Updated : 12/13/2024
Overview
Newton, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including all appendices, with amendments. Newton, KS, Muni. Code § 6-101 (adoption) and § 6-104 (amendments). Newton, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Newton, KS, Muni. Code § 6-101 (adoption) and § 6-104 (amendments). For Newton, Kansas, no local adoption and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Helpful resources for Newton, Kansas include the following.
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.
Newton 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 Newton ? No
Citation: Newton, KS, Muni. Code § 6-104 (amendments).
Municipal Code
https://newtonkansas.citycode.net/index.html#!articleABuildingCodeComments:
(2) Table R301.2(1) is amended by the insertion therein of the following criteria:
Ground Snow Load: 20 psf
Wind Speed (mph): 90
Seismic Design Category: A
Weathering: Severe
Frost line depth: 30 inches
Termite: M-H
Decay: S-M
Winter Design Temp: 7º
Ice Shield Underlayment Required: Yes
Flood Hazards: 10-2-79
Air Freezing Index: 750
Mean Annual Temp: (no entry)
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Erickson |
Justin |
Building/Zoning Administrator |
|
(316) 284-6020 |
Email via Website |
| McHatton |
Zach |
Community Development Director |
|
(316) 284-6014 |
Email via Website |
Comments
Newton, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including all appendices, with amendments. Newton, KS, Muni. Code § 6-101 (adoption) and § 6-104 (amendments).
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.
For Newton, Kansas, no local adoption and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Commercial Building Code
Newton 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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Comments
Newton, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Newton, KS, Muni. Code § 6-101 (adoption) and § 6-104 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
For Newton, Kansas, no local adoption and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Other Building Codes
Newton, Kansas, adopted the 2011 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), with amendments. Newton, KS, Muni. Codes § 6-202 (adoption) and § 6-202a (amendments).
Newton, Kansas, adopted the 2009 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with amendments. Newton, KS, Muni. Codes § 6-301 (adoption) and § 6-302 (amendments).
Newton, Kansas, adopted the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Newton, KS, Muni. Code § 6-3a01 (adoption).
Newton, Kansas, adopted the 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with amendments. Newton, KS, Muni. Codes § 6-401 (adoption) and § 6-403 (amendments).
Newton, Kansas, adopted the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Newton, KS, Muni. Code § 6-1001 (adoption).
Newton, Kansas, adopted the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with amendments. Newton, KS, Muni. Codes § 10-101 (adoption) and § 10-104 (amendments).
