Building and Codes

The Building & Codes Division provides essential building inspection services to our citizens and community.  The purpose of the Building & Codes Division is to provide standards to safeguard property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City of Grain Valley. 

Division Contacts

• Mike Russell – Building Official
• Jan Selck – Permit Technician
• Ray Draper – Codes Enforcement Officer
• Eddie Saffell - Building Inspector (Part-time)

Local Amendments Made to Building and Electric Code

The Board of Aldermen approved the adoption of the 2018 International Building Codes and the 2017 National Electric Code at the July 26th, 2021 Board of Aldermen meeting, to take effect immediately. To view local amendments made to the codes, click here. 

Forms

To use the fillable forms below, find and click on the form to download. Fill in and save your filled-in form. Once completed, email the document to jselck@cityofgrainvalley.org.

Central Jackson County Fire Protection District (CJCFPD) Permits*

Fire Sprinkler Permit

• Form

Fire Alarm Permit 

• Form

* No fees for these permits and they may be deferred. They do not have to be submitted at the same time as the Building Permit. However, they must be submitted to the CJCFPD and approved before a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is issued. 

Commercial Building Permit

• Form | Online Form

Electrical Permit

• Form | Online Form

Fence Permit

• Information
• Form | Online Form
• Brochure

Mechanical Permit

• Form | Online Form

Plumbing Permit

• Form | Online Form

Residential Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas Permit

• Information
• Form | Online Form
• Brochure

Residential Building

• Form | Online Form

Residential Decks/Porches

• Brochure
• Online Form

Roof Permit

• Form | Online Form

Shed/Garage Permit

• Form | Online Form
• Brochure

Sump Pump Discharge

• Information