PERMITS

Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 42, art. III, div. I

in effect

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-35 Applications and permits.

§ 42-35. - Applications and permits. The Development Services Department shall receive applications and issue permits for plumbing and fuel gas piping installations and/or alterations. The Chief Plumbing Inspector or his assistants shall inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this Code. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26394, § 4, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-36 Permits required.

§ 42-36. - Permits required. No permit shall be issued under this article except in the name of the building/property owner through a State licensed, City registered plumbing contractor by whom such plumbing work is to be performed. Permits shall be required for maintenance work or for repair work where plumbing or gas systems are altered, replaced or rearranged. Prior to commencement of any plumbing installation the plumbing contractor shall contact the Development Services Department and obtain a permit. The permit shall be numbered, listing the name of the contractor, job address, building permit number, and scope of the plumbing installation proposed. The permit covers only that work listed thereon. Any additions or changes shall be reported to the Development Services Department and additional inspection fees may be assessed prior to requesting final inspection. Plumbing permits are transferable upon approval by the Development Services Department. (a) Permits shall be required for all plumbing or gas work, including, but not limited to, the alteration or installation of both new and used equipment and appliances regardless of size or type, which are listed in the International Plumbing 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. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26394, § 4, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-37 Permit not required for certain work.

§ 42-37. - 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 plumbing installation. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26394, § 4, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-38 Form of application.

§ 42-38. - Form of application. Prior to any plumbing or gas installation, alteration, addition to existing plumbing or gas, plumbing fixtures, or appliances, except as specifically exempt in this Code, an authorized contractor shall apply for a permit with the Development Services Department either in person, or (if he/she has qualified for contractor's option), electronically, and provide the following information: street address of the premises where plumbing work is to be done; building permit number; name of plumbing contractor; kind of building; etc.; list of work to be done; and any other information specified by the Director of Development Services or designated representative. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26394, § 4, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-39 Plans and specifications.

§ 42-39. - Plans and specifications. The Chief Plumbing Inspector is authorized to require the submission and approval of plans and specifications in duplicate showing the nature and extent of the proposed work before a permit is issued under this division. If, in the course of the work, it is found necessary to make any change from the approved plans and specifications on which a permit has been issued, amended plans and specifications shall be submitted, and if approved, a supplementary permit shall be issued to cover the change after the same conditions required to secure the original permit have been satisfied. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-40 Action on application.

§ 42-40. - Action on application. The Chief Plumbing 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 Plumbing 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. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-41 Permits required in advance.

§ 42-41. - Permits required in advance. Prior to commencement of any plumbing installation, the plumbing contractor shall secure a permit and pay the City Treasurer the inspection fee in full. Any person who commences any work on a plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty as established in Section 42-25. At times when the City offices are not open, permit requests may be delayed until the City's offices are reopened. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-42 Prepaid account.

§ 42-42. - 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. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26394, § 4, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-43 Payment in advance.

§ 42-43. - Payment in advance. A prepaid permit account as provided for in Section 42-42 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. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-44 Cutoff procedures for prepaid account.

§ 42-44. - Cutoff procedures for prepaid account. Normal cutoff procedures shall be observed on prepaid accounts under this division. in that the City Treasurer will advise the Director of Development Services or designated representative, of the last receipt number and the date of cutoff. The contractor shall keep accurate records on his prepaid account balance. The prepaid account shall not allow work to be started prior to a request for a permit. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26394, § 4, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-45 Reserved.

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-46 Signature on permit.

§ 42-46. - Signature on permit. The signature of the Chief Plumbing Inspector or an authorized representative shall be attached to every permit issued under this division. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-47 Revocation of permit.

§ 42-47. - Revocation of permit. The Chief Plumbing 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 with Section 42-121 of this chapter. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-48 Refusal to issue permit.

§ 42-48. - Refusal to issue permit. The Chief Plumbing Inspector may refuse to issue a permit for the installation of plumbing or gas, as herein provided, or for any additions or extensions to any plumbing or gas in or on any building where, in his/her judgment, the plumbing or gas work done or proposed to be done is unsafe or not in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Any person aggrieved by said decision may appeal pursuant to Section 42-121 of this chapter. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26394, § 4, 3-3-20, eff. 4-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-49 Unlawful continuance of work.

§ 42-49. - Unlawful continuance of work. No person shall continue any plumbing or gas 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 Plumbing Inspector or assistant in order to correct a violation or unsafe condition. (Ord. No. 25054, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15; Ord. No. 26394, § 4, 3-3-20)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 42-50 Time limit for commencing work; suspension of work.

§ 42-50. - 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. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained. (Ord. No. 25054, § 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_CH42PLCO_ARTIIIPEFE_DIVIPEFetched: 10/28/2026