Oklahoma Plumbing Legislation, Codes, and Guidelines

State Statutes and Adopted Plumbing Codes

In Oklahoma, the standards for plumbing installations are established by the adoption of national model codes, which are then modified and promulgated as state rules. The primary codes utilized for plumbing in the state include the International Plumbing Code (IPC), the International Fuel Gas Code, and the plumbing provisions of the International Residential Code (IRC). These codes are adopted and revised by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) pursuant to the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act.

Primary State Agencies

The regulation of the plumbing trade in Oklahoma is divided between two primary entities:

• Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC): This commission is responsible for the adoption, modification, and maintenance of the statewide minimum building codes, including the plumbing codes used for construction.
• Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB): The CIB is the state regulatory agency tasked with the licensing, registration, inspection, and enforcement of the Plumbing License Law of 1955. The CIB ensures that plumbing professionals meet statewide competency standards and comply with the codes adopted by the OUBCC.

Resources to Learn More

• Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB)
• Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC)
• Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 (Professions and Occupations - includes Plumbing License Law)
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