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Codes

For information on how to get a paper copy of the amendments for any of the codes below, contact Central Inspection at (316) 268-4413.

2006 International Building Code
The City of Wichita has adopted the 2006 International Building Code, with local amendments, in Title 18.50.

2006 International Residential Code
The City of Wichita has adopted the 2006 International Residential Code, with local amendments, in Title 18.51.

2006 International Existing Building Code
The City of Wichita has adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code, with local amendments, in Title 18.45.

2011 National Electrical Code
The City of Wichita has adopted the 2011 National Electrical Code, with local amendments, in Title 19.

2004 ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
The City of Wichita has adopted the 2004 ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and the 2003 ASME A18 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, with local amendments, in Title 19.

2006 International Fire Code
The City of Wichita has adopted the 2006 International Fire Code, with local amendments, in Title 15.01.

2006 International Mechanical Code
The City of Wichita has adopted the 2006 International Mechanical Code, with local amendments, in Title 22.

2000 Uniform Plumbing Code
The City of Wichita has adopted the 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code, with local amendments, in Title 21.

Other Codes

American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The State of Kansas has adopted the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act (ADA/ABA) guidelines as the State disability code, and has charged the local building official with the enforcement of ADA/ABA whenever a building permit is required.  The City of Wichita has adopted ADA/ABA in Chapter 11 of the 2006 International Building Code with local amendments, in Title 18.50.

Federal Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines
The City of Wichita has adopted the Federal Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines in Chapter 11 of the 2006 International Residential Building code in Title 18.51.

Billboard and Sign Code
The City of Wichita has adopted local regulations governing billboards and signs in Title 24.

Lawn Irrigation Systems Code
The City of Wichita has adopted local regulations governing lawn irrigation systems and backflow prevention in Title 17.08.

Sewer and Drain Code
In addition to the provisions of the 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code, the City of Wichita enforces local requirements for sanitary and storm sewers and drains in Title 16.04.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Zoning Ordinance
July 9, 2009 Edition

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