Oklahoma § 19-868.17 - Enforcement by county engineer

§ 19-868.17. Enforcement by county engineer

After the adoption of such zoning regulations or building line

regulations by the board of county commissioners, no building or

other structure within the area authorized by this act to be zoned

shall be erected, constructed, enlarged or altered in such manner as

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 19. Counties and County Officers

to prolong the life of the buildings, nor shall the use of any land

within such area be changed without a permit issued by the county

engineer. The county engineer shall have the duty of administering

the rules and regulations under this act and shall make such

inspections and investigations as may be necessary to the proper

enforcement of such rules and regulations.

Added by Laws 1972, c. 244, § 17, emerg. eff. April 7, 1972.

§19-868.17A. Building and fire codes for unincorporated areas.

The board of county commissioners may, by resolution, adopt

building codes, fire codes, or both building and fire codes which

shall be designed for the purpose of promoting, benefiting, and

protecting the public health, safety and welfare of the people of

this state. The codes adopted pursuant to this section shall be

applicable only in the unincorporated areas of the county. All

building materials, equipment, and methods of installation or

construction shall be at least the equivalent of that prescribed in

any building or fire code adopted by the board of county

commissioners in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance,

durability, and safety. Any codes adopted pursuant to this section

shall not apply to the installation and maintenance of electric

supply and communication lines of public utilities and public

service companies which are regulated by the Corporation Commission.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to any area located

within any county not subject to the provisions of Section 868.1

through 868.22 of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Building

inspectors may be employed by a county to enforce building or fire

codes. The building inspectors shall be licensed by the State of

Oklahoma. The building inspectors shall enforce the provisions of

any building or fire code adopted pursuant to this section and shall

be authorized to inspect all buildings for the purpose of

discharging the duties imposed by this section or by any building or

fire code adopted by the board of county commissioners. The board

of county commissioners may adopt rules to carry out the inspections

to enforce the building or fire codes, may prescribe the necessary

permits, notices, and inspection procedures and may set and

determine fees. The fees shall be reasonable and shall be

sufficient to meet the expense of inspection and enforcement of the

building or fire codes. The county engineer shall have the duty of

supervising and ensuring that the rules for building inspections are

carried out. The board of county commissioners may hire other

employees necessary for inspection and enforcement of building or

fire codes and may expend funds as it deems reasonable and necessary

for equipment and ancillary services.

Added by Laws 2003, c.387, § 3, emerg. eff. June 4, 2003.