Topeka, Kansas Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Topeka, Kansas.
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Topeka Kansas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (Topeka City Code, Chapter 26) | Online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (Topeka City Code, Chapter 26) | Online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2000 (Topeka City Code, Chapter 26) | Online |
| Mechanical Code | UMC 1997 (Topeka City Code, Chapter 26) | Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (Topeka City Code, Chapter 26) | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | UFC 1997 (Topeka City Code, Chapter 70); 1991 Life Safety Code | Online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG | Online |
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 | Jim Lee Commercial Building Inspector Phone: (785) 368-1619 Fax: (785) 368-3915 |
| Civil | Shawn Bruns City Engineer Phone: (785) 368-3842 Fax: (785) 368-3881 |
| Planning | David Thurbon Director Phone: (785) 368-3728 Fax: (785) 368-2535 |
| City Attorney | Braxton Copley
Linda Jeffrey Acting City Attorney Phone: (785) 368-3883 Fax: (785) 368-3901 |
| Public Works | Mike Teply Director, Public Works Phone: (785) 368-3801 Fax: (785) 368-3806 |
| Fire Marshal | Greg Bailey Fire Marshal Phone: (785) 368-4026 Fax: (785) 368-0170 |
| Parks/Recreation | Terry Bertels Interim Director, Parks & Recreation Phone: (785) 368-3838 Fax: (785) 368-3980 |
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