Missouri Contractor License and Building Codes

State of Missouri Contractor & Building Information

Missouri Business Development Program

Missouri Contractor Licenses
Missouri does not have a general contractors license. General contractors are licensed and regulated at the local level, Contact your local (county, city, township) government offices for specifics regarding local licensing and regulations.
Corporate surety bonds are the preferred method of guaranteeing the performance of financial obligations of others. These guarantees include contractor performance and payment bonds, financial guarantee bonds, license and permit bonds and many others.
For more information visit: Missouri Business Development.

Missouri Building Permits
County commissions control construction, issue building permits etc.
For more information visit: Missouri Building Permits.

County Building Codes for Missouri
For building code information visit: Missouri Building Codes.

Missouri ICC Building Codes
The Missouri State Architecture Practice Act specifies Sect 107 of the 2012 IBC to be used where there are no local codes.
For ICC Building Code Information visit: Missouri ICC Building Codes.

Missouri Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption:
The NEC is adopted and enforced at the local level.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

Missouri Energy Codes

The Missouri Energy Code is adopted and required by the Missouri Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For more information visit: Missouri Building Energy Codes Program.

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Home Electrical Wiring

All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.