Inspections & Permits

Permits

The Building Inspectors issue construction-related permits and perform construction inspections for all new construction and major renovations to existing structures. 

New Construction

New construction inspections include:

• Certificate of occupancy inspections (before the building can be occupied for residency or for commercial use)
• Concrete
• Electrical
• Final building inspections
• Footings
• Natural gas
• Plumbing
• Structural

Appliances

Once installed, all major household appliances such as water heaters and furnaces, whether related to replacement of an existing appliance or installed during new construction, must be inspected by the Building Inspectors.

Scheduling Inspection

To schedule an inspection, call the office of Building Inspections at 660-269-8705, ext. 2041 or 2042, or contact them via email.

Residential occupancy inspections must be scheduled with and performed by the Fire Department separately.