Edition: Vol. 04, No. 12
Edition date: December 14, 2011
Contents:

• 2011 BCD Law Change course reminder
• Online ADA/Chapter 11 course available in January
• Amendment to the accessibility provisions
  in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code
• Mid-cycle code amendments
• Temporary stages, platforms, and membrane structures
• Specialized inspector training survey
• Building inspection program renewal reminder
• New Brown Bag Lunch sessions in 2012
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Board of Boiler Rules
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Electrical and Elevator Board

Edition: Vol. 04, No. 11
Edition date: November 16, 2011
Contents:

• Radon mitigation standard for public buildings
• Mid-cycle amendments
• 2011 BCD Law Change course available
• Building inspection program renewal reminder
• New Brown Bag Lunch session on ecoroofs
• Personnel changes at BCD
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Plumbing Board

Edition: Vol. 04, No. 10
Edition date: October 12, 2011
Contents:

• Announcing the Better Buildings for Oregon Blog
• 2011 legislative training coming in late October
• Updated solar code commentary available
• Building inspection program renewal reminder
• FREE ePermitting webinar using Accela
  Electronic Document Review (EDR)
• Residential provisions of the Oregon Reach Code go into effect
• Stakeholder survey and RFP informational meeting
• BCD Boards appointments and vacancies
  
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Board of Boiler Rules
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Electrical and Elevator Board

Edition: Vol. 04, No. 9
Edition date: September 14, 2011
Contents:

• BCD’s ePermitting program receives national award
• BCD updates earthquake, flood, and windstorm inspector contact list
• 2011 legislative training for inspectors, plans examiners and building officials
• HB 3462 Specialized Inspector training
• Structural program issues statewide interpretation
  regarding emergency lighting in warehouses
• Hazelnut shells fuel biomass boiler
• BCD's fall training update
• Plumbing License Suspensions
  

Edition: Vol. 04, No. 8
Edition date: August 10, 2011
Contents:

• Sixth annual Jeffrey A. Johnson Award winner announced!
• Congratulations to the Oregon Building Codes Division
• New accessibility provisions using ICC model code language
• Board recommends Residential Reach Code provisions
• 2011 Oregon Boiler Specialty Code
• 2011 Oregon Elevator Specialty Code
• Heizer appointed to International Code Council’s committee
• New Brown Bag Lunch Series presentations for September
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Electrical and Elevator Board

Edition: Vol. 04, No. 7
Edition date: July 13, 2011
Contents:

• Building Official Satisfaction Survey
• BCD Staff Changes
• Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC) training still available
• HB 3462 Specialized Inspector Training Update
• Energy Compliance Online Software for Residential Construction
• Code Updates
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Plumbing Board

Edition: Vol. 04, No. 6
Edition date: June 8, 2011
Contents:

• HB 3462 Plumbing and Solar PV Inspector
  Training Course Participants
• Reach Code Moves Forward
• Permit Requirements for Roof Replacement
• Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
• Code Updates
• 1% Training PV classes available in Eugene and Bend in June
• Brown Bag Lunch Series
• Guide to Charging Electric Vehicles at Home
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Board of Boiler Rules
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Electrical and Elevator Board
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Plumbing Board

Edition: Vol. 04, No. 5
Edition date: May 11, 2011
Contents:

• Application of the Agricultural Exemption to Winery Buildings
• 2011 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)
• HB 3462 Scheduling Survey and Applications
• Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) Mid-Cycle Amendments
• 2010 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty
  Code (OEESC) compliance forms
• 2011 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC)
• 2011 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC)

Edition: Vol. 04, No. 4
Edition date: April 13, 2011
Contents:

• Radon Mitigation Requirements Training Online
• Local Building Official Authority
• House Bill 3462 Specialized Inspector Certifications Set to Begin
• Temporary Rule Code Change on Brace Walls
• Energy Code Interpretation: Semi-Conditioned Spaces
• Energy Code training available online
• Reference Manual for Building Officials
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Electrical and Elevator Board

Edition: Vol. 04, No. 3
Edition date: March 9, 2011
Contents:

• Effective April 1, 2011 - Radon and Carbon Monoxide Provisions
• House Bill 3462 Specialized Inspector Certifications
• Required BCD Approved Code Change Courses
  2011 Oregon Residential Specialty Code
• New Code Specialist Employee
• Web-based Version of COMcheck Now Available
• New Brown Bag Lunch Training Series Website
• Code Adoption
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Plumbing Board
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Board of Boiler Rules
  

Edition: Vol. 04, No. 2
Edition date: February 9, 2011
Contents:

• BCD training projects are in full swing
• Energy Code survey
• Are you linked to Permits Protect?
• BCD Minor Label Program makes installing
  home charging stations easier and cheaper
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Electrical and Elevator Board

Edition: Vol. 04, No. 01
Edition date: January 12, 2011
Contents:

• ePermitting takes next step in implementation
• BCD extends period for submitting proposals
  for the residential Reach Code
• Local building department administrative fees
• Code adoption and amendment update
• Adopted radon mitigation standards
  
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Plumbing Board
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Board of Boiler Rules

Edition: Vol. 03, No. 11
Edition date: December 8, 2010
Contents:

• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and ADA
• Energy Codes Resource Guide
• New Assistant Building Official for BCD
• Survey Results-House Bill 3462 Specialized
  Inspector Training Certification
• Important Code Adoption and Amendment Dates
• Code Updates - Plumbing, Residential & Electrical
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Electrical and Elevator Board
  

Edition: Vol. 03, No. 10
Edition date: November 3, 2010
Contents:

• Solar Code Resources Available
• COMcheck Assistance
• Permits Protect on the Move
• Program Renewals for Group Two Due January 1, 2011
• Certification Renewal
• License suspensions presented to State Plumbing Board
  

Edition: Vol. 03, No. 09
Edition date: October 6, 2010
Contents:

• Certification Renewal Reminder
  
• House Bill 3462 Certification Training Survey
  
• Support for the Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code
• Residential Code & Plumbing Code head to the boards - Electrical Code Change Committee expected to begin soon
• New Board Appointments Include Two Building Officials
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Electrical and Elevator Board

Edition: Vol. 03, No. 08
Edition date: September 1, 2010
Contents:

• Consistent Fee Methodology for Solar Installations
• Energy Code Training News
• Demonstrating compliance with the energy code
• Residential and Plumbing Specialty Code Change
  Committees Wrapping up their Work
• What is the 1% Training program and how does it work?
• New Brown Bag Lunch training series starting with water conservation
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Plumbing Board

Edition: Vol. 03, No. 07
Edition date: August 5, 2010
Contents:

• Stakeholder Feedback
• Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines Revised
• Web Based Training Replaces Live Classes for
  Manufactured Dwelling Installers and Inspectors
• Update on Oregon Residential and
  Plumbing Specialty Code Change Committees
• Solar Installation Code Heads to Hearing
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Electrical and Elevator Board

Edition: Vol. 03, No. 06
Edition date: July 7, 2010
Contents:

• Energy code for commercial buildings effective July 1
• Update on Oregon residential and plumbing specialty code change committees
• Residential fire sprinkler discussion to be held
• Solar installation code heads to hearing
• Comment period extended for ePermitting rule
• Permits protect website gets a new look
• Summary of enforcement cases presented to the State Plumbing Board

Edition: Vol. 03, No. 05
Edition date: June 10, 2010
Contents:

• Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code training is out there
• BCD needs updates on post earthquake, flood, and windstorm inspectors
• Solar Installation Code Heads to the Board
• Consistent Solar Fees
• New certification renewal procedures effective July 1
• 2011 Oregon Residential Specialty Code
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Electrical and Elevator Board
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Board of Boiler Rules

Edition: Vol. 03, No. 04
Edition date: May 5, 2010
Contents:

• More time to submit code change proposals for the Oregon Reach Code
• Final Amendments Approved to 2010 OEESC
• Reminder: Registration for the OEESC training is filling fast
• Committee meetings underway on specialized inspector certifications
• Now accepting amendment proposals for
  the Oregon Residential Specialty Code
• 2011 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code

Edition: Vol. 03, No. 03
Edition date: April 7, 2010
Contents:

• Code change training on the 2010 OEESC at no cost
  
• Committee to meet regarding specialized inspector certifications
• Solar Code Committee Update
• Reach Code Development Underway
• Commercial Green Building Web-based course a success
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Plumbing Board
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Electrical and Elevator Board

Edition: Vol. 03, No. 02
Edition date: March 4, 2010
Contents:

• Live Web-based class on commercial green building available in March
• Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering
  and Land Surveying (OSBEELS) Memo
• FAQs about new Oregon-issued certification requirements
• Update on Availability of 2010 Oregon Codes
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Plumbing Board
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Board of Boiler Rules

Edition: Vol. 03, No. 01
Edition date: February 4, 2010
Contents:

• Presentation on R703.1 available
• 2010 Energy Code approved
• The 1% Training program plans another year of courses
• 2010 Specialty Code book availability
• Call for Stakeholder participation: Oregon Reach Code adoption process
• Structures Board supports amendments to
  2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Electrical and Elevator Board

2009 Newsletters

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 20
Edition date: December 31, 2009
Contents:

• HB 3462 – Certification legislation - is getting completed in stages
• Status of 2010 OSSC Adoption
• Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code
• ePermitting Updates
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Plumbing Board
  

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 19
Edition date: December 4, 2009
Contents:

• 2010 Oregon Energy Efficiency, Structural, and
  Mechanical Specialty Codes effective July 1st
• Comment Period Extended for the Rules Adopting 2010 OSSC
• New faces at the Building Codes Division
• ePermitting - Where are We Now?
• Regional Services Program makes presence known at conferences
• Board of Boiler Rules summary of enforcement cases
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the State Electrical and Elevator Board

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 18
Edition date: November 5, 2009
Contents:

• Certification for building officials, inspectors,
  and plan reviewers changing
• Boards Select Energy Board Members
• Solar Energy Code being developed by code committee
• What is up with BCD and green building?
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Oregon State Plumbing Board

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 17
Edition date: October 7, 2009
Contents:

• Building Codes Division closes offices on October 16
• Structures Board reviews proposed 2010
  Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
• Oregon Solar Energy Code Committee Meets
• Energy Efficiency through "Right Sizing" of HVAC Systems
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Electrical and Elevator Board
• Full services is the next step
• Confirmation of recent executive
  appointments and re-appointments/Board vacancies

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 16
Edition date: September 17, 2009
Contents:

• Language in the 2008 Oregon Residential
  Specialty Code amended for clarity
• Committee to meet regarding the first phase of HB 3462 (2009)
• Updates to ePermitting and the local building department directory ePermitting basic services
• Local Building Department Directory (LBDD)

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 15
Edition date: September 3, 2009
Contents:

• Housing, Fire Protection, and Downtown Revitalization
• The code adoption process continues for several codes
• BCD begins process to update the 2002 Oregon
  Manufactured Dwelling and Parks Specialty Code
• NEW: Construction Industry Energy Board
• Division Interpretation on Zonal Ductless Mini-Split HVAC Systems
• Oregon State Plumbing Board summary of
  enforcement cases from August 21 meeting

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 14
Edition date: August 20, 2009
Contents:

• Amendment to the Consistent Fee calculation rule concerning additions
• Changes at Building Codes Division
• Oregon Solar Energy Code Advisory Committee in place

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 13
Edition date: August 6, 2009
Contents:

• The news on ePermitting is getting out
• Legislative update training is online
• Consistent fees and forms update, questions answered
• Quick approval possible for small wind turbines
• New Job opportunities at BCD
• Summary of enforcement cases presented to the Electrical and Elevator Board

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 12
Edition date: July 14, 2009
Contents:

• Two ways to access your legislative training

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 11
Edition date: July 2, 2009
Contents:

• 2009 Legislative training for Building Officials
• ePermitting Basic is here
• Local building department directory is here
• Residential board approves mid-cycle code change
• Plumbing requirements for installing dental amalgam separators
• Board of Boiler Rules summary of enforcement cases
• Oregon State Plumbing Board summary of enforcement cases

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 10
Edition date: June 3, 2009
Contents:

• Small wind turbine certification standards
• Wallowa County applies to assume the building inspection program
• Update on Oregon Mechanical and
  Oregon Structural Specialty Code Change
• BCD has new acting deputy administrator
• "Space-age" pneumatic elevator technology comes to Oregon
• Prefabricated structure program improvements
• Training to enhance building departments' enforcement programs
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Electrical and Elevator Board
• Testing, testing… (ePermitting)
• Local Building Department Directory

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 09
Edition date: May 20, 2009
Contents:

• Patrick Allen is the acting administrator of BCD

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 08
Edition date: May 6, 2009
Contents:

• Based on your feedback (survey results)
• Code committee updates
• Plumbing board approves two new plumbing product standards
• Summary of enforcement cases presented
  to the Oregon State Plumbing Board
• What Eugene thinks about electronic permitting
• ePermitting team gives a sneak peak

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 07
Edition date: April 8, 2009
Contents:

• Now accepting amendment proposals for two specialty codes Oregon Structural Specialty Code
• Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
• Electrical and Elevator Board approved rules move forward
• Oregon Commercial Energy Conservation Advisory Committee (OCEC) meets
• Summary of enforcement cases presented to the State Electrical and Elevator Board
• More benefits of new ePermitting system

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 06
Edition date: March 25, 2009
Contents:

• Working with electronic permitting
• Rule review by the Electrical and Elevator Board
• Mid-cycle amendment proposals
• New pages on BCD Web site
• Electrical program delegated to Clatskanie
• ePermitting contractors receive introductory information

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 05
Edition date: March 11, 2009
Contents:

• Oregon Commercial Energy Conservation Advisory Committee
• OAR Compilation- Updated for 2009!
  
• Task force on ORSC Section R703.1 to hold meeting
  
• Questions on Appendix N relating to low rise apartments
  
• Quick Permits is morphing to basic ePermitting services
• New selection process for service types and features

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 04
Edition date: February 25, 2009
Contents:

• BCD keeps communications in focus
• Enforcement sweep
• Electrical Program presentations
• Summary of enforcement cases presented to the State Electrical and Elevator Board
• Regional Coordinators and the local jurisdictions: A Winning Team
• Quick Permits = The first phase of ePermitting
• Contractor Accounts
• Local Building Department Directory reminder
  

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 03
Edition date: February 11, 2009
Contents:

• Green building and the building code
• Rulemaking Hearing for COPS
• Oregon Smart Guides
• Answers to questions on requirements for electrical receptacle locations
• Quick Permits Moving Soon to Accela Citizen Access

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 02
Edition date: January 28, 2009
Contents:

• Local Building Department Directory
• The OESC goes electronic for the first time
• Amendments to the 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)
• Clarification for COPS
• Summary of enforcement cases presented to the State Electrical and Elevator Board
• The ePermitting road show/Part Two
• Quick Permits is growing

Edition: Vol. 02, No. 01
Edition date: January 14, 2009
Contents:

• Commercial Energy Conservation
  Committee looking for members
• Drainage of Wall Assemblies-
  Update on ORSC Section R703.1 Task Force
• The 2009 Legislative Session Convenes
• BCD's role on the Governors Economic Revitalization Team
• Reminder to register your directory administrator

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 14
Edition date: December 31, 2008
Contents:

• Energy efficiency in commercial buildings is changing
• Electrical licensees designing fire protection systems
• Local government gets local amendment capabilities
• A new look for some BCD Web pages
  
• New Year, some new rules
• Summary of enforcement cases presented to the Oregon State Plumbing Board
• New look and feel for the Directory of Responsibility

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 13
Edition date: December 17, 2008
Contents:

• Confirmation of recent executive
  appointments and re-appointments
• Board vacancies
  
• Consistent Fee and Forms Methodology -
  some answers to your questions
• Program renewals for Group Four due January 1, 2009
• A new section for the Local Building Department Newsletter
• Road Shows a big success
  
• New information Web site on ePermitting goes live

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 12
Edition date: December 3, 2008
Contents:

• The Facts…just the facts
• Report on fire sprinkler process now available
• Answers to questions on requests for electric utilities to energize
• January 1st is just around the corner
• Signing supervising electricians
• The ePermitting road show
• Staff Update
• A new ePermitting team member

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 11
Edition date: November 19, 2008
Contents:

• Building official authority
• Solar water heater alternate method
• A few days in the life…
• Quick Permits changes to meet the statewide fee method

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 10
Edition date: November 5, 2008
Contents:

• How the IEBC (with Oregon amendments) works
• The Governor’s climate change agenda and building in Oregon
• Statewide alternate method rulings
  
• Frequently asked questions regarding moisture content of wood framing
• Regional Coordinators are on the move
• Business Process Workgroup forges ahead

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 09
Edition date: October 22, 2008
Contents:

• Division forms task force to address issues
  surrounding wall assemblies and drainage
• Training on the "How To's" of the
  International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
• Building Codes sets standards for electric car charging stations
• Electrical permits issued by jurisdictions
• Central Oregon hosted the second regional forum
• The excitement is building

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 08
Edition date: October 8, 2008
Contents:

Edition: Extra No.01
Edition date: September 29, 2008
Contents:

• ePermitting - We're interested in knowing your interest
• GreenPlumbers® courses available - course series starts October 4!

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 07
Edition date: September 24, 2008
Contents:

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 06
Edition date: September 10, 2008
Contents:

• Online OESC Code Change course has changed dates!
• Who's on first?
• If you organize it, they will come…
• The amended 2006 IEBC becomes a statewide alternate method
• BCD regional forum
• The hows and whys of ePermitting series
• Homeowner and BCD's online permitting systems

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 05
Edition date: August 27, 2008
Contents:

• New alternate method for selective coordination
• Sign up for the online OESC code change course
• Adhesive anchors approved as alternate method
• Building Codes Division has a new look on their Web site
• Regional coordinators are a great part of BCD customer service
• Help on understanding more about the addition to state surcharge

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 04
Edition date: August 13, 2008
Contents:

• Local building departments have online form to change information
• Regional forum well attended in Medford
• Online OESC code-change course
• New Statewide Alternate Method adopted by Building Codes Division
• Division adopts temporary rule exempting certain licensees from engineering requirement
• Southern region gets regional coordinator assigned
• Who is responsible for what?
• Junction City goes live

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 02
Edition date: July 16, 2008
Contents:

• Two new alternate methods for water conservation systems and rainwater collection
• Informational meeting Web page
• Surcharge clarifications
• Questions about consistent fees and form formulas
• OSBEELS staff must consult board before offering advice or issuing an interpretation
• Statewide code interpretation on hazardous exhaust systems
• New regional coordinator
• City and county managers show interest in Quick Permits

Edition: Vol. 01, No. 01
Edition date: July 2, 2008
Contents:

• BCD and Green Building
• New Addition to BCD Web Site
• Consistent Fee and Forms Rule
• Moisture Content Acknowledgment Requirements
• Access to BCD Online Courses
• BCD regional forum
• QuickPermits keeps growing