Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Derby, KS has adopted the 2012 International Residential Code and the 2006 International Building Code with amendments. Derby, KS Muni. Codes § 15.44.010 (IRC adoption), § 15.44.020 (IRC amendments), § 15.12.010 (IBC adoption) and § 15.12.020 (IBC amendments).
Helpful resources for Derby, 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.
Derby 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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See Muni. Code(Derby, KS 15.44.010 - Incorporation by Reference of 2018 Residential Code.)
...deleted, modified or changed. Any errata officially published by the International
Code Council, Inc. shall become part of the International Residential Code when placed
on file by the director of planning and engineering. One official copy of said International
Residential Code shall be marked or stamped "Official Copy as Incorporated by Reference...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Derby ? No
Citation: § 15.44.020
Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/ks/derby/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15BUCOTR_CH15.44INRECO_15.44.020AM2012RECOComments:
Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Ground Snow Load |
15 psf |
Wind Speed (mph) |
76 w/90-3 sec. gust |
Seis. Design Cat. |
A |
Weathering |
Severe |
Frost Line Depth |
24 inches |
Termite |
Moderate/Severe |
Winter Design Temp |
97.50% – 7 |
Ice Barrier |
None Required |
Design Temperature Criteria |
Air Freezing Temp |
400 |
Mean Air Temp |
55-60 degrees |
Summer |
98 – 2.50% dry bulb |
Winter |
76 – 2.50% wet bulb |
Heating Degree Days |
4,620 |
Minimum Load Requirements
Dead LoadRoof – 10 lb. psfFloor – 10 lb. psfLive LoadRoof – 20 lb. psfFloor – 40 lb. psf
Comments
Section R313 of the IRC is hereby deleted in its entirety. Derby, KS Muni. Code § 15.44.020.
Existing Buildings
Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of
construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.
R102.7. Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public. Derby, KS Muni. Code § 15.44.020.
Commercial Building Code
Derby adopted the 2006 IBC, 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 code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
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2006 IBC with Kansas amendments(Derby, KS 15.12.010 - Incorporation by reference of 2018 International Building Code.)
...appendices, a uniform code prepared and published by the International Code Council,
Inc., save and except such articles, sections, parts or portions as are hereinafter
omitted, deleted, modified or changed. Any errata officially published by the International
Code Council, Inc. shall become part of the International Building Code when placed...
Existing Buildings
Derby, KS did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code or the International Fire Code, or when application of this code is deemed necessary by the building official for the safety and welfare of the occupants and the public. Derby, KS Muni. Code § 15.12.020.
Other Building Codes
Derby, KS also adopted the following codes:
2012 International Fire Code. Derby, KS Muni. Code § 8.16.010 (adoption) and § 8-16-020 (amendments).
2006 International Plumbing Code. Derby, KS Muni. Code § 15.16.010 (adoption and amendments).
2005 National Electrical Code. Derby, KS Muni. Code § 15.20.010 (adoption and amendments).
2006 International Mechanical Code. Derby, KS Muni. Code § 15.24.010 (adoption and amendments).
2006 International Fuel Gas Code. Derby, KS Muni. Codes § 15.48.010 (adoption) and § 15.48.020 (amendments).