Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 7 of 8 state-level topic areas checked against primary sources. Federal OSHA state.
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Kansas Fire Prevention Code, K.A.R. 22-1-3 (2006 IFC, 2006 IBC, NFPA 101-2006 and other NFPA standards) under K.S.A. 31-133; 2026 HB 2739 (ch. 74) amends K.S.A. 31-134 for an update to the 2024 IFC with Kansas amendmentsHB 2739 (approved Apr 7, 2026; published in the Kansas Register Apr 16, 2026) exempts 2024 IFC update rules from economic-impact review; the Attorney General reviews them within 120 days of submission, and legislative ratification still applies. K.A.R. 22-1-3 (amended Feb. 4, 2011), read on the Fire Marshal's regulation PDF, lists the 2006 IFC, 2006 IBC and NFPA 101 (2006). SourceChecked on the source | Kansas State Fire Marshal; local fire departments by agreement or under their own authority | 2024 editions targeted Dec 31, 20262024 IFC-based rules: the SFM's audit response in the May 2026 Legislative Post Audit report says the update must be complete by Dec 31, 2026; Executive Order 26-04 (June 29, 2026) created a Uniform Fire Code Task Force to advise. No proposed K.A.R. 22-1 notice found in the Kansas Register as of Oct 22, 2026. Confirm the current edition with the State Fire Marshal or local AHJ |
| Building | Kansas Fire Prevention Code, K.A.R. 22-1-3 (amended Feb. 4, 2011), adopts the 2006 IBC with appendices by reference; K.S.A. 66-1227 names the 2006 IECC as the state standard for new commercial and industrial buildingsK.A.R. 22-1-3 (amended Feb. 4, 2011), read Oct 22, 2026 on the Fire Marshal's regulation PDF, adopts the 2006 IBC with appendices as part of the fire prevention code. The Kansas Corporation Commission has said building energy codes are adopted and enforced locally; K.S.A. 66-1227 text could not be confirmed on the primary page. SourceChecked on the source | Kansas State Fire Marshal (fire prevention code, including the 2006 IBC); local jurisdictions (building energy code adoption and enforcement) | Rulemaking pendingK.A.R. 22-1 text read Oct 22, 2026 (2006 IBC; amended Feb. 4, 2011); the fire code update (see Fire) would change the IBC reference in K.A.R. 22-1-3. Confirm with the local building department |
| Elevators | Kansas Elevator Safety Act, K.S.A. 44-1801 et seq. (enacted 2022; amended by 2024 Session Laws ch. 76, House Sub. for SB 143, effective July 1, 2024)2024 SB 143 (read Oct 22, 2026): owners arrange inspection by a licensed inspector, mechanic, licensee employee or qualifying insurer; annual in counties of 100,000+, every two years at 50,000+, every three years elsewhere; load tests every six years. Certificates of operation are posted; pre-July 2024 units applied by July 1, 2025. Accidents are reported by the next business day. SourceChecked on the source | Kansas State Fire Marshal | In forceIn force; first six-year load tests for elevators installed before July 1, 2024 due within six years of July 1, 2024 (July 1, 2030) |
| Boilers | Kansas Boiler Safety Act (K.S.A. 44-913 et seq.), covering boilers and pressure vessels installed after Jan 1, 1999K.S.A. 44-924, read Oct 22, 2026: inspectors report certificate inspections to the State Fire Marshal within 30 days; certificates are generally valid up to 14 months, kept on site and shown on request. Owners or new insurers notify the Fire Marshal within 30 days of an insurer change or loss of coverage. The Fire Marshal may suspend or revoke certificates. SourceChecked on the source | Kansas State Fire Marshal, Boiler Safety program | In force |
| Pools | Pools, recreational water facilities and hot tubs at licensed lodging establishments: Kansas Department of Agriculture rule K.A.R. 4-27-16 (under K.S.A. 36-506)KDA reference copy (June 2023; KDA notes the Secretary of State text is official) read Oct 20, 2026: chlorine/bromine 1.0-5.0 ppm (hot tubs 2.0-5.0), pH 7.0-8.0, daily logs kept one year, 104 F hot tub limit, 4 ft self-latching enclosures, no-lifeguard signs. Rule history: effective June 4, 2010; amended Feb. 8, 2013. SourceReported, in verification | Kansas Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Lodging program (lodging pools) | Rulemaking pendingNo pending amendment shown. Separately, KDHE child care pool rules K.A.R. 28-4-129 and 28-4-594 were amended Sept. 4, 2026 (rules.ks.gov). Local ordinances apply where at least as strict |
| Lodging | K.S.A. 36-501 et seq. (lodging inspection act): the Department of Agriculture adopts minimum standards for hotels, rooming houses, guest houses and boarding houses, including fire-hazard conditions and licensure (K.S.A. 36-506)K.S.A. 36-506, read Oct 22, 2026: the secretary adopts statewide minimum standards for lodging establishments covering water, heating, lighting, ventilation, sanitary facilities, fire and accident hazards, bedding, sewage disposal, and licensing and fees; national lodging codes may be incorporated. Conflicting local rules are void; stricter municipal standards are allowed. SourceChecked on the source | Kansas Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Lodging Division | In force |
| Workplace | Federal OSHA jurisdiction; Kansas is not an OSHA State Plan stateOSHA's State Plans page (read Oct 21, 2026) lists 29 plans and states Kansas is not an OSHA-approved State Plan, under federal OSHA jurisdiction. Public-sector employee coverage is confirmed with federal OSHA or the Kansas Department of Labor. SourceChecked on the source | Federal OSHA (U.S. Dept. of Labor) | In forceIn force; osha.gov approved State Plans page re-read Oct 21, 2026 does not list Kansas |
| Environmental | Kansas Storage Tank Act (K.S.A. 65-34,100 et seq.): owners notify KDHE of each storage tank (65-34,104) and need a permit to construct, install, modify or operate one (65-34,106); KDHE also handles air permits, asbestos notice and wastewater incidents; federal SPCC, Tier II, HFC, RICE and asbestos NESHAP also applyKDHE Storage Tanks page (read Oct 26, 2026): permits run Aug 1 to Jul 31. Aboveground tanks register in KEIMS ($10 per tank) and renew by Dec 31 yearly; late renewals add $50 per tank. Underground tanks: $100 installation permit; renewals due Apr 30 at $25 per tank, late fees from May 1; an expired permit bars fuel deliveries. SourceChecked on the source | Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment (Storage Tank Section, Bureau of Air, Bureau of Water); U.S. EPA; cities and counties for tank location and local sewer rules | Renewal Dec 31, 2026Aboveground tank permit renewal due Dec 31, 2026; underground tank renewal due Apr 30, 2027 (KDHE page read Oct 26, 2026); Tier II filing March 1, 2027; HFC automatic leak detection Jan 1, 2027. Confirm fees, generator air exemptions and local sewer rules with KDHE and the local utility |
What our record said before and after each change, with the date and the official source. A change to the record is not by itself a change in the law: an edition, a date or a source may have been corrected or made more precise. Confirm the current text with the authority.
Kansas Fire Prevention Code, K.A.R. 22-1-3 (2006 IFC, 2006 IBC, NFPA 101-2006 and other NFPA standards) under K.S.A. 31-133; 2026 HB 2739 (ch. 74) amends K.S.A. 31-134 for an update to the 2024 IFC with Kansas amendments. HB 2739 (approved Apr 7, 2026; published in the Kansas Register Apr 16, 2026) exempts 2024 IFC update rules from economic-impact review; the Attorney General reviews them within 120 days of submission, and legislative ratification still applies. K.A.R. 22-1-3 (amended Feb. 4, 2011), read on the Fire Marshal's regulation PDF, lists the 2006 IFC, 2006 IBC and NFPA 101 (2006). Enforced by: Kansas State Fire Marshal; local fire departments by agreement or under their own authority.
Kansas Fire Prevention Code, K.A.R. 22-1-3 (amended Feb. 4, 2011), adopts the 2006 IBC with appendices by reference; K.S.A. 66-1227 names the 2006 IECC as the state standard for new commercial and industrial buildings. K.A.R. 22-1-3 (amended Feb. 4, 2011), read Oct 22, 2026 on the Fire Marshal's regulation PDF, adopts the 2006 IBC with appendices as part of the fire prevention code. The Kansas Corporation Commission has said building energy codes are adopted and enforced locally; K.S.A. 66-1227 text could not be confirmed on the primary page. Enforced by: Kansas State Fire Marshal (fire prevention code, including the 2006 IBC); local jurisdictions (building energy code adoption and enforcement).
Elevators: Kansas State Fire Marshal (Kansas Elevator Safety Act, K.S.A. 44-1801 et seq. (enacted 2022; amended by 2024 Session Laws ch. 76, House Sub. for SB 143, effective July 1, 2024)). Boilers: Kansas State Fire Marshal, Boiler Safety program (Kansas Boiler Safety Act (K.S.A. 44-913 et seq.), covering boilers and pressure vessels installed after Jan 1, 1999).
Kansas is a federal-OSHA state: the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforces workplace safety rules directly.
Fire: 2024 editions targeted Dec 31, 2026 (2024 IFC-based rules: the SFM's audit response in the May 2026 Legislative Post Audit report says the update must be complete by Dec 31, 2026; Executive Order 2); Building: Rulemaking pending (K.A.R. 22-1 text read Oct 22, 2026 (2006 IBC; amended Feb. 4, 2011); the fire code update (see Fire) would change the IBC reference in K.A.R. 22-1-3. Confirm wi); Pools: Rulemaking pending (No pending amendment shown. Separately, KDHE child care pool rules K.A.R. 28-4-129 and 28-4-594 were amended Sept. 4, 2026 (rules.ks.gov). Local ordinances appl); Dec 31, 2026: Target for a 2024-aligned Kansas Fire Prevention Code: the State Fire Marshal's response in the May 2026 Legislative Post Audit report states recent legislation requires the update by Dec 31, 2026; no proposed K.A.R. 22-1 rule notice found as of Oct 22, 2026; Dec 31, 2026: Annual aboveground storage tank permit renewal due in KEIMS ($10 per tank; late renewals add $50 per tank); renewal window October through December.
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