Inspections

Residential Inspections

Below is a list of typical inspections that are performed on a residence. When a building permit is issued, a list of required inspections is provided. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to request and schedule an inspection when work is ready for inspection and to provide access to the building inspection department so that inspections may be performed. All work requiring inspections shall remain accessible and not be concealed until approved by the building inspection department.

The Building Inspector reserves the right to require additional inspections as deemed necessary, as well as the right to ask the permit holder to remove covered walls, etc. if inspections are not performed as required.

Please Note: All residential inspection requests must be received by 4:00 pm the day before the inspection is requested. The only exception is for concrete, which is two hours. Inspections can be scheduled by calling 913.259.3611.

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  • Footings/Piers: For accessory structures, decks, porches and steps.
  • Underslab / Under Floor: Includes any plumbing, electrical, mechanical or other systems installed under a floor slab or beneath a building
  • Pre-backfill: For foundation repairs, drain tile, waterproofing, sewer repairs, etc.
  • Rebar: Inspections are required prior to the placement of concrete for all driveways, slabs, patios, sidewalks or curbs.
  • Framing: Inspection required prior to covering.
  • Rough In: Inspection includes framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical. Separate inspections of each trade will not be performed due to time constraints placed upon inspection department staff.
  • Drywall: Garage firewall, bathroom greenboard and any other drywall placement larger than 32 sq. ft. Inspection required prior to finishing.
  • Electrical Service: Grounding shall be completed to water service piping and ground rod.
  • Inside Gas Piping and Testing: Air pressure test shall be set up prior to inspection. Minimum 10 psi air held for a minimum of 10 minutes.
  • Outside Gas Piping: Metallic piping requires minimum of 12” burial depth, plastic piping requires 18” burial depth.
  • Outside Water Piping: Minimum 42” burial depth. 
  • Outside Underground Electrical: Underground electrical requires minimum 24” burial depth. Evergy requires 36" burial depth. Any conducts shall be tested for wet locations.
  • Water / Sewer Line: Inspection to verify proper installation before filling.
  • Roof Midway and Final: Midway inspection to verify moisture barrier and felt paper, final inspection of flashing and installation. Ice and water shield is required by code.
  • Final Inspection: Required for all permitted work.


Commercial Inspections

Depending upon the type of structure, this is a list of some of the more common commercial inspections that may be required. The Building Inspector may request additional special inspections.

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Building

Above-Ceiling Rough-in
Pre-Backfill
Ceiling Grid
Column
Deck Framing
Deck Pier / Footing
Draftstop
Building Final
Fireblock
Fire-Resistive Ceiling Assembly
Firestop
Fire-Resistive Wall Assembly
Foundation Wall
Footing
Grade Beam
Grading Final
Grading, Excavation or Filling
Masonry Fireplace Throat
Metal Stud Framing
Other Building Inspection
Drilled Pier
Preliminary Framing
Roof Sheathing or Covering
Structural Rough-in
Shear Wall
Slab
Storm Sewer
Building Performance

Electrical

Electrical Above-Ceiling Test
Alarm
Electrical Final
Firestop
Other Electrical Inspection
Pool Bonding
Electrical Rough-in
Electrical Service
Electrical Under-Slab
Electrical Performance Test

Fire

Air Pressure Test
Door Fan Pressurization Test
Fire Protection Final
Fire Pump Test
Firestop
Flow Test
Hood Fire Suppression Test
Hydrostatic Test
Other Fire Protection


General

Erosion Control
Building Premove


Mechanical

Mechanical Above-Ceiling
Mechanical Final
Firestop
Kitchen Hood
Other Mechanical Inspection
Refrigeration
Mechanical Rough-in
Mechanical Performance


Plumbing

Plumbing Above-Ceiling Rough-in
Backflow Preventor
Plumbing Final
Firestop
Gas Rough-in
Gas Test
Plumbing Ground Rough
Medical Gas System
Other Plumbing Inspection
Sanitary Sewer
Septic Sewer
Storm Sewer
Plumbing Top Rough


Suppression / Sprinkler

Slab (2 Hour)


Two-Hour Response

Concrete Column 
Deck Pier/Footing 
Foundation Wall 
Footing 
Grade Beam 
Masonry Fireplace Throat 
Drilled Pier