HOUSING CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

St. Louis Revised Code tit. 25, ch. 25.56

in effect

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.010 City Housing Conservation Program.

25.56.010 - City Housing Conservation Program. All areas within the legal boundaries of the City of St. Louis are hereby placed under the City Housing Conservation Program to be administered and regulated by the provisions and requirements herein. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.020 Definitions.

25.56.020 - Definitions. A. "Code official" as used in this chapter means the Building Commissioner or a duly authorized representative. B. "Condemnation for occupancy" means an order issued by the Code Official, prohibiting any person from occupying the dwelling unit specified in such order until it has been revoked, and further preventing anyone from being present on such premises except to clean up and/or make repairs to the premises. C. "Dwelling unit" means a single-family home or any single unit in a multi-family dwelling that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. D. "Owner" means any person, agent, operator, firm, corporation, or any other legal entity having a legal or equitable interest in a parcel of real property; recorded in the official records of the City of St. Louis as holding title to a parcel of real property; or otherwise having control of real property, including as a landlord, collector of rent, or a guardian of an estate for any such person, executor, personal representative, administrator of the estate of such person, or bankruptcy trustee. E. "Rental dwelling unit" as used in this chapter refers to a dwelling unit that is being held out or offered for rent or is rented and/or occupied by any person who is not the owner of the premises. A dwelling unit occupied by a direct family member of the owner of the premises shall be considered as occupied by the owner. A "direct family member" of the owner shall be considered to be a child, grandchild, parent, sibling, parent-in-law, or grandparent. Additionally, two-family buildings or duplexes in which one of the units is owner-occupied and the other unit is held out for rent shall be considered owner-occupied. A single-family home or duplex shall not be considered a rental dwelling unit if they are owner-occupied. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.030 Code Official to enforce chapter.

25.56.030 - Code Official to enforce chapter. The code official shall implement the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.040 Certificate of inspection requirements—Exception.

25.56.040 - Certificate of inspection requirements—Exception. A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or any other legal entity to occupy or permit the occupancy for any purpose or collect the rent of any occupied dwelling unit when a complete change of occupancy has occurred without first securing a certificate of inspection for said dwelling unit. B. It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other legal entity to take possession as a result of conveyance as it is reflected in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, of an occupied residential unit(s) without first securing a certificate of inspection for said unit(s). C. Upon determining that a dwelling unit has undergone a complete change of occupancy or a sale of the property as reflected in the Recorder of Deeds' Office without first obtaining a certificate of inspection, the code official shall serve written notice on the owner of such dwelling unit, that a certificate of inspection must be obtained within thirty (30) calendar days of notification, or the unit will be condemned for occupancy and must be vacated. Written notice may be sent by (i) personal service; (ii) postage prepaid United States certified mail, return receipt requested, and regular first class mail; (iii) FedEx, UPS, or similar carrier; or (iv) posting the notice in a conspicuous location on the property where the violation exists, unless there has been personal service. D. It is the responsibility of the owner to secure a certificate of inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the owner, owner's agent, and/or the occupant to provide access to all applicable areas subject to inspections as provided in this chapter. E. It shall be unlawful for the owner or owner's agent to require a prospective occupant to apply or pay for any fee contained herein for a certificate of inspection. F. If there is a change in occupancy or ownership of a dwelling unit(s) within twelve (12) months of the date of issuance of a certificate of inspection for that unit(s), a new certificate of inspection shall not be required. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.050 Certificate of inspection—Issuance.

25.56.050 - Certificate of inspection—Issuance. A. If the unit is available for inspection by the City, the City shall inspect the unit within seven (7) working days from the date of application for Certificate of Inspection unless the Owner approves a longer time. Failure of the City to inspect within said seven (7) days does not waive the requirements of a Certificate of Inspection. B. The Certificate of Inspection will be issued for the dwelling unit and premises that comply with the exterior provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of St. Louis, and the requirements of all Building Code relating to the Interiors of Buildings. C. The Certificate of Inspection may be issued for the dwelling unit(s) and premise(s) that comply with the Zoning Code of the City of St. Louis and the requirements of all Building Code relating to the Interiors of Buildings and are in substantial but not complete compliance with the exterior provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code as determined by the Code Official but said building must meet total compliance within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of issuance. When total compliance is not practical or feasible within the specified time, extensions to the aforementioned compliance period may be granted at the discretion of the Code Official. D. No Certificate of Inspection can be issued when the dwelling unit(s), building, or the premise(s) is in such condition as to warrant condemnation or when conditions are found that may imminently and adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the actual or proposed occupants. E. When long-term rehabilitation work is in progress with required building permits being issued, a portion of that building may be occupied if that portion meets the requirements of all Building Code relating to the Interiors of Buildings and the exterior portion of the building is in compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code. That portion of the building that meets the requirements will be inspected and a Certificate of Inspection with an occupancy load will be issued for that area only. Additional areas will be required to be inspected after rehabilitation work is completed and before those areas become occupied. A new application must be filed for these additional areas. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.060 Certificate of inspection—Issuance—Exceptions.

25.56.060 - Certificate of inspection—Issuance—Exceptions. A. The provisions of this chapter pertaining to the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection shall not apply to lawful occupancies existing at the time of the effective date of this chapter. B. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a change of ownership of any occupied residential and/or nonresidential building which the buyer either thirty (30) calendar days prior to purchase or within seven (7) calendar days after purchase delivers a notarized statement to the Code Official that the buyer will cause said building to be demolished within six (6) months after purchase. Failure to provide the notarized statement to the Code Official within this time period will require the Owner to comply with the provisions of this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a change of ownership of one- or two-family dwellings as a result of inheritance or a transfer of title to a first-degree relative. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.070 Certificate of inspection—Fees.

25.56.070 - Certificate of inspection—Fees. A. Fees for a certificate of inspection prior to occupancy when the application for inspection is: 1. General inspection of the exterior of building and all common areas and premises plus one (1) dwelling unit is one hundred twenty dollars ($120.00.) Each additional dwelling unit included in the general inspection, if the inspection is performed within the same building and on a common date, is sixty-five dollars ($65.00) per additional dwelling unit. B. The fee for a certificate of inspection per unit which is unlawfully occupied shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00) per unit. C. Major rehabilitation of dwelling units pursuant to interior floor plans for each level, and site plans approved by the Building Division, as well as newly constructed units having been certified as completed in accordance with the codes and ordinances of the City of St. Louis will be issued original certificates of inspection as described herein at no charge after construction completion and Building Code compliance certification. D. Six (6) percent of fee revenue collected will be allocated to the Building Division Information Technology Fund. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.080 Reinspection of premises for which valid certificate of inspection exists.

25.56.080 - Reinspection of premises for which valid certificate of inspection exists. A. After the issuance of the certificate of inspection for a dwelling unit, or multiple dwelling units in the same building, the code official may require reinspection, pursuant to the provisions of this section. The code official may require reinspection where he has reasonable cause to believe that a rental dwelling unit to be reinspected, and/or the building in which the unit is located, no longer complies with the standards for issuance of a certificate of inspection. Reasonable cause to conduct a reinspection shall include, but not be limited to (1) damage to the building in which the dwelling unit to be reinspected was impacted by wind, fire, earthquake, an Act of God, or by man-made causes that jeopardize the health and safety of the occupants; (2) a complaint made by a resident of the dwelling unit to be reinspected; or (3) a documented complaint of the existence of conditions not in compliance with standards for issuance of a certificate of inspection from someone other than the resident, including, but not limited to, police officers and inspectors employed by the Division of Building and inspection or other city agency. Reasonable cause for reinspection is not required to conduct a reinspection where an occupant of a dwelling unit to be reinspected voluntarily permits the reinspection. B. A reinspection shall be required for a rental dwelling unit either (1) every three (3) years following the issuance of a certificate of inspection or (2) every time there is a change in occupancy in the unit when receiving a notification of a change in utility users in accordance with Section 25.56.100. When reinspection is required, the code official shall send notice of the reinspection to the owner of such rental dwelling unit, by either first class mail or personal delivery that a certificate of inspection must be obtained within thirty (30) calendar days of the owner's reception of notification or the unit will be condemned for occupancy. C. If a unit or common area is not accessible for reinspection, an initial written notice for reinspection shall be made to the owner or the owner's agent at least seven (7) days before the scheduled date of the reinspection. Said notice shall specify the date and time of the reinspection and shall be sent by (i) personal service; (ii) postage prepaid United States certified mail, return receipt requested, and regular first class mail; (iii) FedEx, UPS, or similar carrier; or (iv) posting the notice in a conspicuous location on the property where the violation exists, unless there has been personal service. The occupant of a rental dwelling unit shall receive a copy of the initial written notice for reinspection sent to the owner or the owner's agent. D. If the reinspection of a dwelling unit is required, the owner or owner's agent shall be responsible for providing access to the unit(s) and common areas for which a certificate of inspection has previously been issued. If entry for reinspection of a dwelling unit(s) is denied by the owner, the owner's agent, or an occupant, the code official may revoke the certificate of inspection for said dwelling unit(s), condemn the unit(s) for occupancy, and require vacation of the unit(s). E. If, following reinspection, of a dwelling unit, the code official determines that a dwelling unit no longer complies with the standards for issuance of a certificate of inspection, the code official shall give the owner or owner's agent a written notice of the deficiencies found by the inspection; that the deficiencies must be corrected within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the notice; and that if the deficiencies are not corrected this period, the code official may revoke the certificate of inspection, condemn the unit for occupancy, and order that it be vacated. Notice for reinspection shall be delivered to the owner or owner's agent by (i) personal service; (ii) postage prepaid United States certified mail, return receipt requested, and regular first class mail; (iii) FedEx, UPS, or similar carrier; or (iv) posting the notice in a conspicuous location on the property where the violation exists unless there has been personal service. The code official shall have the authority to grant extensions for the completion of work necessary to correct the deficiencies. If it is not feasible to complete such work to correct the deficiencies within thirty (30) calendar days from the date on which the notice was postmarked. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the code official determines that a dwelling unit, or the building in which such unit is located, is condemnable pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or any other ordinances, the code official shall have the authority to condemn such unit or building pursuant to the provisions of this code, without regard to the time limits specified above. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.090 Condemnation for occupancy.

25.56.090 - Condemnation for occupancy. A. Condemnation for failure to obtain certificate of inspection prior to occupancy. 1. The code official may condemn for occupancy any building or portion thereof when a certificate of inspection has not been obtained within thirty (30) calendar days after notification for reinspection as provided in Sections 25.56.050 and 25.56.080. 2. The building or portion thereof that is condemned for occupation shall be vacated and shall not be occupied until such time that the code official has issued a certificate of inspection. B. Condemnation for conditions. 1. When the code official finds that a building or portion thereof is in an extremely unsanitary or unsafe condition and is a danger to the health and safety of the occupants or the public, the code official shall condemn the building for occupancy. Notice of condemnation shall be delivered to the owner or owner's agent by (i) personal service; (ii) postage prepaid United States certified mail, return receipt requested, and regular first class mail; (iii) FedEx, UPS, or similar carrier; or (iv) posting the notice in a conspicuous location on the property where the violation exists unless there has been personal service. 2. A notice of condemnation shall clearly state the conditions causing the unsanitary or unsafe conditions thereof and shall command the immediate vacation of the building or portions thereof. 3. A placard shall be placed by the code official on the building or portion thereof notifying the public that it has been condemned for occupancy and may not be occupied until a certificate of inspection has been issued by the code official. C. It shall be the duty of the police department to remove or cause the removal of any person from such building or portion thereof that has been condemned for occupation and to prevent any person from entering the building or portion thereof that is under condemnation. D. A building or portion thereof that has been condemned for occupancy must be issued a valid certificate of inspection prior to being reoccupied. E. A certificate of inspection shall not be reissued for a building or portion thereof that has been condemned for occupancy by the building commissioner unless such building or portion thereof is in substantial compliance with the provisions of the code governing exteriors of buildings and in full compliance with the provisions of the code governing interiors of buildings. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.100 Change of utility service—Notification.

25.56.100 - Change of utility service—Notification. A. Upon change or disconnection of a residential electric or gas utility service, the electric or gas utility provider shall send a written notice to the code official within seven (7) business days following such change or disconnection, including the person(s) identified at that residential address as accountholders or responsible for billing and payments. Notice of the change or disconnection in services shall be sent to the code official by the utility company by postage prepaid United States certified mail, return receipt requested, and regular first class mail; or by FedEx, UPS, or similar carrier. B. It shall be unlawful for the owner of a dwelling unit not to inform any prospective real estate buyer of the requirement to obtain a certificate of inspection before it may be occupied. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.110 Registration of rental dwelling units required.

25.56.110 - Registration of rental dwelling units required. A. Upon the issuance of a certificate of inspection for a rental dwelling unit, the code official shall cause such dwelling to be registered in a publicly accessible database maintained by the City. B. Upon applying for a certificate of inspection through the Building Division, the owner of any rental dwelling unit shall apply for issuance or renewal of such dwelling on a form provided by the Code Official which shall include provision for the following information: 1. The exact street address of each rental dwelling unit and any commonly-used names for the property, if any, to be registered. 2. The owner's full legal name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address. If the property is owned by a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, trust, or real estate investment trust, the name and address of any of the following shall be provided: i. For a corporation, a corporate officer, and the chief operating officer; ii. For a partnership, the managing partner; iii. For a limited liability company, the managing or administrative member; iv. For a limited partnership, a general partner; v. For a trust, a trustee; or vi. For a real estate investment trust, a general partner or an officer. 3. If an owner of a rental dwelling unit does not reside within the City of St. Louis, the owner shall designate a local agent ("owner's agent") who shall be authorized to receive on behalf of the owner the service of any notice, order, or summons issued because of a violation of this chapter. Such agent must be an individual over the age of eighteen (18) years and must either (1) reside within one hundred (100) miles from the rental dwelling unit or (2) customarily and regularly attend a business office located within the City. A partner, associate, or corporate principal who meets these qualifications may be designated and registered as the owner's agent. All official notices may be served on the responsible owner's agent and any notice so served shall be deemed to have been served upon the owner. 4. The full name, telephone number, mailing address, and email address of the owner's agent, if one is so designated by the owner, to schedule inspections and receive service of any notice, order, or summons issued because of a violation of this chapter. 5. The names, addresses, and phone numbers of designated employees or authorized representatives who may be contacted in the event of an emergency. 6. The name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address of the person or entity, whether it be the owner, owner's agent, or occupant, responsible for maintenance of the yard and grounds, including but not limited to trash pickup and lawn maintenance. 7. A good-faith estimate of the asking monthly rental rate a tenant would be expected to pay to occupy the rental dwelling unit, exclusive of utilities. C. In addition to the information provided by owner pursuant to Subsection B, the code official shall cause to be recorded in the rental registration database the following information: 1. The rental dwelling unit's number of bedrooms and bathrooms; and 2. Whether the rental dwelling unit meets certain Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility design standards, such as standards for parking, building and unit entry, intra-unit mobility, bathroom accessibility, and any other design standards as determined by the code official in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office on the Disabled. D. No Certificate of inspection can be issued for a rental dwelling unit when the unit is not registered with the City as required by this chapter. E. No person or entity shall rent, let, lease, or otherwise allow the occupancy of any rental dwelling unit unless said unit has been registered as required by this chapter. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.120 Change in registration information.

25.56.120 - Change in registration information. The owner of a rental dwelling unit already registered with the City of St. Louis shall provide updated registration information required pursuant to Section 25.56.110 upon each subsequent application for a certificate of inspection of said unit. No certificate of inspection shall be issued when the registration information is not verified as up-to-date by the owner at the time of inspection. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.130 Reporting by Code Official.

25.56.130 - Reporting by Code Official. Three (3) years after the effective date of this chapter, the Board of Aldermen may by majority vote request a report prepared by the Code Official detailing compliance with the rental registration program, the challenges with implementation, recommendations for updates to the program or amendments to this chapter to increase program compliance, and an analysis of the inspection periods for rental dwelling units. Such report shall be kept by the City Register and shall be available to the public upon request. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.140 Building Division Information Technology Fund—Established.

25.56.140 - Building Division Information Technology Fund—Established. The Comptroller of the City of St. Louis is hereby authorized and directed to establish a special fund to be known as the Building Division Information Technology Fund. Funds deposited in the Building Division Information Technology Fund shall be used to maintain and upgrade the information technology infrastructure and software utilized by the Building Division, with the primary objective of supporting the technical aspects of managing the issuance of certificates of inspection and the rental registration program. All interest generated on deposited funds shall be accrued to the special fund so established. The Comptroller shall make an annual report on or before January 30 of each year to the Board of Aldermen and the Board of Estimate and Apportionment as to the receipts, encumbrances, and disbursements of the Building Division Information Technology Fund. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.150 Administration—Appeals.

25.56.150 - Administration—Appeals. A. The code official may adopt and promulgate such rules, policies, and procedures as are necessary for the administration of this chapter. B. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the code official relative to this chapter may file an appeal with the Board of Building Appeals in the same manner and time period as provided in the Building Code of the City of St. Louis. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.160 False statements prohibited—Occupancy load.

25.56.160 - False statements prohibited—Occupancy load. It shall be unlawful for any applicant for a certificate of inspection to make a false statement in the application. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to inform the prospective occupants of the maximum occupancy load and post a copy of the certificate of inspection within the unit. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other ordinance, it shall be unlawful to occupy or to allow occupancy of a dwelling unit beyond that number legally allowed under this chapter. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of any dwelling unit to inform any prospective occupant or prospective buyer of a building that said building is subject to the requirements of this chapter, of the posted occupancy load of all the units within that building, and of any outstanding violations of this chapter. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.170 Penalties for violation.

25.56.170 - Penalties for violation. Any person, firm, or corporation, who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both. Every day that a violation exists shall be deemed a separate violation. This chapter shall be deemed a regulatory code relating to buildings, structures, or premises and enforced in accordance with Chapter 25.33. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025; Ord. No. 71835, § 1, 4-16-2024.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.56.180 Interiors of buildings.

25.56.180 - Interiors of buildings. 1. Sanitation. General unsanitary conditions shall not be allowed within public areas, dwelling units or basements. Trash, debris, rodent and insect infestation shall be eliminated. 2. Walls and ceilings. Plaster or tile shall not be missing, loose or broken. Required fire resistance assemblies shall be maintained. Wall coverings shall not be loose, water damaged or in bad repair. 3. Entry doors. Lock on entry door(s) shall be in good working order. Door(s) shall latch properly for privacy. If entry door is a fire door, it shall have an operable self closer. Common area entrance/exit door(s) where a door frame exists shall not be equipped with double key or clasp type locking mechanism. 4. Structural. Floors/joists shall not be missing, rotten, fire damaged, spalled, rusted or broken. Floor covering shall not be torn or broken. There shall be no unsafe structural conditions. 5. Safety. Sufficient exits shall be provided. Stair(s) shall not be missing, rotten, fire damaged, spalled, rusted or broken. Handrail(s) or guardrail(s) shall not be missing, rotted or broken. Operable entrance/exit doors shall be provided and maintained. Excessive storage of any material shall not be permitted. Operable smoke detectors shall be provided as required by ordinance. 6. Plumbing fixtures. No fixtures shall be missing, inoperable or defective. No pipe or fixture shall be leaking or improperly connected. Hot water heater shall be required. Hot water heater shall be operable, and properly vented. Hot water heater shall have a temperature/pressure relief valve. 7. Electrical equipment. Cover plates shall not be missing or broken. Switches or outlets shall be operable, and of sufficient number. Fuses/circuit breakers shall be properly sized. Lighting fixtures shall not be defective. Excessive, defective or hazardous extension cords shall not be allowed. Loose, hanging, frayed, bare wires or open splices shall be permitted. Defective or hazardous electrical services shall be prohibited. 8. Mechanical equipment. Heating unit shall be operable. Furnace shall be properly vented. Space heaters shall be properly vented (when applicable). 9. Space requirements. Occupancy load shall be limited to: a. Minimum habitable gross floor area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet for first occupant, plus 100 square feet for each additional occupant; or b. Sleeping room area of a minimum of seventy (70) square feet for first occupant, fifty (50) square feet for each additional occupant. c. Children under the age of six (6) years old shall not count towards the occupancy load. d. Minimum occupancy area requirements for living room and dining room as reflected in the applicable sections of Chapter Four of adopting Ordinance Number 70798 of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code of the City of St. Louis. e. Basement occupancies shall not be permitted unless they meet the following requirements: 1. Floors and walls are weather tight so as to prevent entry of moisture. 2. Minimum ceiling heights are in accordance with applicable sections of this chapter. 3. Means of egress and emergency escape requirements as reflected in the applicable sections of the current building code of the City of St. Louis. f. Minimum ceiling height: Habitable spaces shall have a clear ceiling height over the minimum area required by this code at not less than seven (7) feet except that in attics or top half stories the ceiling height shall not be less than seven (7) feet over not less than one-third (⅓) of the minimum area required by this code when used for sleeping, study, or similar activity. In calculating the floor area of such rooms, only those portions of the floor area of the room having a clear ceiling height of five (5) feet or more shall be included. Exception: Hallways, corridors, bathrooms, toilet rooms, and habitable basements used as recreation rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than seven (7) feet to the lowest projection from the ceiling. g. Every bedroom shall be equipped with an operable window which complies with the current adopted International Property Maintenance Code. h. Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall be arranged and designed to provide privacy. i. The required dining room shall be located on the same level as the required kitchen. j. Kitchens, nonhabitable spaces, and public spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes. (Ord. No. 72025, § 1, 7-11-2025)

Source: City of St. Louis, Missouri, Revised Code of the City of Saint Louis, 2020, Annotated, and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/st._louis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25BUCO_CH25.56HOCODIFetched: 11/1/2026