Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 9 of 9 state-level topic areas checked against 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. SourceChecked 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). SourceChecked 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: BCD's OESC adoption page lists the 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (2026 NEC with Oregon amendments) as 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. The A17.3-2002 option ended Jul 1, 2024. SourceChecked 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): 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. SourceChecked 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. SourceChecked 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, 2026OHA proposed permanent amendments to OAR 333-062-0000 (MAHC sections 6.4.2.2.1 and 6.4.2.2.3, adult supervision of children under 14): public hearing Nov 17, 2026, written comments until Nov 30, 2026 (OHA page read Nov 6, 2026). Temporary rule expires Dec 18, 2026. Single-drain 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)OHA page: hotels and motels are inspected by local public health authorities for safety and general sanitation; the page lists no new licensing dates. Annual license and guest-room smoke alarm law (ORS 479.255) are from earlier reading. Confirm with the local health authority. SourceChecked 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. SourceChecked 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. SourceChecked 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 |
| Environmental | Federal EPA baseline (SPCC, Tier II, HFC, engine rules) plus Oregon DEQ layer: UST registration and operating certificates; air permits under OAR 340-216 (general permits for boilers and emergency engines); asbestos abatement notification under OAR 340-248-0260 (amended effective Jun 23, 2026); sewer-overflow reporting by sewer permittees on the DEQ SSO formDEQ general air permits (read Oct 20, 2026): GP 11 for single oil boilers over 10 MMBtu/hr or gas 30 MMBtu/hr or more; Attachment 32a for emergency engines up to 3,000 hp total. Asbestos: 10 days' notice friable, 5 nonfriable. DEQ SSO form: permittee written report within 5 days, OERS notified separately. USTs: DEQ registration. Confirm with DEQ. SourceChecked on the source | Oregon DEQ (Air Quality, Land Quality/Tanks and Asbestos programs; Lane Regional Air Protection Agency in Lane County, not re-read); U.S. EPA; local sewer and water utilities | In forceHFC leak-repair rule in force since Jan 1, 2026; automatic leak detection for 1,500 lb+ commercial refrigeration installed 2017-2025 by Jan 1, 2027; next Tier II filing March 1, 2027 |
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 (OHA proposed permanent amendments to OAR 333-062-0000 (MAHC sections 6.4.2.2.1 and 6.4.2.2.3, adult supervision of children under 14): public hearing Nov 17, 20); 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); Nov 17, 2026: OHA public hearing (2 p.m. Pacific, by video or phone) on proposed permanent pool rule language on adult supervision of children under 14 (OAR 333-062-0000, MAHC 6.4.2.2.1 and 6.4.2.2.3), including lifeguarded hotel pools; Nov 30, 2026: Written comments close (5 p.m. Pacific) on OHA's proposed permanent pool supervision rule; OHA says final rules will be filed after it considers comments. Confirm the final wording with OHA before changing pool signs.
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