News
Release
CITY OF BLACKWELL, OKLAHOMA
News
Release
Code Enforcement
Jim Inmon
Code Enforcement Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 10, 2009
CODE
TALK
Questions
are always being asked if someone needs a permit for certain jobs.
Permits are required for almost all types of construction. The purpose
for the permits is so to ensure compliance with current codes and
ordinances and for the health, safety and welfare of our citizens. It is
the responsibility of the citizens to call for the work to be inspected.
Permits shall be purchased before any work starts on a project. This
requirement is to make certain that all codes, ordinances and setback
requirements are met. The
city has specific requirements to be met when putting in new driveways,
carports and fences. It is important that everyone knows these
requirements before the work begins. Failure to comply with the
requirement of obtaining a permit can result in a citation being issued
against you, with a fine up to $200, along with a court order to have
certain items such as fences, carports and driveways removed if not in
compliance with city ordinance.
The following is a cost list for certain permits. Building permits are
ten cents per square foot with an additional charge of thirty dollars
for inspection of work. Permits for fences, carports, driveways,
sidewalks, portable buildings and above ground swimming pools is a flat
fee of twenty five dollars. In addition, the city has specific
requirements for approaches on new driveways which must be followed.
Plumbing permits are a fee of ten dollars for the inspection plus four
dollars per opening. When installing a new gas, water or sewer line the
ditch must be left open so the new line can be inspected before being
covered. When the alley is opened up to install a new sewer line, the
contractor and property owner are responsible for putting the alley back
in the same condition it was before the work. If it is not done
properly, over time this area will settle which creates even more
problems. If settlement occurs, the contractor and property owner will
be notified to make the needed repairs.
Electrical permits are ten dollars per inspection . There is also an
additional charge of seven dollars and fifty cents for up to fifteen
openings. When doing wiring, the work must be inspected before being
covered up. If walls are covered before the inspections are done, the
requirement is for the wall covering to be removed so it can be
inspected.
If anyone has a complaint they would like to report they may do so by
calling 363-0300 or by visiting the city’s website at
www.cityofblackwell.com and reporting the complaint online. |
