Codes Administration

Division Overview

The Codes Administration Division supports safe buildings and well-maintained properties through construction plan review, building permits, inspections, and code enforcement. View the City’s codes in the Municipal Codes Book.

Staff Responsibilities

• Reviews commercial, industrial, and residential building plans
• Issues building permits
• Inspects structures under construction to ensure they are built to applicable codes
• Investigates reports of city health and safety code violations
• Enforces property maintenance requirements
• Assists other divisions with municipal code enforcement

Building Codes

As of June 1, 2026, the City of Blue Springs has adopted the following codes:

• 2024 International Building Code (IBC)
• 2024 International Residential Code (IRC)
• 2024 International Fire Code (IFC)
• 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
• 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
• 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)
• 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standards

The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) has been adopted for reference purposes only and is not enforced as a mandatory requirement.

Building Permits

Building permits are issued by the Codes Administration Division of the City Development Department. For permit information, contact the Codes Support Representative at 816-220-4565. To request a building inspection, call 816-228-0104. You can submit a permit or application through the Permit & Application Center.

Roof Replacement Requirements

The City will continue its current policy of requiring a permit only when structural roof decking is being replaced. However, under the updated code, repairs affecting more than 10 percent of the total roof area within any three-year period must be treated as a complete roof covering replacement. Repairs affecting 10 percent or less of the total roof area within a three-year period may use materials comparable to the existing roofing materials.

Scheduling Inspections

Inspection requests must be made by 3 p.m. the day before the requested inspection date. Requests received after 3 p.m. may be scheduled for the next available business day based on inspector availability. Same-day inspections will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for life-safety concerns. If work is not ready when the inspector arrives, the inspection may be recorded as failed, a reinspection fee may apply, and the project may be delayed.

Contact Codes Administration

For building permits, code questions, and property maintenance concerns, contact the Codes Support Representative at 816-220-4565. The Codes Support Representative will connect you with the appropriate staff member.