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Residential code update resources

2023 ORSC - Codebook cover

Code update training resources

The division has prepared code update training videos and a companion summary of amendments and changes for the 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC). The summary of amendments and changes includes the substantive adopted amendments and model code changes to the 2021 IRC. This summary is intended to help with the transition from the previous edition and does not include all changes adopted in the 2023 ORSC.

2023 ORSC - Summary of amendments and changes

STRUCTURAL
FIRE / LIFE SAFETY

This code update training video includes the significant changes to the 2023 ORSC Structural and Fire & Life Safety provisions.


 
ENERGY
EFFICIENCY

This code update training video includes the significant changes to the 2023 ORSC Energy Efficiency provisions.

 
MECHANICAL
FUEL GAS

This code update training video includes the significant changes to the 2023 ORSC Mechanical and Fuel Gas provisions.

Wildfire Hazard Mitigation image WILDFIRE HAZARD
MITIGATION

This training video covers construction standards and material compliance requirements for wildfire hazard mitigation or home hardening where the wildfire hazard mitigation provisions of the 2023 ORSC are applicable.

OREGON
DESIGN CRITERIA HUB

The hub is an interactive mapping tool that provides site-specific climatic and geographic design criteria for construction projects governed by the ORSC and OSSC.