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Date Subject Code Section
07/01/2011 Criteria for Building Permits when Reroofing Dwellings
R105.2(18)
05/26/2011 Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors in existing buildings - Revised 5/26/11
Section R326 & Section R315
04/20/2011 Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors in existing buildings
Section R326 & Section R315
07/15/2009 Emergency Egress and Human Impact Requirements When Replacing Existing Glass (Revised 7/2009),

(Original interpretation #92-21, 07/31/1992)
R102.7.1, R308.4 and N1104.4.4
08/13/2008 Use of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
R703.9 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) & 1704.12 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
05/21/2008 Bonding of Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
ORSC Sections G2411.1 and G2408.1
05/15/2007 Stacked Decks
1406.3
10/24/2005 Additions and alterations of existing buildings and Fire-Wall requirements in non-sprinklered buildings Rescinded
ORSC Sections AN103.2 and AN10103.3.2
07/15/2005 Tensioned Membrane Covered Accessory Structures Rescinded
Section R105.2(20)
05/18/2005 Smoke alarms in residential aircraft hanger
Section R101.2 and R313.1
11/01/2003 Habitable vs. Nonhabitable Accessory Structures
Section R105.2
10/29/2003 Rescinded - Reinforcement Requirements in Footings and Foundation Walls  - Rescinded
 Sections R403.1.4.1 and R404.1.4
12/18/2002 Wall Bracing - Portal Frame (Revised 12/02)
Section 602.10 and Table 602.10
10/01/2002 Mechanical Permit Requirements for Electric Cadet Heaters
301.6
09/01/2002 Installation of Exhaust Fan in Other Similar Rooms Rescinded
303.3
10/30/2001 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Systems
Section 3403
10/04/2000 Notice of Final Appeal Decision, Building Code Structures Board: Major One and Two-Family Dwelling Code Interpretation (OTFDC) ORS 455.475 - Appeal DC-00-01 OTFDC Section 111.1, Item 1.14
Section 111.1
06/27/2000 Rowhouse construction  - Rescinded
 Section 202 Definition - "Townhouse" Section 302 Location on Property Section 309 Separation Between Garages Section 320 Dwelling Unit Separation Section 320.3 Sound Transmission Control Section 602.10 Wall Bracing
01/03/2000 Use of Perforated Shear Wall as Alternate Method  - Rescinded
 Section 2315.1, OSSC; "Perforated Shear Walls with Conventional and Innovative Base Restraint Connections" U.S. HUD
01/01/1999 Residential Slab Edge Insulation
OSSC Section 1307.1.6; OTFDC Section E401.7
10/08/1997 Crawl Space Perimeter Insulation Alternate Method
Section E401
07/14/1997 Use of Yurts as Recreational Structures
Section 310
10/06/1995 Insulation Requirements for Ducts Installed Within Ceilings Insulation in Attics
Sections 5303(c), 5305(a), and Table 53-P
09/08/1995 Ladders as Exits from Habitable Rooms Rescinded
OSSC Sections 409, 3301(b), 3303; Dwelling Code Sections R-118, R210, and R-213
09/07/1995 Mud Sill Embedded in Foundation  - Rescinded
 Section 2516(c)(3) and Section R-309.1
08/16/1995 Batt and Loose-Fill Glass Fiber and Mineral Fiber Used as Fire Blocking and Fire Stopping (Revised)  - Rescinded
 OSSC Chapter 25, Section 2516 (f) 2, 3 and Chapter 53, 5303 (e) 2; Dwelling Code Section R-402,7 and Chapter 53, Section 5303 (e) 2.
01/25/1995 Spacing Between Regulated Buildings, Mobile Homes, Manufactured Dwellings and Agricultural Buildings (Revised)  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 504; Dwelling Code R-118 and R-202
01/20/1995 Insulation Requirements for Single-Family Dwelling Weatherization and Remodel Projects Rescinded
Chapter 53, Section 5303(c)
09/20/1994 Post and Beam Connections Rescinded
OSSC Section 2516(m); Dwelling Code Section R-308.2 and R-602.7
09/20/1994 Solid Blocking of Horizontal Joints in Wall Sheathing Rescinded
Section R-402.10
08/24/1994 Recognition of Wood Structural Panel Products  - Rescinded
 Table No. R-402.3a or Table No. R-402.31(1)
07/15/1994 Acceptable Fiberglass Wall Insulation in Rim Joists
Chapter 53, Section 5303(c) & (d); Chapter 17, Section 1714(c)
05/09/1994 Insulation Requirements for Zero-Lot-Line Walls
Chapter 53, Sections 5301(a) and 5302, Table 53-P
04/29/1994 Acceptable Window and Door Sealing Methods
Chapter 53, Section 5303(e)2
04/06/1994 Acceptable Installation of Wall Batt Insulation
Chapter 53, Sections 5303(c) and Table 53-P
02/08/1994 Application of Concentrated Floor Load  - Rescinded
 Section 2304(a)
02/08/1994 Meranti as Decay Resistant Wood and Design Values  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 2516(c); Dwelling Code Section R-309.1
01/26/1994 Zero Lot Line-Residential Construction - Rescinded
93-88
01/26/1994 Habitable Space Development  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 308; Dwelling Code Section 103; ORS Chapter 455
01/26/1994 Portable Electric Heaters for Main Source of Heat Revised  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 310.11; Dwelling Code Sections 108 and 303.6
11/29/1993 Finger Grips in Handrails  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 3306(i); Dwelling Code Section R-214.1
11/29/1993 Severe Weather Conditions & Spaced Sheathing Rescinded
Table Nos. R201.2, R-803.4, and R-808.2a; Section R-809.1
11/19/1993 Underslab Vapor Barrier  - Rescinded
 OSSC 5303(1)5; Dwelling Code Chapter 53
11/19/1993 Insulation of Electric Water Heaters  - Rescinded
 Chapter 53
11/19/1993 Seasonal Dwellings
Sections 108, 301.2, 303.6 and 306 and Appendix C
11/19/1993 Emergency Exits from Bedrooms  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 1204; Dwelling Code Section R-210
11/19/1993 Floor Vapor Barrier Installation  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 5303(f)4; Dwelling Code Section 5303(f)4
11/19/1993 Vapor Barrier Application -- Walls  - Rescinded
 Chapter 53
11/19/1993 Total Perimeter of a Building on Sloping Site in Calculating Height in Stories  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 420; Dwelling Code Sections R-103 and R-118
11/19/1993 Attaching Glass Structures to Dwellings (Revised)
Sections 301, 303.5, 308 and 310.
11/19/1993 Natural Light for and Emergency Egress from Bedrooms in Earth-Sheltered Dwellings
Sections R-203.2, R-203.4, R-210.2, and R-213
11/17/1993 Permit Application/Plan Approval  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 104(c), 301, 302, 303; Dwelling Code Section R-116
10/01/1993 When Existing Buildings Must be Insulated to Code  - Rescinded
 OSSC Sections 104 and 502; Energy Code Chapter 53, Section 5301(a)
10/01/1993 Window Wells as basement Bedroom Egress Windows in One and Two Family Dwelling and Apartments Rescinded
Dwelling Code R-210.2; OSSC Section 1204
10/01/1993 Garage Floor Surfaces  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 311.2 and Dwelling Code Section 309.3
08/06/1993 Required Insulation Level at the Perimeter of Flat Ceilings  - Rescinded
 Chapter 53, Energy Conservation, Sections 5303(c), 5303(c)4 and Table 53-P
07/30/1993 Storm Windows Over Required Openable Exit or Ventilation Windows (Revised, editorial)  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 310.4 & Dwelling Code Section 310.2
07/30/1993 Protection of Wood in Contact with Below Grade Concrete  - Rescinded
 OSSC Sections 2516(c)3, 5, and 7; Dwelling Code Section R-309.1
07/30/1993 CDX Grade Plywood as a Weather-Protective Barrier (Revised, editorial)  - Rescinded
 OSSC Sections 104.2.8, 1402.1 and 2310.2 & Dwelling Code Section 108 and 703.2
07/30/1993 Masonry Chimney Cleanout (Revised, editorial)  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 3102.3.7; OMSC Section 801.14; Dwelling Code Sections 1001.13 and 2105.3
07/30/1993 Criteria for Building Permits When Reroofing Dwellings (Revised, editorial)
Section 111.1
05/24/1993 Prescriptive Wind Loading Requirements Rescinded
Chapters 6 and 8
05/24/1993 Locks and Latches on Emergency Egress Windows from Bedrooms  - Rescinded
 OSSC Section 310 & Dwelling Code Section 310
05/24/1993 Roof Spaced Sheathing Rescinded
Chapters 4 and 7
04/29/1993 Lumber Design Values  - Rescinded
 Dwelling Code Table No. 6/7 A & OSSC Table No.25-A-l & (table No. 23-A-l common code format)
12/02/1992 Use of Yurt as a Permanent Dwelling
Section 108.1
11/03/1992 One Percent Decorative or Unique Architectural Glazing
OSSC Table No.53-O & Table No.53-P & Dwelling Code 5303(c)2
10/23/1992 Spans for Ceiling Joist Rescinded
Table 802.4b
10/23/1992 Ceiling "Fire Separation" Dwelling/Garage and Dwelling/Dwelling Under the One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code (Revised, editorial)
Sections 309.1 and 309.2
08/18/1992 Log/Solid Timber Home Construction
Chapter 53, Table No. 53-0 and Footnote 3 of Table No. 53-P
08/18/1992 New Manufactured Windows with Storm Window Default U-Value  - Rescinded
 Section 5303(c)2
07/31/1992 Underfloor Ventilation (Revised, editorial)
Section 409.1(2)
07/15/1992 Firewall Separation Dwelling/Garage and Dwelling/Dwelling Under the One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code (Revised, editorial)  - Rescinded
 92-5b
06/29/1992 Footing and Crawl Space Drains Rescinded
92-6b
06/09/1992 Table 53-O Base Path 1 Limitations  - Rescinded
 Table 53-O
04/15/1992 Acceptable Default U-Values  - Rescinded
 OSSC Table Nos. 53-0 and 53-P
04/15/1992 Acceptable U-0.54 Doors for Prescriptive Compliance Paths  - Rescinded
 OSSC Table No. 53-P and Dwelling Code Section 5303(c)1
04/15/1992 Definition of a Vaulted Ceiling  - Rescinded
 OSSC Table Nos. 53-0 and 53-P
02/21/1992 Application of Table 53.P to Additions Rescinded
OSSC Chapter 53
08/26/1991 Alternate Stairway Configurations (Revised, editorial)
Section 315
Clarifications of the Prescriptive Bracing Requirements for Detached 1 & 2 Family Dwellings  - Rescinded
 Dwelling Code Sections 602.9 & 602.10, Tables 602.10 & 602.3(1); OSSC Chapter 23, Section 2320.5.4; IBC Section 2308.12.6(6); IR 97-1