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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Oregon. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Oregon Building Codes
• Oregon has adopted a statewide building code (Oregon Specialty Code) that applies to all buildings in the state. The Oregon Specialty Code cannot be amended locally without state approval. Questions about Oregon's Specialty Code should be directed to, Building Codes Division, State of Oregon, (503) 378-4133.
2011 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC) -
Effective April 1, 2011 More info here.
Oregon Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (2006 IRC) | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Structural Code | 2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (2009 IBC) | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Plumbing Code | 2008 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (2006 UPC) | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Mechanical Code | 2010 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (2009 IMC, 2009 IFGC) | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Electrical Code | 2008 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (2008 NEC) | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2010 Oregon Fire Code | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
 | Local jurisdictions may amend to make more restrictive | |
| Accessibility Code | 2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Chapter 11 | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Energy Code | 2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, (2009 IECC) | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Elevator Code | 2005 Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (2004 ASME A17.1 and 2002 ASME A17.3 | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Gas Code | 2007 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (2006 Int'l Fuel Gas Code) | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 2004; 2004 NBIC (ANSI/NB 23) | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
Oregon Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Richard Rogers Structural Program Chief Phone: (503) 378-4472 Fax: (503) 378-2322 |
| Plumbing | Terry Swisher Chief Plumbing Inspector Phone: (503) 373-7488 Fax: (503) 378-2322 |
| Mechanical | Mike Ewert Policy & Technical Services Phone: (503) 373-7529 Fax: (503) 378-2322 |
| Electrical | Dennis Clements Chief Electrical Inspector, TAG Phone: (503) 378-4459 Fax: (503) 378-1353 |
| Accessibility | Shane Sumption Fire, Life-Safety / ADA Phone: (503) 378-4635 Fax: (503) 378-2322 |
| Building Inspector | Celina Patterson State Inspections Services Manager Phone: (503) 373-0855 Fax: (503) 378-2322 |
| Plan Review | Jack Abernathy Plan Reviewer Phone: (503) 378-2833 Fax: (503) 378-2322 |
| Historic Preservation | State Historic Preservation Office Phone: (503) 986-0671 |
| Energy | Office of Energy, Energy Code Tech Support Phone: (800) 221-8035 |
| Planning/Land Use | Department of Land Conservation and Development Phone: (503) 373-0050 Fax: (503) 378-5518 |
| Environmental | Department of Environmental Quality Phone: (503) 229-5696 Fax: (503) 229-6124 |
| Health Department | Health Division Phone: (971) 673-1222 Fax: (971) 673-1299 |
| Fire Marshal | John Caul Fire Codes Program Coordinator, Office of State Fi Phone: (503) 373-1540 Fax: (503) 373-1825 |
| Forestry/Parks | Department of Forestry Phone: (503) 945-7200 Fax: (503) 945-7212 |
| Transportation | Department of Transportation Phone: (888) 275-6368 Fax: (503) 986-3432 |
| Boiler Inspector | Mike Graham Chief Boiler Inspector Phone: (503) 373-7499 |
| Elevator Inspector | Warren Hartung Elevator Inspector Phone: (503) 378-3866 |
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