City Adopted Building Codes

City of Hays has adopted specific building codes. If you wish to find out if there are any specific amendments, please call our office for details at 785-628-7310.

Adopted Codes

• 2015 International Building Code
• 2015 International Residential Code
• 2015 International Fire Code
• 2015 International Existing Building Code
• 2015 International Property Maintenance Code
• 2014 National Electric Code (NEC)
• 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code
• 2009 Uniform Mechanical Code
• ADA Accessibility (Americans with Disabilities Act)
• 2012 Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code

Amendments

• IRC IBC IEBC Amendments
• IRC Amendments - Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide
• NEC Amendments - Exterior Disconnect
• NEC Amendments - AFCI - Receptacle Replacement

Zoning Regulations

Please refer to local Zoning Regulations for:

• Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Parking Requirements
• Landscaping Requirements
  • How Much Landscaping on Commercial Lot

Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load - 25     Wind Speed - 115     Frost Depth - 30"    

 Ice Barrier Underlayment not required

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