Code Programs, Adopted Codes and History

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Oregon adopts 13 specialty codes and administers programs for each code area.
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Adopted Codes

The following comprise the 2011 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Code adopted by the state of Oregon:

• The 2010 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
• The 2010 edition of ANSI/ASME B31.1, Power Piping Code
• The 2010 edition of ANSI/ASME B31.3, Process Piping Code
• The 2010 edition of ANSI/ASME B31.5, Refrigeration Piping Code
  
• The 2011 edition of ANSI/ASME B31.9, Building Service Piping Code
  
• The 2011 edition of ANSI/NB 23, National Board Inspection Code
• The 2011 edition of NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code
  
• The 2009 edition of ASME (CSD-1), Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers
• 2007 Oregon amendments (None at this time)
• See also OAR 918-225-0445
• See also OAR 918-225-0450

History

OAR 918-225

Adopted Code

Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) - 2010 (read only)

Based on 2009 International Building Code (IBC), and includes amendments that are Oregon-specific. The OSSC covers commercial construction, certain apartments, transient lodging such as hotels and motels, and certain residential structures that are subject to licensure by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

• Appendix chapters and related documents are available on the Commercial Structures Program website
• Oregon's energy provisions were previously located in Chapter 13 of the (OSSC) and can now be found in the new Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC)

History

OAR 918-460

Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
Edition	Effective date
2009 (IBC)	July 1, 2010
2006 (IBC)	April 1, 2007
2003 (IBC)	October 1, 2004
1997 (UBC)	Oregon Amended 1998, 4/99, 10/99, 4/00, 10/00, 10/01, 1/02, 10/03
1997 (UBC)	October 1, 1998
1994 (UBC)	April 1, 1996
1991 (UBC)	January 1, 1993
1988 (UBC)	January 1, 1990
1985 (UBC)	July 1, 1986
1982 (UBC)	August 1, 1983
1979 (UBC)	July 1, 1980
1976 (UBC)	March 1, 1978
1973 (UBC)	July 1, 1974

Adopted Code

Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC) - 2011 (read only)

Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code with Oregon amendments.
Some significant changes include:

• Egress from working spaces around electrical equipment
• Multi-wire branch circuit requirements for grouping and handle ties
• Requirements for GFCI and AFCI protection techniques
• Lighting and receptacle requirements in dwellings
• Requirements for raceways in wet locations
• Weather resistant and tamper resistant receptacles
• Requirements for electrified truck parking spaces

History

OAR 918-305

Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC)
Edition	Effective date
2011 (NEC)	April 1, 2011
2008 (NEC)	April 1, 2008
2005 (NEC)	April 1, 2005
2002 (NEC)	October 1, 2002
1999 (NEC)	April 1, 2000
1996 (NEC)	October 1, 1996
1993 (NEC)	July 1, 1993
1990 (NEC)	July 1, 1990
1987 (NEC)	May 1, 1987
1984 (NEC)	July 1, 1984
1981 (NEC)	October 1, 1981
1978 (NEC)	January 1, 1978
1975 (NEC)	July 1, 1975
1971 (NEC)	May 1, 1972 (est.)
1968 (NEC)	January 1, 1969

Adopted Codes

Oregon Elevator Specialty Code - 2011 - is based on the following:

• The 2010 edition of ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
• The 2010 edition of ASME A17.2, Inspector's Manual
• The 2010 edition of ASME A17.6, Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation, and Governor Systems
• The 2008 edition of ASME A18.1, The Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
• The 2009 edition of ASME A90.1, The Belt Manlift Standard
• The 2005 Oregon Specialty Lift Code
• 2011 Oregon amendments

History

OAR 918-400

Adopted Code

Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC) - 2010 (read only)

Based on the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) model code and includes Oregon specific amendments. The 2010 OEESC is the first edition of an Oregon stand-alone code covering the energy provisions. The energy code includes minimum requirements for the elements of a building that impact the use of energy such as the exterior building envelope, mechanical systems, and lighting fixtures and controls. Oregon's energy provisions were previously located in Chapter 13 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC).

History

OAR 918-800

Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC)
Edition	Effective date
2009 (IECC)	July 1, 2010

 

Adopted Codes

Oregon Manufactured Dwelling and Parks Specialty Code (MD&P) -
2002 (read and print)
Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code (MDISC) -
2010 (read and print)

• MD&P was developed at the direction of the Oregon Building Codes Division administrator through the Oregon Manufactured Structures and Parks Advisory Board
• MDISC was developed at the direction of the Oregon Building Codes Division administrator through the Residential & Manufactured Structures Board

History

OAR 918-500

Adopted Code

Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC) - 2010 (read only)

Based on the 2009 International Mechanical Code, and 2009 International Fuel Gas Code, and also includes Oregon amendments.

• The 2010 OMSC covers commercial and certain residential mechanical installations

History

OAR 918-440

Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC)
Edition	Effective date
2009 (IMC)	July 1, 2010
2006 (IMC)	April 1, 2007
2003 (IMC)	October 1, 2004
2000 (IMC)	October 1, 2002
1998 (IMC)	October 1, 1999
1994 (UMC)	April 1, 1996
1991 (UMC)	January 1, 1993
1988 (UMC)	January 1, 1990
1985 (UMC)	May 1, 1986
1982 (UMC)	August 1, 1983
1979 (UMC)	July 1, 1980
1976 (UMC)	March 1, 1978
1973 (UMC)	July 1, 1974

Adopted Code

Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC) - 2011 (read only)
Based on the following:

• The 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, Chapters 2 through 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16; and Appendices A, B, D, E, J, and I
• The 2002 edition of NFPA 99C, Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems Standard
• Oregon amendments

History

OAR 918-750

Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC)
Edition	Effective date
2009 (UPC)	April 1, 2011
2006 (UPC)	April 1, 2008
2003 (UPC)	April 1, 2005
1997 (UPC)	April 1, 2000
1994 (UPC)	April 1, 1996
1991 (UPC)	February 1, 1992
1988 (UPC)	January 1, 1990
1985 (UPC)	January 1, 1987
1980 (based on 1979)	October 13, 1984
1979 (UPC)	July 1, 1981
1976 (UPC)	January 1, 1978
1973 (UPC)	February 1, 1975

Adopted Code

Oregon Reach Code (ORC) - 2011

In 2009, the Oregon Legislature with the approval of Senate Bill 79, directed the Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) to increase energy efficiency in buildings that are newly constructed, reconstructed, altered or repaired. In addition to increasing efficiency in the statewide mandatory energy code, Senate Bill 79 established a new code called the Reach Code.

The Reach Code is a set of statewide optional construction standards for energy efficiency that exceed the requirements of the state's mandatory codes. Builders will have an optional path for high performance construction and jurisdictions can be assured the innovative construction methods are sound.

The Reach Code covers a variety of topics including: mechanical systems, lighting designs, overall building design (both residential and commercial), plumbing practices and products. The Division is working to align the code with federal, state, and local financial incentives.

History

OAR 918-465

Oregon Reach Code (ORC)
Edition	Effective date
2012 (IGCC, version 2)	Commercial provisions - July 1, 2011 Residential provisions - October 1, 2011

Adopted Code

The state of Oregon adopts nationally recognized model codes with Oregon specific amendments as the minimum safety standards for the construction, conversion, alteration, and repair of recreational vehicles. To see the current minimum safety standards adopted, see OAR 918-525-0040. Specific Oregon amendments have been adopted in OAR 918-525-0042.

History

OAR 918-525-0040
OAR 918-525-0042

Recreational Vehicle Standards - Effective November 1, 2008
2008 NFPA 1192, Standard on Recreational Vehicles
2005 ANSI 119.5, Standard for Recreational Park Trailers
2008 NFPA 70, Articles 551 Recreational Vehicles and 552 Park Trailers
2008 ANSI/RVIA Standard for Low Voltage Systems

Adopted Code

Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) - 2011 (read only)
Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) - 2008 (read only)

Based on the 2006 edition of the International residential Code for One- and Two- family Dwellings and as further amended by the division with:

• Code provisions for low-rise apartments are located in Appendix N in the 2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code

The OMSC contains only the structural and mechanical provisions. The plumbing and electrical provisions for the ORSC can be found in the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code and the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code.

History

OAR 918-480

Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)
Edition	Effective date
2009 (IRC)	July 1, 2011
2006 (IRC)	April 1, 2008
2003 (IRC)	April 1, 2005
2000 (IRC)	April 1, 2003
1998 - (Int. 1 & 2)	April 1, 2000
1995 (CABO)	April 1, 1996
1992 (CABO)	April 1, 1995
1992 (CABO)	May 1, 1993
1989 (CABO)	April 1, 1990
1986 (CABO)	Not adopted
1983 (CABO)	May 1, 1986

Adopted Code

Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code (OSISC) -
2010 (read and print)

Effective October 1, 2010, the division adopted the 2010 Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code (OSISC), the first solar code for Oregon and the first in the Nation. The is part of the division’s overall goal to facilitate green building technologies. The OSISC standards are for the installation of the structural components for installation, alteration, replacement or repair of solar photovoltaic systems.

History

OAR 918-800