Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Shawnee, KS has adopted the 2018 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2018 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Shawnee, KS Muni. Codes § 15.06.010 (IRC adoption), § 15.06.020 (IRC amendments), § 15.04.010 (IBC adoption) and § 15.04.020 (IBC amendments).
Helpful resources for Shawnee, 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.
Shawnee 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(Shawnee, KS 15.06.010 - Incorporated by Reference.)
...There is hereby incorporated by reference the International Residential Building Code
of One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 Edition, including Appendices E and H, prepared
and published in book form by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor
Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois 60478-5795, hereby referenced as IRC....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Shawnee ? Yes
Citation: § 15.06.020
Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/ks/shawnee/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT15BUCO_CH15.06INRECOAD_15.06.020AMADComments:
Ground Snow Load |
Wind Speed (mph) |
Topographic Effects |
Windborne Debris Zone |
Seismic Design Category |
Damage from Weathering |
Damange from Frost Line Depth |
20 |
115 |
No |
No |
A |
Severe |
36 |
Damage from Termite |
Winter Design Temp |
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required |
Flood Hazards |
Air Freezing Index |
Mean Annual Temp |
Moderate to Heavy |
6ºF |
Yes |
a) 11/14/2002
b) 8/3/2009
c) Panel #s
2009C0001G through 20091C0007G and 20091C0016G through 20091C9022G and 20091C0030G through 20091C0037G |
1000 |
54.7 |
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Wirth |
Tyler |
Chief Building Official |
codes@cityofshawnee.org |
913/742-6010 |
|
Comments
Shawnee, KS has adopted the 2018 IRC, including appendices E and H. Shawnee, KS Muni. Code § 15.06.010.
Amend the IRC by omitting all of Section R313 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, of the IRC, and amend by adding in lieu thereof a new Section R313 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, which reads:
SECTION R313 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
R313.1 General. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all structures that contain four (4) or more townhouses.
R313.2 Design and Installation. Automatic sprinkler systems required by this code shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D. Shawnee, KS Muni. Code § 15.06.020.
Commercial Building Code
Shawnee 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(Shawnee, KS 15.04.010 - Incorporated by reference.)
...There is hereby incorporated by reference the International Building Code, 2018 Edition,
prepared and published in book form by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051
West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois 60478-5795, and hereby referenced
as the IBC.
(
Ord. 3443...
Existing Buildings
Shawnee, KS did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
For more information on existing buildings see Shawnee, KS, Muni. Code § 15.04.020 (IBC amendments – B).
Other Building Codes
Shawnee, KS also adopted the following codes:
2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Shawnee, KS Municipal Codes § 15.08.010 (adoption) and § 15.08.020 (amendments).
2018 International Fuel Gas Code. Shawnee, KS Municipal Codes § 15.10.010 (adoption) and § 15.10.020 (amendments).
2018 International Mechanical Code. Shawnee, KS Municipal Codes § 15.12.010 (adoption) and § 15.12.020 (amendments).
2018 International Plumbing Code. Shawnee, KS Municipal Codes § 15.16.010 (adoption) and § 15.16.020 (amendments).
2018 International Energy Conservation Code. Shawnee, KS Municipal Codes § 15.18.010 (adoption) and § 15.18.020 (amendments).
2006 International Property Maintenance Code. Shawnee, KS Municipal Codes § 15.20.010 (adoption) and § 15.20.020 (amendments).
2018 International Fire Code. Shawnee, KS Municipal Codes § 15.32.010 (adoption) and § 15.32.020 (amendments).