Updated : 11/05/2024

Overview

For Glen Elder, Kansas, no local adoption and no local amendments of a residential code were located. Glen Elder, Kansas, adopted the 2000 International Building Code (IBC). Glen Elder, KS, Muni. Code § 4-202 (adoption). For Glen Elder, Kansas, no local amendments of the commercial code were located. For Glen Elder, Kansas, no local adoption and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. 

Helpful resources for Glen Elder, Kansas include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Glen Elder, KS Buildings and Construction
• 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.

Glen Elder adopted no code locally that we know of after conducting researchYou can find a copy of the code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Glen Elder ? 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

Comments

We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Glen Elder, 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 Glen Elder, 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.

2000 IBC § 101.2 (scope). (Link is to 2003, not 2000 as it is not available online.)

Commercial Building Code

Glen Elder adopted the 2000 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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Comments

Glen Elder, Kansas, adopted the 2000 International Building Code (IBC). Glen Elder, KS, Muni. Code § 4-202 (adoption). For Glen Elder, Kansas, no local amendments of the commercial code were located.

Existing Buildings

Glen Elder, KS did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

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