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Code Status: Kansas

This page contains information about current energy codes in the state of Kansas. Information for all 50 States is also available. Kansas Code News.

Current State Codes

  • Residential Code: Kansas has no statewide standards or codes for residential structures. Realtors and homebuilders are required to fill out an energy efficiency disclosure form and provide it to potential buyers.
  • Commercial Code: Kansas has adopted the 2006 IECC as the applicable energy efficiency standard for commercial and industrial structures in the state. No enforcement mechanism is provided in the statute (HB 2036).
  • Code Change Cycle: No set schedule. Most recent update: April 10, 2007
  • Jurisdictions: (Information last updated August 13, 2008. See ICC Online for up-to-date jurisdictional adoption information).
    • 2006 IECC: Lawrence, Paola
    • 2003 IECC: Garden City
    • 2000 IECC: Leawood
    • Other local code: Fairway, Overland Park
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Code Adoption & Change Process

Process Type: Legislative

Code Change Process: Adoption and changes to the statewide energy code proceed through the state legislature.

State Code History: The State Energy Resources Coordination Council (SERCC) recommended Kansas' building energy codes be updated to current standards. In the 2003 Kansas Legislative Session, House Bill (HB) 2131 revised Kansas KSA 66-1227 and KSA 66-1228 to reference the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2003 for new residential and commercial construction. HB 2131 also provides a Home Energy Rating compliance option for residential construction. On July 1, 2003, new energy standards contained in HB 2131 became effective for all new construction in the State of Kansas.

A bill, signed by Governor Kathleen Sebelius on April 10, 2007, establishes the 2006 IECC as the commercial code for Kansas and updates the Kansas Energy Efficiency Disclorure form so that the form provides information on whether a residence meets the energy efficiency standards of the 2006 IECC.

The Kansas Energy Plan for 2007 includes recommendations to encourage local units of government to adopt minimum energy efficiency standards for new construction. In particular, the recommendations refer to the 2003 and 2006 IECC. In addition, the plan recommends that the Kansas Energy Office conduct a statewide survey of local code status and enforcement and, if needed offer workshops and training on energy efficiency codes.

To view the Kansas 2007 Energy Plan click here.

To view the Kanasa 2008 Energy Plan click here.

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Energy Consumption Estimates

The consumption estimates below are derived from the total end use of residential and commercial energy consumption in the United States in 2005, and are not limited to energy consumption based on building code-related factors. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.

  • Residential Sector: 224.9 Trillion BTU
  • Commercial Sector: 192.1 Trillion BTU
  • Total Energy Consumption: 417.0 Trillion BTU
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Construction Activity

Residential:

  • Population (2000 US Census)1: 2,688,418
  • Total Housing Units2: 1,159,276
  • 2004 New Housing Units Authorized by Permit (Privately Owned)3:
    • total units: 13,651
    • 1 unit: 11,386
    • 2 units: 688
    • 3 and 4 units: 280
    • 5+ units: 1,297
    • structures of 5+ units: 110

References:

  1. http://www.census.gov/population/cen2000/phc-t2/tab01.xls
  2. http://www.census.gov/population/estimates/housing/sthuhh1.txt
  3. http://www.census.gov/const/C40/Table2/20k_t2yu200412.txt
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Web Links

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State Energy Code Contacts

 

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