Cassville Mayor Tracy Holle has signed the International Building Code and International Property Maintenance Code the Aldermen of the City of Cassville adopted in June. This is a big step forward for the city. As with any change, it has been met with opposition and will undoubtedly run into problems as citizens find their toes may get stepped on.
A large 663 page document, both have been accepted in entirety. In additionto the City Ordinance, a plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fire prevention code were also added.
Jim Bushart has been contracted to act as the Code Enforcement Officer. He will not only have the enforcing authority, but will as necessary in the interest of public health - safety, etc - adopt rules, interpret provisions of the code.
It will be interesting to see the ups and downs of this code, which is not new to most of the USA. Buyers I have worked with are always shocked to find we have not had or enforced Building Codes.
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