Building Codes Assistance Project

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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.

A new bill (House bill 3394) would require all new construction and major renovation of state buildings to meet the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standard.  The bill was proposed by State Representative Lance Cargill, R-Harrah, with the primary goal of achieving long-term energy efficiency benefits in state buildings. 

On February 4, 2008, House Bill 2214 was introduced to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.  It requires adoption of model ennergy codes. The Code for Energy Conservation in New Building Construction prepared by the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards, Inc. (NCSBCS); or the code of the International Code Council; or any other code which the governing body of the municipality deems desirable to promote safety, energy efficiency, health, and welfare within the municipality.