Roofing in Lawton, Oklahoma

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THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS MODIFIED BY THE OKLAHOMA UNIFORM BUILDING CODE COMMISSION, WITH LAWTON'S OWN AMENDMENTS. Code of Ordinances Section 6-1-1-104: "The city hereby adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, as modified by OUBCC and as set forth in Title 748, Chapter 20 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code, more specifically Sections 748:20-6-1 to 748:20-6-53, at least one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk and as further amended by Section 6-1-1-105 of this Code of Ordinances" (history note ending Ord. No. 24-061, 9-24-2024). Section 6-1-1-105, read in full (items A to D), amends R101.1 (title), R112.1 (appeals), Table R301.2(1) (climatic and geographic design criteria) and adds the "Lawton Waffle Slab" foundation standard; it names no Chapter 9 section. The state's Chapter 9 modifications are OAC 748:20-6-14, read in the Commission's published 2018 IRC permanent rule document. Section 6-1-1-106 provides that where IRC provisions "are inconsistent with the provisions of the city code or state statutes, the provisions or requirements containing the most restrictive regulation shall apply and govern."

The City's License and Permits page links to its Civic Access Portal. The City's Required Documentation by Permit Application Type checklist says "Completion of this checklist is mandatory to receive a permit," and lists "Building Residential Roof" with "No Documents Required." The same document's residential permits table lists "ROOF" with the note "*Decking only." Section 6-1-1-113(B) doubles the permit fee where work begins without a permit.