The Tonganoxie City Building Inspection & Code Compliance Department strives to maintain updated regulations that provide for safety and appropriate access to all buildings in Tonganoxie. The division provides an effective program for timely reviewing, inspecting and permitting of construction, renovation and occupancy of all buildings and their appurtenances. Fair and impartial treatment is given to all citizens, builders, contractors and developers. The division also determines code compliance and responds to citizen code complaints.

Tonganoxie uses the following building code references.

• International Building Code, 2000 Ed
• International Residential Code, 2000 Ed
• National Electric Code, 1999  Ed. 
• Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Ed.
• International Mechanical Code, 2000 Ed.
• Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Ed.
• International Plumbing Code, 2000 Ed.
• Kansas Building Fire Safety Code

These books are available for reference at the Tonganoxie City Hall. The City Hall's address is at the bottom of this page. All codes except the Kansas Building Fire Safety Code can be purchased through the International Conference of Building Officials online book store at: http://www.disastercenter.com/build/b2.htm 

The Kansas Building Fire Safety Code may be obtained through the Kansas Fire Marshall's Office at http://www.accesskansas.org/firemarshal/

For questions regarding code enforcement, contact City Hall 913-845-2620 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it