ORDINANCE NUMBER 25-11264
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE I, DIVISION 1 OF THE SALINA CODE TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2018 EDITION, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AND REPEALING THE EXISTING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE I, DIVISION 1 OF THE SALINA CODE, INCLUDING SECTIONS 8-1-1-1 THROUGH 8-1-1-H114.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Amendment. Salina Code Chapter 8, Article I, Division 1, is amended to adopt and incorporate by reference the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council, including Appendices H & N, but not any other of its appendices, (IBC), with local amendments to the following sections of the IBC:
- Sec. 101.4 Referenced codes.
- Sec. 103 Appointment and delegation of authority.
- Sec. 103.3 Deputies.
- Sec. 105.2 Work exempt from permit.
- Sec. 105.5 Expiration.
- Sec. 109.2 Schedule of permit fees.
- Sec. 109.3 Building permit valuations.
- Sec. 110.3.8 Energy efficiency inspections.
- Sec. 113.1 General.
- Sec. 202. Non-climatized storage.
- Sec. 406.8.1. Ventilation.
- Sec. 502.1. Address identification.
- Sec. 903.2.8 Group R.
- Sec. 1003.5 Elevation change.
- Sec. 1007.1 Accessible means of egress required.
- Sec. 1007.2 Continuity and components.
- Sec. 1007.3 Stairways.
- Sec. 1015.6 Mechanical equipment.
- Sec. 1015.7 Roof access.
- Chapter 11.
- Sec. 1703.1 Approved agency.
- Sec. 1703.4.1 Research and investigation.
- Sec. 1703.6 Evaluation and follow-up inspection services.
- Sec. 1704.1 General.
- Sec. 1704.2.1 Fabrication and implementation procedures.
- Sec. 1704.2.5.1 Fabricator approval
- Sec. 1809.4 Depth of footings.
- Sec. 1809.5 Frost protection
- Chapter 28.
- Chapter 29.
- Sec. 2902.1 Minimum Plumbing Facilities.
- Sec. 3109.4 Residential swimming pools.
- Sec. 3303.4 Vacant lot.
- Sec. 3411 Accessibility for Existing Buildings.
- Sec. H109.2 Required clearance.
Salina Code Chapter 8, Article I, Division 1, shall read as follows:
DIVISION 1. – ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Sec. 8-1-1-1. International Building Code adopted.
The International Building Code, 2018 Edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council, including Appendices H & N, but not any other of its appendices, (IBC), is adopted and incorporated by reference, except as amended in this division.
Sec. 8-1-1-101.4. Amendment to Section 101.4 of the IBC.
Section 101.4 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
101.4.1 Gas. The Uniform Plumbing Code, Chapter 12, as adopted and amended in Division 3, shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery to the appliance connections.
101.4.2 Mechanical. The Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted and amended in Division 4, shall apply to the addition to or erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, use, or maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems; incinerators; or other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances within this jurisdiction.
101.4.3 Plumbing. The Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted and amended in Division 3, shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use, or maintenance of plumbing systems within this jurisdiction.
101.4.4 Property maintenance. Salina Code Chapter 31 shall apply to all matters governing property maintenance requirements in this jurisdiction.
101.4.5 Fire prevention. The International Fire Code, as adopted and amended in Salina Code Chapter 14, Article III, Division 1, shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes, or premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials, or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression, automatic sprinkler systems and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.
101.4.6 Energy. The International Energy Conservation Code, as adopted and amended in Division 6, shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
101.4.7 Electrical. The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), as adopted and amended in Division 5, shall apply to the installation of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment and raceways; optical fiber cables and raceways for the following:
- Public and private premises, including buildings, structures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings.
- Yards, lots, parking lots, carnivals, and industrial substations.
- Installation of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity.
- Installations used by the electric utility, such as office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops, and recreational buildings, that are not an integral part of a generating plant, substation, or control center.
Sec. 8-1-1-103. Amendment to Section 103 of the IBC.
Section 103 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec.103 Appointment and delegation of authority. The city manager shall appoint and hereby delegates to the building official and any other city employees in designated technical roles the authority necessary to administer, interpret, and enforce this code.
Sec. 8-1-1-103.3. Amendment to Section 103.3 of the IBC.
Section 103.3 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8-1-1 - 103.3 Deputies. Deleted.
Sec. 8-1-1-105.2. Amendment to Section 105.2 of the IBC.
Section 105.2 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
- One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11 m2).
- Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
- Oil derricks.
- Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.
- Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
- Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
- Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
- Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
- Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.
- Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
- Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
- Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
- Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.
- Roof coverings and re-roofing operations, not involving structural components.
- Installation of replacement windows not requiring wall or structural changes, however the lack of a requirement for a permit does not allow the installation of windows smaller than required for light, ventilation or egress.
- Installation of exterior siding.
Electrical:
- Listed cord and plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
- Minor repair work of replacement of lamps, or branch circuit over current devices of the required capacity in the same location.
- Reinstallations of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlet thereof.
- Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle, when that cord is permitted by this code.
- Repair of replacement of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location.
- Installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
Gas:
- Portable heating appliances.
- Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical:
- Portable heating appliance.
- Portable ventilation equipment.
- Portable cooling unit.
- Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
- Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
- Portable evaporative cooler.
- Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.
Plumbing:
- The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste, or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
- The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided that such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
105.2.1 Emergency Repairs.
Where equipment replacement and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official.
105.2.2 Repairs.
Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the cutting or removal of any structural beam or load bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.
105.2.3 Public Service Agencies. A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribution or metering or other related equipment that is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right.
Sec. 8-1-1-105.5. Amendment to Section 105.5 of the IBC.
Section 105.5 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the work has commenced. All work shall be documented by an inspection as described in section 110 of this code. Failure to request an inspection of newly completed work for any period of 180 days or more shall constitute suspension or abandonment of work, at which time said permit shall become invalid. Notification may be provided to the permit applicant in writing upon the 180 day expiration. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not to exceed more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. The building official may place reasonable conditions as necessary on the issuance of extensions.
Sec. 8-1-1-109.2. Amendment to Section 109.2 of the IBC.
Section 109.2 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted pursuant to Section 2-2 of the Salina Code.
Sec. 8-1-1-109.3. Amendment to Section 109.3 of the IBC.
Section 109.3 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 109.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit for alterations or renovations shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.
Sec. 8-1-1-110.3.8. Amendment to Section 110.3.8 of the IBC.
Section 110.3.8 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 110.3.8 Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code as amended, and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R and U values, fenestration U value, duct system R value, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency. Inspections may be performed by an approved independent third party agency and documentation provided to the building official to confirm compliance.
Sec. 8-1-1-113. Amendment to Section 113 of the IBC.
Section 113 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 113.1 General. The building advisory board shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code. (See Article II).
Sec. 113.2 Limitations on authority. Deleted.
Sec. 113.3 Qualifications. Deleted.
Sec. 8-1-1-202. Amendment to Section 202 of the IBC.
Section 202 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 202. Non-climatized storage. A structure where the storage of vehicles, goods and personal belongings only necessitates the presence of persons on the premises exclusively for the purpose of loading and off-loading of goods and materials on an intermittent basis.
Sec. 8-1-1-406.8.1. Amendment to Section 406.8.1 of the IBC.
Section 406.8.1 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 406.8.1. Ventilation. Repair garages shall be mechanically ventilated in accordance with the exhaust ventilation requirements of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted and amended in Division 4. The ventilation system shall be controlled at the entrance to the garage.
Sec. 8-1-1-502.1. Amendment to Section 502.1 of the IBC.
Section 502.1 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 502.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers in conformance with the requirements set forth in City of Salina Code Chapter 35 Article V, which reads as follows:
Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved Arabic address numbers in accordance with the following table:
Distance From the Edge of Property Line and Road | Minimum Number Height | Minimum Stroke Width |
0-25 feet | 4 inches | 0.5 inch |
25-50 feet | 6 inches | 1 inch |
50-100 feet | 8 inches | 1.25 inches |
100-150 feet | 10 inches | 1.75 inches |
Over 150 feet | 12 inches | 2 inches |
- The address numbers shall be installed on a contrasting background and be plainly visible from the street or road fronting the property.
- When required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations and sizes to facilitate emergency response.
- When the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure as directed by the fire code official.
- Address numbers shall be maintained.
Sec. 8-1-1-903.2.8. Amendment to Section 903.2.8 of the IBC.
Section 903.2.8 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
Exception: Unless required by some other provision of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in detached Group R-2 buildings having 4 dwelling units or less where such buildings, do not have basements and are not more than one story in height, and provided that such buildings do not exceed 5,000 square feet (372 m2) in area and each dwelling unit is separated by no less than 1 hour fire resistant construction.
Sec. 8-1-1-1003.5. Amendment to Section 1003.5 of the IBC.
Section 1003.5 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1003.5 Elevation change. Where changes in elevation of less than 12 inches (305 mm) exist in the means of egress, sloped surfaces shall be used. Where the slope is greater than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), ramps complying with Section 1010 shall be used.
Exceptions:
- A single step with a maximum riser height of 7 inches (178 mm) is permitted for buildings with occupancies in Groups F, H, R-2, and R-3 as applicable in Section 101.2, and Groups S and U at exterior doors not required to be accessible, provided the door does not swing over the lower floor or landing area.
- A stair with a single riser or with two risers and a tread is permitted at locations not required to be accessible by (ADAAG), provided that the risers and treads comply with Section 1009.73, the minimum depth of the tread is 13 inches (330 mm) and at least one handrail complying with Section 1012 is provided within 30 inches (762 mm) of the centerline of the normal path of egress travel on the stair. if the stair has two risers. Where the difference in elevation is 7 inches or less, the step shall either be equipped with a handrail or floor finish materials shall be used that contrast the adjacent floor finishes.
- A step is permitted in aisles serving seating that has a difference in elevation less than 12 inches (305 mm) at locations not required to be accessible by (ADAAG), provided that the risers and treads comply with Section 1025.11 and the aisle is provided with a handrail complying with Section 1025.13.
Any change in elevation in a corridor serving non-ambulatory persons in a Group I-2 occupancy shall be by means of a ramp or sloped walkway.
Sec. 8-1-1-1007.1. Amendment to Section 1007.1 of the IBC.
Section 1007.1 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1007.1 Accessible means of egress required. Accessible means of egress shall comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Accessible spaces subject to Americans with Disabilities Act Title III requirements shall be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress.
Where more than one means of egress is required by Section 1015.1 or 1021.1 from any accessible space, each accessible portion of the space shall be served by not less than two accessible means of egress.
Exceptions:
- Accessible means of egress are not required in alterations to existing buildings.
- One accessible means of egress is required from an accessible mezzanine level in accordance with Section 1007.3 or 1007.4 or 1007.5.
- In assembly spaces with sloped or stepped aisles, one accessible means of egress is permitted where the common path of travel is accessible and meets the requirements in Section 1028.8.
Sec. 8-1-1-1007.2. Amendment to Section 1007.2 of the IBC.
Section 1007.2 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1007.2 Continuity and components. Each required accessible means of egress shall be continuous to a public way and shall consist of one or more of the following components:
- Accessible routes complying with ADAAG.
- Interior exit stairways complying with Sections 1007.3 and 1022.
- Interior exit access stairways complying with Section 1007.3 and 1009.3.
- Exterior exit stairways complying with Sections 1007.3 and 1026.
- Elevators complying with Section 1007.4.
- Platform lifts complying with Section 1007.5.
- Horizontal exits complying with Section 1025.
- Ramps complying with Section 1010.
- Areas of refuge complying with Section 1007.6
- Exterior area for assisted rescue complying with Section 1007.7
Sec. 8-1-1-1007.3. Amendment to Section 1007.3 of the IBC.
Section 1007.3 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1007.3 Stairways. In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, a stairway between stories shall have a clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum between handrails and shall either incorporate an area of refuge within an enlarged floor-level landing or shall be accessed from either an area of refuge complying with Section 1007.6 or a horizontal exit. Exit access stairways that connect levels in a same story are not permitted as part of an accessible means of egress.
Exceptions:
- The clear width of 48 inches between handrails is not required in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
- The clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between handrails is not required for stairways accessed from a horizontal exit.
- Areas of refuge are not required at stairways serving open parking garages.
- Areas of refuge are not required for smoke protected seating areas complying with Section 1028.6.2
- The areas of refuge are not required in Group R-2 occupancies.
Sec. 8-1-1-1015.6. Amendment to Section 1015.6 of the IBC.
Section 1015.6 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1015.6 Mechanical equipment. Guards shall be provided where appliances, equipment, fans, roof hatch openings or other components that require service are located within 10 feet of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor, roof or grade below. The guard shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter (533 mm) sphere. The guard shall extend not less than 30 inches (762 mm) beyond each end of such appliance, equipment, fan or component. Guards located within 3 feet of a roof edge shall have toe boards installed to help prevent objects from falling off the roof during maintenance operations.
Exception: Guards are not required where personal fall arrest anchorage connector devices that comply with ANSI/ASSE Z 359.1 are installed.
Sec. 8-1-1-1015.7. Amendment to Section 1015.7 of the IBC.
Section 1015.7 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1015.7 Roof access. Guards shall be provided where the roof hatch opening is located within 10 feet of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor, roof or grade below. The guard shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter (533 mm) sphere. Guards located within 3 feet of a roof edge shall have toe boards installed to help prevent objects from falling off the roof during maintenance operations.
Exception: Guards are not required where personal fall arrest anchorage connector devices that comply with ANSI/ASSE Z 359.1 are installed.
Sec. 8-1-1-Chapter 11. Amendment to Chapter 11 of the IBC.
Chapter 11 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 11. Buildings or portions of buildings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as required by the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and K.S.A. 58-1304.
Sec. 8-1-1-1703.1. Amendment to Section 1703.1 of the IBC.
Section 1703.1 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1703.1 Approved agency. An approved agency shall provide all information as necessary for the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official to determine that the agency meets the applicable requirements.
1703.1.1 Independence. An approved agency shall be objective, competent and independent from the contractor responsible for the work being inspected. The agency shall also disclose possible conflicts of interest so that objectivity can be confirmed.
1703.1.2 Employee of Contractor or Fabricator. At the discretion of the registered design professional in responsible charge, an approved inspector or agency may be an employee of the contractor or fabricator.
1703.1.3 Equipment. An approved agency shall have adequate equipment to perform required tests. The equipment shall be periodically calibrated.
1703.1.4 Personnel. An approved agency shall employ experienced personnel educated in conducting, supervising and evaluating tests and/or inspections.
1703.1.5 Performance. Specific information consisting of test reports conducted by an approved testing agency in accordance with the appropriate referenced standards, or other such information as necessary, shall be provided for the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official to determine that the material meets the applicable code requirements.
Sec. 8-1-1-1703.4.1. Amendment to Section 1703.4.1 of the IBC.
Section 1703.4.1 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1703.4.1 Research and investigation. Sufficient technical data shall be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official to substantiate the proposed use of any material or assembly. If it is determined that the evidence submitted is satisfactory proof of performance for the use intended, the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official may approve the use of the material or assembly subject to the requirements of this code. The cost offsets, reports and investigations required under these provisions shall be paid by the permit applicant.
Sec. 8-1-1-1703.6. Amendment to Section 1703.6 of the IBC.
Section 1703.6 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1703.6 Evaluation and follow-up inspection services. Where structural components or other items regulated by this code are not visible for inspection after completion of a prefabricated assembly, the fabricator shall prepare a report of each prefabricated assembly. The report shall indicate the complete details of the assembly, including a description of the assembly and its components, the basis upon which the assembly is being evaluated, test results and similar information and other data as necessary for the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official to determine conformance to this code.
1703.6.1 Follow-up inspection. The permit applicant shall provide for special inspections of fabricated items in accordance with Section 1704.2.5.
1703.6.2 Test and inspection records. Copies of necessary test and inspection records shall be filed with the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official.
Sec. 8-1-1-1704.1. Amendment to Section 1704.1 of the IBC.
Section 1704.1 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1704.1 General. Where application is made for construction as described in this section, the owner, the registered design professional in responsible charge acting as the owner’s agent, or the contractor with the approval of the registered design professional in responsible charge shall employ one or more approved agencies and special inspectors to provide inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section 1705. The special inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official, for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection. These inspections are in addition to the inspections specified in Section 110.
Exceptions:
- Special inspections and tests are not required for work of a minor nature or as warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction as approved by the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official.
- Unless otherwise required by the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official, special inspections and tests are not required for occupancies in Group R-3 as applicable in Section 101.2 and occupancies in Group U that are accessory to a residential occupancy including, but not limited to, those listed in Section 312.1.
- Special inspections and tests are not required for portions of structures designed and constructed in accordance with the cold-formed steel light-frame construction provisions of Section 2308.
- Special inspections and tests are not required when determined not to be warranted in accordance with Section 1704.1.1.
1704.1.1 Building permit requirement. The permit applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections prepared, signed, and sealed by the registered design professional in responsible charge in accordance with Sections 1704.3.1; 1704.2.3 and 106.1 as a condition for permit issuance. The statement of special inspection may be included in the submitted plans and shall identify the following:
- The materials, systems, components and work required to have special inspection or testing by the building official or by the registered design professional responsible for each portion of the work. A complete list of materials and work requiring special inspections by this section;
- The type and extent of each special inspection. For each type of special inspection, identification as to whether it will be continuous or periodic in accordance with the applicable Tables 1705.2.2; 1705.3; 1705.6; 1705.7 and 1705.8;
- The type and extent of each test and a list of the individuals, approved agencies or firms intended to be retained for conducting such inspections and tests;
- Additional requirements for special inspection or testing for seismic or wind resistance as specified in Sections 1705.10, 1705.11 and 1705.12. If applicable, a statement by the registered design professional in responsible charge by which the design professional in responsible charge identifies as required (affirmative statement), based on the requirements of the IBC, Chapter 17;
- The building official shall review the statement of special inspections. Should he identify required special inspections based on Chapter 17 that were not included in the statement, he can question those exclusions by communicating his concerns to the design professional through a plan review letter. The design professional must submit written justification for the omission of required special inspections, as identified by the building official. The building official reviews and responds to the design professional by either accepting his justification or invoking peer review. If peer review is invoked it is at the expense of the city and would include the hiring or contracting for services, by the city, of a person or persons licensed by the State of Kansas in the applicable technical profession for the purpose of determining whether the determination of the registered design professional in responsible charge should be followed or whether the special inspections in question shall instead be required, with or without modification.
1704.1.2 Report requirement. Special inspectors shall keep records of inspections. The special inspector shall furnish all inspection reports to the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official. The reports may be submitted electronically. Reports shall indicate that work inspected was or was not completed and done in conformance to approved construction documents. Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction. If the discrepancies are not corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official prior to the completion of that phase of the work. A final report documenting required special inspections and correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections shall be submitted at a point in time agreed upon by the permit applicant and the building official and indicated on the statement of special inspections.
Sec. 8-1-1-1704.2.1 Amendment to Section 1704.2.1 of the IBC.
Section 1704.2.1 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1704.2.1 Fabrication and implementation procedures. The special inspector shall verify that the fabricator shall maintain detailed fabrication and quality control procedures that provide a basis for inspection control of the workmanship and the fabricator’s ability to conform to approved construction documents and referenced standards. The special inspector shall review the procedures for completeness and adequacy relative to the code requirements for the fabricator’s scope of work.
Exception: Special inspections as required by Section 1704.2.5 shall not be required where the fabricator is approved in accordance with Section 1704.2.5.2.
Sec. 8-1-1-1704.2.5.1 Amendment to Section 1704.2.5.1 of the IBC.
Section 1704.2.5.1 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1704.2.5.1 Fabricator approval. Special inspections required by Section 1705 are not required where the work is done on a premises of a fabricator approved to perform such work without special inspection. Approval shall be based upon review of the fabricator’s written procedural and quality control manuals and periodic auditing of fabrication practices by an approved special inspection agency. At completion of fabrication, the approved fabricator shall submit a certificate of compliance to the registered design professional in responsible charge and the building official stating that the work was performed in accordance with the approved construction documents.
Sec. 8-1-1-1809.4. Amendment to Section 1809.4 of the IBC.
Section 1809.4 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1809.4 Depth of footings. The minimum depth of footings below the undisturbed ground surface shall be 12 inches (305 mm) unless designed and approved by a licensed structural or civil engineer or by administrative interpretation. Where applicable, the depth of footings shall also conform to Sections 1809.5. The minimum width of footings shall be 12 inches.
Exception: A one-story wood or metal frame building not used for human occupancy and not over 200 square feet may be constructed with walls supported on wood foundation plates laid directly on the ground when approved by the building official.
Sec. 8-1-1-1809.5. Amendment to Section 1809.5 of the IBC.
Section 1809.5 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1809.5 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers and other permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected by one or more of the following methods:
- Extending below the frost line of the locality (36 inches);
- Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32; or
- Erecting on solid rock.
Exception: Free-standing buildings meeting all of the following conditions shall not be required to be protected:
- Classified in Occupancy Category I, in accordance with Section1604.5;
- Area of 400 square feet (56 m2) or less; and
- Eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less.
Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless such frozen condition is of a permanent character.
Sec. 8-1-1-Chapter 28. Amendment to Chapter 28 of the IBC.
Chapter 28 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 28. The City of Salina has adopted the 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code to govern the design, construction, erection and installation of mechanical appliances, equipment and systems used in buildings and structures.
Sec. 8-1-1-Chapter 29. Amendment to Chapter 29 of the IBC.
Chapter 29 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 29. The City of Salina has adopted the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code to govern the design, construction, erection and installation of plumbing components, appliances, equipment and systems used in buildings and structures.
Sec. 8-1-1-2902.1. Amendment to Section 2902.1 of the IBC.
Section 2902.1 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2902.1 Minimum Plumbing Facilities. The minimum number of plumbing fixtures shall be determined by and in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted and amended in Division 3. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number shown in Table 422.1 as amended in Chapter 8- Division 3. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 422.1 shall be considered individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the IBC. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the IBC.
Sec. 8-1-1-3109.4. Amendment to Section 3109.4 of the IBC.
Section 3109.4 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 3109.4 Residential swimming pools. Residential swimming pools shall comply with Appendix G of the International Residential Code, as adopted and amended in Division 2.
Sec. 8-1-1-3303.4. Amendment to Section 3303.4 of the IBC.
Section 3303.4 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 3303.4 Vacant lot. Where a structure has been demolished or removed, the following conditions shall be met:
- The premises left vacant by removal or demolition shall be cleared of all trash, debris, junk and discarded building material;
- All foundations and slab floors shall be completely removed, unless another building or other structure is to be re-erected immediately upon the foundation as specified in the application for the permit;
- All open wells, cisterns, cellars, basements or other excavations remaining on said lot shall be filled and compacted to prevent the accumulation of water, unless the same are to be used immediately with another structure to be erected thereon.
Sec. 8-1-1-3411. Amendment to Section 3411 of the IBC.
Section 3411 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 3411 Accessibility for Existing Buildings. Buildings or portions of buildings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
Sec. 8-1-1-H109.2. Amendment to Section H109.2 of the IBC.
Section H109.2 of the IBC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. H109.2 Required clearance. The bottom coping of every ground sign shall be not less than 6 feet above the ground or street level, which space can be filled with platform decorative trim or light wooden construction.
Section 2. Repealer. Existing Salina Code Chapter 8, Article I, Division 1, including existing Sections 8-1-1-1 through 8-1-1-H114, is repealed.
Section 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance, as soon as practicable after it has been passed and signed, to be published on the City’s website as the designated official city newspaper.
Section 4. Effective date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after January 1, 2026.
Passed: December 8, 2025
Signed: December 8, 2025
Greg Lenkiewicz, Mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Nikki Goding, City Clerk