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Portland Building Codes

Codes

2019 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)

adopts the IBC 2018 with amendments

2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)

adopts the IRC 2018 with amendments

2019 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code

based on the 2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2016 of Portland

adopts the NFPA 13, 2016 without amendments

2021 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC)

adopts the NFPA 70, 2020 with amendments

2021 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code

adopts the UPC 2021 with amendments

2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC)

adopts the ASHRAE 90.1, 2019 with amendments

National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2016 of Portland

adopts the NFPA 72, 2016 without amendments

Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete of Portland

adopts the ACI 318 2014 with amendments

OSHA

OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping

OSHA 1910 General Industry

OSHA 1926 Construction

Additional Resources

2010 ADA Standards

Fair Housing Act Design Manual [PDF]

Adoption Info

INCORPORATED UPDATES

Portland Title 24 Building Regulations
effective October 8, 2021
Original document

FURTHER INFORMATION

Portland City Code

Portland City and State Codes, Administrative Rules, Code Guides and Program Guides

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Portland Building Codes

The building codes of Portland adopt the the International Building Code 2018 (IBC 2018), International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018), International Mechanical Code 2018 (IMC 2018), Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016, National Electrical Code, 2020, Uniform Plumbing Code 2021, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2019, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016, and Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 2014.

Portland Agencies

Bureau of Development Services
Website: https://www.portland.gov/bds
Address: 1900 SW Fourth Avenue First floor lobby Portland , OR 97201
Email: bds@portlandoregon.gov
Phone: 503-823-7300