HomeMy WebLinkAboutattachmentRoom 205, City Hall
215 Church Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130
Normal Office Hours:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Phone: (920) 236-5050
Website: www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/InspectionServices/
Inspectors are available for consultation and permit issuance 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
The City of Oshkosh Inspection Services
Department is here for YOU!
What things can you do to make sure your home is safer for
you and your family?
Resources:
Have you ever wondered what permits have been
obtained for your property?
Our office has property records that include permit and in-
spection details for each property.
Do you know if your contractor is licensed?
We can help you look up your contractor online to make
sure they have the required licenses by the State of WI.
Have you ever had questions on a project and needed
some help?
Our inspectors provide building code consultations with own-
ers and contractors on potential and ongoing construction
projects. If you have questions please call our office for
assistance.
Permits/Inspections:
Have you ever wondered why permits and inspections
are required?
Permits and inspections are required to ensure that con-
struction meets the state of WI minimum building code re-
quirements. Codes are established to provide minimum
safety thresholds for all buildings to protect the occupants in
the City of Oshkosh and State of WI.
Education:
Questions on what work requires a permit in the
City of Oshkosh?
Permits are required for windows/doors, patios, decks,
porches, additions, roofing, siding, interior remodeling, steps/
handrails/guardrails, sheds/garages, pools/hot tubs, fences,
new homes, commercial construction.
Do you need help applying for permits?
We have lots of resources online at our website to help you
with your construction projects. These include building
guides for interior remodeling, additions, driveways, garages/
sheds, patios, ramps, decks, fences, pools/hot tubs, drive-
ways, signs, moving, and new single family & duplexes.
Enforcement:
City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes:
Chapter 16 & 17 (Minimum housing (Rental Properties),
Property Maintenance, Grass, Junk & Debris, Setback Park-
ing, Sump pump discharge onto sidewalks)
State of WI Adopted Codes:
Weights & Measures (Gas Pumps, Price Verification, Pack-
age Checking, Timing Devices), 2015 International Building,
2015 International Mechanical Code, 2015 International En-
ergy Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, WI Plumbing
Code, NFPA Fire Protection Codes, and WI Uniform Dwell-
ing Code for 1 & 2 Family Dwellings
What things can you do to make sure your home
is safe for you and your family?
HEATING/VENTILATION
Furnaces: Follow manufacturer’s instructions for servicing, change filters as needed, check venting to ensure it is
unobstructed. Every year furnace vents are obstructed with snow, ice, and rodent nests. Make sure to verify there
are no obstructions.
Dryer Venting: Check and clean interior and exterior dryer venting system for buildup of lint/obstructions. Birds
like to make nests in vents that don’t have covers so please verify that there are no nests in the vents.
BUILDING
Smoke Detectors: Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Replace batteries annually and replace the
detectors every 10 years.
Gutters: Check conditions of gutters to make sure that they’re not filled with debris, joints are leaking, and that
they are directed away from your building foundation.
Wood Burning Fireplaces: Verify if your chimney has been cleaned per the manufacturers recommendations.
Stairs & Railings: Verify stairs and railings are in good condition and make any required repairs.
Attics: Check attic for signs of leaks or moisture issues (condensation on underside of roof sheathing).
Basement Foundation: Check basement foundation for leaks, large cracks or deterioration.
ELECTRICAL
Solar Panels & Electric Vehicle (EV) Outlets: These are becoming more and more popular and require permits
and inspections. A new circuit may be required and/or your panel may need to be upgraded to accommodate the
charging station.
GFCI Outlets: The outlets should be tested monthly to make sure they’re working properly.
Extension Cords/Power Strips: Extension cords, power strips and splitters can get overloaded and should be
used only for temporary use. Make sure there are no tears or kinks in the cords to prevent fires. Please make sure
that appliances are plugged directly into wall outlets.
PLUMBING
Cross Connection Prevention: A cross-connection is an actual or potential connection between the safe drinking
water (potable) supply and a source of contamination or pollution. State plumbing codes require approved backflow
prevention methods to be installed at every point of potable water connection and use.
Sump Pump Discharge: Slippery, hazardous situations can be caused by your sump pump discharge in the sum-
mer as well as the winter. Please ensure that the water from your sump pump hose does not spill onto the sidewalk,
driveway, apron, alley or street
Water Heater: Check your water heater for venting and leaks.
Please contact our office at (920) 236-5050 if you have any questions.
Several permits can be applied for online at https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/EvolvePublic/