Energy Code Program

The division works with building officials, technical committees, advisory boards, and the public to adopt, amend, and interpret the energy efficiency provisions of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC). These provisions apply to residential and commercial buildings designed and constructed under the building code for the effective use of energy.

Program news and updates

2019 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) and (OEESC) Adoption.
Follow the adoption process.

Thermal performance calculator

• 2017 ORSC Measure 6, thermal performance calculator

COMcheck

The COMcheck software/program, using the Oregon code selection, is used to demonstrate compliance with the OEESC. The forms generated by the software can be submitted for both the Prescriptive and Simplified Trade-Off paths. Under the WBA path, Simplified Trade-off forms should be included to demonstrate the differences between the design building and a compliant building. Forms may be submitted electronically (verify with your jurisdiction).

Demonstrate compliance through the following:

1. Prescriptive Path: complete and submit COMcheck forms to the local jurisdiction
2. Simplified Trade-off: complete and submit COMcheck forms to the local jurisdiction
3. Whole Building Approach (WBA) Instructions

COMcheck links:

• US Dept. of Energy - resource guides
  
• US Dept. of Energy - COMcheck
• COMcheck Web
• COMcheck for Oregon
• COMcheck Basics
• Ductwork Insulation guide

Other resources

• Commercial energy code update
• Residential energy code update