COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 220353

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Amending Chapter 18, Article II, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 18-40 entitled
"Adoption of International Building Code (2018); amendments" and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter that requires a school obtaining a building permit to upgrade any existing play area or parking area adjacent to an existing play area to upgrade such existing play area to the current requirements of ICC ANSI A117.1- 2009 section 1108 for accessibility.

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WHEREAS, this ordinance will provide children with disabilities the opportunities needed for activity and inclusion, helping them to gain mobility and freedom and achieve independence and self-esteem in order to attain a better quality of life; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That Chapter 18, Article II, Code of Ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby amended by repealing Section 18-40 and enacting, in lieu thereof, a new section of like number and subject matter, to read as follows:

CHAPTER 18

ARTICLE II.
BUILDING CODE

Sec. 18-40. Adoption of International Building Code (2018); amendments.

The International Building Code (2018), promulgated by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated in this article by reference as if fully set forth, except as it is amended by the following provisions of this section. Provisions of this article are in addition to the provisions of the International Building Code. The following provisions coinciding with provisions of the International Building Code supersede, or delete, when indicated, the corresponding provisions of the International Building Code:

All references within the model codes to any building, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, sewage disposal, elevator, energy conservation, or existing building code shall be construed to be a reference to the re...

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