Why do I need a building permit to do work on my own property?
Sand Springs, like other cities and many counties in Oklahoma, has adopted a set of uniform building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical (heat and air) codes that provide minimum standards for new construction and renovations. The codes not only protect the lives of people living in homes or working in buildings, but they protect adjacent properties and their occupants. Building permits and inspections assure these minimum standards are followed.

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1. Why do I need a building permit to do work on my own property?
2. Why can’t an inspector tell me how to build something?
3. What codes does the city use?
4. What does a building permit cost?
5. How long does it take to get a building permit?
6. What plans should be submitted with a permit application?
7. Who can do the work?
8. Why does the city do inspections?
9. How is an inspection requested?
10. Why are some inspections performed in groups?
11. When is a Certificate of Occupancy required as part of a building permit?
12. What are the requirements for fences?
13. Is a permit needed to fix or replace a roof?