Public Health Rules in Topeka, KS (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Topeka, Kansas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Topeka's property code requires every structure to stay free of rodent and insect infestations, with extermination duties split between owners and occupants depending on occupancy type.
Topeka Rodent & Pest Control Duty
Some RestrictionsTopeka Municipal Code § 8.60.180 (Section 309.1, Infestation)
309.1, Infestation. Structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestations. Structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After pest elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.309.2, Owner. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for pest eliminatio...