Codes

On March 12, 2020 the Board of County of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the 2018 International Codes and the amendments in the "Johnson County Code of Regulations for Buildings and Construction, 2018 Edition". The codes and regulations will be effective July 1, 2020. Unlike in past years, this document is a full compilation of all of the articles. Once downloaded, you will be able to see the bookmarks for each article.  

Guidelines and Standards:

• ADA
• ANSI Pool and Spa Standard to Prevent Suction Entrapment
• APA Wall Bracing Method Using Wood Structural Panel Continuous Sheathing
• Application of Gypsum Board
• Basement Finishing and Remodeling Code Guidelines
• Cold Weather Concreting
• Commercial Roofing Permit Requirements
• Erosion Control Contacts
• Garage Doors
• Garage Door Wind Load Guide
• Glazing Requirements
• Guide to Window Installation
  •   Jenweld Windows
  •   Pella Windows
  •   Shelter Windows
  •   Simonton Windows
  •   Weather Shield Crestline Windows
• Hot Weather Concreting
• Introduction to Wall Bracing
• Moisture in Walls
• Pole Barn - Post Frame Construction
• Residential Energy Code Requirements
• Residential Decks
• Residential Foundation
• Requirements for Residential Roof Coverings
• Solar Installation Guidelines
• Stucco Application Guidelines
• What plans need to be sealed?
• Wind Resistant Garage Door Installation 
• Wood Fasteners

Please bare with us as we update all of the above standards and guidelines. Those that have been crossed off are out-dated and we are working diligently to get them updated. Some of the information still may be relevant, but to confirm the validaty please contact the Building Official, Anoush Fardipour at [email protected] or 913-715-2204.