Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Lansing, KS has adopted the 2003 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2003 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Lansing, KS Muni. Codes § 4-201 (IRC adoption), § 4-203 (IRC amendments), § 4-102 (IBC adoption) and § 4-104 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Lansing, 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.

Lansing adopted the 2003 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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2003 IRC(Lansing, KS Sec. 4-201. - International Residential Code incorporated by reference.)

...There is hereby incorporated by reference the "International Residential Code, 2003 Edition," published by the International Code Council. No fewer than three copies of the "International Residential Code, 2003 Edition," marked or stamped "Official Copy as incorporated by Ordinance No. _______," to which shall be attached a copy of this incorporating...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Lansing ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding the completion of Table 301.2(1) and the response to the requirement of an ice barrier, Rebecca Savidge, Building Inspector of Lansing, KS confirmed it is required. (Per email dated 11/14/19.)

Table R301.2(1) of the International Residential Code, 2003 Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE R301.2(1)

R404.1.3 shall be amended to read; A design in accordance with accepted engineering practice shall be provided for concrete or masonry foundation walls when any of the conditions listed below exist. Where applicable, a standard design approved by the City may be used in lieu of a design from the design professional. Lansing, KS Muni. Code § 4-204.

Commercial Building Code

Lansing adopted the 2003 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(Lansing, KS Sec. 4-102. - International Building Code and Appendix; adoption.)

...Building Code, 2003 edition, including Appendix Chapters C, D, E, F, H, J and I (see International Building Code Section 101.2.1, 2003 edition), as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Lansing, in the State of Kansas for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance...

Comments

Lansing, KS has adopted the 2003 IBC including appendices C, D, E, F, H, J and I. Lansing, KS Muni. Code § 4-102.

Existing Buildings

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

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