Minimum codes and standards are needed to protect homeowners in rural areas of Kansas. I believe he indicated that a stop should be put to the practice of prohibiting local AHJ control over school projects. The code enforcement process for new construction in Kansas is not working properly. Fire Marshal is responsible for the life safety of all Kansans from fire and explosion. Any code must be adequate to provide appropriate levels of life safety.
All codes are subject to interpretation at many levels of code enforcement.
The Smoke Detector Act was cited as an example of the State s lack of effectiveness in implementing change. ESU Science building example, fourth floor, one exit. This is the first meeting. There is a significant range of needs. There is a need to make proper evaluation of code options and develop a proposal which meets the needs of all Kansans.