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The building code in force in Oregon now.

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. 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. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Building code in Oregon

Checked on the source
In force

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).

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

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

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In 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

Dated items

Next 24 months
Jun 1, 2028
Building Performance Standard Tier 1 compliance due for buildings with 200,000+ sq ft of hotel, motel or nonresidential floor area (EUI target, O&M plan, energy management plan)Oregon Department of Energy
Target date, not confirmed
Jul 1, 2028
Building Performance Standard Tier 2 compliance due (20,000-35,000 sq ft hotel, motel or nonresidential; 35,000+ sq ft multifamily, hospital, school and other listed uses)Oregon Department of Energy
Confirmed date

What a building has to do

1 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

Monthly
Accessible pool entry: a pool lift or sloped entry in place and working whenever the pool is open (pools with 300 or more linear feet of wall need two accessible entries; a spa needs one: lift, transfer wall or transfer system); the rule sets no inspection interval; a monthly check that it works and is charged is common practice2010 ADA Standards §242 and §1009; 28 CFR 36.211 · U.S. Department of Justice (enforced through complaints and lawsuits) · Checked against the source 2026-09-28.

Questions about the building code in Oregon

Which building code applies in Oregon today?

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).

Who enforces the building code in Oregon?

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.

What changes next for the building code in Oregon?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

Other areas in Oregon

Everything in force in Oregon
Fire code2025 Oregon Fire Code (2024 IFC with Oregon amendments), OAR 837-040-0010 per order OSFM 6…Elevators2024 Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (OAR 918-400-0455): ASME A17.1-2019, A17.3-2020 and A1…Boilers2024 Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code (2023 ASME BPVC, 2023 NBIC, 2023 NFP…Pools and spasOAR 333-060 (aquatic facility design and construction) and OAR 333-062 (operation and main…Hotels and lodgingTravelers' accommodation license (ORS 446; OAR 333-029), renewable each Dec 31; hotel gues…Workplace safetyOregon State Plan run by Oregon OSHA (DCBS) under the Oregon Safe Employment Act (ORS 654)Retrofit and recertificationOregon Building Performance Standard (HB 3409, 2023; energy, not life safety): Tier 1 cove…

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