Portland, Oregon Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Portland, Oregon.
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• 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.
• Zoning information for Portland can be found on the Web page for the City of Portland’s Planning Bureau.
• For additional information about Oregon’s energy code, contact the Office of Energy, (800) 221-8035.
• Zoning information for Portland can be found on the Web page for the City of Portland’s Planning Bureau.
Portland 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 | 2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (2006 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 | 2007 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (2006 IMC, 2006 IFGC) | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Electrical Code | 2008 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (2008 NEC) | (503) 823-7300 or Oregon Building Officials, (503) 823-7301 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2007 Oregon Fire Code | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Accessibility Code | 2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Chapter 11 | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| Energy Code | 2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Chapter 13 | 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 |
| Other Codes | • In addition to the Oregon State Codes, Portland’s Bureau of Buildings regulates the following Codes of the City of Portland: Title 18 Noise Control; Title 24 Buildings; Title 25 Plumbing; Title 26 Electrical; Title 27 HVAC; Title 29 Housing; Title 32 Signs. For copies contact the City Auditor, (503) 823-4078, or online
Copies of the building codes may be viewed at the following locations: Multnomah County Library Central Branch 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland, Oregon BDS Resource Center, Development Services Center 1900 SW 4th Ave., Portland, Oregon. Hours: M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | |
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 | Permitting Services Phone: (503) 823-7310 |
| Plumbing | Permitting Services Phone: (503) 823-7310 |
| Mechanical | Permitting Services Phone: (503) 823-7310 |
| Electrical | Permitting Services Phone: (503) 823-7310 |
| Civil | City Engineer Phone: (503) 823-5767 |
| Accessibility | Permitting Services Phone: (503) 823-7310 |
| Zoning | Planning & Zoning Phone: (503) 823-7526 |
| Planning | Planning & Zoning Phone: (503) 823-7526 |
| City Attorney | Linda Meng City Attorney Phone: (503) 823-4047 Fax: (503) 823-3089 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (503) 823-3700 |
| Parks/Recreation | Zari Santner Director Phone: (503) 823-7529 |
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Other Oregon Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Oregon:
