The City is in the process of updating its building codes to the 2009 International Building Code. The city is currently operating under the 2006 IBC. One of the goals in updating to the 2009 code is to support a county-wide effort for all municipalities and the County to adopt the 2009 IBC for consistency in building code standards.  The City’s first step will be to adopt the Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.  The city plans to adopt this by Ordinance at the Feb. 24, 2011 meeting.

 

Review of the City’s proposed 2009 International Residential Code has included a varied group of stakeholders including, but not limited to, builders, engineers, architects, building code officials, fire service representatives, utility representatives and various sub-contractor building construction/trade groups. 

 

Click here to review the proposed ordinance.

 

Questions or comments should be submitted in writing to cpratt@stpetersmo.net.
 
 
 
 
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Building Codes

The City of St. Peters has adopted the following codes to ensure proper construction techniques are used for the safety of the community. Codes are changed regularly; please call ext. 1670 at either 636.278.2244 or 636.477.6600 regarding any code changes.

 

Design Standards for Building Department Plan Submittal

Applicable Codes:
City Code Chapter 505 Building (IBC 2009) - Commercial
City Code Chapter 504 Building (IRC 2009) - Residential
City Code Chapter 525 Property Maintenance (IPMC 2009)
City Code Chapter 220 Fire Code (IFC 2009)
City Code Chapter 516 Fuel Gas (IFGC 2009)
City Code Chapter 515 Mechanical Code (IMC 2009)
City Code Chapter 520 Plumbing Code (IPC 2009)
City Code Chapter 510 Electrical Code (IEC 2008)
City Code Chapter 410 Flood Plain Management

 

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Climate and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground snow load = 20 P.S.F.
Wind speed = 90 M.P.H.
Seismic design category for residential construction = "C"
Seismic design SS = 46.5%
Seismic design S1 = 14.6%
Weathering = Severe
Frost depth = 30 Inch
Termite = Yes
Winter design temp = 6 degrees
Ice barrier underlayment on the roof = none
Flood hazards = Start April 19, 1979 Latest Aug. 2, 1996
Air freezing Index = 963
Mean annual temp = 55.2 degrees

 

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For more information, call ext. 1670 at either 636-278-2244 or 636-477-6600.