City of Raytown - Community Development Department (Building Inspections)

City of Raytown, Missouri

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10000 East 59th Street, Raytown, MO 64133

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The Building Permits page's "When is a building permit required?" FAQ states: "Most construction projects and property improvements require a permit before work begins. This includes, but is not limited to, new construction, appliance installations or replacements, roof replacements, basement finishes, driveway expansions, and many other home or commercial improvement projects." It adds that "the City's adopted building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes identify the types of work that are exempt from permitting," with no stated exemption or sheathing/decking condition for roof replacements. Separately, "Property owners may obtain permits for construction only if all three of the following conditions are met: the owner is performing the work themselves, the owner resides on the property, and the owner holds title to the property. If any one of these conditions is not met, a licensed contractor must obtain the permit and perform the work."

Per the Building Permits page: "Different project types require different inspections during construction. Inspections must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance." "Reinspection fees apply when the same inspection is performed a third time." "Most inspections could last up to 30 minutes, but some more complicated projects may take longer."

The Building & Inspections page lists "the adopted Code Books" as the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, and the 2017 National Electric Code (NFPA 70).