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1. What are the current building codes?

International Building Code 2018 Edition International Mechanical Code 2018 Edition International Plumbing Code 2018 Edition International Fuel and Gas Code 2018 Edition International Fire Code 2018 Edition National Electric Code 2017 Edition International Existing Building Code 2018 Edition International Residential Code 2018 Edition International Property Maintenance Code 2018 Edition ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities ____________________________________________________ Other Calculations: Wind Speed: 115 mph (commercial buildings); 90 mph (residential buildings) Ground Snow Load: 20 lbs Seismic Design Category: B Frost Line Depth: 32 inches Local amendments to the above-listed codes are found in Chapter 21 of the Hutchinson City Code.

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2. When is a Building Permit required?

The 2012 International Residential Code Section R105.1 states, “Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.”