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Commission discusses updating to 2018 building code; some commissioners warn of cost impacts
Summary
Commissioners discussed a possible update to the city's building code (proposed move to the 2018 code). One commissioner said Kansas City's adoption of the 2021 energy code sharply reduced permits there; staff clarified Kearney is not proposing the 2021 energy code and noted neighboring cities are on 2018.
Commissioners spent part of the Sept. 9 meeting discussing building‑code updates and their potential effect on local construction activity.
Commissioner Speaker 6 said he had learned the city was considering adopting the 2018 building code and cautioned the commission, referencing Kansas City's experience with a later energy code: “that thing…
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