Inspections

The City’s new permitting and licensing software, Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EPL) is now live.

 

Inspection HotLine

(785) 832-7710

 

In an ongoing commitment to improve customer service, the Development Services Division has installed an Inspection HotLine. This inspection line allows you to schedule inspections, cancel inspections, hear the results of a completed inspection, or transfer directly to one of our department representatives.

The Inspection HotLine is accessible 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.


Before calling you will need:

      1. Your building permit number*
      1. A touch tone telephone
        An inspection code

(Choose from the codes listed at the bottom of this page)

You will be prompted through the entire process. Press [*] at any time for more information

*Your building permit number is located on the upper left hand side of your building permit or in the middle of your yellow on-site permit card.


When calling the Inspection HotLine you will be prompted to choose from the following options:

    1. Press [1] Schedule an Inspection
    1. Press [2] Cancel an Inspection
    1. Press [3] Obtain Inspection Results
    1. Press [0] Transfer to Representative
    1. Press [#] Disconnect and Hang up
    1. Press [*] Additional Information

The VoicePermits system will prompt you each step of the way. You may perform multiple transactions during each call. At the end of the call you will be issued a confirmation number. We recommend that you keep a record of your confirmation numbers and associated transactions in case they are needed for future reference.


To Schedule an inspection:

1. When prompted, enter the Permit number. The system will confirm the permit by speaking the site address back.

2. Enter the Inspection Code. (Choose from the codes listed at the bottom of this page)

3. Enter the Inspection Date. The cut-off time is 7:00 am to receive an inspection on the same day.


After you have scheduled the inspection, you will be able to:

    1. Leave a message for the inspector
    1. Request another inspection, same permit
    1. Request another inspection, different permit
    1. Get a Confirmation Number and end call
    1. Return to Main Menu

To Cancel an inspection

1. Call the VoicePermits system.

2. When prompted, enter the Permit number. The system will confirm the permit by speaking back the site address.

3. Enter the Inspection Code. (Choose from the codes listed at the bottom of this page)

After you have cancelled the inspection, you will be able to:

    1. Cancel another inspection, same permit
    1. Cancel another inspection, different permit
    1. Retrieve Inspector Message
    1. Get a Confirmation Number and end call. Use this Confirmation Number when inquiring about this telephone request.
    1. Return to Main Menu.

Obtain inspection results

1. Call the VoicePermit system.

2. When prompted, enter the Permit number. The system will confirm the permit by speaking back the site address.

3. Enter the Inspection Code. (Choose from the codes listed at the bottom of this page)

After you have listened to the inspection results, you will be able to:

      1. Listen to more results, same permit
      1. Listen to more results, different permit
      1. Get a Confirmation Number and end call
      1. Return to Main Menu

Additional Information

You can press [0] at any time to speak to a representative. You can also press [*] to hear an explanation of your current options.


Inspection Codes:

100 Framing

101 Footing

102 Foundation Wall

103 Fire Resistive Assembly

105 Concrete Slab

106 Insulation

110 Curb and Gutter

111 Drive Approach

112 Sidewalk

200 Rough in Mechanical

300 Rough in Electrical

301 Electrical Service

303 Temporary Power

400 Stack Out

401 Rough in Plumbing

402 Sewer

403 Gas Line

404 Gas Service

500 Final Building Inspection

501 Final Mechanical

502 Final Electrical

503 Final Plumbing

504 Site Plan Approval

505 Fire Dept. Final

515 Final Occupancy

604 Fire Sprinkler System Rough in

605 Fire Sprinkler System Final

606 Fire Alarm System Final

607 Fire Line (Hydro Test and Flush)

608 Fire Sprinkler Pressure Test

609 Fire Protection System (Cooking Hoods, Paint Booths, etc.)