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Protective Inspection Division

Where To Find Us:

 

Daniel Boone Building

701 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor

Columbia, MO 65201

Tel: 573-874-7474

Fax: 573-874-7283

Mailing Address:
Columbia Public Works
P.O. Box 6015
Columbia, MO 65205-6015

Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday
8am to 5pm

John Sudduth, Building Regulations Supervisor

Jim Paneck, Chief Building Inspector

Email Us!bldg-inspection@GoColumbiaMo.com

The Protective Inspection Division is a division of the Public Works Department. The division is responsible for the administration and implementation of a variety of city codes and ordinances. The following list is a few of the many services the division provides.

  • Issues permits for all phases of building construction
  • Implements building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes
  • Implements zoning ordinances
  • Issues sign permits
  • Implements sign regulations
  • Implements minimum property standards
  • Implements the Rental Unit Conservation Law
  • Certifies trade crafts ( electrical, mechanical and plumbing licenses)
  • Implements Dangerous Building Regulations

The Protective Inspection Division is committed to assuring the health, safety and welfare of the Columbia community through the development and operation of an agency that is committed to cooperative and quality code enforcement, courteous, informative and timely service with integrity and impartiality.

Building Codes safeguard the public:

The building codes establish minimums for the design and construction of building and structures and their systems. Briefly these codes and their implementation provide for structural stability, adequate means of egress, a minimum acceptable level of protection to life and property from fire, light and ventilation, electrical distribution and sanitation.

Zoning provides planning for better neighborhoods:

Columbia is a zoned community where business, industry and residential developments are controlled by land use standards titled the Zoning Regulations. Before you locate or relocate, it is important to know the parcel’s zoning designation and the limitations of that zoning district. This information will help in making an informed decision. The Public Works Department, Protective Inspection Division is here to assist with your zoning questions.

Sign regulations help keep Columbia attractive:

All signs are directly or indirectly regulated by the Sign Ordinance. Briefly, the regulation controls types and quantities of signs, sign area and height and placement.

Minimum property standards safeguard and benefit everyone:

The expressed extent of the Property Maintenance Code is to ensure public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises.

Rental housing regulations aid renters and property owners:

Due to the large quantity of rental housing in Columbia, The Rental Unit Conservation Law was adopted specifically to regulate the rental housing market. This regulation requires the registration and inspection of all rental housing within the City of Columbia.

Unsafe building abatement:

When a structure or equipment is found by the code official to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human occupancy it can be condemned.

The above information is provided to assist you. Hopefully, it will provide you with a general idea of the requirements. If you have any questions regarding permits, building codes, or zoning ordinances, please give us a call or drop by our office.

 
 
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