Oregon Building Codes
Oregon Building Codes
Benton County’s Building Division is responsible for implementing adopted state Building Codes at the local level.
What Oregon Building Codes are there?
The state of Oregon has created specific standards for construction & development, including the:
- Oregon Structural Specialty Code
- Oregon Residential Specialty Code
- Oregon Fire Code
- Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code
- Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
- Oregon Electrical Specialty Code
- Oregon Energy Efficient Specialty Code
- Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code (OMDISC)
- Oregon Manufactured Dwelling and Parks Specialty Code (OMD&P)
View Site-Specific Data with the Oregon Design Criteria Hub
The Oregon State University (OSU) Oregon Explorer Program has created a interactive map to view various climate and geographic design criteria for specific sites. This tool helps developers adhere to the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) and the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC).
What is the Benton County Building Code?
In addition to the Oregon state codes, Benton County enforces specific building codes to make our communities safer using modern building techniques. These are outlined in Chapter 11 of the Benton County Code of Ordinances.
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