The Codes and Technical Services Unit is an advocate for Oregon's fire service and citizens. The Codes Unit promotes the application and use of effective and uniform fire and life safety codes through code development and adoption, code interpretation, technical research, and legislative input. Codes partners with Oregon's Building Codes Division and local fire service jurisdictions in maintaining code consistency.
The Oregon Fire Code is adopted by Oregon Administrative Rule 837, Division 40.
The Oregon Fire Code is a statewide minimum fire code. Local jurisdictions may adopt and amend the Oregon Fire Code as long as the amendments are more stringent.
The 2010 Oregon Fire Code was effective July 1, 2010. There was a three month phase in period from July 1 through September 31 for new construction plan review only. Check with your local building official to determine whether the 2007 or the 2010 code was used.
The following chapters and appendices are 2010 Oregon amendments only:
As of April 1, 2007 the Oregon Fire Code has changed. The 2007 Oregon Fire Code (based on the 2006 International Fire Code with Oregon amendments) became effective April 1, 2007.
The following chapters and appendices are Oregon amendments only:
Oregon Fire Code Interpretations and Technical Advisories
Oregon Uniform Fire Code Interpretations These documents provide guidance and consistency with issues, which are in conflict or silent in the Oregon Uniform Fire Code, 1998 and earlier editions. The application of these interpretations are intended for statewide use.
Oregon Fire Code Interpretations These documents provide guidance and consistency with issues, which are in conflict or silent in the Oregon Fire Code. The application of these interpretations are intended for statewide use.
Oregon Fire Code Technical Advisories Technical Advisories are created in an effort to communicate new state fire code regulations and/or clarify existing regulations.
Request For Fire Codes Interpretation Form A form with instructions to request and obtain official interpretation from the Office of State Fire Marshal of existing code, law, administrative rule, standard or policy application.
Rules for Holiday Decor These rules are guidelines in Technical Advisory #08-03. They are called Holiday Décor because these are occasions when a majority of this type of activity happens but guidelines can be utilized at any time of the year.
A completed application and plans must be submitted for approval prior to the tank(s) being installed to:
Office of State Fire Marshal
Codes & Technical Services Unit
4760 Portland Road NE
Salem, Oregon 97305
NOTE: Tanks with quantities less than mentioned above must also meet the installation requirements of the Oregon Fire Code.
Liquefied Petroleum Containers
Liquefied Petroleum Container Installation An application to install liquefied petroleum gas container(s) must be completed and accompany two sets of plans when installing containers over 2000 gallons water capacity or the aggregate capacity of containers over 4000 gallons water capacity.
Applications for plan review shall be submitted on an OSFM form and shall be accompanied by a $100 fee. A completed application and plans must be submitted for approval prior to the container(s) being installed to:
Office of State Fire Marshal
Codes & Technical Services Unit
4760 Portland Road NE
Salem, Oregon 97305
NOTE: Containers with quantities less than mentioned above must also meet the installation requirements of the Oregon Fire Code.
Dispute Resolution Process
Dispute Resolution Process The Office of State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM), Dispute Resolution Process allows an aggrieved party to dispute inspection findings of the local fire marshal. This process allows the aggrieved party to ask for a “second opinion” but does not supersede the local or State Fire Marshal’s appeal process.
Oregon Fire Marshal's Round Table
The annual Round Table is cooperatively sponsored by the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal and the Oregon Fire Marshal's Association. Round Table topics are generated from participants and offers the opportunity for fire prevention personnel from throughout the state to exchange ideas, discuss new technologies and solve common problems.
