Building Codes and Inspections

Currently the City of Newcastle Planning Department is utilizing both the previous permitting software, and the new MGO software.

If the New Construction Permit Project was issued before December 6th, 2023, it will be on the old permitting software system. The Planning Department will need to schedule the request. Contractors can call our inspection hotline to leave a voicemail or can simply text the hotline for an inspection request, 405-724-2671. 

If your project is currently on our MGO system, inspections are requested through your customer portal account. Simply search the project number (Year-#) or address. If searching by address, it's important to use the abbreviated letters (ST, BLVD, CIR, RD, etc.).

The city requires a minimum of 24-hours' notice for all inspections.

• Inspections are done Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

• If the work is not ready for inspection upon arrival of the inspector, a re-inspection fee may apply. 

• All Rough and Final inspections will need to be requested through the general contractor. 

  - All Rough Inspections will be completed at the same time as the Building Framing.

- All Final Inspections will be completed at the same time as the Building Final. 

All Rough Trade Inspections will be completed at the same time as Building Frame Inspection, before insulation and drywall has been installed.

All Final Trade Inspections will be completed at the same time as Final Building Inspection.

Inspection List for Buildings

1. Footing Inspection

2. Foundation inspection- rebar and forms in place prior to concrete installation.

3. Pier and Beam

4. Slab (before concrete) inspection

5. Driveway (can be requested to be completed same time as finals)

6. Stem wall inspection- (if stem walls are installed in a separate step from slab) Rebar and forms in place prior to concrete installation
7. Sheathing inspection- after sheathing is installed before moisture barrier or cornice is installed
8. Building Framing (scheduled with all trade roughs and electrical service)
9. Building Final (scheduled with all trade finals)

Inspection List for Electrical

1. Temporary Pole - Temporary service will be issued when passed.
2. Electrical Underground
3. Electrical Rough
4. Electrical Utility Service Release (scheduled same time as Electrical Rough)
5. Electrical Final

Inspection List for Mechanical 

1. Mechanical Underground
2. Mechanical Rough
3. Mechanical Final

Inspection List for Plumbing

1. Plumbing Underground
2. Plumbing (Sewer) Utility
3. Plumbing (Water) Utility
4. Gas Service Release (scheduled same time as Plumbing Rough)
5. Plumbing Rough
6. Plumbing Final