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Who Handles Plumbing Permits in Moore?
Building permits and inspections in Moore are handled by the City of Moore’s Community Development offices at Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore, OK 73160. The city’s Building Permits & Inspections page explains which projects need a permit and how to apply and pay online. According to the city, permits are required for most residential and commercial remodels, additions and improvements, and for all new construction.
If you’re not sure whether your project needs a permit, the city asks you to call its Inspections Department at (405) 793-5051. Requirements, fees and scheduling are set by the city and can change, so check the city’s page or call before work starts.
Plumbing Projects Worth Asking the City About
Every job is different. These are the plumbing projects where it makes sense to check with the city before work begins:
- Water heater replacement or installation, gas or electric, tank or tankless.
- Natural gas line repair, or running a new gas line to an appliance.
- Sewer line replacement, or other work on the line between your house and the city main.
- Repiping, or moving fixtures as part of a bathroom or kitchen remodel.
Everyday repairs, like clearing a clogged drain, are a different kind of job. Whatever the project, if you’re unsure, ask the city. Its answer for your address and your project is the one that counts.
Which Codes Apply in Moore?
The City of Moore lists the building codes it has adopted on its permits page. For plumbing and gas work, the list includes the 2018 International Plumbing Code and the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, as amended by the city and by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission. Code editions are updated over time, so check the city’s current list rather than relying on any guide, this one included.
The city also publishes information on the federal Lead and Copper Rule and what it means for water service lines in Moore.
Call OKIE811 Before Anyone Digs
If your project means digging in the yard, for example to reach a sewer line or a buried water or gas line, Oklahoma’s damage prevention law requires a call to OKIE811 before digging starts, so buried utility lines can be marked. You can call 811 or submit a request online.
For questions about the natural gas service to your home, contact Oklahoma Natural Gas. If you ever smell gas, leave the house first, then call ONG or 911 from outside.
Hiring a Licensed Plumber in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, plumbing contractors are licensed by the state’s Construction Industries Board (CIB). The CIB’s plumbing contractor page explains how state licensing works, and you can ask any plumber about their license before work starts. PlumbWorX is licensed and insured (Oklahoma CIB license #191617).
Before you hire anyone for a bigger plumbing project, it’s fair to ask:
- Are you licensed with the state, and are you insured?
- Do you expect the city to require a permit for this job?
- What will the job cost before you start?
- Who do I contact if I have a question afterward?
How PlumbWorX Works With Moore Homeowners
PlumbWorX LLC is based at 101 Barbour St in Moore. Here is what to expect when you call us about a project like this:
- We take calls 24/7 at (405) 847-9809.
- Our service call fee is $89, and it’s waived when we do the work.
- We look at the job and give you the price before any work starts.
- Free estimates are available on water heater replacements and sewer replacements.
- We’ll talk through what the city may want for your project, so you know what to ask before work starts.
Related services: water heater installation, gas line repair, sewer camera inspection and sewer line replacement. Ready to talk about your project? Contact us or call (405) 847-9809.