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Commercial Building Codes


Administration - OSSC Chapters 1 & 2 (view all)


Occupancy - OSSC Chapters 3 & 4 (view all)
- Chapter 3: Use of Cargo Containers as Buildings and Accessory Structures -- IBC/3/#1 - 8/22/07 (PDF Document, 60kb)
- Chapter 3: Existing Group B Assembly Occupancies -- IBC/3/#2 - 8/22/07 (PDF Document, 54kb)
- Chapter 3: Habitable Space Standards for Existing Elements Within One and Two Family Dwellings -- IBC/3/#3 - 8/22/07 (PDF Document, 60kb)
- Chapter 3: Setbacks for Garages -- UBC/3/#4 (Rescinded Nov. 1, 2005) (PDF Document, 25kb)
- Chapter 3: Furnace Room Separations in R-1 Occupancies -- UBC/3/#5 (Rescinded Nov. 1, 2005) (PDF Document, 113kb)
- Chapter 4: Highrise Buildings - Standby Power & Secondary Water Supplies -- IBC/4/#1 - 8/22/07 (PDF Document, 52kb)
- Chapter 4: Application of Projection Room Standards -- UBC/4/#2 (Rescinded Nov. 1, 2005) (PDF Document, 27kb)
- Chapter 4: Acceptable Alternatives to Required Elevator Lobbies -- IBC/4/#4 - 8/23/07 (PDF Document, 44kb)
- Chapter 4: Headroom Clearance at Parking Garages -- IBC/4/#5 - 8/22/07 (PDF Document, 52kb)


Fire Resistance and Construction Types - OSSC Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (view all)
- Chapter 5: General Building Heights and Areas
- Chapter 6: Materials Used for Windows in Existing Buildings of Types 1 & 2 Construction -- UBC/6/#1 (Rescinded Nov. 1, 2005) (PDF Document, 27kb)
- Chapter 6: Wood Frame Rated Construction -- UBC/6/#2 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 457kb)
- Chapter 7: Foam Plastic Materials in Fire Blockinng -- UBC/7/#1 (Rescinded Nov. 1, 2005) (PDF Document, 29kb)
- Chapter 7: Enclosure of Garbage Dumpsters -- IBC/7/#2 - 8/23/07 (PDF Document, 197kb)
- Chapter 7: One-Hour Fire Rating of a Brick Veneer Wall -- UBC/7/#3 (Rescinded Nov. 1, 2005) (PDF Document, 482kb)
- Chapter 7: Electrical Service Installation in Multi-Tenant Buildings -- UBC/7/#4 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 10kb)
- Chapter 7: Exterior Wall and Opening Protection at Private Streets -- IBC/7/#6 & IRC/AN/#2 - 8/23/07 (PDF Document, 53kb)
- Chapter 7: Building Projections Into Private Streets -- IBC/7/#7 & IRC/AN/#3 - 7/14/06 (PDF Document, 64kb)
- Chapter 7: Use of Plastic Pipe in Buildings -- UBC/7/#5 (Rescinded Nov. 1, 2005) (PDF Document, 32kb)
- Chapter 8: Interior Finishes
- Chapter 9: Automatic Smoke and Heat Vents: Design Loads -- IBC/9/#1 - 8/30/07 (PDF Document, 48kb)
- Chapter 9: Sprinkler Requirements For Existing Buildings Containing a Group R Fire Area -- IBC/9/#2 - 7/14/06 (PDF Document, 50kb)


Exiting - OSSC Chapter 10 (view all)
- Chapter 10: Swing-type Means of Egress (Exit) Doors -- UBC/10/#1 (Rescinded Nov. 1, 2005) (PDF Document, 32kb)
- Chapter 10: Minimum Width of Doors Used in Pairs -- UBC/10/#2 (Rescinded Nov. 1, 2005) (PDF Document, 102kb)
- Chapter 10: Flip-up Counters and Similar Passageways as Exits -- UBC/10/#3 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 9kb)
- Chapter 10: Exit Enclosures and Exiting Through Building Lobbies -- UBC/10/#4 - 1/1/04 (PDF Document, 79kb)
- Chapter 10: Use of Corridors in Hospitals and Nursing Homes -- UBC/10/#5 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 13kb)
- Chapter 10: Installation of Generators for Required Emergency and Standby Power Supply Systems -- UBC/10/#6 - 1/1/99 (PDF Document, 15kb)
- Chapter 10: Access to the Roof -- UBC/10/#7 - 9/1/00 (PDF Document, 44kb)
- Chapter 10: Access Control Systems Where Egress (Exiting) is Restricted -- UBC/10/#8 - 8/1/01 (PDF Document, 75kb)
- Chapter 10: Amenity Allowances in Corridors -- UBC/10/#9 - 1/1/04 (PDF Document, 49kb)


Accessibility (Disabled Access) - OSSC Chapter 11 (view all)
- Chapter 11: Relationship between Oregon & Federal accessibility Standards -- UBC/11/#1 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 16kb)
- Chapter 11: Exterior Accessible Routes; Accessible Routes in Vehicular Area; Accessible Parking -- UBC/11/#2 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 98kb)
- Chapter 11: Accessible Routes: Elevator Exemptions; Raised Floor Area; Stairway: Ramps and Exits -- UBC/11/#3 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 35kb)
- Chapter 11: Accessibility to Work Areas & Spaces; Visible Alarms -- UBC/11/#4 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 15kb)
- Chapter 11: Adaptable Dwelling Units, Condominiums & Special Residences -- UBC/11/#5 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 26kb)
- Chapter 11: Remodelling Responsibilities & Priorities; Construction Tolerances -- UBC/11/#7 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 22kb)
- Chapter 11: Accessible Seating Sight Lines -- UBC/11/#8 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 13kb)
- Chapter 11: Adaptability of exterior door thresholds leading to an impervious deck or balcony - IBC/11/#9 - 9/1/2007 (PDF Document, 169kb)


Energy & Interior Environments - OSSC Chapters 12 & 13 (view all)


Engineering - OSSC Chapters 16-23 (view all)


Special Considerations - OSSC Chapters 24-35 (view all)


Commercial Mechanical Codes


International Mechanical Code - Chapter 4, 5 & 9 (view all)


Uniform Mechanical Code - Chapter 5, 6 & 13 (view all)


Commercial Plumbing Codes

One & Two Family Dwelling Codes


Cabo - Chapter 1, 3, 4, 6, 11, 14 & 21 (view all)
- Chapter 1: Expiration of Residential Permits -- CABO/1/#1 (Rescinded Nov. 1, 2005) (PDF Document, 26kb)
- Chapter 1: Residential Fire Sprinklers -- CABO/1/#4 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 13kb)
- Chapter 3: Habitable Space Standards for Existing Elements Within One and Two Family Dwellings -- IRC/3/#1 - 8/22/07 (PDF Document, 60kb)
- Chapter 4: Loose Fill Insulation on Sloped Ceilings -- CABO/E4/#1 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 8kb)
- Chapter 4: Design Loads for Elevated Structural Driveways and Parking Decks -- CABO/4/#2 - 3/1/99 (PDF Document, 10kb)
- Chapter 6: Foam Plastic Materials in Fire Blocking -- CABO/6/#1 (Rescinded Nov. 1, 2005) (PDF Document, 29kb)
- Chapter 11: Optional Installation of Fuel Fired Generators for Emergency and Standby Power Supply Systems for One and Two Family Dwellings -- CAB0/11/#1 - 9/1/99 (PDF Document, 16kb)
- Chapter 14: Alternate Methods for Stormwater Drainage -- CABO/14/#1 - 7/1/96 (PDF Document, 9kb)
- Chapter 21: Installation of Unvented Heaters in Buildings -- CABO/21/#1 - 2/1/00 (PDF Document, 62kb)


International Residence Code - Chapter 1, 3 , 34 and Appendix N (AN) (view all)


Program Guides
Accessory Dwelling Units - 9/1/07 (PDF Document, 84kb)
Change of Occupancy (PDF Document, 82kb)
Combination Permits for 1 & 2 Family Dwellings (PDF Document, 25kb)
Combined Sewer Area - Downspout Disconnection at Existing Properties (PDF Document, 661kb)
Commercial Plumbing Plan Requirements - 10/1/06 (PDF Document, 64kb)
Commercial Reroof Permits - 2/13/09 (PDF Document, 139kb)
Egress Lighting (Rescinded) (PDF Document, 255kb)
Electrical Master Permit (Industrial Plant) Program (PDF Document, 184kb)
Electrical Plan Review - 10/1/06 (PDF Document, 71kb)
Field Issuance Remodel Program - 5/13/09 (PDF Document, 225kb)
Facility Permit Program (PDF Document, 107kb)
Firestopping (PDF Document, 33kb)
Illegal Dumping (PDF Document, 22kb)
Medical Gas & Vacuum System (PDF Document, 99kb)
Minor Mechanical Labels - 2/13/09 (PDF Document, 145kb)
Minor Plumbing Labels (PDF Document, 170kb)
Partial Electrical Permits (PDF Document, 23kb)
Minor Structural Labels - 2/13/09 (PDF Document, 148kb)
Rain Gardens for Existing Impervious Area Located in Eastside Combined Sewer Basins - 10/1/09 (PDF Document, 228kb)
Residential Certificate of Occupancy - 7/1/07 (PDF Document, 65kb)
Solar Water Heating and Photovoltaic Electric Generators Installed on Commercial Buildings - 4/24/09 (PDF Document, 139kb)
Sign & Awning Permits (PDF Document, 49kb)
Solar Water Heating and Photovoltaic Electric Generators Installed on One or Two Family Dwellings - 4/24/09 (PDF Document, 539kb)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (PDF Document, 71kb)
Temporary Electrical Permits (PDF Document, 25kb)
Use of Classrooms Located above the First Floor By Children in Grades K, 1 & 2 - 1/30/08 (PDF Document, 273kb)

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