Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Plains, KS has adopted the 2012 International Building Code. Plains, KS Muni. Code § 4-102 (adoption). No online IRC adoption or IBC amendments were located.

Helpful resources for Plains, Kansas include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Plains, KS Buildings and Construction
• 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.

Plains 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.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Plains ? Undetermined

Comments

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

2012 IBC § 101.2 (scope).

Commercial Building Code

Plains 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Comments

No online IBC amendments were located.

Existing Buildings

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

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