Joplin, Missouri Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Joplin, Missouri.
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Joplin Missouri Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2000 | Chief Building Inspector, (417) 624-0820, ext. 520, or online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2000 | Chief Building Inspector, (417) 624-0820, ext. 520, or online |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2000 | Chief Building Inspector, (417) 624-0820, ext. 520, or online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2000 | Chief Building Inspector, (417) 624-0820, ext. 520, or online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2002 | Chief Building Inspector, (417) 624-0820, ext. 520, or online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 101, 2000; IFC 2000 | Chief Building Inspector, (417) 624-0820, ext. 520, or online |
| Accessibility Code | ANSI A117.1-1998 | No amendments |
Missouri Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Chief Building Inspector (ext. 520) Phone: (417) 624-0820 Fax: (417) 624-4738 |
| Plumbing | Chief Building Inspector (ext. 520) Phone: (417) 624-0820 Fax: (417) 624-4738 |
| Mechanical | Chief Building Inspector (ext. 520) Phone: (417) 624-0820 Fax: (417) 624-4738 |
| Electrical | Chief Building Inspector (ext. 520) Phone: (417) 624-0820 Fax: (417) 624-4738 |
| Civil | Russell Spruill (ext. 532) Civil Engineer Phone: (417) 624-0820 Fax: (417) 624-4738 |
| Accessibility | Chief Building Inspector (ext. 520) Phone: (417) 624-0820 Fax: (417) 624-4738 |
| Historic Preservation | Richard Largent Municipal Planner Phone: (417) 624-0820 Fax: (417) 624-4738 |
| Zoning | Assitant City Planner, ext. 511 Zoning Dept. Phone: (417) 624-0820 |
| Planning | Dick Largent, ext. 510 Manager, Planning Phone: (417) 624-0820 Fax: (417) 625-4738 |
| Fire Marshal | Tim Woodward Fire Marshal Phone: (417) 623-0403 |
Other Missouri Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Missouri:
