House Bill No. 1384 mandates that the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) conduct post-installation inspections for storm pipes that do not pass a structural dead load test prior to installation. The inspections must be performed by qualified engineers or inspectors approved by ODOT, ensuring compliance with industry standards related to structural integrity, bedding and backfill placement, joint integrity, and the absence of significant defects. The bill specifies that the contractor is responsible for the costs associated with the inspections and any necessary corrective actions if the storm pipe fails to meet the required standards.

Additionally, the bill requires ODOT to establish rules for the implementation and enforcement of these inspection provisions, including specifications for inspections, testing protocols, and qualifications for inspectors. The new law is set to be codified as Section 4019.1 of Title 69 in the Oklahoma Statutes and will take effect on November 1, 2025.