Oregon State Building Code

The Building Codes Division adopts, amends, and interprets specialty codes that make up the Oregon State Building Code. The division administers each code through specialized code programs. Program staff members work with local building officials, industry professionals, advisory boards, and the public to adopt new codes and standards, approve new methods and materials, and maintain a uniform building code throughout the state.

Code programs

Commercial structures Residential structures Energy efficiency Reach Code

Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Boilers and pressure vessels

Elevators Amusement rides Manufactured dwellings Parks

Adopted codes online

The division works to ensure the adopted codes and standards are easy to access and readily available for purchase.

Additional codes and programs

Code adoption and review

The division works with the appropriate advisory boards to adopt the different specialty codes of the state building code. Get more information about the adoption process...

Code adoption and review

Wildfire hazard mitigation

Home hardening describes steps that can be taken to make a home more resistant to damage from a wildfire. Access more infomation about ignition-resistant constructions standards.

Wildfire hazard mitigation

Oregon Design Criteria Hub

The Oregon Design Criteria Hub is an interactive mapping tool that provides site-specific climatic and geographic design criteria for construction projects governed by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) and the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC).

Access the Oregon Design Criteria Hub and mapping tool