by balconies into public rights-of-way shall conform to the requirements of this chapter and the
requirements of section 24-2(c) and section 29-26(c) of the code of ordinances.
3202.2.1 Steps: Delete
3202.3.3 Encroachments 15 feet or more above grade: Delete
3202.5 The regulations for awnings set forth in this code shall be modified for awnings
on
buildings within the boundaries of the Columbia Special Business District as follows:
(1) The following materials are prohibited:
Wood
Vinyl coated, high sheen cotton
Translucent vinyl
Opaque or semi-opaque awnings with back-lighted translucent
graphics are permitted provided
the graphics meet all sign requirements.
(2) Any valance on an awning shall not exceed a height of
twelve (12) inches.
(3) Upper floor awnings should fit the height, width and shape
of each window. Such awnings
shall not be placed noticeably higher than the top of the window opening and trim. The bottom
of the valance shall not extend lower than the midpoint of the window. Dome-type and curved
awnings are only allowed on windows that have arched or curved openings. Upper floor awnings
shall not span multiple windows unless the distance between glazed openings is less than
eighteen (18) inches.
(4) Stanchions or columns that support awnings, marquees and
signs are prohibited.
(5) The lower edge of awnings on the ground floor shall be
a minimum of eight (8) feet above
the sidewalk and a maximum of ten (10) feet above the sidewalk.
(6) Awnings shall not extend into or occupy more than two-thirds
of the width of the sidewalk
measured from the building and shall not extend more than seven (7) feet from the building.
(7) Awnings in the Central Business District that were lawful
conforming awnings on February
19, 2007 but that do not conform with the provisions of section 6-17 shall be allowed to remain
in place indefinitely as lawful nonconforming uses.
(8) Awnings shall be properly maintained.
3303.6 Service connections: Before a structure can be demolished or removed, the owner or
agent shall notify all utilities having service connections within the structure such as water,
electric, gas, sewer, and other connections. A permit to demolish or remove shall not be issued
until:
1. A release is obtained from the utilities, stating
that their respective service connections
and appurtenant equipment, such as meters and regulators, have been removed or sealed and
plugged in a safe manner; and
2. A bond or other security is deposited with the city
in the amount of two thousand dollars
($2,000.00), guaranteeing that the building and debris are removed from the lot within 90 days
and the lot graded to comply with Section 3304.
3303.7 Historic Preservation Commission review of demolition permits. An application for
any
permit that authorizes the demolition of an historic resource shall include notice of the
application addressed to the Historic Preservation Commission. The notice shall be on a form
provided by the building official. The building official shall promptly forward the notice to
the
Historic Preservation Commission in care of the Planning and Development Department. The
building official shall not issue the permit authorizing the demolition until ten (10) working days
after the notice has been sent to the Planning and Development Department or until the Historic
Preservation Commission notifies the building official that the Commission has no objection to
the immediate demolition of the structure. The building official shall post notice of the proposed
demolition in a conspicuous place facing each street abutting the property on which the structure
to be demolished is located. The sign face shall be at least five square feet.
The following definitions apply to this section:
“Demolition” means removal of more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the exterior wall or
walls facing a public street or removal of fifty percent (50%) of all exterior walls.
“Historic resource” means any structure that:
1. Is fifty (50) years old or older; or
2. Is located in an historic resources survey area; or
3. Is within an actual or proposed National Register
of Historic Places district; or
4. Has been recognized or nominated by the Historic Preservation
Commission as a “most
notable property.”
Exceptions. The following shall not be subject to the provisions of this subsection:
1. A building or structure that has been determined to
be a public nuisance and dangerous to
the health, safety or general welfare under the Property Maintenance Code of Columbia,
Missouri.
2. A building or structure that the City, before December
1, 2008, has authorized to be
demolished.
3. Interior demolition.
4. An accessory building or structure that is not contemporary
with an historic resource.
5. A building or structure for which the State Historic
Preservation Office, Department of
Natural Resources, has completed a Section 106 review and returned a finding of no historic
significance.
6. A building or structure that is subject to the certificate
of appropriateness provisions of
Sec. 29-21.4 of the Code of Ordinances, Columbia, MO.
3408.2 Permit to move: A permit to move a building or structure shall not be issued until a bond
or other security is posted with the city in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000),
guaranteeing that the building or structure will be made to comply with Section 3408.1 within
180 days from date of issuance of permit.
3408.3 Permit required to use public streets or right-of-way: No building or structure of any
nature or description shall be moved over any street of the City of Columbia, Missouri, by any
means whatsoever without first obtaining permission from the city manager. Upon receipt of an
application for a permit, the city manager shall refer the same to the director of public works,
who shall cause an inspection to be made to determine whether or not the building or structure
is
a public nuisance, as described in the Property Maintenance Code of Columbia, Missouri. Upon
completion of the inspection, the director shall provide written findings to the city manager. At
the same time the application for a permit is referred to the director of public works, the city
manager shall direct the director of water and light to make an inspection of the route over which
the building or structure is proposed to be moved, to determine whether or not any facilities of
the water and light department could constitute an obstacle to such removal. Upon completion of
the inspection, the director of water and light shall provide written findings to the city manager.
After giving consideration to the reports, and to any other matter involved in such removal which
might concern the safety or welfare of the public, or public or private property, the city manager
may grant or deny the application for permit.
3408.4 Not to stand on street longer than six hours: No buildings or structures shall be allowed
to stand in the streets of the city in one block for a longer period than six (6) hours, except for
the
period between sunset and sunrise, when such buildings or structures shall have flares set about
them on every side.
3408.5 Not to injure or take up pavement: No pavement shall be taken up or removed to assist in
any way the moving of any building or structure, nor shall pegs, stakes, or poles be driven into
paved streets for such purposes.
3408.6 Bond required: Before any permit shall be issued by the city manager, the applicant shall
furnish a good and sufficient bond with a corporate surety company as surety to be approved by
the city manager, in a sum to be fixed by the city manager at not less than double the estimated
damages, conditioned that the applicant will promptly and fully pay the owner for any public or
private property injured or destroyed by applicant in the process of moving such building, and
that applicant will reimburse the city for costs and expenses incurred by the city in removing
water and light department facility obstacles from the route and restoring the same.
3410.2 Applicability: Structures existing prior to January 1, 2002, in which there is work
involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy, shall be made to conform to the
requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3402 through 3407.
The provisions in Sections 3410.2.1 through 3410.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that
will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Use Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U. These
provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Use Group H or I.
3410.3.1 Hazards: Where the code official determines that a structure is a public nuisance, as
provided for in the Property Maintenance Code of Columbia, Missouri, such nuisance shall be
abated in accordance with the Property Maintenance Code of Columbia, Missouri.
(Ord. No. 14115 § 1, 7-5-94; Ord. No. 14248 § 1, 10-10-94; Ord. No. 14977, § 1, 9-16-96;
Ord.
No. 15399, § 1, 10-20-97; Ord. No. 15629, § 1, 6-1-98; Ord. No. 16594, § 1, 9-18-00;
Ord. No.
17500, § 1, 11-4-02; Ord. No. 17658, § 1, 4-21-03; Ord. No. 18940, § 1, 3-6-06; Ord.
No. 19351,
§ 1, 1-2-07; Ord. No. 19432, § 1, 3-5-07; Ord. No. 19486, § 1, 4-2-07; Ord. No. 19675,
§ 1, 9-17-07; Ord. No. 19698, § 1, 10-15-07; Ord. No. 20124, § 1, 12-1-08; Ord. No. 20284,
§ 1, 6-1-09)
(Ord. 20284, Amended, 06/01/2009, Prior Text; Ord. 20124, Amended, 12/01/2008, Prior Text; Ord. 19698, Amended, 10/15/2007, Prior Text; Ord. 19675, Amended, 09/17/2007, Prior Text; Ord. 19432, Amended, 03/05/2007, Ord. No. 19486 reiterated this change with the same language as this ordinance. It affected Section 16-17 paragraph 3202.5., Prior Text; Ord. 19351, Amended, 01/02/2007, Prior Text; Ord. 18940, Amended, 03/06/2006, Prior Text; Ord. 17658, Amended, 04/21/2003, Prior Text; Ord. 17500, Amended, 11/04/2002, Prior Text; Ord. 16594, Amended, 09/18/2000, Prior Text; Ord. 15629, Amended, 06/01/1998, Prior Text)