Bill > SB160

This bill modifies the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act by making several key changes. It expands the Commission's membership from eleven to thirteen members, reducing the required years of prior experience for the local-level regulator/inspector from fifteen to ten years and adjusting some terminology. The bill modifies the Commission's powers and duties, specifically expanding its role in training and certification for construction industry personnel, including code officials, design professionals, and trades workers. It establishes a new requirement for the Commission to develop a workforce development plan to increase the number of available code officials in the state. The bill also updates the fee structure for construction permits, allowing fees up to $5.00 for permit issuance and renewal, and permits collecting agencies to retain up to 50 cents per permit for administrative costs. Additionally, the bill requires electronic reporting of fee collections, ensures that collected fees are deposited in a specific revolving fund, and mandates that the fees can only be used for the Commission's purposes. The changes aim to modernize and improve the oversight and development of building code standards and personnel in Oklahoma, with the modifications set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb160&Session=2600