Adopted Codes in Oregon

• Oregon Fire Code (OFC) - 2007 - Adopted by the State Fire Marshal
• Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC) - 2004 and 2007
• Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) - 2005 and 2008
• Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) - 2004 and 2007

The following comprise the 2004 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Code adopted by the state of Oregon:

• The 2004 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), including Section I; Section II, Parts A, B, C and D; Section IV; Section V; Section VI; Section VII; Section VIII, Divisions 1, 2 and 3; Section IX; and Section X.

• The 2004 edition of ANSI/ASME B31.1, Power Piping Code.

• The 2004 edition of ANSI/ASME B31.3, Process Piping Code.

• The 2001 edition of ANSI/ASME B31.5, Refrigeration Piping Code.

• The 1996 edition of ANSI/ASME B31.9, Building Service Piping Code.

• The 2004 edition of ANSI/NB 23, National Board Inspection Code.

• The 2004 edition of NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code.

• The 2004 edition of ASME (CSD-1), Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers.

• Oregon amendments.

The 2008 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC) is based on the 2008 National Electrical Code with Oregon amendments. Some significant changes include;

• Egress from working spaces around electrical equipment.
• Multi-wire branch circuit requirements for grouping and handle ties.
• Requirements for GFCI and AFCI protection techniques.
• Lighting and receptacle requirements in dwellings.
• Requirements for raceways in wet locations.
• Weather resistant and tamper resistant receptacles.
• Requirements for electrified truck parking spaces.

The 2005 Oregon Elevator Specialty Code is based on the following:

• The 2004 edition of ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

• The 2001 edition of ASME A17.2, Inspector's Manual.

• The 2002 edition of ASME A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators.

• The 2001 edition of ASME A18.1, The Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts.

• The 2001 edition of ASME A90.1, The Belt Manlift Standard.

• The 2005 Oregon Specialty Lift Code, including:

1. Part 1, Vertical Reciprocating Lifts; and

2. Part 2, Portable Wheelchair Lift Code.

• Oregon amendments.

The 2007 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC) is based on the 2006 International Mechanical Code, and 2006 International Fuel Gas Code, and also includes Oregon amendments.
The 2007 OMSC covers commercial and certain residential mechanical installations.

The 2008 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC) is based on the following:

• The 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, Chapters 2 through 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16; and Appendices A, B, D, E, J, and I.

• The 2002 edition of NFPA 99C, Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems Standard.

• Oregon amendments.

The 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) contains only the structural and mechanical provisions. The plumbing and electrical provisions for the ORSC can be found in the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code and the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. The ORSC is based on the 2006 edition of the International residential Code for One- and Two- family Dwellings and as further amended by the division with:

• Code provisions for low-rise apartments are located in Appendix N in the 2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

The 2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) is based on the 2006 International Building Code, and includes amendments that are Oregon-specific. The OSSC covers commercial construction, certain apartments, transient lodging such as hotels and motels, and certain residential structures that are subject to licensure by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

Appendix chapters and related documents are available on the Structural Code Program web pages.