Tulsa, OK Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing chapter
- Title 55, Ch. 11 (2023)
- Verification frequency
- Annual
- Self-certify option
- Fire Marshal log sheets
- Max penalty
- $1,200 fine / 180 days jail
- Enforced by
- Code official on request
Summary
Tulsa landlords must document annual verification of fire extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms and smoke detectors under the 2023 Residential Rental Occupancy Standards, producing proof to the code official on request or facing misdemeanor penalties.
Owners of residential rental dwelling units shall annually document verification of the proper operation of fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems (if present), and fire alarm and detection systems (if present) and produce it upon request of the code official. If, due to building and housing codes in place at the time of construction a fire alarm and detection system was not required for a building, the applicant shall provide verification of the presence and proper operation of a smoke alarm in each residential rental dwelling unit.
Full Breakdown
Chapter 11 of the Property Maintenance Code (Title 55, added by Ord. No. 25115, effective 8-30-2023) governs every residential rental property in Tulsa. Section 1110 requires owners to annually document verification that fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, and fire alarm/detection systems are working, or, where none is required, that each unit's smoke alarm is present and functional. Acceptable proof is either a licensed inspector's report (approved by the Tulsa Fire Marshal) or owner self-inspection recorded on log sheets from the Fire Marshal's Office, signed by the owner or their representative. Separately, Section 1102.2 lets the code official inspect properties directly or accept certified third-party inspection reports.
Violations & Fines
Failing to produce the annual fire-safety verification, or any Property Maintenance Code violation at the rental, is a misdemeanor under Title 55 § 113.1: up to a $1,200 fine or 180 days in jail, with each day a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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