Current codebook:

2010 Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code (OSISC)

• Commentary
• Check list - Prescriptive Photovoltaic Installations

Adoptive date:

October 1, 2010

2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (Free - read only)

2010 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (Free - read only)

Primary structural code contact:
Steve Judson
Commercial Structures and
Accessibility Code Specialist
503-378-4635
Steven.W.Judson@state.or.us

Amendments/Updates
2010 OSSC
Appendix-SR Adult Foster Homes (effective February 1, 2012)
Chapter 35 NFPA References (effective January 1, 2012)
Appendix N: code changes and updated errata (notified July 1, 2011)
Portal Frame Section 2308.9.3.2 (effective May 13, 2011)

ADA Provisions:

• Section 907 Fire Alarms
• Chapter 10 Correlation Communication
• Section 1007 Egress
• Chapter 11 Accessibility (includes Feb. 17, 2012 Addenda and OTC parking space signage requirements)
• Section 3411 Existing Buildings
• 2010 OSSC ADA update – Comparison of Single-User Restrooms
  

Carbon Monoxide provisions (effective April 1, 2011):

• Section 103.6 Appendix N
• Section 310 Residential Construction
• Section 908.7 Carbon Monoxide

Radon provisions:

• Updated - Radon provisions for new public buildings, Chapters 1, 17, 35 and Section 1811 (effective April 1, 2013)
• Section 115 Appendix N (effective April 1, 2011)
• Section 1811 Radon Control Methods Public Buildings (effective April 1, 2013)
• Section 1812 Radon Control Methods R-2 and R-3 Occupancies (effective April 1, 2011)

Errata
2010 OSSC, Section 304.2 Lockup Facilities
2010 OSSC Appendix SR as of February 28, 2011
2010 OSSC, first printing; February 2010

History of Oregon Codes
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Statewide alternate methods (SAMs)
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Certification
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1 & 2 Family Dwelling Structural Inspector
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Board activities
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Hot topics

• OSSC Dwelling Comparison - Type A, Type B and Accessible
  
• 2010 ADA Standards and Oregon
  
• Antifreeze fire sprinkler system advisory
  
• Winery - White Paper - 2009 IBC Code Changes 4/8/10
  
• EIFS poster
  
• Energy Code Compliance Forms
  
• New information concerning Snow Loads, Power Actuated Fasteners, Screw Anchors, and Adhesive Anchors
  
• Questions regarding the authority of local building and fire officials to enforce the State building and fire codes
  
• Seismic Codes: Oregon History
  
• Wired glass information page
  
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2011 Oregon Reach Code Committee
Energy Program
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