Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 8 of 8 areas verified on primary sources. OSHA state plan: Oregon State Plan: Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), Department of Consumer and Business Services.
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | 2025 Oregon Fire Code (2024 IFC with Oregon amendments), OAR 837-040-0010 per order OSFM 6-2025; effective Oct 1, 2025Statewide base fire code (ORS 476.117); OSFM regulates fire-safety features in occupied structures (ORS 476.030). Oregon amendments address valet trash in exit corridors, lithium-ion battery storage, ERCES terminology. 2022 OFC plan-review phase-in ended Mar 31, 2026. SourceVerified on the source | Department of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) adopts the base code and enforces; exempt cities, counties and fire districts with conforming codes and enforcement programs enforce locally (ORS 476.030(3)) and may add provisions | In forceIn force; 2022 OFC phase-in for new-construction plan review ended Mar 31, 2026; no next edition scheduled |
| Building | 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (2024 IBC plus 2024 IFC new-construction and 2024 IEBC provisions, Oregon amendments), OAR 918-460-0010; effective Oct 1, 2025, mandatory Apr 1, 2026Uniform statewide; locals cannot adopt different requirements without state authorization (ORS 455.040). Oregon amendments add Appendix Q single-exit stairways (residential, four stories or less, local opt-in) and updated special wind regions. Energy: 2025 OEESC (ASHRAE 90.1-2022). SourceVerified on the source | Cities and counties that assume a building inspection program enforce (ORS 455.148/455.150); Building Codes Division (DCBS) adopts codes and arranges enforcement where locals do not | In forceIn force (2022 OSSC phase-in ended Mar 31, 2026); related: 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (2026 NEC) anticipated effective Oct 1, 2026 |
| Elevators | 2024 Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (OAR 918-400-0455): ASME A17.1-2019, A17.3-2020 and A18.1-2020; effective Jan 1, 2024BCD inspectors schedule operating-permit (general safety) inspections every two years. Rule also adopts A17.2-2020, A17.6-2022, A17.7-2007 and A90.1-2015 (read on rule mirror). The A17.3-2002 option ended Jul 1, 2024. SourceVerified on the source | Building Codes Division (DCBS) Elevator Program issues operating permits and inspects statewide; elevators are excluded from municipal building programs (ORS 455.148) | In forceIn force; no pending elevator code rulemaking found |
| Boilers | 2024 Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code (2023 ASME BPVC, 2023 NBIC, 2023 NFPA 85) under ORS 480.510-480.670 and OAR 918-225; effective Oct 1, 2024Operating permit required before service. Intervals (OAR 918-225-0570, mirror): power boilers internal and external yearly; low-pressure steam every two years; hot water heating/supply external every two years, internal every six; pressure vessels two to six years. SourceVerified on the source | Building Codes Division Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program with the Board of Boiler Rules; inspections by state-employed or insurance-company certified inspectors; excluded from municipal programs (ORS 455.148) | In forceIn force; no pending boiler rulemaking found |
| Pools | OAR 333-060 (aquatic facility design and construction) and OAR 333-062 (operation and maintenance) under ORS 448; rewritten effective Apr 1, 2025Rewrite based on CDC's 2023 Model Aquatic Health Code; covers public pools, spas and water play venues, including hotel pools. Existing single-drain pools: anti-entrapment upgrade by Apr 1, 2028; existing indoor venues end cyanuric acid use Apr 1, 2029. SourceVerified on the source | Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division pool program (rules, oversight of the field inspection system) with local public health authorities | Temporary rule to Dec 18, 2026Temporary rule PH 26-2026 (OAR 333-062-1000) lets lifeguarded pools drop required adult supervision of under-14s, Jun 22-Dec 18, 2026, pending permanent rule; single-drain anti-entrapment deadline Apr 1, 2028 |
| Lodging | Travelers' accommodation license (ORS 446; OAR 333-029), renewable each Dec 31; hotel guest-room smoke alarm law (ORS 479.255)Hotels and motels renting rooms daily or weekly need an annual license; local health authorities inspect. Each hotel guest room needs a working smoke alarm; one hard-of-hearing alarm and door-knock device per 75 rooms; notice posted. SourceVerified on the source | Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division with county local public health authorities (licensing and inspection) | In forceIn force; no pending lodging rulemaking found |
| Workplace | Oregon State Plan run by Oregon OSHA (DCBS) under the Oregon Safe Employment Act (ORS 654)Covers private employers and state and local government. Initial approval Dec 28, 1972; certified Sep 24, 1982; final approval May 12, 2005. Federal OSHA keeps federal agencies, maritime, tribal lands and military reservations. SourceVerified on the source | Oregon OSHA, Department of Consumer and Business Services; federal OSHA for excluded areas | In force |
| Retrofit | Oregon Building Performance Standard (HB 3409, 2023; energy, not life safety): Tier 1 covers 35,000+ sq ft of hotel, motel or nonresidential floor areaTier 1 owners submit EUI target and actual EUI, O&M plan and energy management plan; buildings over target add an energy audit and life-cycle cost analysis. Tier 2 (20,000-35,000 sq ft hotel/nonresidential) reports EUI only. SourceVerified on the source | Oregon Department of Energy receives compliance submissions and administers the standard | Tier 1 report Jun 1, 2028Tier 1 200,000+ sq ft due Jun 1, 2028; Tier 2 due Jul 1, 2028; Tier 1 90,001-200,000 sq ft Jun 1, 2029; Tier 1 35,000-90,000 sq ft Jun 1, 2030 |
2025 Oregon Fire Code (2024 IFC with Oregon amendments), OAR 837-040-0010 per order OSFM 6-2025; effective Oct 1, 2025. Statewide base fire code (ORS 476.117); OSFM regulates fire-safety features in occupied structures (ORS 476.030). Oregon amendments address valet trash in exit corridors, lithium-ion battery storage, ERCES terminology. 2022 OFC plan-review phase-in ended Mar 31, 2026. Enforced by: Department of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) adopts the base code and enforces; exempt cities, counties and fire districts with conforming codes and enforcement programs enforce locally (ORS 476.030(3)) and may add provisions.
2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (2024 IBC plus 2024 IFC new-construction and 2024 IEBC provisions, Oregon amendments), OAR 918-460-0010; effective Oct 1, 2025, mandatory Apr 1, 2026. Uniform statewide; locals cannot adopt different requirements without state authorization (ORS 455.040). Oregon amendments add Appendix Q single-exit stairways (residential, four stories or less, local opt-in) and updated special wind regions. Energy: 2025 OEESC (ASHRAE 90.1-2022). Enforced by: Cities and counties that assume a building inspection program enforce (ORS 455.148/455.150); Building Codes Division (DCBS) adopts codes and arranges enforcement where locals do not.
Elevators: Building Codes Division (DCBS) Elevator Program issues operating permits and inspects statewide; elevators are excluded from municipal building programs (ORS 455.148) (2024 Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (OAR 918-400-0455): ASME A17.1-2019, A17.3-2020 and A18.1-2020; effective Jan 1, 2024). Boilers: Building Codes Division Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program with the Board of Boiler Rules; inspections by state-employed or insurance-company certified inspectors; excluded from municipal programs (ORS 455.148) (2024 Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code (2023 ASME BPVC, 2023 NBIC, 2023 NFPA 85) under ORS 480.510-480.670 and OAR 918-225; effective Oct 1, 2024).
Oregon runs an OSHA-approved state plan: Oregon State Plan: Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), Department of Consumer and Business Services. The state agency enforces workplace safety rules for most private employers.
Pools: Temporary rule to Dec 18, 2026 (Temporary rule PH 26-2026 (OAR 333-062-1000) lets lifeguarded pools drop required adult supervision of under-14s, Jun 22-Dec 18, 2026, pending permanent rule; s); Retrofit/Recertification: Tier 1 report Jun 1, 2028 (Tier 1 200,000+ sq ft due Jun 1, 2028; Tier 2 due Jul 1, 2028; Tier 1 90,001-200,000 sq ft Jun 1, 2029; Tier 1 35,000-90,000 sq ft Jun 1, 2030); Oct 1, 2026: 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (2026 NEC with Oregon amendments) takes effect statewide - BCD's anticipated adoption date; Dec 18, 2026: Temporary rule PH 26-2026 (OAR 333-062-1000) expires; it lets lifeguarded pools, including hotel pools, drop required adult supervision of children under 14 while OHA drafts permanent language.
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