Building Inspections & Permits

The Building Inspection Division is happy to help you apply for a building permit and will inspect your project throughout the construction period to ensure the building code requirements are met.

A building permit is required to be issued before you start your construction project. If you are wondering if your project requires a building permit, please contact the Permit Clerk, Sandi Anstine at 660-747-9135.
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Building Permit Applications


Building permit applications are submitted electronically through the City’s online permit portal.  To use the online permit system, you must first register by clicking the link on the right side of this screen.  After your registration is approved, you will be able to use the system to apply for all permit types.  If your project does not match any of the permit types available or if you have questions regarding the use of the system, please contact the Permit Clerk, Sandi Anstine at 660-747-9135. 

Adopted Building Codes


  • 2018 International Residential Code
  • 2018 International Building Code
  • 2018 International Existing Building Code
  • 2018 International Fire Code
  • 2018 International Plumbing Code
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code
  • 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2017 National Electrical Code
  • Local amendments to the codes are in Chapter 6 of the Code of City Ordinances

Contact Us

  1. Brett Penrose

    Building Official
    Email
    Phone: (660) 747-9135

  2. Justin Wyne

    Building Inspector
    Email
    Phone: (660) 747-9135

  3. Sandi Anstine

    Permit Clerk
    Email
    Phone: (660) 747-9135