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The building code in force in Kansas now.

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. Enforced by Kansas State Fire Marshal (fire prevention code, including the 2006 IBC); local jurisdictions (building energy code adoption and enforcement). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Building code in Kansas

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In force

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.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Kansas State Fire Marshal (fire prevention code, including the 2006 IBC); local jurisdictions (building energy code adoption and enforcement)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

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 with the local building department

What a building has to do

1 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

Monthly

Accessible pool entry: a pool lift or sloped entry in place and working whenever the pool is open (pools with 300 or more linear feet of wall need two accessible entries; a spa needs one: lift, transfer wall or transfer system); the rule sets no inspection interval; a monthly check that it works and is charged is common practice2010 ADA Standards §242 and §1009; 28 CFR 36.211 · U.S. Department of Justice (enforced through complaints and lawsuits) · Checked against the source 2026-09-28.

Questions about the building code in Kansas

Which building code applies in Kansas today?

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.

Who enforces the building code in Kansas?

Kansas State Fire Marshal (fire prevention code, including the 2006 IBC); local jurisdictions (building energy code adoption and enforcement).

What changes next for the building code in Kansas?

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 with the local building department