Oklahoma § 36-974 - IBHS certified contractor required

§ 36-974. IBHS certified contractor required

A. Under the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes (SOH) Program, a

residential property owner shall hire an IBHS certified contractor

who is capable of performing work that satisfies the standards

prescribed by this act and the rules adopted thereto.

B. The Insurance Department shall not endorse or otherwise

provide preferential treatment to any contractor.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 36. Insurance

C. A residential property owner is responsible for any amount

owed to a contractor that exceeds awarded grant monies.

D. To be eligible to work on a project funded by the SOH

Program as a contractor, a contractor shall meet all program

requirements, including, but not limited to, those listed in this

subsection, and maintain a current copy of all applicable

certificates, licenses, and proof of insurance coverages with the

program office:

1. If required under Oklahoma law, the contractor shall hold a

valid and active contractor's license or registration in Oklahoma

and be free from all disciplinary action by the applicable licensing

board;

2. If applicable, the contractor shall be registered to do

business in Oklahoma with the Secretary of State;

3. The contractor shall have an in-force general liability

policy with Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in liability

coverage;

4. The contractor shall have workers' compensation and

employer's liability insurance in accordance with and to the extent

required by Oklahoma law;

5. The contractor shall hold an active IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™

Contractor Certification or FORTIFIED Professional Certification.

The contractor is responsible for paying all fees associated with

certification and training;

6. The contractor must successfully register as a supplier or

payee with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services;

7. The contractor shall maintain accurate contact information

with the SOH Program;

8. The contractor shall agree to follow the SOH Program's

procedures and rules as prescribed by the Insurance Commissioner;

9. The contractor shall not have a financial interest in any

project funded by the SOH Program for which they perform work other

than receiving payment on behalf of the homeowner from the SOH

Program and shall report to the SOH Program any potential conflicts

of interest before work commences; and

10. The contractor shall not be the evaluator for any project

funded by the SOH Program.

Added by Laws 2024, c. 293, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.