Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Chanute, KS has adopted the 2006 International Building Code. Chanute, KS Muni. Code § 16.04.010 (adoption). No online IRC adoption or IBC amendments were located.
Helpful resources for Chanute, 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.
Chanute adopted the 2006 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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2006 IRC(Chanute, KS 16.04.010 - Building Code.)
...and fit for occupation or
use; International Building Code (IBC), international code council, 2006 edition,
including the appendices but excluding the references in chapter 35 to NFPA 13, 13D,
13R, 14, 30, 72, 101, and 110. No fewer than 3 copies of said International Building
Code shall be marked or stamped 'official copy as adopted by ordinance'...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Chanute ? Yes
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Steve Trester of the City of Chanute confirmed it is required. (Per email dated 10/24/19.)
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Follmer |
Ryan |
Community Development Director |
RFollmer@chanute.org |
620/431-5231 |
|
Comments
We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Chanute, 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 Chanute, 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.
2006 IBC § 101.2 (scope).
Commercial Building Code
Chanute 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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2006 IBC with Kansas amendments(Chanute, KS 16.04.010 - Building Code.)
...buildings and structures; providing
for standards to ensure the structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation or
use; International Building Code (IBC), international code council, 2006 edition,
including the appendices but excluding the references in chapter 35 to NFPA 13, 13D,
13R, 14, 30, 72, 101, and 110. No fewer than 3 copies of...
Comments
Chanute, KS has adopted the 2006 IBC including the appendices but excluding the references in chapter 35 to NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 30, 72, 101, and 110. Chanute, KS Muni. Code § 16.40.010.
No online IBC amendments were located.
Existing Buildings
Chanute, KS did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Chanute, KS also adopted the following codes:
1984 National Electrical Code. Chanute, KS Muni. Code § 16.08.010 (adoption).
1985 Uniform Plumbing Code. Chanute, KS Muni. Codes § 16.12.010 (adoption) and amendments § 16.12.011 thru § 16.12.023 (amendments).
Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Chanute, KS Muni. Code § 16.20.010 (adoption). Link to Kansas Building Codes.