ORDINANCE NUMBER 25-11267
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE I, DIVISION 2 OF THE SALINA CODE TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, 2018 EDITION, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AND REPEALING THE EXISTING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE I, DIVISION 2 OF THE SALINA CODE, INCLUDING SECTIONS 8-1-2-1 THROUGH 8-1-2-AG105.2.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. Amendment. Salina Code Chapter 8, Article I, Division 2, is amended to adopt and incorporate by reference the International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 Edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council, including Appendices F, G, and Q, but not any other of its appendices, (IRC), with local amendments to the following sections of the IRC:
- Sec. R101.2 Scope.
- Sec. R102.7 Existing structures.
- Sec. R103 Appointment and delegation of authority.
- Sec. R105.2 Work exempt from permit.
- Sec. R105.2.1 Emergency Repairs.
- Sec. R105.3 Application for permit.
- Sec. R112.1 General.
- Sec. R112.2 Limitations on authority.
- Sec. R112.3 Qualifications.
- Sec. R112.4 Administration.
- Sec. R301 Design Criteria.
- Sec. R303.1 Habitable rooms.
- Sec. R303.3 Bathrooms.
- Sec. R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue opening required.
- Sec. R311.7.5 Stair treads and risers.
- Sec. R319.1. Address identification.
- Sec. R403.1 General.
- Sec. R404.1.7 Backfill placement.
- Sec. R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations.
- Chapters 12 through 43.
- Sec. AF103 Requirements.
- Sec. AQ102 Definitions.
Salina Code Chapter 8, Article I, Division 1, shall read as follows:
DIVISION 2. – ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sec. 8-1-2-1. International Residential Code Adopted.
The International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 Edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council, including Appendices F, G, and Q, but not any other of its appendices, (IRC), is adopted and incorporated by reference, except as amended in this division.
Sec. 8-1-2-R101.2. Amendment to Section R101.2 of the IRC.
Section R101.2 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the IRC shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
Exceptions:
- Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the International Building Code, as adopted and amended in Division 1, (IBC) shall be permitted to be built as one-and two-family dwellings or townhouses. Fire suppression required by Section 419.5 of the IBC when constructed under the IRC shall conform to 2018 UPC Section 612.0.
- Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the IRC when equipped with a fire-sprinkler system in accordance with 2018 UPC Section 612.0.
The demolition of these structures shall be governed by Chapter 33- Safeguards During Construction of the IBC and Salina Code Chapter 31.
Sec. 8-1-2-R102.7. Amendment to Section R102.7 of the IRC.
Section R102.7 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R102.7 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as specifically covered in this code; Salina Code Chapter 31; the International Fire Code, as adopted and amended in Chapter 14, Article III, Division 1; or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
Sec. 8-1-2-R103. Amendment to Section R103 of the IRC.
Section R103 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R103 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 and enforce this code.
Sec. 8-1-2-R105.2. Amendment to Section R105.2 of the IRC.
Section R105.2 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from the 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.
Building:
- One-story detached accessory structures, used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 sq. ft (18.58 m2).
- Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
- Retaining walls that 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.
- Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
- Sidewalks, driveways, platforms and decks not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below.
- Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
- Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
- Swings and other playground equipment.
- Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
Electrical:
- Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
- Re-installation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefore.
- Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the same location.
- Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying over 50 watts of energy.
- Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
Gas:
- Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
- Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
- Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not inter-connected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
- Portable heating appliances.
- Portable ventilation appliances.
- Portable cooling units.
- Steam, hot-or chilled-water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
- Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval or equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
- Portable evaporative coolers.
- Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.
- Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not connected to a power grid.
Plumbing:
- The stoppage of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, 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 such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
Sec. 8-1-2-R105.2.1. Amendment to Section R105.2.1 of the IRC.
Section R105.2.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R105.2.1 Emergency Repairs. Where the equipment replacements 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.
Sec. 8-1-2-R105.3. Amendment to Section R105.3 of the IRC.
Section R105.3 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the city for that purpose. Such application shall:
- Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
- Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
- Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
- Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section R106.1.
- State the valuation of the proposed work.
- Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent.
- Give such other data and information as required by the building official.
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 90 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 90 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 90 day expiration. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods of not 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. 8-1-2-R112.1. Amendment to Section R105.3 of the IRC.
Section 8-1-2-R112.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R112.1 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. 8-1-2-R112.2. Amendment to Section R112.2 of the IRC.
Section 8-1-2- R112.2 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R112.2 Limitations on authority. Deleted
Sec. 8-1-2-R112.3. Amendment to Section R112.3 of the IRC.
Section 8-1-2- R112.3 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R112.3 Qualifications. Deleted
Sec. 8-1-2-R112.4. Amendment to Section R112.4 of the IRC.
Section 8-1-2- R112.4 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R112.4 Administration. Deleted
Sec. 8-1-2-R301. Amendment to Section R301 of the IRC.
Section R301 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R301 Design Criteria
Table R301.2 (1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground Snow Load | Wind Design | Seismic Design Category | Subject to Damage From: | Winter Design Temp. | Ice Barrier Underlayment Required | Flood Hazards | Air Freezing Index | Mean Annual Temp |
1.Speed (mph) | 1. Weathering |
2. Topographic effects | 2. Frost line depth |
3. Termite |
20 | 1. 90 2. No | A | 1. Severe 2. 36 inches 3. Moderate to severe | 5° F | Yes | Current FIRM | 1000 | 54° F |
Sec. 8-1-2-R303.1. Amendment to Section R303.1 of the IRC.
Section R303.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R303.1 Habitable rooms. All habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than 8% of the floor area of such rooms. Natural ventilation shall be through windows, doors, louvers or other approved openings to the outdoor air. Such openings shall be provided with ready access or shall otherwise be readily controllable by the building occupants. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be 4% of the floor area being ventilated.
Exceptions:
- The glazed areas need not be openable where the opening is not required by Section R310 and an approved mechanical ventilation system is installed in accordance with Sections 402.3 and 403 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted and amended in Division 4.
- The glazed areas need not be provided in rooms where Exception 1 above is satisfied and artificial light is provided capable of producing an average illumination of 6 foot candles (65 lux) over the area of the room at a height of 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor level.
- Use of sunroom and patio covers, as defined in Section R202, shall be permitted for natural ventilation if in excess of 40 percent of the exterior sunroom walls are open, or are enclosed only by insect screening.
Sec. 8-1-2-R303.3. Amendment to Section R303.3 of the IRC.
Section R303.3 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R303.3 Bathrooms. Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other similar rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than 3 square feet (0.279 m2), one-half of which must be openable.
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a local exhaust system are provided. The minimum local exhaust rates shall be determined in accordance with Table 403.7 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted and amended in Division 4. Exhaust air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the outdoors.
Sec. 8-1-2-R310.1. Amendment to Section R310.1 of the IRC.
Section R310.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue opening required. Basements, habitable attics and every sleeping room shall have not less than one operable emergency escape and rescue opening. Where basements contain one or more sleeping rooms, an emergency escape and rescue opening shall be required in each sleeping room. Emergency escape and rescue openings shall open directly into a public way, or to a yard or court that opens to a public way.
Exceptions:
- Storm shelters and basements used only to house mechanical equipment not exceeding a total floor area of 200 square feet (18.58 m2).
- Where the dwelling or townhouse is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 2018 UPC Section 612.0, sleeping rooms in basements shall not be required to have emergency escape and rescue openings provided that the basement has one of the following:
- One means of egress complying with Section R311 and one emergency escape and rescue opening.
- Two means of egress complying with Section R311.
Sec. 8-1-2-R311.7.5. Amendment to Section R311.7.5 of the IRC.
Section R311.7.5 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R311.7.5 Stair treads and risers.
R311.7.5.1 Risers. The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (196 mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8inches (9.5 mm).
R311.7.5.2 Treads. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (254 mm). The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread’s leading edge. The greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8inches (9.5 mm).
R311.7.5.2.1 Winder treads. Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 9 inches (254 mm) measured at a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the greatest winder tread depth at the 12 inches (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8inches (9.5 mm).
R311.7.5.3 Nosings. The radius of curvature at the nosing shall be no greater than 9/16 inches (14 mm). A nosing not less than ¾ inches (19 mm) but not more than 1¼ inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing projection shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inches (9.5 mm) between two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of nosing shall not exceed ½ inches (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the leading edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30º (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a 4inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
Exceptions:
- A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 11 inches (279 mm).
- The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30 inches (762 mm) or less.
Sec. 8-1-2-R319.1. Amendment to Section R319.1 of the IRC.
Section R319.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R319.1. Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved Arabic address numbers in accordance with the requirements set forth in City Code Chapter 35, Article V, as follows:
Distance From the Edge of Property Line and Road | Minimum Number Height | Minimum Stroke Width |
0-25 feet | 4 inches | 0.5 inch |
26-50 feet | 6 inches | 1 inch |
51-100 feet | 8 inches | 1.25 inches |
101-150 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. 8-1-2-R403.1. Amendment to Section R403.1 of the IRC.
Section R403.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R403.1 General. All exterior walls shall be supported on continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings, wood foundations, or other approved structural systems which shall be of sufficient design to accommodate all loads according to Section R301 and to transmit the resulting loads to the soil within the limitations as determined from the character of the soil. Footings shall be supported on undisturbed natural soils or engineered fill.
The City of Salina standard “Residential Foundation Design” may be used for any design submitted under this code for structures greater than 1000 feet from the centerlines of the levees.
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. 8-1-2-R404.1.7. Amendment to Section R404.1.7 of the IRC.
Section R404.1.7 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R404.1.7 Backfill placement. Backfill shall not be placed against the wall until one of following conditions has been met:
- The wall has cured for a minimum of 7 days or,
- The wall has sufficient strength and has been anchored to the floor above or,
- The wall has been sufficiently braced to prevent damage by the backfill.
Exception: Bracing is not required for walls supporting less than 4 feet (1219 mm) of unbalanced backfill.
Compaction of backfill shall not be initiated until the wall has been anchored to the floor above or provided with temporary bracing.
Exception: Backfill against contiguous basement walls beneath garage floors may be compacted before the walls have been anchored to the floor above provided that the walls have cured for a minimum of 7 days.
Sec. 8-1-2-R405.1. Amendment to Section R405.1 of the IRC.
Section R405.1 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
Sec. R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations. Subsoil drains shall be installed in accordance with Section 1101.3.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted and amended in Division 3.
Sec. 8-1-2-12 Chapters 12 through 43 of the IRC.
Chapters 12 through 43 of the IRC are deleted. (See instead Divisions 3 through 5.)
Sec. 8-1-2-AF103. Amendment to Section AF103 of the IRC.
Section AF103 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
SECTION AF103 - REQUIREMENTS
AF103.1 General. The following construction techniques are intended to resist radon entry and prepare the building for post-construction radon mitigation.
AF103.2 Subfloor preparation. A layer of gas-permeable material shall be placed under all concrete slabs and other floor systems that directly contact the ground and are within the walls of the living spaces of the building, to facilitate future installation of a sub-slab depressurization system, if needed.
The gas-permeable layer shall consist of one of the following:
- A uniform layer of clean aggregate, a minimum of 4 inches (102mm) thick. The aggregate shall consist of material that will pass through a 2-inch (51mm) sieve and be retained by a 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) sieve.
- A uniform layer of sand (native or fill), a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) thick, overlain by a layer or strips of geotextile drainage matting designed to allow the lateral flow of soil gases. As an alternative to the geotextile material, interior perimeter drain tile connected to the sealed sump pit may be used.
- Other materials, systems or floor designs with demonstrated capability to permit depressurization across the entire sub-floor area.
AF103.4.8 Ducts. Ductwork passing through or beneath a slab shall be of seamless material unless the air-handling system is designed to maintain continuous positive pressure within such ducting. Joints in such ductwork shall be sealed to prevent air leakage. Ductwork located in crawl spaces shall have all seams and joints sealed by closure systems in accordance with Section 603.12 of the UMC.
Sec. 8-1-2-AQ102. Amendment to Section AQ102 of the IRC.
Section AQ102 of the IRC is amended to read as follows:
SECTION AQ102 - DEFINITIONS
AQ102.1 General. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this appendix, have the meanings shown herein. Refer to Chapter 2 of this code for general definitions.
EGRESS ROOF ACCESS WINDOW. A skylight or roof window designed and installed to satisfy the emergency escape and rescue opening requirements of Section R310.2.
LANDING PLATFORM. A landing provided as the top step of a stairway accessing a loft.
LOFT. A floor level located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the main floor, open to the main floor on one or more sides with a ceiling height of less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) and used as a living or sleeping space.
TINY HOUSE. A dwelling that is 600 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts.
Section 2. Repealer. Existing Salina Code Chapter 8, Article I, Division 2, including existing Sections 8-1-2-1 through 8-1-2-AG105.2, 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