Oklahoma Building Code, Permit and Licensing Information
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023
State Code Agency:
Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission:
2401 NW 23rd St., Suite 2F,
Oklahoma City, OK 73107.
Phone (405) 521-6501
Fax (405) 521-6504
Website: https://www.ok.gov/oubcc
What Current Oklahoma Building Code and Editions Are Adopted?
- 2015 International Zoning code (IZC)
- 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
- 2015 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2015 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2015 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2006 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
- 2006 International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC)
- 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) – Effective September 14, 2022
- State Energy Code 2006 IECC and 90.1-2004
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2018
Applicability (statewide, local, limited): LIMITED
Codes are adopted locally. The OUBCC has adopted nationally recognized base-model codes with modifications through the state’s rulemaking process. All jurisdictions in the state of Oklahoma have the ability to adopt these minimum codes for their area. These jurisdictions may also adopt codes that are more restrictive. Each jurisdiction has adopted a variety of editions of the codes. The State has provided a base model for adoption however; it appears some jurisdictions have adopted earlier editions of the code.
Additional Building Codes by State
| State Website | https://www.ok.gov/ |
| State Licensing | Resident electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors must be licensed. There are special requirements for non-resident contractors. See website for details. |
| State Licensing Division | https://www.ok.gov/pels/License_Search/ |
| State Fire Marshall | |
| State Environmental Permit | https://www.deq.state.ok.us/ |
Additional Building Codes by State
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming