ADMINISTRATION

Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 29, art. II, div. I

in effect

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-21 Generally.

§ 29-21. - Generally. The administration and enforcement of this Code shall be the responsibility of the Chief Mechanical Inspector, who is supervised by the Development Services Director, or designated representative. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26393, § 3, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-22 Appointments; Chief Mechanical Inspector and assistants.

§ 29-22. - Appointments; Chief Mechanical Inspector and assistants. (a) There is hereby created the office of the Chief Mechanical Inspector. (b) The Chief Mechanical Inspector shall be a resident of the State of Oklahoma and shall have at least five years' experience as a licensed mechanical contractor in a municipality of 20,000 or larger population and have at least five years' experience as a mechanical inspector in a municipality of 20,000 or larger population. The Chief Mechanical Inspector shall hold a current State mechanical contractor license or must obtain a State of Oklahoma mechanical contractor license within one year of the date of hire in each required category. The holding of such State mechanical license shall not be construed as authorization to perform mechanical or boiler work within The City of Oklahoma City. The Chief Mechanical Inspector shall possess a current State mechanical inspector license, and possess a current national certification in mechanical plan review or obtain a State mechanical inspector license and national certification in mechanical plan review within one year of the date of hire. The Chief Mechanical Inspector shall give his/her entire time to the duties of said office, and shall not be interested directly or indirectly in any way with any contractor engaged in mechanical, boiler or gas-fitting business within the City. The Chief Mechanical Inspector shall not perform any mechanical, boiler or gas fitting work within the City. (c) Assistant Mechanical Inspectors, as may be necessary to carry out the duties of this office may be assigned. Assistant Mechanical Inspectors shall have at least five years' experience as a licensed mechanical contractor or journeymen in each required category in a municipality of 20,000 or larger population or have at least five years' experience as a boiler or mechanical inspector in each required category in a municipality of 20,000 or larger population. Assistant Mechanical Inspectors shall hold at least a current State mechanical journeymen license in each required category and possess a current State mechanical inspector license in each required category or must obtain a State of Oklahoma mechanical inspector license within one year of the date of hire. Assistant Mechanical Inspectors shall not be interested directly or indirectly in any mechanical or boiler business within the City. Assistant Mechanical Inspectors shall not perform any mechanical or boiler work within the City. (d) With prior approval of the Development Services Director or the Development Center Manager, the Chief Mechanical Inspector and assistants shall be reimbursed all monies expended to obtain, renew or maintain their State Mechanical and Plumbing contractor, journeyman, inspector licenses and Mechanical and Plumbing national certifications. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26393, § 3, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-23 Duties of Chief Mechanical Inspector.

§ 29-23. - Duties of Chief Mechanical Inspector. (a) The Chief Mechanical Inspector shall be charged with the duty of enforcing all sections of this Code relating to any mechanical, gas or boiler system installations, repairs, alterations, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning, gas work and refrigeration systems, incinerators and maintenance of mechanical systems including inspections. The Chief Mechanical Inspector or assistants shall inspect, or re-inspect as authorized in this Code, all mechanical, gas or boiler work within the City or outside the City that is regulated by this Code in either new or existing buildings, to ensure that the terms and provisions of this Code, and any amendments thereto are complied with in full. (b) The Chief Mechanical Inspector shall institute by and with the advice of the Municipal Counselor, or delegated assistants, such prosecution as may be necessary against any violators of any ordinance with the enforcement for which he is charged. In the event the violation pertains to a defective mechanical, gas or boiler installation for which a permit may or may not have been obtained by the responsible party and the same fails to commence proper corrections within 48 hours and/or complete the necessary corrections within a timely manner after receiving notice from the Chief Mechanical Inspector or assistant, the Chief Mechanical Inspector shall take necessary action. The Chief Mechanical Inspector shall maintain files on violations of any provisions of this code. (c) The Chief Mechanical or Chief Plumbing Inspector shall notify, in writing the service company, firm or individual furnishing the gas supply to disconnect when such gas system is found to be unsafe or hazardous to life or property. Upon receipt of such notice, the service company, firm or individual furnishing gas service to such defective gas system or equipment shall, within 24 hours, disconnect the service and cease to supply gas to the defective installation until the Chief Mechanical or Chief Plumbing Inspector shall give notice that the defects have been corrected. The Chief Mechanical or Chief Plumbing Inspector shall notify in writing the person, firm or corporation owning, using or operating the same to place them in a safe condition before gas service will be restored. (d) The Chief Mechanical Inspector shall inspect for unsafe or hazardous conditions as may be necessary for public safety relative to any mechanical system in or on any building or structure used for public, educational, religious, entertainment, and commercial purposes. (1) When any portion or all of the mechanical or fuel gas system in or on any building, structure or premises is ordered changed for any reason, the Mechanical Inspector shall leave a notice showing the date of the order, a memorandum of the correction to be made, and the signature of the inspector making the order. (2) The Mechanical Inspector, in the discharge of his duties, may enter any building or premises as provided for in Chapter 2 of this Code. (e) The Chief Mechanical Inspector or assistant shall check the workers performing mechanical, gas, boiler, plumbing and electrical work to assure that each worker possesses a valid license and/or registration. (f) Copies of notices of violation and citations shall be filed in the office of the Chief Mechanical Inspector. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26393, § 3, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-24 Notices and orders.

§ 29-24. - Notices and orders. The Chief Mechanical Inspector shall issue all necessary notices and orders to remove illegal or unsafe conditions, to require necessary safeguards during construction, and to ensure compliance with all Code requirements for the safety, health and general welfare of the public. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-25 Penalties.

§ 29-25. - Penalties. (a) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall severally, for each and every such violation, be deemed guilty of a Class "a" offense. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. The imposition of a penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation nor permit it to continue. The application of such penalty shall not be held to prevent the removal of prohibited conditions. For any second or subsequent offense and upon proof of prior conviction, said person shall be guilty of a Class "b" offense against the City. Any person who is required by any provision of this chapter or by any other law to obtain a license or to register with a City department or official prior to engaging in conduct that is regulated by this chapter, and who fails to obtain such a license or registration, or who fails to exhibit such a license or registration upon request by a City official, shall be guilty of a Class "b" offense against the City. (b) Failure of owner to correct defects; violations; penalty. Any owner of any premises who shall fail to promptly cause any defective boiler work, gas work or mechanical work, equipment, or system to be corrected after having been notified of such defect shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this chapter, and shall be subject to the penalty specified in Section 29-25(a) of this chapter. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-26 Inspections.

§ 29-26. - Inspections. The Chief Mechanical Inspector or assistants shall make all required inspections, or may accept reports of inspections by authorized and recognized services or individuals; and all reports of such inspections shall be in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such authoritative service or by the responsible individual; or may engage such expert opinions as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that may arise, subject to the approval of the Director of Development Services, or designated representative. All medical gas systems and medical-surgical vacuum system installations shall be inspected and certified as compliant with the current state adopted edition of NFPA 99 prior to being placed in operation. The medical gas system certifier shall submit a copy of each individual system certification report to the City's Development Center within ten days of such certifications. After inspecting any mechanical, gas or boiler work, the mechanical inspector shall leave notice of the result of the inspection. It shall be unlawful for any person other than an Oklahoma City inspector to remove, alter or damage any notice of the result of the inspection left by the mechanical inspector. No person shall in any manner conceal any mechanical, gas and/or boiler work until such work has been inspected and approved. Proper conveniences such as ladders shall be provided for inspectors on work to be inspected. The Chief Mechanical Inspector and his/her assistants shall be responsible to ensure that all inspections are made as needed. The mechanical, gas or boiler contractor or authorized representative shall call for final inspection within ten days after completion of mechanical, gas or boiler work performed under any mechanical or boiler permit. No structure shall be occupied prior to the final mechanical inspection without approval by the authority having jurisdiction. (1) The address listed on the permit shall be posted at all building sites to verify correct location. (2) A medical gas system certifier must be approved prior to certifying any systems within the municipal limits of The City of Oklahoma City. All medical gas system certifier applicants must first submit credentials and proof of medical gas system certification qualifications in accordance with the current State adopted NFPA 99 standard, to The City of Oklahoma City Development Center. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26393, § 3, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-29 Credentials.

§ 29-29. - Credentials. The Chief Mechanical Inspector and assistants shall carry proper credentials, City ID, City commission card, current State inspector and trade licenses of office for the purpose of inspecting any and all buildings, structures and premises in the performance of their duties. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-30 Records.

§ 29-30. - Records. The Development Services Director, or designated representative, shall keep official records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued under this Code. Such records shall be retained as the official records as required by State law. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH29MECO_ARTIIADEN_DIVIADFetched: 10/28/2026