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1. What are the current building codes?

International Building Code 2012 Edition
International Mechanical Code 2012 Edition
International Plumbing Code 2012 Edition
International Fuel and Gas Code 2012 Edition
International Fire Code 2012 Edition
National Electric Code 2011 Edition
International Existing Building Code 2012 Edition
International Residential Code 2012 Edition
International Property Maintenance Code 2012 Edition
ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

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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. Click here to read the adopted local amendments.

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.”