Accepted Codes

Codes accepted by the City of Mission Hills include the following:

2012 International Building Code 2012 International Code Council Electrical Code 2012 International Code Council Performance Code 2012 International Energy Conservation Code 2012 International Existing Building Code 2012 International Fire Code 2012 International Fuel Gas Code 2012 International Mechanical Code

2012 International Plumbing Code 2012 International Private Sewage Disposal Code 2012 International Property Maintenance Code 2012 International Residence Code 2012 International Urban-Wildland Interface Code 2012 International Zoning Code 2011 National Electric Code

Beginning on January 1, 2015, all building projects will need to follow the International Building Codes for 2012. Any contractors that have already started a project prior to January 1st may still use the 2003 International Building Codes.

Contractor Bonds

Concrete Performance Bond

The City of Mission Hills requires a performance bond in the amount of $2,500 for concrete work to protect the City in the event that the contractor washes out concrete trucks in the street, which damages city catch basins and is expensive to repair. It also protects the City in case the contractor otherwise damages curbs, driveway aprons and street asphalt. Provided that this situation does not arise, the contractor will be able to reclaim the performance bond in its entirety upon completion of the job. If the contractor washes concrete into the City’s curbs, streets or catch basins, the City will cash the bond to make the necessary repairs.

Demolition Performance Bond

The City of Mission Hills requires a demolition bond in the amount of $5,000 for whole-house demolitions. This bond protects the City in the event that the contractor damages curbs, driveway aprons, streets, public right-of-ways, or the City’s stormwater system. Provided that no damage occurs, the contractor can reclaim the bond in its entirety upon completion of the job.

New Structure Performance Bond

The City of Mission Hills requires a performance bond in the amount of $5,000 for new houses. This bond protects the City in the event that the contractor washes out concrete trucks in the street, which damages city catch basins and is expensive to repair. It also protects the City in case the contractor otherwise damages curbs, driveway aprons, streets, public rights-of-way, or the City’s stormwater system. Provided that this situation does not arise, the contractor will be able to reclaim the performance bond in its entirety upon completion of the job.

Scheduling Inspections

Contact City Hall (913-362-9620) a minimum of 24 hours in advance to schedule a building inspection. Have the property owner’s name, address and permit number at hand when making the call.