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CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS

Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 20, art. II, div. 4
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Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 20-61 Required.

§ 20-61. - Required. (a) A certificate of fitness shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually. A certificate of fitness is required by the responsible person conducting any of the following activities when such activities are conducted on a for-hire basis or any funds are received through donations, in-kind gift, barter arrangement, or payment for services of any type. (1) the use of any explosive material, except no certificate is required for: a. personnel involved in manufacturing processes utilizing explosive materials; or b. individuals using power-driven riveting machines employing small arms ammunition; (2) the installation of any flammable compressed gas tanks or any equipment attached thereto; (3) any use of fireworks or pyrotechnic agent used for display; (4) any chimney sweep operation; (5) cleaning of ducts used for removal of grease-laden vapors; (6) the installation, removal or testing for tightness of flammable or combustible liquid tanks or any equipment or lines attached thereto; (7) any use of open flame effect(s) before audiences in indoor and/or outdoor settings. (b) No such certificates are required for any person having obtained a license or certificate as may be required by other state or local law covering any of the above activities. Such exemption shall be for the activity only. (Ord. No. 21843, § 2, 11-6-01, eff. 3-6-02; Ord. No. 23055, § 1, 8-1-06; Ord. No. 24828, § 5, 2-25-14, eff. 5-1-14)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 20-62 Application; fee.

§ 20-62. - Application; fee. All applications for a certificate of fitness shall be filed with the Fire Marshal on forms provided by the Fire Marshal. A fee shall be charged to issue or renew a certificate of fitness as may be required by the Fire Prevention Code in accordance with Article III, Title 20, of Chapter 60, the General Schedule of Fees. (Ord. No. 21843, § 2, 11-6-01, eff. 3-6-02)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 20-63 Issuing officer.

§ 20-63. - Issuing officer. When certificates of fitness are required by this jurisdiction for performance of activities related to fire safety, the Fire Marshal shall be responsible for their issuance as provided in this division. (Ord. No. 21843, § 2, 11-6-01, eff. 3-6-02)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 20-64 Proof of qualifications.

§ 20-64. - Proof of qualifications. Every person applying for a certificate of fitness shall furnish satisfactory proof to the Fire Marshal that the applicant is familiar with the materials, formulas, tools, techniques, standards, laws, ordinances, recognized good practices, safety precautions, and manufacturer's recommendations pertaining to the particular system, materials, devices or operations with which the applicant will be involved and for which the certificate of fitness is issued. The applicant shall further prove that he/she is physically competent to perform any and all actions necessary or incidental to the operation for which the certificate of fitness is issued. (Ord. No. 21843, § 2, 11-6-01, eff. 3-6-02)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 20-65 Investigation and examination.

§ 20-65. - Investigation and examination. The Fire Marshal shall investigate every application for a certificate of fitness. The investigation shall include an examination of the applicant as to his/her experience and training in the field of the certificate of fitness for which the applicant has applied. The examination may include a practical test. When the Fire Marshal determines that the applicant for the certificate of fitness conforms to all of the requirements of this article, the Fire Marshal shall issue the certificate of fitness. (Ord. No. 21843, § 2, 11-6-01, eff. 3-6-02)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 20-66 Denial.

§ 20-66. - Denial. When the Fire Marshal determines that an applicant is not fit to receive the certificate of fitness because of the applicant's inability to comply with the provisions of this article, the Fire Marshal shall refuse to issue the certificate of fitness. If the refusal is based upon the applicant's inability to pass a written examination, which is given to determine competency, the applicant may not apply again for the certificate of fitness within a ten-day period following the examination. (Ord. No. 21843, § 2, 11-6-01, eff. 3-6-02)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 20-67 Expiration and renewal.

§ 20-67. - Expiration and renewal. (a) Expiration. Certificates of fitness shall be issued for the period of time shown on the face of the certificate of fitness as determined by the Fire Marshal, but such period of time shall not exceed three years. (b) Renewal. Applications for renewal of a certificate of fitness shall be filed in the same manner as an application for an original certificate. Each such application shall be accompanied by the applicable fees. The granting of a renewal of a certificate of fitness shall be accomplished in the same manner as for an original certificate of fitness. (Ord. No. 21843, § 2, 11-6-01, eff. 3-6-02)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 20-69 Restricted certificates.

§ 20-69. - Restricted certificates. The Fire Marshal is authorized, upon receipt of application, to issue a certificate of fitness that is restricted to one or more activities, systems, items or devices, or to a particular premises. (Ord. No. 21843, § 2, 11-6-01, eff. 3-6-02)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 20-70 Notice of change of address.

§ 20-70. - Notice of change of address. Each person holding a certificate of fitness shall notify the Fire Marshal in writing of any change in business, residential or other notification address within ten days after such change. Failure on the part of a person to give such notification shall constitute grounds for revocation of the certificate of fitness. (Ord. No. 21843, § 2, 11-6-01, eff. 3-6-02)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 20-71 Form and contents.

§ 20-71. - Form and contents. A certificate of fitness issued by the Fire Marshal shall be in the form of an identification card. The card shall contain the following information to be valid: (1) the purpose for which the certificate of fitness has been issued; (2) the date the certificate of fitness is issued and the date of expiration; (3) other information as may be necessary to properly identify the person to whom the certificate of fitness is issued; (4) the signature of the person to whom the certificate of fitness is issued; (5) the name and signature of the Fire Marshal who issued the certificate of fitness, or the Fire Marshal's name and countersignature of a designated representative; (6) printed thereon in bold type the following: "THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT EXCLUSIVELY RECOMMEND THE BEARER." (Ord. No. 21843, § 2, 11-6-01, eff. 3-6-02)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 20-72 Display.

§ 20-72. - Display. Any person to whom a certificate of fitness has been granted in conformance with this article shall, upon request, produce and show proper identification and the certificate of fitness to anyone for whom he/she seeks to render services or to the Fire Marshal. (Ord. No. 21843, § 2, 11-6-01, eff. 3-6-02)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH20FIPRPR_ARTIIFIPRCO_DIV4CEFIFetched: 10/28/2026

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