Building & Code Compliance Department

Our Purpose

The Building & Code Compliance/Code Enforcement Department's purpose is to protect and ensure public health, safety and property values through enforcement of City and County building, health, environmental and zoning codes as well as the subdivision regulations in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan.

Chapter 4 Buildings and Building Regulations

Contractor Licenses

Licenses are valid for the calendar year January 1 through December 31 no matter when it is purchased. The City will not prorate any license. Any person or corporation providing services within Ulysses must obtain a contractor license through the City of Ulysses, which includes all sub contractors.

Contractor License - New - $200.00
Contractor License - Renewal - $100.00
Local Certificate for ALL Trades, Each Individual - $20.00

**Renewals- All licenses issued pursuant to this Article shall be renewed annually as in the case of an original license, on or before January 1 of the year for which issued. If such renewal is not completed by January 31 of the year which the license is issued, then the applicant shall lose his or her grandfathered status. The applicant shall then be subject to reapply as a new contractor and meet all requirements. 

ALL Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Master and Journeyman certificate holders must present a letter or certificate (for new licenses) showing that you passed the ICC, IAPMO or Prometric tests with a score of 75% or better as per Kansas State Statutes and complete 6 hours of CEU's each year to renew their license(s).

**Roofing trade contractors are required to obtain a roofing contractor registration certificate with the State of KS- Contact the Kansas Attorney General's Office, Roofing Registration Unit at 1-800-432-2310 or https://ag.ks.gov/licensing/roofing-registration 

Home occupations are not listed below and require a Special Use permit which can be applied for through the Board of Zoning Appeals. Call the Building & Code Compliance Department for additional information. 

Types of licenses:
Building Trade Contractor Licenses-
Class A General Contractor 
Class B General Contractor
Class C General Contractor


Skilled Trade Contractor Licenses-
Electrical
Mechanical
Plumbing
Plumbing with gas
Roofing-Limited Residential
Roofing-Unlimited

Specialized Other Contractor License (SOC)-
Excavation/Demolition
Concrete
Mowing & Lawn Care
Masonry
Sign
Foundation
House Moving
Irrigation Sprinkler
Fencing
Tree Trimming
Sheetrock
Siding & Guttering
Signs
Swimming Pool


 

NameTitleEmailPhone

Building Official/Code Enforcement

620-356-4400

Lydia Glover

Code Compliance Assistant

620-356-4400