Building Codes Assistance Project

On February 2, a bill (SB 1182) was introduced in the Oklahoma Senate to create an Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission that would be charged to review and adopt all building codes (including energy codes) for residential and commercial construction within the state. Codes and standards adopted by the Commission would be the minimum standards for all residential and commercial construction. Local governments would be allowed to adopt "higher" standards than those adopted by the Commission.

Beginning July 1, the 11-member Commission (to be appointed by the governor) would have the power to begin the rulemaking process to adopt new building standards.  It could begin enforcing provisions as early as October 1. The bill does not direct the Commission to adopt any specific codes (such as the 2009 IECC).

STATUS: SB 1182 was approved by the state Senate 44-0 on March 11 and by House 65-29 on April 22.  Conference commmittees approved the bill on May 22, and Governor Brad Henry signed it into law on June 2.

More information on SB 1182: Bill Home Page (search "sb1182") | Text (enrolled)

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