For any inquiries, inspections or permit requests, please email buildinginspections@raymore.com

ATTENTION Contractors, Architects and Engineers: Effective Jan. 1, 2020, Ordinance 2019-088; construction activity within the City of Raymore will now be under the 2018 Family of International Codes. 

ATTENTION ROOFERS: 

Effective Dec. 10, 2019, all new and replacement roof projects require ice and water shield in accordance with IRC Table R301.2 (1), as adopted by Ordinance 2019-079.

FILLABLE PERMIT APPLICATIONS or click here to register or apply for building permits online.

The City of Raymore must ensure that all construction complies with adopted codes and is safe for the residents and visitors of Raymore. Building inspection ensures the safety of citizens through inspection of construction activities.

The inspectors are certified building inspectors and work closely with the community to be sure each new structure constructed in the City complies with adopted codes. They work diligently to provide timely inspections and to keep the building community informed of changes in codes, policies and procedures.

The Building Inspection Division also assists builders in the permit application process.

Raymore has adopted the following codes:

• 2018 International Building Code
• 2018 International One and Two-Family Code
• 2018 International Existing Building Code
• 2018 International Plumbing Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2017 National Electric Code
• 2018 International Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
• 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
• 2009 International Energy Conservation Code with local amendments
• 2018 International Fire Code
• American National Standard for Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities A117.1-2017
• Structural Concrete and Commentary ACI 318-18
• NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities 2018 Edition
• Raymore Lawn Sprinkler Systems and Cross Connection Code

Adopted City Building Code

City Council adopted a reorganized Chapter 500: Building Code and the most recent editions of the building codes utilized by the City to regulate the construction of residential and non-residential buildings. The current Raymore Building Code became effective Jan. 1, 2020.

• Adopted Raymore Building Code and local amendments

Resources

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• APWA Single Family Standard Design Booklet - Erosion Control
• Contractor Licensing (Chapter 605.025)
• Building Code (Chapter 500)
• Dangerous Building Code (Chapter 510)
• Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 545)
• International Plumbing Code
• National Electric Code
• International Codes
• Schedule of Fees and Charges
• On-site sewage disposal systems [construction standards]
• Excise Tax Trip Generation Rate Table 
• Construction; Work Hours Permitted
• Radon Control Systems
• Moving of Buildings

Contact

Jon Woerner - Building Official
jwoerner@raymore.com

Ty Erickson - Building Inspector

terickson@raymore.com

Emily Jordan - Administrative Assistant

 ejordan@raymore.com

100 Municipal Circle
Raymore, MO 64083

Phone: (816) 331-7916
Fax: (816) 331-8067

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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