Updated : 12/03/2024

Overview

Merriam, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), excluding appendices, with amendments. Merriam, KS, Muni. Code § 11-57 (adoption and amendments). Merriam, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), excluding appendices, with amendments. Merriam, KS, Muni. Code § 11-56 (adoption and amendments). Merriam, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), excluding appendices, with amendments. Merriam, KS, Muni. Code § 11-61 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Merriam, Kansas include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Merriam, KS Website
  • Merriam, KS Code of Ordiances
  • Merriam, KS Buildings and Building Regulations
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Kansas

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.

Merriam adopted the 2018 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(Merriam, KS Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Merriam ? Yes
Citation: Merriam, KS, Muni. Code § 11-57 (adoption).
Municipal Code https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/merriam-ks/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-396
Comments:

Roof Snow Load:	20 + 5 for rain on snow
Wind Speed (mph):	115 (3 second gust)
Seismic Design Category:	A
Subject to damage from Weathering:	Severe
Subject to damage from Frost Line Depth:	36″
Subject to damage from Termite:	Moderate to Heavy
Subject to damage from Decay:	Slight to Moderate
Winter Design Temp.:	50 degrees/60 degrees
Ice Shield Underlayment Required:	Yes
Flood Hazards:	100-year floodplain per FEMA Maps
Air Freezing Index:	1500 or less
Mean Annual Temperature:	54.8

Government Officials

Comments

Merriam, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), excluding appendices, with amendments. Merriam, KS, Muni. Code § 11-57 (adoption and amendments). 

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.

Merriam, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), excluding appendices, with amendments. Merriam, KS, Muni. Code § 11-61 (adoption and amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Merriam adopted the 2018 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 here.

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2006 IBC with Kansas amendments(Merriam, KS Sec. 11-56. - International Building Code.)

...of the International Building Code, excluding appendices (Appendices may be used as references when approved by the building official.), as published by the International Code Council, Inc. is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, save and except such portions as are hereinafter or may be hereinafter deleted or amended. At least one...

Comments

Merriam, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), excluding appendices, with amendments. Merriam, KS, Muni. Code § 11-56 (adoption and amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Merriam, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), excluding appendices, with amendments. Merriam, KS, Muni. Code § 11-61 (adoption and amendments).

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