Building and Code Enforcement

Building Services

Mission: to encourage and promote safe, quality development and construction in the City of Salina.

Building Services is responsible for:

The administration and enforcement of the adopted building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance, and other related adopted codes.
Issuing permits for buildings, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work, demolition, mobile homes, changes of occupancy, signs, home occupation certificates and swimming pools.
Reviewing plans for proposed buildings, additions and building alterations to verify zoning compliance, building and fire code compliance and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Inspecting construction projects, including private water and sewer services, as well as plumbing, mechanical and electrical limited service and repair work to confirm code compliance.
Enforcing the city’s property maintenance code as it relates to the condition of the buildings on a property, including identifying and abating dilapidated or dangerous buildings.
Coordinating the plan review activities of all of the departments involved in the building permit process

Code Enforcement

Mission: provides services to enhance the quality of life in Salina's neighborhoods and help make Salina an attractive place to visit, work, live and invest.

Code Enforcement is responsible for:

Code enforcement of City ordinances regarding nuisances, zoning and building code issues related to outdoor property use and maintenance. Citizen reports are confidential.
Neighborhood outreach for problem-solving which requires coordination with other city departments, community agencies and neighborhood groups to develop goals, strategies and action plans for neighborhood clean-up and revitalization.

Services

Relevant Division Pages

Property Maintenance

Contractor Education and Licensing

Developer Portal

Homeowner Portal

Adopted Model Codes

2018 International Building Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
2018 International Residential Code for One-Two Family Dwellings
2018 International Fire Code
2009 International Energy Conservation Code (NOTE: The 2012 IECC was originally adopted in October 2016, along with the other codes listed on this web page, and went into effect on January 1, 2017. Since that time, Ordinance No. 17-10892 was adopted on July 24, 2017 and is effective immediately. That ordinance repealed the 2012 IECC and adopted the 2009 IECC with local code amendments.)
To order code books for the International Codes go to www.iccsafe.org
2017 National Electrical Code (to order code book go to www.nfpa.org)
2018 Uniform Mechanical Code
2018 Uniform Plumbing Code
2018 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
To order code books for the Uniform codes go to www.iapmo.org
2010 ADA Standards (ADA Requirements Overview, 2010 ADA - 5 Major Changes)

Local Amendments

Please refer to Chapter 8 and Chapter 14 of the Salina Municipal Code for the official version of the local code amendments.

Final Inspections

The City of Salina schedules commercial final inspections and site visits on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If another day or time needs to be requested, please reach out to Administrative Staff at 785-309-5715 or at [email protected].

Contact Us

Building Services

Location

300 W Ash, Room 205

Office Hours

Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Phone

(785) 309-5715

Email

Permit Stats and Reports

2022 Permit Stats YTD Summary Valuation Data Table 2022 2021 Permit Stats YTD Summary 2020 Permit Stats YTD Summary

Helpful Links

Permits and Licensing Portal Salina Municipal Code Active Contractors List Comprehensive Fee Schedule Code and Admin Interpretations 2012 to 2018 Code Updates

Building and Code Enforcement

Building Services

Mission: to encourage and promote safe, quality development and construction in the City of Salina.

Building Services is responsible for:

The administration and enforcement of the adopted building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance, and other related adopted codes.
Issuing permits for buildings, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work, demolition, mobile homes, changes of occupancy, signs, home occupation certificates and swimming pools.
Reviewing plans for proposed buildings, additions and building alterations to verify zoning compliance, building and fire code compliance and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Inspecting construction projects, including private water and sewer services, as well as plumbing, mechanical and electrical limited service and repair work to confirm code compliance.
Enforcing the city’s property maintenance code as it relates to the condition of the buildings on a property, including identifying and abating dilapidated or dangerous buildings.
Coordinating the plan review activities of all of the departments involved in the building permit process

Code Enforcement

Mission: provides services to enhance the quality of life in Salina's neighborhoods and help make Salina an attractive place to visit, work, live and invest.

Code Enforcement is responsible for:

Code enforcement of City ordinances regarding nuisances, zoning and building code issues related to outdoor property use and maintenance. Citizen reports are confidential.
Neighborhood outreach for problem-solving which requires coordination with other city departments, community agencies and neighborhood groups to develop goals, strategies and action plans for neighborhood clean-up and revitalization.

Department Building Services

Adopted Model Codes

2018 International Building Code
2018 International Existing Building Code
2018 International Residential Code for One-Two Family Dwellings
2018 International Fire Code
2009 International Energy Conservation Code (NOTE: The 2012 IECC was originally adopted in October 2016, along with the other codes listed on this web page, and went into effect on January 1, 2017. Since that time, Ordinance No. 17-10892 was adopted on July 24, 2017 and is effective immediately. That ordinance repealed the 2012 IECC and adopted the 2009 IECC with local code amendments.)
To order code books for the International Codes go to www.iccsafe.org
2017 National Electrical Code (to order code book go to www.nfpa.org)
2018 Uniform Mechanical Code
2018 Uniform Plumbing Code
2018 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
To order code books for the Uniform codes go to www.iapmo.org
2010 ADA Standards (ADA Requirements Overview, 2010 ADA - 5 Major Changes)

Local Amendments

Please refer to Chapter 8 and Chapter 14 of the Salina Municipal Code for the official version of the local code amendments.

Final Inspections

The City of Salina schedules commercial final inspections and site visits on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If another day or time needs to be requested, please reach out to Administrative Staff at 785-309-5715 or at [email protected].

Property Maintenance

Contractor Education and Licensing

Developer Portal

Homeowner Portal

2022 Permit Stats YTD Summary

Valuation Data Table 2022

2021 Permit Stats YTD Summary

2020 Permit Stats YTD Summary

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