Building Safety in Kansas City, MO (2026)

Kansas City, MO Code of Ordinances § 34-404(a)

No person shall knowingly:(1)Offer for occupation any dwelling or dwelling unit which has in or upon any open or exposed surface any lead-bearing substance in a deteriorated condition so as to create a lead poisoning hazard; or(2)Erect, construct, remodel or alter any dwelling so that when it is occupied it has any open or exposed surface containing any lead-bearing substance.(3)Repair, renovat...

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 18-159

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1-2016, is adopted and incorporated in this article by reference as if fully set forth, except as it is amended by the following provisions of this section... 8.11.1.1 Persons Authorized to make Periodic Inspections and Test. The inspector shall meet the qualification requirements of the Authority ha...

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 18-40 (IBC § 3303.2, as locally amended)

3303.2 Scope. In addition to the other requirements of this article and the general ordinances, this section shall govern the demolition and moving of buildings and structures. Any device or equipment such as scaffolds, ladders, derricks, hoists or similar items used in connection with demolition shall be constructed, installed and maintained and operated in accordance with the regulations gove...

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 18-40 (amending IBC § 903.2.8)

903.2.8, Exception. An automatic sprinkler system is not required in a detached single family dwelling, a detached two-family dwelling (duplex), or in an attached single-family dwelling (townhouse), where under the scope of this Article. A builder of a detached one- or two-family dwelling or townhouse shall offer to any purchaser on or before the time of entering into the purchase contract t...

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 34-877

A person may not offer childcare services without a valid childcare permit issued by the director. All entities now or hereafter owning, operating, or managing a childcare facility, shall obtain a childcare permit for each childcare facility from the director. The director shall issue the permit only after the applicant has submitted the application in its entirety with required documentation. ...

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 18-40 (IBC Amendment Section 430.4.2)

430.4.2 Locks. Swinging doors shall be provided with a single-cylinder deadbolt locking device (keyed on exterior only) with a minimum projection of one inch (1"). The deadbolt shall penetrate at least three-fourths inch (¾") into the strike receiving the projected bolt. The cylinder shall have a twist-resistant, tapered hardened steel cylinder guard. The cylinder shall have a minimum of five (...

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 18-367

The International Energy Conservation Code (2021), promulgated by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated in this article by reference as if fully set forth... C405.12 Electrical for future use on new buildings with electrical services 1.Provide 2-inch conduit run up to attic for future photovoltaic systems.2.Provide 2-inch conduit run into parking areas for future electric ...

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 34-609(9)

Facilities using fuel-fired equipment or appliances that pose a potential carbon monoxide risk, including facilities with attached parking garages or wood burning fireplaces, shall install a carbon monoxide detector(s). Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed according to manufacturer's specifications and should not be placed within five feet of gas-fueled appliances or near cooking or bat...

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 18-16(a)(1)a

It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, move, raise, shore, demolish, wreck or raze a structure or parking station; or change the occupancy of a building or structure requiring additional strength, exit or sanitary provisions; or to change to another use; or to grade or excavate any land or real estate; or to install or alter any equipment or sign for which provision is made or the i...

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 18-16(a)(1)a

It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, move, raise, shore, demolish, wreck or raze a structure or parking station; or change the occupancy of a building or structure requiring additional strength, exit or sanitary provisions; or to change to another use; or to grade or excavate any land or real estate; or to install or alter any equipment or sign for which provision is made or the i...

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 18-125

The Uniform Plumbing Code (2018), promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted and incorporated in this article by reference as if fully set forth, except as it is amended by the following provisions of this section. Provisions of this article are in addition to the provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code. The following provisions coinciding with...

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 18-21

It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The building official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is desired... Required inspections: a. Footing or foundation inspection... d. Rough-in inspection... k. Final inspection. A fin...