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Permitting Authorities / City of Independence, Missouri - Building Inspections Division

City of Independence, Missouri - Building Inspections Division

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The permitting authority for the City of Independence, Missouri (Jackson County). The Building Inspections Division, within Community Development, issues building, roofing, and other construction permits, administers individual contractor licensing, and performs inspections for permitted work.

Jurisdiction
City of Independence, Missouri
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
20201 E. Jackson Drive, Independence, MO 64057
Contact
  • url: https://www.independencemo.gov/government/city-departments/community-development/building-inspections-division
  • phone: 816-325-7401
  • email: [email protected]
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
  • license: City of Independence Contractor Licenses FAQ states: "Who needs a Contractors license in the City of Independence? Anyone hired to complete permittable work within the City of Independence." The license is held by the individual, not a company, and is required to apply for or obtain building permits (a Journeyman may not obtain or be listed on permits; only a master/general license holder can). Applicable category for construction/roofing work is "General contractor - Class A, B or C general - this license covers framing, footings, and general construction," with Class A (residential and commercial), Class B (residential and commercial up to 3 stories), and Class C (residential only). Qualification requires an ICC or Prometric exam score of 75%+ within the last 5 years, a reciprocal active license from another jurisdiction, or (for general contractor) a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction science. Licenses expire December 31 each year with no proration. The FAQ does not name "roofing" or "roofer" as its own license category.
Permit process note
The Building Inspections Division page states: "A permit is required to re-roof any home, and only one layer of roofing material is allowed on any roof." A dedicated Roofing Requirements document is published separately by the division.
Inspection requirements
Inspections for permitted work are requested through the City's online inspection-request system.

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