Each jurisdiction in the state has the authority to adopt one of the nationally recognized model codes, the codes the state uses, or codes that are comparable to the state codes. These jurisdictions have full authority to adopt and amend any energy conservation requirements for buildings other than state-owned buildings. For state-owned buildings, the Oklahoma Office of Central Services, Construction Properties Division, monitors the construction process for compliance with the relevant construction codes.
Local jurisdictions are responsible for enforcing any locally adopted codes.
The State Fire Marshal's Office made the BOCA International NBC, including the 1995 MEC, mandatory for jurisdictions without codes and for state facilities effective June 1, 1997. To provide two, three day seminars on a bi-monthly basis for building personnel.