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Adopted code

City of Norton - City Code Inspector

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Norton, KS, issued by City of Norton - City Code Inspector. Section 4-107(a) of the Norton City Code states: "Permits shall also be obtained for exterior roofing work on any structure." Section 4-107(c) sets the fee at "Re-Roofing = $30.00" and Section 4-107(d) allows a late fee of $25.00 per day, up to ten days, when work starts before a permit is obtained. The city's Building Permit Application lists "Roofing/Reroofing" among the types of work and is returned to the Norton City Office, 301 E. Washington.

Jurisdiction
City of Norton, Kansas
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
301 E. Washington Street, Norton, KS 67654
Contact
  • url: https://www.cityofnorton.com/2159/City-Code-Inspector
  • phone: 785-877-5000
Roofing permit required
Required
Contractor registration required
Required About Kansas roofing contractor registration
Registration details
  • state_level: A KANSAS ROOFING CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. K.S.A. 50-6,123(a)(1): "No person shall engage in the business of or act in the capacity of a roofing contractor within this state without having a valid registration certificate as required by this act." K.S.A. 50-6,122(a)(1) defines a roofing contractor as any person, including a subcontractor and nonresident contractor, who in the ordinary course of business "Engages in the business of commercial or residential roofing services for a fee" or offers or solicits roofing-related services. Section 50-6,122(a)(2) excludes a person doing demolition or debris cleanup, "a person working under the direct supervision of the roofing contractor and who is hired by such roofing contractor as an employee or day laborer," and an "exempt general contractor," a general contractor meeting the conditions of 50-6,122(e) (among them, that roofing is no more than 50% of the project cost, or that roofing is subcontracted to a registered roofer, and no door-to-door sales). This record does not decide whether a given reader falls inside any exclusion. Under K.S.A. 50-6,128 the annual fee is set by the Attorney General, may not exceed $500, and the certificate expires June 30 each year. Working unregistered carries civil penalties under K.S.A. 50-636 (50-6,123(b)).
  • city_level: Section 4-107(f) of the Norton City Code states: "Prior to the issuance of any re-roofing permit, all roofing contractors are required to provide the City of Norton a copy of their valid Kansas roofing contractor registration certificate, which is issued by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office." Under Section 4-108, all builders and building contractors must, before doing any work, file with the city clerk proof of a liability insurance policy of $300,000 per occurrence. The city's Building Permit Application asks for the "Contractor Kansas Roofer’s Registration Number".
Permit process note
Section 4-107(a) of the Norton City Code states: "Permits shall also be obtained for exterior roofing work on any structure." Section 4-107(c) sets the fee at "Re-Roofing = $30.00" and Section 4-107(d) allows a late fee of $25.00 per day, up to ten days, when work starts before a permit is obtained. The city's Building Permit Application lists "Roofing/Reroofing" among the types of work and is returned to the Norton City Office, 301 E. Washington.
Adopted code
Section 4-101 of the Norton City Code (Ord. 1594) incorporates by reference "the International Building Code, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council." The City Code Inspector page lists "International Building Code, 2006 Edition" among the codes it applies, and the Building Permit Application states that work "shall be done in accordance with the 2006 International Building Codes." The city's code and pages name no International Residential Code edition.
Sales & use tax
Norton's combined sales tax rate is 9.5% (Kansas state 6.5% + Norton County 1.75% + City of Norton 1.25%), per the Kansas Department of Revenue's Pub. 1700 jurisdiction rate table effective October 1, 2026. Per KDOR Pub. KS-1525, "Services performed to install or apply tangible personal property are exempt from sales tax when the services involve the original construction, reconstruction, restoration, remodeling, renovation, repair or replacement of a residence," so residential re-roof labor is exempt. Materials are not: contractors "are considered to be the final user or consumer of the materials they install for others, and must pay Kansas sales or use tax on them."

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The City of Norton's City Code Inspector issues building permits in the City of Norton, Kansas (Norton County), from 301 E. Washington Street. The city code adopts the International Building Code, 2006 Edition, and the city's pages name no International Residential Code edition. This listing covers the office's contact details, the Kansas roofing contractor registration rule and the local sales tax rate, and the code facts quoted below; it does not cover every local permit rule.

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Roofing questions: Norton, KS

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Norton, KS?

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Norton, KS.

Do roofing contractors need a license or registration in Norton, KS?

Yes.

What building code does Norton, KS use?

Section 4-101 of the Norton City Code (Ord. 1594) incorporates by reference "the International Building Code, 2006 Edition, published by the International Code Council." The City Code Inspector page lists "International Building Code, 2006 Edition" among the codes it applies, and the Building Permit Application states that work "shall be done in accordance with the 2006 International Building Codes." The city's code and pages name no International Residential Code edition.