Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Newton, KS has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Newton, KS Muni. Codes § 6-101 (adoptions) and § 6-104 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Newton, Kansas include the following.
Residential Building Code
Kansas has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB,
Kansas Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Newton adopted the 2012 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Newton ? No
Citation: § 6-104
Municipal Code
https://newtonkansas.citycode.net/index.html#!articleABuildingCodeComments:
Table R301.2(1) is amended by the insertion therein of the following criteria:
Ground Snow Load: 20 psf
Wind Speed (mph): 90
Seismic Design Category: A
Weathering: Severe
Frost line depth: 30 inches
Termite: M-H
Decay: S-M
Winter Design Temp: 7º
Ice Shield Underlayment Required: No
Flood Hazards: 10-2-79
Air Freezing Index: 750
Mean Annual Temp: (no entry)
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
McElroy |
Kelly |
Assistant City Manager/ Development Director |
kmcelroy@newtonkansas.com |
316/284-6014 |
|
Comments
The following portions of the International Residential Code are hereby deleted: Sections R103, R105, R108, R112, R113, R313 and R502.12; all of Parts IV through X, inclusive; Appendix A through F, inclusive; and Appendix H through L, inclusive. Newton, KS Muni. Code § 6-103,
Commercial Building Code
Newton adopted the 2012 IBC, locally . Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
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here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
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Comments
The following portions of the International Building Code are hereby deleted: Sections 103, 105, 108, 112, 113, 115, 1011.5 and 1011.5.1 through 1011.5.3; Chapter 13; and all appendices thereto. Newton, KS Muni. Code § 6-103
Existing Buildings
Newton, KS did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Newton, KS also has adopted the following codes:
2011 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Newton, KS Muni. Codes § 6-202 (adoption) and § 6-202a (amendments).
2009 International Plumbing Code. Newton, KS Muni. Codes § 6-301 (adoption) and § 6-302 (amendments).
2009 International Fuel Gas Code. Newton, KS Muni. Code § 6-3a01 (adoption).
2012 International Mechanical Code. Newton, KS Muni. Codes § 6-401 (adoption) and § 6-403 (amendments).
2006 International Property Maintenance Code. Newton, KS Muni. Code § 6-1001 (adoption).
2012 International Fire Code. Newton, KS Muni. Codes § 10-101 (adoption) and § 10-104 (amendments).