Topeka, KS Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code a building permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of any residential property originally constructed before 1978 may be issued if the building official has been provided a document signed by the contractor certifying that he or she has provided the occupant of the property where the work is to be performed with a copy of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pamphlet titled, “Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home.”

3. A mechanical, plumbing or electrical trade contractor license or a commercial or residential contractor license may be issued if the building official has been provided a document signed by the contractor certifying that he or she will provide the occupant of any residential property originally constructed before 1978 where the work is to be performed, with a copy of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pamphlet titled, “Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home.”