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Do I need a permit for a water heater replacement in Oklahoma City, OK?

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Yes. Replacing a water heater needs a plumbing permit, issued only to a state-licensed plumbing contractor registered with the City.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see the Development Center. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.okc.gov/Services/Permits/Building-Trade-Permits

Where to apply

City of Oklahoma City Development Center (Accela Citizen Access)

Permitting authority: City of Oklahoma City Development Services (Development Center). Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and re-roofing permits can only be issued to Oklahoma-licensed contractors registered with the City. Plan Review: 405-297-2525.

Official sources

“A plumbing permit is required for this work. Plumbing permits can only be issued to contractors licensed in the State of Oklahoma and registered with the City of Oklahoma City.”

Source: https://www.okc.gov/Infrastructure-Development/Development-Planning/Development-Center

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