Lawrence has adopted and enforces the most recent editions of national model construction codes, with some local amendments. Below are links to these construction codes and to other adopted City Codes that may be applicable to certain types of building permit projects.
2018 International Code Council Codes – Effective July 1, 2019
- Ch. V Art. 1 – Administrative Provisions (PDF)
- Ch. V Art. 16 – Building Code Board of Appeals (PDF)
- 2018 International Building Code as amended (PDF)
- 2018 International Residential Code as amended (PDF)
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code as amended (PDF)
- 2018 International Existing Building Code as amended (PDF)
- 2018 International Fire Code as amended (PDF)
- 2018 International Fuel Gas Code as amended (PDF)
- 2018 International Mechanical Code as amended (PDF)
- 2018 International Plumbing Code as amended (PDF)
- 2017 National Electrical Code as amended (PDF)
2015 Adopted Building, Fire, Trade, Contractor Licensing and Related Codes
- 2015 International Code Council Codes – Effective for projects with application dates prior to July 1, 2019
- Significant Changes to the 2015 Adopted International Residential Codes (PDF)
- Land Development Code
- Contractor License Ordinance (PDF)
- Trade License Ordinance (PDF)
- Contractor License Board Ordinance (PDF)
- Street Tree Ordinance (PDF)
- Swimming Pool Ordinance (PDF)
- Walls, Fence and other Structures Ordinance (PDF)
