Norman, OK Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

Article 6-II of the Norman Code of Ordinances adopts NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, 2020 edition, including Annex H, as the city's electrical code, incorporating amendments from the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission under Title 748 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code (NCC 6-208). The code does not take effect until at least three copies with the local amendments are filed with the City Clerk. Separately, NCC 6-104 requires a permit before installing, altering, or repairing any electrical system, gas distribution, or plumbing system, or installing electrical or gas appliances, and before installing air conditioning, heating, or refrigeration systems, applying citywide except where the chapter states otherwise.

NCC 6-105 sets electric permit fees by service size: 125 amps or less, 126 to 200 amps, and over 200 amps carry graduated charges, plus an amount per 100 amps above 200, with separate base fees for additions, alterations, or repairs to existing electrical systems that include the first two inspections. Fees double automatically if work begins before the permit issues. NCC 6-208 amends NEC section 230.70(A)(1) to require the service disconnect within 24 inches horizontally or 60 inches vertically of the point of service entrance, and adds section 312.8(4), requiring switch and overcurrent-device enclosures at least two feet above finish grade unless listed otherwise. Aluminum conductors are prohibited except for exterior uses and underground manufactured-home service feeders under the amended NEC 110.5.

Only a licensed electrical contractor, or a corporation or firm with a licensed contractor as an active officer, may pull an electrical permit under NCC 20-902; there is no owner-occupant exemption for electrical work. Appeals from a Building Official's interpretation go to the Board of Appeals under NCC 6-107.