Does the City of Jenks allow storm shelters and safe rooms to be installed for residential purposes?

The City of Jenks allows the installation of any storm shelters or safe rooms that meet the standards of either FEMA P-320 or ICC-500. Some types of storm shelters and safe rooms require a permit from the City of Jenks before installation. A permit is required to ensure compliance of the location, construction, and installation with the local codes and the guidelines established by FEMA P-320 and/or ICC-500.

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1. Which types of safe rooms and storm shelters require a permit?
2. Does the City of Jenks allow storm shelters and safe rooms to be installed for residential purposes?
3. Can I have a safe room installed in the floor of my existing home in a garage, closet, etc.?
4. Who acquires the permit?
5. How long does it take to get a permit?
6. Where do I get a permit application?
7. Why does the permit application require a site plan?
8. What if I don’t know all this information that the permit requests?
9. What inspections are required during the installation of my storm shelter or safe room?
10. Who calls in the inspection?
11. Why are inspections needed?
12. What else should I do when having a shelter or safe room installed?
13. What is the summary of required inspections?