Oregon · Building code

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. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Building code in Oregon

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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; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force (2022 OSSC phase-in ended Mar 31, 2026); related: 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (2026 NEC) anticipated effective Oct 1, 2026

Dated items

Next 24 months
Oct 1, 2026
2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (2026 NEC with Oregon amendments) takes effect statewide - BCD's anticipated adoption dateBuilding Codes Division (Electrical and Elevator Board)
Dated
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
Dated
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
Dated

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.

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