MEMBERSHIP, POWERS AND DUTIES, ETC.

Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 29, art. V, div. I

in effect

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-96 Created.

§ 29-96. - Created. There is hereby created within and for the City a Mechanical Code Review and Appeals Commission, with the powers and duties as hereinafter set forth. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-97 Membership.

§ 29-97. - Membership. The Mechanical Code Review and Appeals Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor with the consent and approval of the City Council. All members shall be residents of the State of Oklahoma, shall serve without compensation, and shall hold no other office. Each member shall have a minimum of five years experience in the mechanical industry, and shall be familiar with this Code as well as the State Mechanical Code. Nothing contained herein shall affect the present appointments or terms of appointment. The membership of the Commission shall be constituted as follows: (1) one member shall be a State-licensed mechanical or civil engineer with mechanical engineering experience; (2) one member shall be a mechanical contractor; (3) one member shall be a supplier of mechanical equipment; and (4) two members shall hold licenses in any of the categories licensed under the Mechanical Code. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-98 Term of office.

§ 29-98. - Term of office. The term of office for each commissioner of the Mechanical Code Review and Appeals Commission shall be for three years or until a successor is appointed. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-99 Vacancies.

§ 29-99. - Vacancies. Vacancies on the Mechanical Code Review and Appeals Commission shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired terms in the manner in which the original appointments were made. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-100 Consecutive absences.

§ 29-100. - Consecutive absences. A member of the Mechanical Code Review and Appeals Commission shall be considered to have resigned if he/she fails to attend three consecutive meetings unless the other members of the Commission notify the Mayor in writing that they believe the member to have been absent for a good cause and recommend that his appointment be continued. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-101 Removal from office.

§ 29-101. - Removal from office. Members of the Mechanical Code Review and Appeals Commission may be removed by the Mayor with the consent of the Council after notice to the member and a public hearing. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-102 Alternate members.

§ 29-102. - Alternate members. The Mayor may appoint two alternate members to the Mechanical Code Review and Appeals Commission with the approval of the Council, who shall be called by the Commission chairperson to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member. Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for commission membership, and shall be appointed for three years or until a successor has been appointed. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-103 Meetings.

§ 29-103. - Meetings. The Mechanical Code Review and Appeals Commission shall adopt rules in accordance with the provisions of this Code. The Commission shall have at least one meeting annually at the call of the Chairperson and at such times as the Commission may determine. At the first meeting and annually thereafter the Commission shall elect a Chairperson and a vice-chairperson to serve for a period of one year or until their successor is elected. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public. The Commission shall keep minutes of its meetings showing the vote of each member upon each question or, if a member is absent or failing to vote, indicating such act, and shall keep records of its official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the Development Services Department and shall be a public record. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-104 Four votes required.

§ 29-104. - Four votes required. A concurring vote of four members of the Commission shall be necessary to modify or reverse any order or interpretation of the Chief Mechanical Inspector or assistants, or to decide in favor of the applicant in any matter on which it may pass. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-105 Exemption of members from voting.

§ 29-105. - Exemption of members from voting. A member of the Commission shall abstain on any question in which that member is engaged as contractor or material dealer, or in the preparation of plans or specifications, or in which that member has a personal interest, or any other conflict of interest. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 29-106 Powers and duties.

§ 29-106. - Powers and duties. (a) Review of Boiler, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes. The Commission shall, from time to time, review the Boiler, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes and all resolutions and ordinances pertaining thereto and consider any changes which may be required due to the introduction of new materials, equipment or technology or which may be requested by the Chief Mechanical Inspector, members of technical trades, contractors or the general public. Such changes as the Commission deems appropriate shall be recommended to the Council in writing. (b) Appeal of application of Boiler, Mechanical and/or Fuel Gas Codes. Any person aggrieved may appeal to the Commission a decision of the Chief Mechanical Inspector interpreting any of the provisions of this Code covering the manner of construction or materials to be used in the erection, alteration or repair of a boiler, mechanical and/or fuel gas system. Application for appeal may be made when it is claimed that the true intent of this Code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, that the provisions of this Code do not fully apply, or that an equally good or better form of construction or materials can be used. (c) Appeal of denial of license and or registration. The Commission shall hear appeals from any person whose application for a license and/or registration was denied under the authority of this Code. (d) Appeal of revocation or suspension of license and/or registration. The Commission shall hear appeals from a person whose license and/or registration has/have been suspended or recommended for suspension or revocation by the Chief Mechanical Inspector. (e) Other duties. The Commission shall have such other powers and duties as are provided by ordinance. (Ord. No. 25053, § 2, 12-16-14, eff. 3-16-15)

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_CH29MECO_ARTVMECOREAPCO_DIVIMEPODUETFetched: 10/28/2026