Oregon Structural Specialty Code adoption

Adoption information

2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)

Based on the 2024 International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC) and International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

Administrative provisions (Chapter 1): Effective and mandatory Oct. 1, 2025
Construction provisions:

Effective Oct. 1, 2025 with *six-month phase-in period
Mandatory April 1, 2026
*During the phase-in period, use of the 2022 OSSC or the 2025 OSSC is permitted.

Appendix Q Single Exit Provisions

Summary of amendments - Coming soon

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Code update training

This code update training video includes the significant changes to the Structural and Fire & Life Safety provisions in 2025 OSSC.

Code update training

Code review and adoption events and notices

All code adoption events and notices are posted here and remain posted until the beginning of the next code adoption cycle.

Comments and testimony

Verbal testimony

To sign up in advance to provide oral testimony at a code review committee meeting, please email bcd.ptsptech@oregon.gov . Instructions for providing testimony will be sent to you.

Written testimony

Please email written testimony for the code review committee to bcd.ptsptech@oregon.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting. Include your name, organization, and the related agenda item.