Kansas City Building Codes: Difference between revisions

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*[https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH18BURECO_ARTIINGE_S18-21IN Required Inspections]
*[https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH18BURECO_ARTIINGE_S18-21IN Required Inspections]
*[https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH18BURECO_ARTIIIRECOOMIDW Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings]
*[https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH18BURECO_ARTIIIRECOOMIDW Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings]
*[https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/maps Interactive Maps]


==Key Points==
==Key Points==

Revision as of 16:37, 29 November 2021

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Key Points

  • When reading the codes, The words "must," "will," "shall" and "may not" are mandatory. The word "may" is permissive, and "should" is advisory, not mandatory or required. reference
  • New construction of residential, detached single family units must be performed by a licensed general contractor or under their supervision. There are permit exceptions if building owner and resident buys all the material themselves. reference
  • The enforcement agency is the Department of City planning and Development. They assign a building official to oversee compliance by receiving applications, reviewing documents, and issuing permits. reference
  • Minimum Residential Permit Fee is $482.34 Fee Calculator