To schedule an inspection online, scroll to the bottom of page. Thank you.<\/p>\n
The Inspections Department, a division of Community Development, exists to ensure compliance with adopted building codes for new residential and commercial construction, as well as remodeling of existing structures. This is accomplished through education of the codes as well as enforcement via periodic inspections during construction. The department also enforces city code violations to provide a safe and clean environment for all Excelsior Springs residents.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:
\n\u2022 Residential and commercial building inspections
\n\u2022 Permit issuance
\n\u2022 Dangerous building enforcement
\n\u2022 Review of occupational licenses
\n\u2022 Inoperable vehicle enforcement
\n\u2022 Nuisance violations enforcement (weeds, debris, and property upkeep)<\/p>\n
Building Inspection<\/strong><\/p>\n The City of Excelsior Springs requires a building permit when you construct, enlarge, alter or demolish a structure. It is not required if your project is strictly cosmetic (flooring and drywall replacement). For more information on when work permits are not required, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n All inspections require 24 hour notice. Commercial projects will require much more thorough inspections, structural tests and special inspections. All permits issued by the City of Excelsior Springs or the State of Missouri to be posted on site until final approval given.<\/p>\n Permits are required for: Any permit required by the Building Codes shall be first obtained prior to the commencement of work on the buildings or structure, and in the case of new buildings or structures, commencement of work is hereby defined to be when the footings are ready to be poured. All proposed projects are subject to potential third party reviews depending on City Code requirements for the proposed project. Applicant is responsible for actual costs of all third party reviews for any part of any proposed development in addition to normal fees.<\/strong><\/p>\n Review and Approval: For complete information regarding development and permitting within the City of Excelsior Springs, download our Development Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Regulations, Standards and Code Requirements Planning and Zoning Department: Public Works Department: Fire Department: Inspection Department: To schedule an inspection online, scroll to the bottom of page. Thank you. The Inspections Department, a division of Community Development, exists to ensure compliance with adopted building codes for Read More …<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-10","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cityofesmo.com\/development\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cityofesmo.com\/development\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cityofesmo.com\/development\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cityofesmo.com\/development\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cityofesmo.com\/development\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/cityofesmo.com\/development\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":842,"href":"https:\/\/cityofesmo.com\/development\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10\/revisions\/842"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cityofesmo.com\/development\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Grading where applicable.
\n\u2022 Building, including room additions, remodeling, repairs, alterations, and demolition.
\n\u2022 All electrical, including replacement of services, breaker panels and temporary service, excluding maintenance and repair only.
\n\u2022 All plumbing including any extensions and sewer line to main, excluding maintenance and repair only.
\n\u2022 Heating and air conditioning, including replacement.
\n\u2022 Water and sewer taps.
\n\u2022 Signs
\n\u2022 Swimming pools
\n\u2022 Accessory buildings over 120 sq. ft.
\n\u2022 Fences over 6-ft. in height
\n\u2022 All roof work, siding and windows, retaining wall over 4-ft.
\n\u2022 Commercial refrigeration
\n\u2022 Fire suppression systems<\/p>\n
\nThe City will review each application for a permit to determine its conformance with the provisions of the Code. Within thirty (30) days after receiving an application, the City shall approve the permit application; or approve the permit application subject to such reasonable conditions as may be necessary to secure substantially the objectives of this regular, and issue the permit subject to these conditions; or disapprove the permit application, including the deficiencies and the procedure for submitting a revised application and\/or submission.<\/p>\n
\nThe City Code can be reviewed at the Hall of Waters, 201 East Broadway, or at the Mid-Continent Public Library, located at 1460 Kearney Road, or available for purchase online from the International Code Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Zoning and Subdivision Regulations<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 KCAPWA Adopted Standards for the City of Excelsior Springs, Standard Specifications and Design Criteria<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 2018 International Fire Code<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 2018 International Building Code
\n\u2022 2018 International Residential Code
\n\u2022 2018 International Plumbing Code
\n\u2022 2018 International Mechanical Code
\n\u2022 2018 International Fuel Code
\n\u2022 2017 National Electric Code
\n\u2022 2018 International Existing Building Code
\n\u2022 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
\n\u2022 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"