Some Topeka building codes are old enough to drink. The building codes were adopted in 1997, and Topeka City Council on Tuesday night approved a new process of updating building codes.
City council unanimously approved recommendations from the Policy and Finance committee that hope to speed up the process by approving codes on an “as you go basis” and aim to get updated versions of the codes in place by the end of 2021.
Here is what you need to know about the process of approving building codes in Topeka.
How is this process different from the old one?
An appeals board made up of engineers, architects and general contractors would meet to review code books. The review process also involved engaging with stakeholders in the community for feedback on the codes the board was reviewing.