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Current accepted construction methods for construction in Johnson County Unincorporated

 

UPDATES:

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 The following codes-were adopted effective May 24, 2008:

International Building Code 2006 (IBC),  International Residential Code 2006 (IRC),  International Fuel Gas Code 2006 (IFGC),  International Plumbing Code 2006 (IPC),  International Mechanical Code 2006 (IMC),
International Property Maintenance Code 2006 (IPMC),  International Fire Code 2006 (IFC),  National Electrical Code 2005 (NEC/NFPA 70)

All Amendments are on the home page.
 

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Roofers - with the 2006 IRC come one layer asphalt shingles, see IRC Section 907.3

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Wood Engineered Products - I-Joist layout plan for floor/roof systems shall be sealed by a design professional registered in the state of Kansas.

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REMINDERS:
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NO PLANS ON SITE, NO INSPECTION!
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Garages/Detached Accessory Buildings - (with no wall covering): To pass your electrical inspection, protect your wiring from physical damage
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Calculate Your Own Fees
  NEW INSPECTIONS 
Effective 5/2007  Stucco (lath)
Effective 1/1/06  Garage Floors, Basement Overdig
  Reinspection Fees:  we will be charging for inspections called for but are NOT READY when the inspector arrives.
  Truss Requirements
  For any permit application (except the main dwelling) an inspection will be done  by the
Environmental Department to determine the exact location of the septic and laterals
prior to construction.
  Commercial Permits.  Attn: Construction Project Managers, Contractors, and Architects New Environmental Requirements
   
   
   

 

 

 

 

 

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Olathe, Kansas 66061  
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