Updated : 11/08/2024
Overview
Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption). Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption). Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption). For Harper, Kansas, no local amendments of the residential, commercial, or existing building code were located.
Helpful resources for Harper, 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.
Harper adopted the 2021 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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See Muni. Code(Harper, KS Municipal Code)
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Harper ? Undetermined
Comments:
No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the municipal code or city website; Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Hartson |
Tiffany |
City Administrator |
thartson@cityofharper.com |
620/896-2511 |
|
Comments
Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption). For Harper, Kansas, no local amendments of the residential code were located.
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.
No adoption of appendix J of the IRC was located.
Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption). For Harper, Kansas, no local amendments of the existing building code were located.
Commercial Building Code
Harper adopted the 2021 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.
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2006 IBC with Kansas amendments(Harper, KS Sec. 10-185. - International building code incorporated.)
...(a)
Pursuant to K.S.A. 12-3302, the city has adopted the following construction codes
published by the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), as though fully set forth in this section:
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Comments
Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption). For Harper, Kansas, no local amendments of the commercial code were located.
Existing Buildings
Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption). For Harper, Kansas, no local amendments of the existing building code were located.
Other Building Codes
Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption).
Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption).
Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption).
Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption).
Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption).
Harper, Kansas, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Harper, KS, Muni. Code § 10-185 (adoption).
