Commercial Building Inspections

Retail ConstructionBuilding inspections are performed Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

The following commercial inspections are required:

  • Footing.
  • Foundation.
  • Backfill.
  • Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical Underslabs.
  • Engineered Floor Slabs.
  • Sewer Service Line – from building to main tap. Call Utilities at (913) 971-9311.
  • Electrical (Temporary Service for Construction Trailer/Site) – separate application of the building permit – misc electrical application needed.
  • Above ceiling.
  • Complete Gas Pressure.
  • Rough-In (All framing, concealed plumbing, electrical, HVAC).
  • Permanent Electrical Service.
  • Final Approval – All Departments in Review Process must approve the project to obtain Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. A fee of $3,000 is required for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, $2,750 of which is refundable at the time of full Certificate of Occupancy issuance.

Special inspections or third party inspections are acceptable, please check with staff on specific allowable categories.

*If you have questions about which inspection is needed, please call (913) 971-9874 during regular business hours.

Scheduling Inspections

Guidelines for scheduling (notice requirements, timelines, contact info, etc.) can be found here.

Please call (913) 971-9874 to schedule building inspections.

Please call (913) 971-6333 to schedule a fire marshal inspection.

What is needed for a Commercial Building Permit?