Greater St. Louis Area Insulation Codes
July 27, 2021
“An estimated 75% of U.S. buildings will be new or renovated by 2035. Building energy codes ensure they use energy efficiently over the life of the building.” – Energy.gov
Energy Codes may seem complicated, and that’s because they are. The United States does not set building codes at a national level – they are governed at a state and local level. Building codes address requirements for everything related to a building including fire, electrical, structural, plumbing, and energy efficiency.
In Missouri, Residential Energy Codes and Commercial Energy Codes are not set statewide, rather are left to individual cities, municipalities, and jurisdictions to determine and enforce.
Most energy codes are modeled after the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
“Buildings consume about 40% of the energy our nation uses, so making buildings as efficient as possible is important. America’s model energy code — called the International Energy Conservation Code — sets out minimum efficiency standards for new construction for a structure’s walls, floors, ceilings, lighting, windows, doors, duct leakage and air leakage.” - energyefficientcodes.org
So, how do you know what’s required for your home? Enter Koala Insulation of St. Louis! At Koala, we are the best insulation company because we are masters at our trade and keep up to date with local energy codes. We can help you determine what is best for you now, and in the future.
Koala Insulation of St. Louis services 4 major counties: Saint Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson County, and St. Charles County.
Codes evolve and change, typically to become higher in R-value over time. See below for the code requirements for each county as of 2021.
Saint Louis County
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Energy Code in Effect |
CH. 1115.13 - 2015 IBC/IMC
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Ceiling R-Value Minimum |
R38 |
St. Louis City
|
Energy Code in Effect |
2018 International Energy Conservation Code |
|
Ceiling R-Value Minimum |
R49 |
Jefferson County
|
Energy Code in Effect |
2015 International Energy Conservation Code |
|
Ceiling R-Value Minimum |
R49 |
St. Charles County
|
Energy Code in Effect |
2015 International Energy Conservation Code
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|
Ceiling R-Value Minimum |
R49 |
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References:
https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/building-energy-codes-program
https://energyefficientcodes.org/iecc/
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We Provide Insulation Services to the Following St. Louis Areas
FLORISSANT, MARYLAND HEIGHTS, SAINT ANN, SAINT LOUIS, BELLEVILLE, COLUMBIA, MILLSTADT, ARNOLD, BARNHART, CEDAR HILL, CRYSTAL CITY, EUREKA, FESTUS, HERCULANEUM, HIGH RIDGE, HILLSBORO, HOUSE SPRINGS, IMPERIAL, LABADIE, PACIFIC, PEVELY, SAINT ALBANS, AUGUSTA, DEFIANCE
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SAINT LOUIS, SAINT CLAIR, MONROE, SAINT LOUIS CITY, JEFFERSON, FRANKLIN, SAINT CHARLES
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63031, 63033, 63034, 63043, 63074, 63134, 63135, 63140, 63145, 63146, 62220, 62221, 62223, 62226, 62236, 62260, 63109, 63111, 63116, 63123, 63125, 63129, 63102, 63103, 63104, 63105, 63108, 63110, 63112, 63114, 63118, 63130, 63132, 63133, 63139, 63010, 63012, 63016, 63019, 63025, 63028, 63048, 63049, 63050, 63051, 63052, 63055, 63069, 63070, 63073, 63332, 63341
