Building and Rehabilitation Code

Font Size: + -

Feedback Print

The Kansas City Building and Rehabilitation Code outlines the minimum requirements for construction within the City of Kansas City, Mo. It is designed to safeguard the public’s health and general welfare as buildings are constructed.

Recent Updates:

The City Council approved an update to the 2018 edition of the International Building Code, effective June 28, 2020.
Energy Code: City Council approved an update to the energy code to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), effective July 1, 2023. There is a 90-day grace period; during the grace period, plans may be submitted under the 2012 or 2021 IECC. Plans submitted after September 29, 2023, at 4PM will be required to be in full compliance with the 2021 IECC. Please see local amendments below and please see Information Bulletins no. IB171

International Code Council

The International Code Council provides the complete content of the various international codes.

2018 International Building Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code
2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Private Sewage Disposal Code
2021 International Energy Conservation Code
2018 Uniform Plumbing Code
2017 National Electrical Code

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

National Fire Protection Association

The National Fire Protection Association provides complete content of all standards. Click on the standard you wish to view; then click the Free Access link. Consult the adopted codes to determine which standards and editions are adopted by reference.

2017 National Electrical Code

Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1-2016
Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.3-2015
Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators for Construction and Demolition Operations, ANSI A10.4-2016
Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chair Lifts, ASME A18-1-2014 (existing adopted version)
Standard for Elevator Suspension Compensation and Governor Systems, ASME A17.6-2010 (existing adopted version)
Safety Code for Wind Turbine Tower Elevators, ASME A17.8-2016

ICC/ANSI-A117.1 Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Handicapped People, 2009 Edition

NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 Edition
NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe Systems, 2016 Edition
NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to Four Stories in Height, 2016 Edition
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, 2016 edition
NFPA 110 Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2016 edition

Local Amendments

All local amendments to the adopted model codes are below.

2018 Code Package (Effective June 28, 2020) with 2021 IECC (Effective July 1, 2023)

Article 1: Administrative Provisions
Article 2: Building Code
Article 3: One-and Two-Family Dwellings
Article 4: Electrical Code
Article 5: Fuel Gas Code
Article 6: Mechanical Code
Article 7: Plumbing Code
Article 8: Private Sewage Disposal Code
Article 9: Elevators and Conveying Systems
Article 10: Signs
Article 11: Underground Space
Article 12: Contractors
Article 13: Existing Building
Article 14: Energy Conservation

Building Code & Rehabilitation Interpretations
Code interpretations remain valid for subsequent editions of the code provided that the interpreted text has not changed in the subsequent code. Interpretations remain valid unless revised or revoked.

Chapter 18 History
This document shows the history of changes to Chapter 18 of the Kansas City Building and Rehabilitation Code.

CITY OF KANSAS CITY | OFFICIAL WEBSITE

KCMO 311

Report a Problem

Check Ticket Status

Popular Service Requests

Give Feedback

Building and Rehabilitation Code