Oklahoma, Custer County Plumbing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas

Custer County, Oklahoma Plumbing Permit Requirements

Custer County, Oklahoma, does not have its own building code. However, state electrical, plumbing, and septic codes have been adopted and must be followed. Plumbing permits must be obtained from the state. State inspectors will conduct plumbing inspections.

For properties in unincorporated areas of Custer County, there are no specific building permits required by the county itself. However, permits are necessary for any encroachments onto county right-of-ways, and applicable fees will apply. Development Permits are also required if a project is located within a special flood hazard area.

While Custer County does not enforce covenants or deed restrictions, it does require the use of reflective address markers. Zoning permits are required for all structures before excavation begins, even though the county has not adopted a building code. These zoning permits ensure compliance with the Custer County Zoning Resolution, which includes inspections for the structure, water, plumbing, electric, and septic systems.

Plumbing permits must be obtained from the state.
State inspectors will conduct plumbing inspections.
No county-level building permits are required for unincorporated areas, but state codes apply.
Permits are required for encroachments on county right-of-ways.
Development Permits are needed for projects in special flood hazard areas.
Zoning permits are required for all structures before excavation.

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Note: The following state-wide building codes and regulations apply universally to all jurisdictions within Oklahoma, including Custer County.

Oklahoma Plumbing Legislation, Codes, and Guidelines

State Statutes and Adopted Plumbing Codes

In Oklahoma, the standards for plumbing installations are established by the adoption of national model codes, which are then modified and promulgated as state rules. The primary codes utilized for plumbing in the state include the International Plumbing Code (IPC), the International Fuel Gas Code, and the plumbing provisions of the International Residential Code (IRC). These codes are adopted and revised by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) pursuant to the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act.

Primary State Agencies

The regulation of the plumbing trade in Oklahoma is divided between two primary entities:

Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC): This commission is responsible for the adoption, modification, and maintenance of the statewide minimum building codes, including the plumbing codes used for construction.
Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB): The CIB is the state regulatory agency tasked with the licensing, registration, inspection, and enforcement of the Plumbing License Law of 1955. The CIB ensures that plumbing professionals meet statewide competency standards and comply with the codes adopted by the OUBCC.

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If your project is located within incorporated city limits, you will likely need to follow municipal ordinances rather than county rules. Select your city below to view local regulations.

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