Missouri, Boone County Plumbing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas
Boone County, Missouri Plumbing Permit Requirements
Boone County, Missouri, through its Resource Management Department and Building Inspections Division, oversees building permits for properties located in unincorporated areas of the county. Plumbing work that involves structural changes, additions, or alterations to a property generally requires a building permit. This includes work on gas lines and new on-site wastewater systems.
The county has adopted the 2015 International Codes, including the International Plumbing Code, which are effective for all permits issued on or after April 1, 2017. For properties within city limits, residents should contact the respective city directly, although Boone County has agreements with several cities for permit inspections.
Specific requirements for obtaining a building permit include:
- A completed building permit application.
- Proof of ownership (e.g., copy of recorded deed or survey).
- Estimated cost of construction.
- Owner and contractor information (name, address, phone number).
- A site drawing showing the proposed construction in relation to property lines, driveways, and wastewater treatment locations.
- For new on-site wastewater systems, a soils report is required.
- Details on the building's dimensions, including square footage of different areas (basement, main floor, second floor, garage, decks, etc.) and building height.
- Information on the type of foundation and wastewater system.
Permit applications are typically submitted online, but in-person applications are also accepted. It is advisable to contact the Boone County Resource Management Department if there is any uncertainty about whether a permit is required for a specific project.