Building and Inspections

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Building and Inspections Services

The Building and Inspection Division is responsible for reviewing construction plans, issuing building permits, conducting field inspections, monitoring contractor licensing, investigating land use complaints, and assisting the public with general home renovation questions. The overall goal of the Building and Inspection Division is to ensure all structures are built correctly ultimately protecting the safety, health and well fair of Gardner citizens and the general public.

Building Inspection Hotline 913-856-0989

Important Information and Documents

New building permit email contact!! Submit all permits to buildingpermits@gardnerkansas.gov.
Schedule of Fees
Building Permit Information
Sign Permit Information
Massage Therapist Licenses
Burn Permits (Fire District #1 of Johnson County)
Fire Code Inspections (Fire District #1 Johnson County)
Development Reports

Adopted Building Codes

The Codes Administration Division serves the public through the enforcement of the adopted building codes, and requires building permits for construction or alteration of all residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

The following codes to conduct plan reviews and building inspections were adopted September 8, 2020 and effective November 1, 2020, by Ordinance No. 2 674. Codes are not available online but are available to view at the Business & Economic Development Department in City Hall (120 E. Main St.).

2018 International Residential Code
2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Plumbing Code
2018 International Building Code
2018 International Fire Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code
2017 National Electrical Code

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