Wichita, Kansas Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Wichita, Kansas.
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• All ordinances and requirements for construction and related permits are contained in the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas (CCWK). The CCWK adopts by reference nationally recognized construction codes with local amendments, as indicated below.
• General contractors must be licensed by the City of Wichita. License approval is based on successful passage of ICBO or Block & Associates written examinations or a one-time license being granted by the Board of Code Standards and Appeals. Contact the Contractor Licensing Dept.; (316) 268-4413, Phone; (316) 268-4463, Fax.
• Site plans should be reviewed for code compliance. Contact the Office of Central Inspection, (316) 268-4460, Phone; (316) 268-4663, Fax.
• A guide to building and construction is online.
Wichita Kansas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 | Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2000 | Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2000 | Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
| Accessibility Code | Kansas Accessibility Act (ADAAG) | Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
| Elevator Code | ANSI/ASME A-17.1-2004 & ANSI/ASME A-18.1-2003 | Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and 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 | Building Inspection Phone: (316) 268-4648 Fax: (316) 268-4663 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspection Phone: (316) 268-4471 Fax: (316) 268-4663 |
| Mechanical | Dan Leidy Mechanical Inspection Phone: (316) 268-4473 Fax: (316) 268-4663 |
| Electrical | Electrical Inspection Phone: (316) 268-4465 |
| Civil | Jim Armour, P.E. City Engineer Phone: (316) 268-4266 Fax: (316) 268-4114 |
| Accessibility | Building Inspection Phone: (316) 268-4648 Fax: (316) 268-4663 |
| Historic Preservation | Kathy Morgan Historic Preservation/Planning Phone: (316) 268-4421 Fax: (316) 268-4390 |
| Zoning | Dale Miller Current Plans Manager Phone: (316) 268-4421 Fax: (316) 268-4390 |
| Planning | John Schlegel Director of Planning Phone: (316) 268-4421 Fax: (316) 268-4390 |
| Environmental | Kay Johnson Director of Environmental Services Phone: (316) 268-8351 |
| City Attorney | Gary Rebenstorf City Attorney Phone: (316) 268-4681 Fax: (316) 268-4335 |
| Public Works | Chris Carrier, P.E. Public Works Director Phone: (316) 268-4422 Fax: (316) 337-9027 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Dept. Phone: (316) 268-4451 Fax: (316) 268-4409 |
| Parks/Recreation | Doug Kupper Director, Parks & Recreation Phone: (316) 268-4361 Fax: (316) 337-7767 |
| Aviation | Victor D. White Director of Airports Phone: (316) 946-4701 Fax: (316) 946-4793 |
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Other Kansas Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Kansas:
