Permits & Inspections
Pursuant to City Ordinance 11-201, construction noise is prohibited before 7:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and before 8:00 a.m. and after midnight on weekends. To report a violation while it is occurring, please contact the Prairie Village Police Department - 913-642-6868.
The City of Prairie Village currently operates under the following codes:
Effective October 1, 2013
2012 International Building Code
2012 International Residential Code
2012 International Plumbing Code
2012 International Mechanical Code
2012 International Fuel Gas Code
2011 NFPA 70; National Electrical Code
2012 International Fire Code
2012 International Property Maintenance Code
2012 International Energy Conservation Code
Inspection Guidelines
The City of Prairie Village requires permits and inspections for all types of construction. The following profile provides the basic inspections required by the City.
- Setback-review location on property for new construction & additions
- Footing and foundation wall - prior to concrete placement, after steel & forms are in place
- Ground rough - all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing which will be under a slab pour prior to plastic, gravel, and concrete
- Building rough - this inspection includes all electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling and structural prior to any wall or ceiling covering
- Insulation & Fenestration - Table N1102.1 - Climate Zone 4 (as amended)
- Gas service, piping & appliances - gas piping will be tested inside the building wall
- Fences - require final inspection upon completion
- Midphase roofs - roof decks, flashing & fastening are just some details the City will review before you cover
- Electrical service - services, panels & distribution are reviewed prior to the City's release to KCP&L for your power
- Fireplaces/flues/chimneys - inspection is necessary prior to permanently closing any portion of these components
- Hot tub/pool/spa - property location, electrical & plumbing are just 3 aspects of our inspections of these structures
- Driveway repairs/replacement - contact Public Works at 913-385-4647
- Re-inspection - one or more re-inspections shall be required when any inspection has failed
- Final occupancy - finals are required on all projects, and upon approval - release the project back to the owners for use. All permits, excluding roofs, require a final inspection
Building/Construction permits are required for:
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Additions Attic Finish Basement Finish Air conditioning/coil/condenser Banners/permanent signage Backwater valve Chimney/fireplace rebuild Deck Demolition Ductwork (new) Egress windows Electrical - panel changeout Electrical - replace meter can Electrical - raise mast Electrical service overhead/underground Electrical - service upgrade Electrical - service relocate Electrical - wiring Fence/retaining wall Foundations and/or foundation repair Furnace Gas/gas line |
Garage/Carport Generator Handicap Ramp Heat pump Hot tub/spa Lawn/irrigation Move buildings New commercial buildings New residence New venting Pergola/shade structures Refrigeration units for commercial Remodel Repipe/re-plumb/move drain location Re-roof Shed (120 sq ft max) Solar panels Stairs/balcony Sump pump Swimming pools and tennis courts Swimming pool demolition (in ground) Tenant finish Water heater |
For more specific information, view the zoning regulations.
Building/Construction permits are NOT required for:
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Paint Carpet or other flooring Plumbing fixtures going back in the same location Light fixtures going back in the same location Toilet or vanity going back in the same location Siding Window/Door replacement - permit only required if changing the size of the opening or adding an opening where one didn't previously exist |
Additional Information:
- View fee schedule and instructions on how to calculate
- Permits for these and other types of jobs, must be obtained prior to beginning your project
- For your convenience, you can download the building permit application. Building permit applications must be submitted with building plans to the Codes and Planning Department Offices.
- Contractor Licenses are required to obtain a permit
- Highlighted required permits link to informational pamphlet
- Plan review turnaround time is an average of two weeks. Plans are reviewed in the order they are received, including revisions submitted.
- Commercial plan submittals: 2 sets of full-sized plans plus a PDF electronic copy of the plans on either a CD or flash drive. 3 sets of full-sized plans plus a PDF electronic copy of the plans on either a CD or flash drive if the work will need to be reviewed by our Public Works Department. All commercial plan submittals must have a Kansas registered architect or engineer’s wet stamp on them.
- In addition to submitting commercial projects to the Codes Department, including commercial fire sprinklers and fire alarms, you will need to submit plans to Consolidated Fire District No. 2 and obtain a permit from them. Their website is located here: http://www.cfd2.org
- Residential plan submittals: 2 sets of plans
- Prairie Village Cold Weather Concrete Policy
- Truck route information can be found here
- Additions, new builds and any concrete work - Please contact our Public Works Department at 913-385-4647 about obtaining a drainage permit. If a drainage permit is required for your project, it will need to be approved before any building permit through the Codes Department will be approved. Download the drainage permit and information on drainage permit requirements here.
- If you have questions as to whether or not your project requires a permit, please call the Building Codes Department at 913-385-4604
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