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Commercial Structures Program

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Program News & Updates
11/20/09
Notice of Extended Comment Period: 2010 OSSC Adoption
11/18/09
Rulemaking Hearing - Adoption of the 2010 Oregon Structural Specialty Code
10/1/08
08-05 2006 International Existing Building Code
6/27/08
BCD recommendations for implementing OSBEELS statement
   
Newly Adopted Rules (within the last 90 days)
  (None at this time)
 
Program Facts

Current codebook:
2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code

Adoptive date:
April 1, 2007

Chief Contact:
Richard Rogers
Structural Program Chief
503-378-4472
richard.rogers@state.or.us

Technical Staff Contact:
Shane Sumption
Fire, Life, Safety / ADA
503-378-4635
shane.r.sumption@state.or.us
 
Codebook Assistant

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Amendments / Updates
2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code Amendments
Mid-cycle amendments to the 2007 OSSC effective October 1, 2008
Amendments to Appendix N effective April 1, 2008

Errata
Errata for the 2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, first printing
Statewide alternate methods (SAMs)
Statewide alternate methods (SAMs)
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Interpretations
Interpretations
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Purchase
Where to purchase codebooks

View codebooks online

2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code

2004 Oregon Structural Specialty Code

 
What you need to do the work

Certification
A Level Structural Inspector
B Level Structural Inspector
1 & 2 Family Dwelling Structural Inspector
Post Earthquake Damage Inspector, General (GQI)
Post Earthquake Damage Inspector, Limited (LQI)

 
Program Activities
Board activities
Building Codes Structures Board dates and activities
Committee activities
Committee activities
 
Helpful Tools

Hot topics
- BCD recommendations for implementing OSBEELS statement 6/27/08
- OSBEELS Statement Regarding Design of Fire Protection Systems 5/20/08
- Applicability of accessibility requirements to existing parking lots
- Accessible Parking Requirements
- Amended ORS 447.233 Accessible Parking OSSC Insert page
- 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code and Transition Period rules
- EIFS poster
- Energy Code Compliance Forms
- New information concerning Snow Loads, Power Actuated Fasteners, Screw Anchors, and Adhesive Anchors
- April 25, 2008 UPDATE: Grace period for compliance with acceptance criteria for expansion, screw in and adhesive anchors
- Grace period for compliance with acceptance criteria for expansion, screw in and adhesive anchors
- Questions regarding the authority of local building and fire officials to enforce the State building and fire codes
- Occupancy separation table explanation
- Wired glass information page
- Post earthquake inspector list - Sign up for email updates for Post Earthquake Inspector list

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