FAQs

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Building

1. Can I build right up to the property lines of my property?: That depends on the zoning of a residential property. Please contact the Building Department for further information. Ph: (405) 359-4780

2. What is a building permit?: A building permit is a license which grants legal permission to start construction of a building project.

4. When is a building permit required?: Anytime you are adding to or removing the structural framework of a building due to remodeling, a fire restoration or similar situations, it will require you to purchase a building permit. If you are building or purchasing a detached structure to be located on your property for a garage, barn or storage purposes and it exceeds 200 square feet., you are required to purchase a building permit.

5. Do I need a foundation for a detached structure I am building or if I am adding on to an existing structure?: Yes, a foundation is required for any structural building to be located on your property including additions to existing structures. It is required to be designed by a design professional such as an Oklahoma State Licensed Professional Engineer and must still meet minimum code standards. The exception to this is on existing structures. Foundations on most additions to residential structures can be installed per a foundation design hand-out we can furnish to you and must still meet minimum code criteria.

6. Do you require a permit for replacing or repairing existing roof coverings on residential structures?: No, a permit is not required. Our department does not inspect new roof coverings or re-roofing of residential structures. If a homeowner has a question concerning code requirements for roof coverings, we will furnish the owner with the current State adopted code language on repairing or re-roofing for insurance purposes only. Any dispute between the roof installer and the homeowner will be a civil issue for them to resolve.

7. If I am re-roofing or installing a new roof can I use wood shingles?: Yes, as long as they are fire retardant.

8. If I add on to my house, do I have to install smoke detectors?: Only if you add a bedroom on to the house, all smoke detectors must be brought up to code. They would need to be located in each sleeping room, the immediate vicinity outside of sleeping rooms and on each story of the dwelling. (This does not include crawl spaces and attics)

9. Is a Builder required to be licensed in Oklahoma and registered to work in Edmond?: No. Currently a Builder is not required to be licensed in the State of Oklahoma, so there is no license to register in Edmond.