HB 185 -- BUILDING REGULATIONS (Legan)

Under current law, the county commission in counties of the
first and second classification may adopt building regulations
by ordinance.  This bill allows county commissions in third
classification counties to adopt building regulations.  The
building regulations may include the issuance of building
permits, inspection of electrical wiring, and licensing of
persons engaged in the business of electrical wiring.

The county commission of a third classification county must
appoint a building commission if a valid petition is submitted
by the qualified voters of the affected area.  The building
commission is required to prepare a building and electrical code
of regulations, which must be submitted to the county commission
for adoption and to the voters of the affected area for approval.

Any building ordinance adopted will apply to the erection,
remodeling, or addition of building structures but will not
apply to farm structures unless used as residences.  Ordinances
adopted under the bill cannot apply to land use.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:42 am