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.