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Office of Central Inspection (OCI)
The mission of the Office of Central Inspection (OCI) is to promote, enhance and ensure a safe, sanitary and healthy environment for every building in which Wichitans live and work, and to promote and enhance strong, stable and healthy neighborhoods throughout Wichita.
OCI is a self-sustaining special revenue fund financed primarily through permits, licenses, and plan review fees.
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City of Wichita Adopts the 2008 NEC
On October 28, 2008 the City Council adopted the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) with amendments. All permits issued starting January 1, 2009 will need to meet the requirements of the 2008 NEC. Copies of the latest edition of Title 19, Electrical ordinance is available at 455 N Main, 7th floor, Office of Central Inspection or by clicking on Title 19. |
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Administration
The administrative section is responsible for writing all trade permits, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, elevator and sign permits. They also maintain records on all the licensed contractors.
Building Inspection
It is the responsibility of the building inspector to conduct all required inspections and approve the building for occupancy.
Codes Enforced
Listing of codes enforced by OCI.
Commercial Plan Review and Building Permits
The Commercial Plan Review Section is responsible for the review of all commercial plans submitted for building, addition and remodeling permits within the city.
Construction Industry News for City Hall (CINCH)
Complete listing of all CINCH newsletters since 2000.
Continuing Education for Electricians
Find out how you can renew your Master, Journeyman or Residential Wireman license or certificate.
Electrical Inspection
Electrical Inspection supplies a critical service for the consumer by checking electrical installations for compliance with adopted safety rules.
Elevator Inspection
Elevator Inspection provides a critical service for the consumer by checking elevator and related equipment installations for compliance with adopted safety rules.
E-Permits Online
This site is a powerful, flexible, and secure solution for enabling citizens to access construction information. Contractors can submit applications for work on projects, schedule inspections, process permits faster, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about permits and development assistance.
Guide to Building Construction Plan Review, Construction Permitting & Inspections
The April 1, 2005 edition of the Guide is available online in PDF.
Links
List of links to external web sites related to OCI.
Mechanical/Plumbing Inspection
All mechanical/plumbing work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by Central Inspection. It is the responsibility of the mechanical/plumbing inspector to conduct all required inspections.
Neighborhood Inspection
The Neighborhood Inspection Section is responsible for enforcement of the Housing Code (housing maintenance) for existing housing, and residential zoning code issues (i.e. illegal home occupations, signs on right-of-way, etc.) See the list of condemnations scheduled to be heard before the City Council.
OCI Citizen Boards
OCI has a number of Citizen Boards made up of concerned citizens. Look up board information, agendas, minutes, and other relevant information.
OCI Documents and Forms
Complete listing of all OCI documents and forms available online.
OCI Personnel
A listing of OCI key personnel with e-mail and phone numbers.
Residential Building Permits
The Residential Building Permits desk staff is responsible for writing all residential permits, roofing/siding permits, demolition permits, miscellaneous permits, assigning/changing addresses, logging in commercial plans, and issuing commercial permits.
Sign Permits & Inspection
Enforces sign code, concerning commercial sign permit applications, portable sign permits applications, temporary sign permit applications, commercial balloon permit applications, sign complaints.
Zoning
Responds to commercial Zoning complaints concerning land use violations i.e. illegal businesses and activities. Other specific duties include inspections and license approval activities for a variety of licenses.
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