Below you can find links to Modular Home Building Codes and Building Authorities for Wichita, Kansas.
Additional Resources
All ordinances and requirements for construction and related permits are contained in the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas (CCWK). The CCWK adopts by reference nationally recognized construction codes with local amendments, as indicated below.
General contractors must be licensed by the City of Wichita. License approval is based on successful passage of ICBO or Block & Associates written examinations or a one-time license being granted by the Board of Code Standards and Appeals. Contact the Contractor Licensing Dept.; (316) 268-4413, Phone; (316) 268-4463, Fax.
Site plans should be reviewed for code compliance. Contact the Office of Central Inspection, (316) 268-4460, Phone; (316) 268-4663, Fax.
A guide to building and construction is online.
Wichita Kansas Modular Homes Building Codes
Code Type |
Code Model |
Amendment Contact |
Building/Dwelling Code |
IBC 2006 |
Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
Structural Code |
IBC 2006 |
Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
Plumbing Code |
UPC 2000 |
Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
Mechanical Code |
IMC 2006 |
Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
Electrical Code |
NEC 2005 |
Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
Fire/Life Safety Code |
IFC 2000 |
Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
Accessibility Code |
Kansas Accessibility Act (ADAAG) |
Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
Elevator Code |
ANSI/ASME A-17.1-2004 & ANSI/ASME A-18.1-2003 |
Central Inspection, (316) 268-4413 and online. |
Kansas Building Authorities (BA)
Building Authorities are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Functional Area |
Contact |
Structural |
Building Inspection
Phone: (316) 268-4648
Fax: (316) 268-4663 |
Plumbing |
Plumbing Inspection
Phone: (316) 268-4471
Fax: (316) 268-4663 |
Mechanical |
Mechanical Inspection
Phone: (316) 268-4473
Fax: (316) 268-4663 |
Electrical |
Electrical Inspection
Phone: (316) 268-4465 |
Civil |
City Engineer
Phone: (316) 268-4266
Fax: (316) 268-4114 |
Accessibility |
Building Inspection
Phone: (316) 268-4648
Fax: (316) 268-4663 |
Historic Preservation |
Historic Preservation/Planning
Phone: (316) 268-4421
Fax: (316) 268-4390 |
Zoning |
Current Plans Manager
Phone: (316) 268-4421
Fax: (316) 268-4390 |
Planning |
Director of Planning
Phone: (316) 268-4421
Fax: (316) 268-4390 |
Environmental |
Director of Environmental Services
Phone: (316) 268-8351 |
City Attorney |
City Attorney
Phone: (316) 268-4681
Fax: (316) 268-4335 |
Public Works |
Public Works Director
Phone: (316) 268-4422
Fax: (316) 337-9027 |
Fire Marshal |
Fire Dept.
Phone: (316) 268-4451
Fax: (316) 268-4409 |
Parks/Recreation |
Director, Parks & Recreation
Phone: (316) 268-4361
Fax: (316) 337-7767 |
Aviation |
Director of Airports
Phone: (316) 946-4701
Fax: (316) 946-4793 |
Other Kansas Municipalities
Modular Home Building Codes are also available for the following municipalities within Kansas:
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