Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

McLouth, KS has adopted the 2015 International Building Code. McLouth, KS Muni. Code § 4-202 (select City of McLouth Code then download Chapter 4, Buildings and go to document page 4-2 for IBC adoption). No online IRC adoption or IBC amendments were located.

Helpful resources for McLouth, Kansas include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • McLouth, KS City Code
• 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.

McLouth adopted the 2015 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for McLouth ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Kim Everley, City Administrator of McLouth, KS confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 11/20/19.)

Government Officials

Comments

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

2015 IBC § 101.2 (scope).

Commercial Building Code

McLouth adopted the 2015 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

For IBC adoption, select City of McLouth Code, then download Chapter 4, Buildings and go to document page 4-2.

No online IBC amendments were located.

Existing Buildings

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

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