Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Lake Quivira, KS has adopted the 2018 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2018 IRC and IBC. Lake Quivira, KS Muni. Code § 5 (IRC adoption and amendments) and § 4 (IBC adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Lake Quivira, Kansas include the following.

• 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.

Lake Quivira 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Lake Quivira ? Yes
Citation: § 5
Municipal Code https://cityoflakequivira.socs.net/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/5d8bdb7b43b8b/City%20Code%20(updated%2006-05-19).pdf#page=64
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TABLE R301.2 (1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

GROUND SNOW LOAD: 20

WIND SPEED (mph): 115

SEISMIC DESIGN CATEG. A

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 36, Termite – Moderate to Heavy, Decay – Slight to Moderate

WINTER DESIGN TEMP: 6 Degrees

ICE SHIELD UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: Yes

FLOOD HAZARDS: As defined by the Shawnee Municipal Code

AIR FREEZING INDEX: 1000

MEAN ANNUAL TEMP: 54.7 

Government Officials

Comments

Lake Quivira, KS has adopted the 2018 IRC including appendices  E, H, and Q. Lake Quivira, KS Muni. Code § 5.

Amend the IRC by omitting all of Section R313 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, of the IRC, and amend by adding in lieu thereof a new Section R313 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, which reads: SECTION R313 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

R313.1 General. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all structures that contain four (4) or more townhouses.

R313.2 Design and Installation. Automatic sprinkler systems required by this code shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D.  Lake Quivira, KS Muni. Code § 5. 

Commercial Building Code

Lake Quivira 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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Existing Buildings

Lake Quivira, KS did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

Amend by omitting Section 101.4.7 Existing Buildings, of the IBC, and amend by adding in lieu thereof a new Section 101.4.7 Existing Buildings, which reads:

101.4.7 Existing Buildings. The provisions of the International Building Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Residential Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code and NFPA 70 shall apply to matters governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings. Alterations to any building or structure shall comply with the requirements of the code for new construction. Alterations shall be such that the existing building or structure is no less complying with the provisions of this code than the existing building or structure was prior to the alteration. Lake Quivira, KS Muni. Code § 4.

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