Salem, Oregon Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Salem, 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.
• For additional information about Oregon’s energy code, contact the Office of Energy, (800) 221-8035.
Salem 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) | Building Tech Bookstore, (800) 275-2665 or online |
| 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 |
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 | Building and Safety Dept. Phone: (503) 588-6242 Fax: (503) 588-6115 |
| Plumbing | Building and Safety Dept. Phone: (503) 588-6242 Fax: (503) 588-6115 |
| Mechanical | Building and Safety Dept. Phone: (503) 588-6242 Fax: (503) 588-6115 |
| Electrical | Building and Safety Dept. Phone: (503) 588-6242 Fax: (503) 588-6115 |
| Civil | Building and Safety Dept. Phone: (503) 588-6242 Fax: (503) 588-6115 |
| Accessibility | Building and Safety Dept. Phone: (503) 588-6242 Fax: (503) 588-6115 |
| Historic Preservation | Planning Dept. Phone: (503) 588-6173 Fax: (503) 588-6005 |
| Zoning | Planning Dept. Phone: (503) 588-6173 Fax: (503) 588-6005 |
| Planning | Planning Dept. Phone: (503) 588-6173 Fax: (503) 588-6005 |
| Environmental | Public Works Phone: (503) 588-6099 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (503) 588-6003 Fax: (503) 361-2202 |
| Public Works | Public Works Department Phone: (503) 588-6099 |
| Fire Marshal | Joe Parrott Deputy Chief of Fire and Life Safety Phone: (503) 588-6245 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks Operations Phone: (503) 588-6261 |
| Aviation | Airport Adminstrator Phone: (503) 589-6314 |
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Other Oregon Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Oregon:
