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1. What are the current building codes?

2018 Edition of the International Building Code

2018 Edition of the International Residential Code

2018 Edition of the International Existing Building Code

2018 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code

2018 Edition of the International Mechanical Code

2018 Edition of the International Plumbing Code

2018 Edition of the International Fuel and Gas Code

2018 Edition of the International Fire Code

2018 Edition ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

2017 Edition of the National Electric Code

Local amendments in addition to the above-listed codes are found in Chapter 21 of the Hutchinson City Code. Click link below.

Click here to read the adopted local amendments.

2. When is a Building Permit required?

The 2018 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.”