Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Eureka, KS has adopted the 2003 International Building Code. Eureka, KS Muni. Code § 4-202 (adoption). No online IRC adoption or IBC amendments were located.
Helpful resources for Eureka, 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.
Eureka adopted the 2003 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.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Eureka ? Undetermined
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Martell |
Ian |
City Administrator |
cityadm@eurekaks.org |
620/583-6140 |
|
Comments
We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Eureka, KS. We reached out to the department and received no response regarding this matter. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Eureka, KS.
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exception:
Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.
2003 IBC § 101.2 (scope).
Commercial Building Code
Eureka adopted the 2003 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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Existing Buildings
Eureka, KS did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Eureka, KS also adopted the following codes:
2002 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Eureka, KS Muni. Code § 4-302 (adoption).
2003 Uniform Plumbing Code. Eureka, KS Muni. Code § 4-402 (adoption).
2003 Uniform Fire Code. Eureka, KS Muni. Codes § 7-201 (adoption) and § 7-203 (amendments).
