PERMITS

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

in effect

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-35 Applications and permits.

§ 29-35. - Applications and permits. The Development Services Department shall receive applications and issue permits for mechanical, fuel gas piping or boiler installations and/or alterations. The Chief Mechanical Inspector or assistants shall inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this Code. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-36 Permit required.

§ 29-36. - Permit required. No permit shall be issued under this article except in the name of the building/property owner through a State licensed, City registered mechanical, gas or boiler contractor by whom such mechanical, gas or boiler work is to be performed. Permits shall be required for any new construction, maintenance work or for repair work where mechanical systems, gas systems or boilers are altered, replaced or rearranged. Prior to commencement of any mechanical, gas or boiler work the mechanical, gas or boiler contractor shall contact the Development Services Department and obtain a permit. The permit shall include the name of the contractor, job address, permit number, scope of mechanical, and gas or boiler installation proposed. When the permit is requested electronically or by telephone, the contractor's copy shall be sent electronically or mailed to the business address. The permit covers only that work listed thereon. Any additions or changes shall be reported to the Development Services Department and additional inspection fees, as required, shall be assessed prior to requesting final inspection. (a) Permits shall be required for all boiler, gas or mechanical work, including, but not limited to, the alteration or installation of both new and used mechanical equipment and appliances regardless of size or type, which are listed in the International Mechanical Code or International Fuel Gas Code. (b) A permit shall be required for all gas services or gas piping systems including medical gas and medical-surgical vacuum systems. Where fuel gas pressure in systems exceed the normal utility delivery pressure, the contractor shall indicate piping installation is for an elevated pressure system. (c) A permit shall also be required where existing mechanical equipment is to be removed and reinstalled at the same location, where work such as roofing, remodeling, etc., is to be done. Reinstalled mechanical equipment shall comply with the requirements of this Code. (d) Mechanical, gas, or boiler permits shall be transferable upon approval by the Development Services Department. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26393, § 4, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-37 Permit not required for certain work.

§ 29-37. - Permit not required for certain work. Permits shall not be required under this article for maintenance work or repair work if the work performed does not require alteration or rearrangement of the mechanical installation. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26393, § 4, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-38 Form of application.

§ 29-38. - Form of application. Prior to alteration of any mechanical installation, or additions to existing mechanical, gas, or boiler systems, except as specifically exempted in this Code, an authorized contractor shall apply for a permit with the Development Services Department either in person, or (if he has qualified for contractor's option), electronically, and provide the following information: street address of the premises where such work is to be done; name of contractor; list of work to be done; and any other information specified by the Director of Development Services or designated representative. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-39 Plans and specifications.

§ 29-39. - Plans and specifications. Prior to inspection approval, the Chief Mechanical Inspector is authorized to require the submission and approval of plans and specifications showing the nature and extent of the proposed work. Plans and specifications shall include a floor plan with duct and/or piping diagram detailing the work and the location of equipment and appliances. Such plans shall show the supply, return, ventilation and exhaust ducts, pipe sizes, and load calculations. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-40 Action on application.

§ 29-40. - Action on application. The Chief Mechanical Inspector, or designated representative, shall examine or cause to be examined all applications for permits under this division, and amendments thereto, within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the plans do not conform to the requirements of all pertinent laws, such application shall be rejected. If the Chief Mechanical Inspector, or designated representative, is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this chapter and all laws and ordinances applicable thereto, a permit shall be issued as soon as practicable. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-41 Permits required in advance.

§ 29-41. - Permits required in advance. Prior to commencement of any mechanical, gas or boiler installation, the mechanical, gas or boiler contractor shall secure a permit and pay the City Treasurer the inspection fee in full. Any person who commences any work on a mechanical, gas piping or boiler system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty as established in Section 29-25 of this chapter. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-42 Prepaid account.

§ 29-42. - Prepaid account. Contractors shall have the option of establishing a prepaid account for permits required by this division or applying for permits on an individual basis with the Development Services Department. Prepaid accounts will not preclude the submitting of any required plans. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-43 Payment in advance.

§ 29-43. - Payment in advance. A prepaid permit account as provided for in Section 29-42 may be established by making application to the Development Services Department and the payment, in advance, of a minimum sum to the City Treasurer of not less than $40.00, with all future deposits to be at least the sum of $40.00. There is no minimum balance required. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-44 Reserved.

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-45 Reserved.

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-46 Signature on permit.

§ 29-46. - Signature on permit. The signature of the Chief Mechanical Inspector or an authorized representative shall be attached to every permit issued under this article. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-47 Revocation of permit.

§ 29-47. - Revocation of permit. The Chief Mechanical Inspector, Development Services Director or designated representative shall revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this chapter in case of any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application or plans on which the permit or approval was based. Any person aggrieved by said decision may appeal pursuant to Section 29-121 of this chapter. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-48 Refusal to issue permit.

§ 29-48. - Refusal to issue permit. The Chief Mechanical Inspector may refuse to issue a permit where the work done or proposed to be done is unsafe or is not in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Any person aggrieved by said decision may appeal pursuant to Section 29-121 of this chapter. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-49 Unlawful continuance of work.

§ 29-49. - Unlawful continuance of work. No person shall continue any mechanical, gas or boiler work in or about a structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person shall be directed to perform by the Chief Mechanical Inspector or assistant in order to correct a violation or unsafe condition. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-50 Time limit for commencing work; suspension of work.

§ 29-50. - Time limit for commencing work; suspension of work. Every permit issued by the Code official under the provisions of this Code shall expire and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days, or if the work authorized by such permit is not completed within two years from the date of such permit. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained. (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_ARTIIIPEFE_DIVIPEFetched: 10/28/2026