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Kansas Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Kansas. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Kansas Building Codes
• The building codes listed below apply only to state-owned buildings unless otherwise indicated. Only the Kansas Fire Prevention Code is mandatory statewide. Local jurisdictions may amend the fire code to make it more stringent.
Kansas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (w/deletion of Ch. 11 - Accessibility) | No amendments |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | No amendments |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 | No amendments |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | No amendments |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | No amendments |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | Kansas Fire Prevention Code (IFC 2006, NFPA) | Karl McNorten, Fire Prevention Division Chief, (785) 296-3401 |
 | Statewide mandatory miniumum | |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG | No amendments |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 | No amendments |
| Mandatory for all commercial buildings | |
| Boiler Code | Kansas State Boiler Code; ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code | No amendments |
| Hazardous Materials | Hazardous Waste Management Standards And Regulations. | Online (Adobe Acrobat pdf file) |
Kansas Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Division of Facilities Management Building Services Phone: (785) 296-8899 Fax: (785) 296-8898 |
| Plumbing | Division of Facilities Management Building Services Phone: (785) 296-8899 Fax: (785) 296-8898 |
| Mechanical | Division of Facilities Management Building Services Phone: (785) 296-8899 Fax: (785) 296-8898 |
| Electrical | Division of Facilities Management Building Services Phone: (785) 296-8899 Fax: (785) 296-8898 |
| Accessibility | Division of Architectural Services Phone: (785) 296-8899 Fax: (785) 296-8898 |
| Building Inspector | Division of Facilities Management Building Services Phone: (785) 296-8899 Fax: (785) 296-8898 |
| Plan Review | Division of Facilities Management Building Services Phone: (785) 296-8899 Fax: (785) 296-8898 |
| Historic Preservation | Terry Marmet (ext. 210) Kansas Museum of History Phone: (785) 272-8681 |
| Energy | Kansas Corporation Commission, Energy Division Phone: (785) 271-3100 Fax: (785) 271-3354 |
| Planning/Land Use | Division of Facilities Management Phone: (785) 296-3144 |
| Environmental | Ron Hammerschmidt, PhD Director of Environment Phone: (785) 296-1535 |
| Health Department | Howard Rodenberg, MD, MPH Director of Health Phone: (785) 296-1086 |
| Fire Marshal | Jack Alexander State Fire Marshal Phone: (785) 296-3401 |
| Transportation | Jerry Younger State Transportation Engineer Phone: (785) 296-3285 |
| Boiler Inspector | Sue Hughes Boiler Safety Unit Phone: (785) 296-4379 |
| Elevator Inspector | Division of Facilities Management Phone: (785) 296-3144 Fax: (785) 296-8898 |
Kansas Building Code Website