Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Spring Hill, KS has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Spring Hill, KS Muni. Codes § 4-202 (IRC adoption), § 4-202.R101.1 through § 4-202.AE603.1 (IRC amendments), § 4-201 (IBC adoption) and § 4-201.101.1 through § 4-201-Appendix R (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Spring Hill, 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.

Spring Hill adopted the 2006 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: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Spring Hill ? No
Citation: § 4-202.R301.2(1)
Municipal Code https://www.springhillks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/115/CHAPTER-04-?bidId=#page=15
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Amy Long, Administrative Assistant of Spring Hill, KS confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 12/2/19.)

TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

ROOF SNOW LOAD: 20

WIND SPEED (mph): 90

SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: A

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 36 inches, Termite – Moderate to Heavy, Decay – Slight to Moderate

WINTER DESIGN TEMP: 6° F

For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN/m.0 2 , 1 mile per hour = 1.609 km/h. 

The following is hereby added to Table R301.2(1): AIR FREEZING INDEX: 824; MEAN ANNUAL TEMPERATURE: 54.8 DEGREES F. (Ord. 2007-10)

Government Officials

Comments

Spring Hill, KS has adopted the 2006 IRC including appendices D, E, G, J and K. Spring Hill, KS Muni. Code § 4-202.R102.5.

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.

Spring Hill, KS has adopted the 2006 IRC including appendix J. Spring Hill, KS Muni. Code § 4-202.R102.5.

Commercial Building Code

Spring Hill adopted the 2006 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

Spring Hill, KS has adopted the 2006 IBC including appendices C, E and R. Spring Hill, KS Muni. Code § 4-201.101.2.1.

Existing Buildings

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

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