Oklahoma Adopts 2017 NEC

According to a recent press release from the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) has adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the 2018 editions of the International Building Code (IBC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC), International Fire Code (IFC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Plumbing Code (IPC).

These codes, as amended by the OUBCC, have an effective date of September 14, 2021 and are enforceable as the statewide minimum codes for commercial construction. For more information, review the OUBCC-approved amendments to these codes. More information on the OUBCC and statewide building codes can be found here.