Building Exterior

Kansas City Code ch. 56, art. II, div. 3, subpt. III

in effect

Kansas City Code § 56-131 Foundations, walls and roof.

Sec. 56-131. - Foundations, walls and roof. Every foundation, exterior wall, roof and chimney and all other exterior surfaces shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks. The foundation elements shall adequately support the building at all points. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.18; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)

Kansas City Code § 56-132 Exterior walls.

Sec. 56-132. - Exterior walls. (a) Every exterior wall, including screened-off areas, doors and windows, shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers, or any conditions which might admit rain, dampness or insects to the interior portions of the walls or to the occupied spaces of the building. (b) All exterior wall or surface material, once painted, must be kept in good repair free of peeling, cracked, blistered paint or paint weathered to an uneven and spotty condition. (c) Any exterior wall or surface material must be protected against weathering. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.19; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86; Ord. No. 981394, § 1, 12-17-98)

Kansas City Code § 56-133 Roofs, eaves and soffits.

Sec. 56-133. - Roofs, eaves and soffits. The roof, eave and soffit shall be structurally sound and tight, and shall not admit rain. Roof drainage shall be sufficient to prevent rainwater from causing dampness in the walls or interior portion of the building. All existing downspouts and gutters shall be kept in good repair. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.20; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)

Kansas City Code § 56-134 Exterior openings.

Sec. 56-134. - Exterior openings. Every exterior opening shall be fitted with a window, door or basement hatchway cover, as appropriate, which shall be tight and maintained in sound condition and good repair to exclude wind and prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water into the dwelling or structure. Every doorway which gives access from a habitable room or dwelling unit into a common passageway, hall, stairway or the exterior shall be fitted with a door, equipped with hardware capable of ensuring security and privacy to the occupants of such habitable room or dwelling unit. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.21; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)

Kansas City Code § 56-135 Windows and screens.

Sec. 56-135. - Windows and screens. Every window shall be in good condition and fit tightly within its frame so as to exclude wind and rain as completely as possible from entering the dwelling or structure. All windows shall be fully supplied with glass windowpanes or an approved substitute without cracks or holes. Windows, other than fixed windows, shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be held in position by window hardware. Any window that is open shall have a screen in place covering the open window area. Screens shall be maintained in good repair. When present, awnings are to be kept in good repair. Every other opening located within four feet of the ground level shall be protected against the possible entry of insects and rodents. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.22; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86; Ord. No. 000608, § 1, 5-25-00)

Kansas City Code § 56-136 Doors.

Sec. 56-136. - Doors. Every exterior door shall be maintained in good condition and when closed shall fit well within its frame so as to exclude wind and rain as completely as possible from entering the dwelling or structure. Every door hinge and door latch shall be maintained in good condition. Every door available as an exit shall be capable of being easily opened from the inside. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.23; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)

Kansas City Code § 56-137 Secondary means of egress.

Sec. 56-137. - Secondary means of egress. Every dwelling shall have at least two means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level. Access to or egress from each dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through any other dwelling unit. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.24; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86)

Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORKAMIVOII_CH56PRMACO_ARTIIREPR_DIV3MIENOCSPRE_SDIIIBUEXFetched: 10/28/2026