Gresham, Oregon Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Oregon has adopted a state-wide building code (Oregon Structural Specialty Code) based on the ICBO codes with amendments. Questions about Oregon’s Structural Specialty Code should be directed to, Building Codes Division, State of Oregon, (503) 378-4133.
• For additional information about Oregon’s energy code, contact the Office of Energy, (800) 221-8035.
The 2010 editions of the Oregon Codes for Structural, Mechanical, Energy Efficiency and Fire are effective July 1, 2010. More info here.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling Code2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (2006 IRC)Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online
Structural Code2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (2006 IBC)Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online
Plumbing Code2008 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (2006 UPC)Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online
Mechanical Code2007 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (2006 IMC, 2006 IFGC)Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online
Electrical Code2008 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (2008 NEC)Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online
Accessibility Code2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Chapter 11Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online
Energy Code2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Chapter 13Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online
Elevator Code2005 Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (2004 ASME A17.1 and 2002 ASME A17.3Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online

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 AreaContact
StructuralMark Krenz
Chief Structural Inspector
Phone: (503) 618-2846
PlumbingNeil Nicholas
Chief Plumbing Inspector
Phone: (503) 618-2830
MechanicalAlan Lajimodiere
Chief Mechanical Inspector
Phone: (503) 618-2532
ElectricalGary Lile
Chief Electrical Inspector
Phone: (503) 618-2875
AccessibilityMark Krenz
Chief Structural Inspector
Phone: (503) 618-2846
EnvironmentalEnvironmental Services
Phone: (503) 618-2463
Fire MarshalGus Lian
Fire Marshal
Phone: (503) 823-2355
PlanningAnn Pytynia, AICP
Development Planning Supervisor
Phone: (503) 618-2859
City AttorneySusan G. Bischoff
City Attorney
Phone: (503) 618-2456
Building codes are also available for these other Oregon municipalities: