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Oregon State Police - Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal

Codes And Technical Services


Program Overview

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.


Applicable Rules and Statutes

Oregon Revised Statutes 476.030 (1) Oregon Administrative Rules 837.040.0001 through 837.040.0140 Oregon Administrative Rules 837.110.0005 through 837.110.0155 Oregon Administrative Rules 837.020.0025 through 837.020.0125


Enforcing Building and Fire Codes

Questions Regarding the Authority


Oregon Fire Code

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. ®Use the following form to submit your code change proposals for the Oregon Fire Code. Oregon Fire Code Change Submittal Form 2010 OREGON FIRE CODE 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: Chapter 1: Scope and Administration Chapter 2: Definitions Chapter 3: General Precautions Against Fire Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness Chapter 5: Fire Service Features Chapter 6: Building Services and Systems Chapter 7: Fire Resistance-Rated Construction Chapter 8: Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings Chapter 9: Fire Protection Systems Chapter 10: Means of Egress Chapter 11: Aviation Facilities Chapter 13: Combustible Dust-Producing Operations Chapter 14: Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition Chapter 17: Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging Chapter 18: Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Chapter 22: Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages Chapter 24: Tents, Canopies and Other Membrane Structures Chapter 25: Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage Chapter 27: Hazardous Materials-General Provisions Chapter 30: Compressed Gases Chapter 33: Explosives and Fireworks Chapter 34: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Chapter 38: Liquid Petroleum Gases Chapter 45: Marinas Chapter 46: Fire and Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings Chapter 47: Referenced Standards Appendix B: Fire Flow Requirement for Buildings Appendix C: Fire Hydrant Location and Distribution Appendix D: Fire Apparatus Access Roads Appendix J: Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Appendix K: Fire Prevention Guidelines for Haunted Houses and Similar Temporary Installations Appendix L: Adult Foster Homes Appendix M: Tank Vehicle to Tank Vehicle Fuel Transfer at Airports Appendix N: Fire Watch Appendix SR: Group SR-Special (Assisted Self Preservation) Occupancies Mid-cycle Amendment - Effective January 1, 2012 Mid-cycle Amendment - Effective March 1, 2012 2007 OREGON FIRE CODE 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: Chapter 1: Administration Chapter 2: Definitions Chapter 3: General precautions against fire Chapter 4: Emergency planning and preparedness Chapter 5: Fire service features Chapter 6: Building services and systems Chapter 7: Fire-resistance-rated construction Chapter 8: Interior finish, decorative materials and furnishings Chapter 9: Fire protection systems Chapter 10: Means of egress Chapter 11: Aviation facilities Chapter 14: Fire safety during construction and demolition Chapter 17: Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging Chapter 18: Semiconductor fabrication facilities Chapter 22: Motor fuel-dispensing facilities and repair garages Chapter 24: tents, canopies, and other membrane structures Chapter 27: Hazardous material-General Provisions Chapter 30: Compressed gasses Chapter 32: Cryogenic fluids Chapter 33: Explosives and fireworks Chapter 34: Flammable and combustible liquids Chapter 38: Liquefied petroleum gases Appendix B: Fire-flow requirements for buildings Appendix C: Fire hydrant locations and distribution Appendix D: Fire apparatus access roads Appendix H: Fire Prevention guidelines for haunted houses and similar temporary installations Appendix I: Adult foster homes Appendix K: Reserved for future use Appendix L: Vehicle fueling at airport sites Appendix [B] Appendix SR: Group SR-Special (assisted self-preservation) occupancies 2007 Oregon Fire Code Mid-Cycle Amendments


Errata

2007 Oregon Fire Code Errata 2010 Oregon Fire Code Errata


Historical Oregon Fire Code

Historical Oregon Fire Code


Purchasing Code Books

International Code Council 1-800-786-4452 Builder's Book, Inc. 1-800-275-2665 National Fire Service Book Store 1-800-342-2034 Chemeketa C.C. Bookstore 4000 Lancaster Drive N.E. Salem, OR 97305 503-399-5131 Powell's Technical Bookstore 33 NW Park Ave. Portland, OR 97209 503-228-3906, ext. 4000 *NFPA Code and Standards may be purchased from:* National Fire Protection Association 1-800-344-3555 Builder's Book, Inc. 1-800-275-2665, Powell's Technical Bookstore 503-228-3906, ext. 4000


Oregon Fire Code Committee

The Oregon Fire Code Committee (OFCC) is a volunteer advisory committee to the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Click here for the link to the Oregon Fire Code Committee.


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 #11-11. 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.


Flammable & Combustible Liquids

Motor Vehicle Fuel Storage and Dispensing Guidelines This handbook is designed to be a guide for the installation of aboveground tanks being utilized for motor vehicle fuel dispensing. Application to Install Flammable/Combustible Liquid Aboveground Tanks (PDF) An application to install flammable/combustible liquid aboveground tank(s) must be completed and accompany two sets of plans when installing aboveground tanks over 1000 gallons in either individual or aggregate quantities. 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.

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