Building Codes Assistance Project

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.
Municipalities may adopt the "New Jersey Smart Code" building standard for purposes of rehabilitation to existing structures that were completed prior to November 1, 1985.  The effective date would be November 1, 2008.

For more information consult the Oklahoma State Legislature Website and search for HB2214.

For Oklahoma code status information, please consult the BCAP Oklahoma Code Status Page.