Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Newton, KS has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Newton, KS Muni. Codes § 6-101 (adoptions) and § 6-104 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Newton, 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.

Newton adopted the 2012 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: § 6-104
Municipal Code https://newtonkansas.citycode.net/index.html#!articleABuildingCode
Comments:

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: No

Flood Hazards: 10-2-79

Air Freezing Index: 750

Mean Annual Temp: (no entry)

Government Officials

Comments

The following portions of the International Residential Code are hereby deleted: Sections R103, R105, R108, R112, R113, R313 and R502.12; all of Parts IV through  X, inclusive; Appendix A through F, inclusive; and Appendix H through L, inclusive. Newton, KS Muni. Code § 6-103,

 

 

Commercial Building Code

Newton adopted the 2012 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

The following portions of the International Building Code are hereby deleted: Sections 103, 105, 108, 112, 113, 115, 1011.5 and 1011.5.1 through 1011.5.3; Chapter 13; and all appendices thereto. Newton, KS Muni. Code § 6-103

 

 

Existing Buildings

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

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