Oklahoma Administrative Code

If federal fire safety standards for cigarettes preempt the Act or this Chapter, the OSFM will repeal this Chapter. Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 265:40-1-10 Added at 26 Ok Reg 522, eff 1-2-09 through 7-14-09 (emergency)1; Added at 27 Ok Reg 834, eff 4-25-10 1This emergency action ex…

All required notices, test results and documents shall be sent to: Office of the State Fire Marshal, 2401 NW 23rd Street, Suite 4, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107. Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 265:40-1-11 Added at 26 Ok Reg 522, eff 1-2-09 through 7-14-09 (emergency)1; Added at 27 Ok …

The following words or terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning: "Act" means the Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Act. "Agent" means any person licensed by the Oklahoma Tax Commission to purchase and affix adhesive or meter stamps on packa…

(a) Testing of cigarettes shall be conducted in accordance with the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E2187-04 (2004) "Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes". This standard may be obtained from the publisher at ASTM Interna…

(a) When tested in accordance with OAC 265:40-1-3, no more than 25 percent of the cigarettes tested in a test trial shall exhibit full length burns. (b) Each cigarette listed in a certification submitted pursuant to OAC 265:40-1-6 that uses lowered permeability bands in the cigar…

In order to ensure compliance with the performance standard specified in OAC 265:40-1-4, each manufacturer shall maintain copies of the reports of all tests conducted on all cigarettes offered for sale for a period of 3 years and shall make copies of those reports available to OS…

(a) Each manufacturer shall submit a written certification attesting that: (1) each cigarette listed in the certification has been tested in accordance with OAC 265:40-1-3; and (2) each cigarette listed in the certification meets the performance standard set forth in OAC 265:40-1…

(a) After the acceptance of the manufacturer's certification by OSFM, manufacturers certifying cigarettes in accordance with OAC 265:40-1-6 shall provide a copy of the certifications to all wholesale dealers and agents to which they sell cigarettes. (b) OSFM and the Office of the…

(a) Cigarettes that have been certified by a manufacturer in accordance with OAC 265:40-1-6 shall be marked to indicate compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. Marking shall be in eight (8) point type or larger and consist of: (1) the letters "FSC" and be permanently st…

(a) Any manufacturer, wholesale dealer, agent, or other person or entity who knowingly sells or offers to sell cigarettes other than through retail sale in violation of OAC 265:40-1-1(a)(3) shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500.00 for each pack of such cigarettes…

The purpose of the rules shall be to provide the minimum requirements for outdoor fireworks displays and for licensure of display operators. The State Fire Marshal shall establish a program for the licensure of Outdoor Display Operators. A license may be granted upon demonstratio…

Pre-license Outdoor Display Operator training programs and continuing education classes shall be approved by the State Fire Marshal. Pre-license training programs and continuing education classes shall be taught by a currently licensed Outdoor Display Operator. Pre-license traini…

To obtain an Outdoor Display Operator License an applicant shall pass an examination prescribed by the State Fire Marshal. Correctly answering 70% or more of the questions will be considered a passing score. If the applicant fails to pass the test on the first attempt the applica…

An applicant for licensure as an outdoor fireworks display operator shall: (1) Submit a license fee of $75.00 with the application form prescribed by the State Fire Marshal. (2) Complete at least eight (8) hours of OSFM approved pre-license outdoor display operator training. (3) …

(a) Renewal notices will be sent out by the state fire marshal sixty (60) days prior to expiration of each license. Failure to renew a license prior to expiration may result in the retaking of a pre-license training program. (b) An applicant for renewal of an Outdoor Display Oper…

(a) All continuing education courses must be approved by the State Fire Marshal for applicants to receive credit for the course. (b) The applicant shall provide verification to the State Fire Marshal of having obtained the required continuing education credits. Verification consi…

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a fee schedule for the State Fire Marshal's Office. Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 265:60-1-1 Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022

(a) In accordance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act [Oklahoma Statutes Title 51 Section 24A.1-24A.201] and Oklahoma State Statute Title 74 Section 324, the State Fire Marshal's Office shall charge the following fees for reproduction of records: (1) Copying fee - $.25 per page (2…

The Legislature has given responsibility for administering and maintaining current and new State incentive and recognition programs for firefighters to the Council on Firefighter Training. Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 268:3-1-1 Added at 23 Ok Reg 3056, eff 7-27-06

(a) Depending on the specifics of these state incentive and recognition programs, the Council on Firefighter Training shall work together with the other appropriate State agencies which are involved in the various programs created. This includes, but is not limited to, the Oklaho…

(a) In order to maximize effectiveness, the Council on Firefighter Training shall coordinate all the existing and new State incentive and recognition programs for firefighters. The Council on Firefighter Training shall administer and maintain these State programs in such a manner…

This Chapter describes the organization and operation of the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System and State Board, as required by 75 O.S., Section 302. This Chapter describes the administrative operations of the System and State Board, and sets forth procedures ava…

(a) The System is a body corporate and an instrumentality of the State of Oklahoma, vested with the powers and duties specified in 11 O.S. Sections 49-100.1 through 49-143.6, and other such powers and duties necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of these provisions. (b) …

(a) Information regarding pension matters within the purview of 11 O.S., Sections 49-100.1 through 49-143.6, which statues define the State Board's jurisdiction, may be secured by oral or written communication addressed to the State Board at its offices located at: Oklahoma Firef…

Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 270:1-1-4 Amended at 10 Ok Reg 1061, eff 3-23-92 through 5-28-93 (emergency); Amended at 13 Ok Reg 1599, eff 5-28-96; Revoked at 14 Ok Reg 2915, eff 7-11-97

(a) The State Board may conduct examinations and investigations of pension matters within the scope of its jurisdiction and authority as it deems appropriate to secure information useful in the lawful administration of these provisions. The State Board may compel witnesses to app…

This Chapter establishes physical standards for new members in the Firefighters Pension and Retirement System and establishes procedures and other requirements for administering the pension and retirement plan. Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 270:10-1-1 Amended at 13 Ok Reg 1601, eff 5…

Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 270:10-1-10 Added at 20 Ok Reg 2662, eff 7-25-03 Revoked by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/11/2016

Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 270:10-1-2 Revoked at 10 Ok Reg 1063, eff 3-23-92 through 5-28-93 (emergency); Revoked at 13 Ok Reg 1601, eff 5-28-96

Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 270:10-1-3 Amended and renumbered to 270:10-1-8 at 10 Ok Reg 1063, eff 3-23-92 through 5-28-93 (emergency); Amended and renumbered to 270:10-1-8 at 13 Ok Reg 1601, eff 5-28-96

Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 270:10-1-4 Added at 10 Ok Reg 1063, eff 3-23-92 through 5-28-93 (emergency); Added at 13 Ok Reg 1601, eff 5-28-96; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2918, eff 7-11-97; Revoked at 21 Ok Reg 2132, eff 6-26-04

(a) Any candidate applying for entrance into the System as a paid firefighter must provide to the System written certification from a physician that the candidate has met the minimum medical requirements for entrance. Medical evaluations of such candidates shall be conducted prio…

(a) Medical conditions that can affect a candidate's ability to safely perform essential job functions shall be designated either Category A or Category B. (b) Candidates with Category A medical conditions shall not be certified as meeting the medical requirements for entrance in…

(a) Any person being considered as a candidate for a position of a paid firefighter shall, pursuant to title 11 O.S. § 49-116, complete and pass a minimum physical performance/agility test(an "Agility Test") based upon the following standards established by the State Board. An Ag…

(a) To be eligible for entrance into the System as a paid firefighter, a candidate must meet minimum medical, physical performance, and agility requirements that reflect the ability of the candidate to perform the essential job functions of fire suppression, prevention and life s…

(a) Benefits.(1) All pension benefits are paid in arrears the last working day of the month. (2) In determining a paid member's normal retirement date, fractional round-up of months and days shall not be used even if the member has volunteer credited service. (3) If a member serv…

A paid member may purchase of to five years of credited service earned while a member of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System, the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, the Teacher's Retirement System of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement Sys…

(a) This Subchapter is applicable to the Oklahoma Forensic Review Board pursuant to Title 22 O.S. § 1161. (b) Each person ordered to the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services through a "not guilty by reason of insanity" verdict shall rec…

The following words or terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Conditional Release" is a court approved release for those adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity who are not believed to be presently…

(a) Meetings. The Review Board shall meet at the Oklahoma Forensic Center or by videoconference at least quarterly.(1) A quorum shall consist of four (4) members who are present either physically or via teleconference. (2) The agenda and materials for review shall be sent to all …

The rules in this Chapter provide general operating procedures of the State Board of Registration for Foresters. Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 280:1-1-1

The State Board of Registration for Foresters is a five-member Board which administers a voluntary licensing program for professional foresters in the State of Oklahoma. Board members serve five-year terms, and represent University, forest industry and public agency sectors. Note…

The Board meets twice annually to conduct the business of the agency, which includes review and action on applications for registration. Routine agency business and correspondence with the public are handled by the Secretary, located in the Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln B…

(a) Application form. Application forms for licensing as a registered forester in Oklahoma are available from the Secretary. The form requests information on the applicant concerning education and experience, and requires five references. (b) References. Letters are sent to each …

(a) Petition by public. The public may petition the Board by notifying the Secretary. The Secretary shall schedule consideration of the petition in cooperation with the Chairman of the Board, either at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, or, if necessary, at a spec…

The rules in this Chapter provide Board policy on administrative details governing the licensing of registered foresters, and handling of records. Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 280:10-1-1

It shall be the policy of the Board that the content of applications, letters of reference, transcripts, examinations and other information or discussion of individual applicants shall be treated as confidential information. Notes Okla. Admin. Code § 280:10-1-2