§59-1000.1. Short title.

Sections 1000.1 through 1000.9 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the “Construction Industries Board Act”. Added by Laws 2001, c. 394, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 332, § 1.

§59-1000.2. See the following versions:

OS 59-1000.2v1 (HB 1686, Laws 2013, c. 292, § 1). OS 59-1000.2v2 (HB 2823, Laws 2020, c. 116, § 5).

§59-1000.20. Short title.

Sections 1000.20 through 1000.29 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the “Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act”. Added by Laws 2009, c. 439, § 2, emerg. eff. June 2, 2009. Amended by Laws 2014, c. 223, § 1.

§59-1000.21. Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission members.

A. 1. There is hereby created the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission within the Construction Industries Board which shall consist of thirteen (13) members, eleven of whom shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate as follows: a.one member who is a general contractor from a statewide organization that […]

§59-1000.22. Commission – Meetings – Duties.

1. The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission shall organize immediately after July 1, 2009, and annually thereafter, by electing from among its members a chair and a vice-chair. The Commission shall hold regularly scheduled meetings at least once each quarter at a time and place determined by the Commission and may hold such special meetings, […]

§59-1000.23. Codes and standards – Training and certification of building inspectors.

A. The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission shall have the power and the duty to review and adopt all building codes for residential and commercial construction to be used by all entities within this state. Codes and standards adopted by the Commission shall be the minimum standards for residential and commercial construction in this state. […]

§59-1000.24. Rules – Powers and duties.

A. 1. Beginning July 1, 2009, pursuant to and in compliance with Article I of the Administrative Procedures Act, the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission shall have the power to adopt, amend, repeal and promulgate rules as may be necessary to perform the duties required under the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act. Rules authorized […]

§59-1000.25. System of fees – Construction permits.

A. The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission shall establish a system of fees to be charged for the issuance and renewal of any construction permits issued by any agency, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state. B. This provision is subject to the following limitations: 1. No schedule of fees may be established or […]

§59-1000.26. Chief Executive Officer – Hire and terminate – Majority of vote.

A. No later than August 15, 2009, and thereafter, each time the position becomes vacant, the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission shall hire an Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Chief Executive Officer. The Commission may, upon a majority vote, terminate the employment of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Chief Executive Officer. B. The Oklahoma […]

§59-1000.27. Attorney General – Legal advisor – Discharge of duties.

The Attorney General shall be the legal advisor for the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission; and the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Chief Executive Officer and shall appear for and represent the Commission, the Chief Executive Officer and any deputies or agents in any and all litigation that may arise in the discharge of their […]

§59-1000.28. Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission to be designated the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Revolving Fund. The fund shall be a continuous fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all fees or payments of any type received by […]

§59-1000.29. State agencies or political subdivisions – Enactment of codes and rules.

Nothing in the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act shall prohibit state agencies or political subdivisions of the state from having full authority to provide for the enactment of codes and rules in such form as they may determine and prescribe; provided, that such code, ordinance, bylaw or rule shall contain higher standards and requirements […]

§59-1000.2v1. Construction Industries Board.

A. The Construction Industries Board is hereby re-created to continue until July 1, 2017, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law. Beginning January 1, 2002, the Board shall regulate the plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades, and building and construction inspectors through the powers and duties set forth in the Construction Industries Board […]

§59-1000.2v2. Construction Industries Board.

A. The Construction Industries Board is hereby re-created to continue until July 1, 2023, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The Board shall regulate the plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades, the building and construction inspectors, and the roofing contractors through the powers and duties set forth in the Construction Industries Board […]

§59-1000.3. Board meetings.

A. 1. The Construction Industries Board shall organize on September 1 each year, by electing from among its members a chair and a vice-chair. The Board shall hold regularly scheduled meetings at least once each quarter at a time and place determined by the Board and may hold special meetings, emergency meetings, or continued or […]

§59-1000.4. Rules – Powers and duties – Fines, penalties, and fees – Appeals.

A. 1. Pursuant to and in compliance with Article I of the Administrative Procedures Act, the Construction Industries Board shall have the power to adopt, amend, repeal, and promulgate rules as may be necessary to regulate the plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades, building and construction inspectors and home inspectors. All rules promulgated by the Board […]

§59-1000.4a. Additional powers – Skilled Trade Education and Workforce Development Fund.

A. The Construction Industries Board shall have the additional powers to: 1. Receive and convey information relating to the skilled trades regulated by the Construction Industries Board; and 2. Enter into contracts with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education for any accredited vocational or technical school or system of education institution in the […]

§59-1000.5. Fees – Licenses and permits – Issuance and renewal.

A. The Construction Industries Board may establish a system of fees by rule to be charged for the application for licenses, for the issuance and renewal of licenses and permits, for administration of examinations, for formal project reviews and dishonored checks under the Board’s authority. This provision is subject to the following limitations: 1. No […]

§59-1000.5a. License without examination – Reciprocity.

A. Except as otherwise provided by law, by way of reciprocity and without examination, an application for any license issued by any committee or board under the authority of the Construction Industries Board to engage in any work or trade in this state subject to the Board’s regulatory authority may be made to the Board […]

§59-1000.5b. Temporary license examinations.

A. The Construction Industries Board shall offer examinations for temporary journeyman plumber, temporary journeyman electrician, and temporary mechanical journeyman at least once every thirty (30) days following a declaration by the Governor of this state of a state of emergency in response to a disaster involving the destruction of dwelling units and shall continue do […]