Building Advisory Board - September 8, 2026

The City of Salina Building Advisory Board held a meeting on September 8, 2026, primarily focused on amending the city's adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The board discussed a proposed amendment to exempt certain low-energy equipment buildings from the standard thermal envelope provisions, specifically for buildings housing electrical equipment with limited occupancy, such as those used by Great Plains Manufacturing. The amendment aimed to align local codes with newer IECC versions and address energy efficiency concerns unique to these structures. The board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the amendment to the Salina City Commission for consideration by ordinance. Additionally, the meeting included organizational matters such as election of officers, ethics and procedural training for board members, and an update from the Fire Marshall regarding upcoming state fire code changes effective July 1, 2027, which will require further subcommittee review and local amendments. No other procurement or contracting decisions were made during the meeting.