PERMITS

Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 18, art. III, div. I

in effect

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-35 Applications and permits.

§ 18-35. - Applications and permits. The Development Services Department shall receive applications and issue permits for electrical installations and/or alterations. The Chief Electrical 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. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-36 Permits required.

§ 18-36. - Permits required. No permit shall be issued under this division except in the name of the building/property owner through a State licensed, City registered electrical contractor by whom such electrical work is to be performed, provided however; meter base permits may be purchased by the resident of the property, where no electrical work is required. Permits shall be required for any interior or exterior electrical wiring, or any electrical construction, electrical installation, or alteration of any electrical wiring, equipment apparatus or fixtures. Prior to commencement of any electrical installation, the electrical 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 electrical 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 may be assessed prior to requesting final inspection. Electrical permits shall be transferable. (a) Relocated buildings. When a building or portion of a building containing electric wiring is moved from its foundation, the owner shall have the electrical wiring and equipment in the building inspected and repaired where necessary, including proper grounding. In addition, the electrical contractor shall obtain a wiring permit and request inspections. (b) Temporary construction power permit. Permits for temporary construction power shall be issued for a time period not to exceed two years for dwelling construction projects. Upon expiration of such permits, a written disconnect order shall be issued by the Chief Electrical Inspector to the serving electrical utility company to cease to supply electricity to same. (Ord. No. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11; Ord. No. 26139, § 3, 5-7-19)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-37 Permit not required for certain work.

§ 18-37. - Permit not required for certain work. Permits shall not be required under this article for maintenance work or for repair work if the maintenance and repair work does not require alteration or rearrangement of electrical installation. Exception. Repair of meter base or service equipment which requires a service release to the utility company shall require a permit. (Ord. No. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-38 Form of application.

§ 18-38. - Form of application. Prior to any electrical installation, alterations, or additions to existing wiring, electrical 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 has qualified for contractor's option, by telephone, electronically or fax, and provide the following information: street address of the premises where electrical work is to be done; building permit number; name of electrical 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. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11; Ord. No. 26139, § 3, 5-7-19)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-39 Plans and specifications.

§ 18-39. - Plans and specifications. The Chief Electrical Inspector is authorized to require the submission and approval of plans and specifications showing the nature and extent of the proposed work before a permit is issued under this division. Plans and specifications, prior to the issuance of a permit for electrical wiring for other than one- and two-family dwelling single phase services which requires over 600 volts or services and/or circuits of 1,000 amperes, or greater, complete detailed plans and specifications including computations and other technical data shall be submitted to the Chief Electrical Inspector for review for compliance with this Code. The plans and specifications shall bear the seal of an electrical engineer registered in the State of Oklahoma. (Ord. No. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-40 Action on application.

§ 18-40. - Action on application. The Chief Electrical 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 Electrical 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. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11; Ord. No. 26139, § 3, 5-7-19)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-41 Permits required in advance.

§ 18-41. - Permits required in advance. Prior to commencement of any electric installation, the electrical contractor shall secure a permit and pay the City Treasurer the inspection fee in full. Any person who commences any work on an electrical system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty as established in Section 18-25. Under emergency conditions, at times when the City offices are not open, permit requests may be delayed until the City's offices are reopened. (Ord. No. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11; Ord. No. 26139, § 3, 5-7-19)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-42 Prepaid accounts.

§ 18-42. - Prepaid accounts. Contractors shall have the option of establishing a prepaid permit account for permits required by this division or applying for permits on an individual basis with the Development Services Department. (Ord. No. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11; Ord. No. 26139, § 3, 5-7-19)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-43 Payment in advance.

§ 18-43. - Payment in advance. A prepaid permit account as provided for in Section 18-42 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. (Ord. No. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-44 Cutoff procedures for prepaid account.

§ 18-44. - Cutoff procedures for prepaid account. Normal cutoff procedures shall be observed on prepaid account 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. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11; Ord. No. 26139, § 3, 5-7-19)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-45 Signature on permit.

§ 18-45. - Signature on permit. The signature of the Chief Electrical Inspector or an authorized representative shall be attached to every permit issued under this division. (Ord. No. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11; Ord. No. 26139, § 3, 5-7-19)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-46 Revocation of permit.

§ 18-46. - Revocation of permit. The Chief Electrical 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 Sections 18-106 and18-121 et seq. (Ord. No. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11; Ord. No. 26139, § 3, 5-7-19)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-47 Refusal to issue permit.

§ 18-47. - Refusal to issue permit. The Chief Electrical Inspector may refuse to issue a permit for the installation of electric wiring, as herein provided, or for any additions or extensions to any electric wiring in or on any building where, in his/her judgment, the wiring done or proposed to be done is unsafe or not in accordance with the provisions of this Code. (Ord. No. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11; Ord. No. 26139, § 3, 5-7-19)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-48 Unlawful continuance of work.

§ 18-48. - Unlawful continuance of work. No person shall continue any electrical 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 Electrical Inspector or assistant in order to correct a violation or unsafe condition. (Ord. No. 24281, § 2, 6-14-11; Ord. No. 26139, § 3, 5-7-19)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 18-49 Time limit for commencing work; suspension of work.

§ 18-49. - 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. 26139, § 3, 5-7-19)

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_CH18ELCO_ARTIIIPEFE_DIVIPEFetched: 10/28/2026