COLUMBIA, MO (April 20, 2011) -

The city of Columbia announces a public meeting to introduce the new building codes that will go into effect May 9. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 4, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 701 E. Broadway. Representatives from Public Works, Water & Light and the Fire Department will present information on the following:

• 2009 International Building Codes
• 2009 International Fire Code
• 2008 National Electrical Code
• Energy Provisions of the Code

Questions about the meeting should be directed to Public Works, Building and Site Development, at (573) 874-7474.