Code adoption and committees

NEWS AND UPDATES

OESC, OPSC, and ORSC code adoption cycle

The division has been working with it's advisory boards to adopt the new codes. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the division's ability to adopt the next edition of the OESC, ORSC, and OPSC on schedule has been interrupted.

The adoption of the new codes is postponed to April 1, 2021.

Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC) - based on the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)
Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC) - based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) - based on the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC)

Oregon Reach Code

Oregon Residential Reach Code - anticipated effective date is April 1, 2021.