Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Leavenworth, KS has adopted the 2018 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2018 IRC and IBC. Leavenworth, KS Muni Codes § 10-322 (IRC adoption), § Div 2 (IRC amendments), § 10-25 (IBC adoption) and § Div 2 (IBC amendments).

 

Helpful resources for Leavenworth, 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.

Leavenworth 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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2018 IRC(Leavenworth, KS Sec. 10-322. - International Residential Code adopted.)

...The city has adopted the ICC International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including appendices H, I, J, M, and Q, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth in this article, except such parts or portions thereof as are specifically changed, omitted, or added to in this article. One copy of the adopted code marked or stamped...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Leavenworth ? Yes
Citation: § 10-356
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/ks/leavenworth/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_CH10BUCO_ARTVIIRECO_DIV2AMRECO_S10-356BUPLTAR31CLGEDECR
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CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

Ground Snow Load	Wind Speed d (mph)	Seismic Design Category f	Subject To Damage From			Winter Design Temp e	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required h	Flood Hazards g	Air Freezing Index i	Mean Annual Temp j
			Weathering a	Frost line depth b	Termite c
20	115	A	Severe	30"	Yes	6	yes	See Ord. No. 7803	1015	54.4

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Leavenworth, KS has adopted International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including appendices H, I, J, M, and Q. Leavenworth, KS Muni. Code § 10-322.

For Roof Assemblies information, see Leavenworth, KS Muni. Code § 10-356.

 

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.

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.

Leavenworth, KS  has adopted the ICC International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition.

 Leavenworth, KS Muni. Code 10-411

Commercial Building Code

Leavenworth 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(Leavenworth, KS Sec. 10-322. - International Residential Code adopted.)

...The city has adopted the ICC International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including appendices H, I, J, M, and Q, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth in this article, except such parts or portions thereof as are specifically changed, omitted, or added to in this article. One copy of the adopted code marked or stamped...

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Leavenworth, KS has adopted International Building Code, 2018 edition, including appendices C, E, F, G, I and J, Leavenworth, KS Muni. Code § 10-25.

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.

Leavenworth, KS  has adopted the ICC International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition.

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