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Codes And Technical Services
Program Overview
Applicable Rules and Statutes
Enforcing Building and Fire Codes
Oregon Fire Code
Errata
Historical Oregon Fire Code
Purchasing Code Books
Oregon Fire Code Committee
Oregon Fire Code Interpretations and Technical Advisories
Flammable & Combustible Liquids
Liquefied Petroleum Containers
Dispute Resolution Process
Oregon Fire Marshal's Round Table
Program Overview
The Codes and Technical Services Unit is an advocate for Oregon's fire service and citizens.  The Codes Unit promotes the application and use of effective and uniform fire and life safety codes through code development and adoption, code interpretation, technical research, and legislative input.  Codes partners with Oregon's Building Codes Division and local fire service jurisdictions in maintaining code consistency.

Applicable Rules and Statutes
Oregon Revised Statutues 476.030 (1)
 
Oregon Administrative Rules 837.040.0001 through 837.040.0140
 
Oregon Administrative Rules 837.110.0005 through 837.110.0155
 
Oregon Administrative Rules 837.020.0025 through 837.020.0125
 
 

Enforcing Building and Fire Codes
Questions Regarding the Authority
Oregon Fire Code
The Oregon Fire Code is adopted by Oregon Administrative Rule 837, Division 40.
The Oregon Fire Code is a statewide minimum fire code.  Local jurisdictions may adopt and amend the Oregon Fire Code as long as the amendments are more stringent.

As of April 1, 2007 the Oregon Fire Code has changed. The 2007 Oregon Fire Code ( based on the 2006 International Fire Code with Oregon amendments) became effective April 1, 2007.
 
Oregon Fire Code
 
Code Amendment Proposals for the 2010 Oregon Fire Code 
 
Oregon Fire Code Amendment Proposal Matrix 
 
2010 Oregon Fire Code Amendments 
 
2007 Oregon Fire Code Mid-Cycle Amendments
 
Oregon Fire Code Change Submittal Form
 
Appendix B: Fire-flow requirements for buildings
 
Appendix C: Fire hydrant locations and distribution
 
Appendix D: Fire apparatus access roads
 
 
Appendix H: Fire Prevention guidelines for haunted houses and similar temporary installations
 
 
Appendix I: Adult foster homes
 
 
Appendix K: Reserved for future use
 
Appendix L: Vehicle fueling at airport sites
 
Appendix [B] Appendix SR: Group SR-Special (assisted self-preservation) occupancies
 
 
IFC Chapter
Chapter 1: Administration
 
Chapter 2: Definitions
 
Chapter 3: General precautions against fire
 
Chapter 4: Emergency planning and preparedness
 
Chapter 5: Fire service features
 
Chapter 6: Building services and systems
 
Chapter 7: Fire-resistance-rated construction
 
Chapter 8: Interior finish, decorative materials and furnishings
 
Chapter 9: Fire protection systems
 
Chapter 10: Means of egress
 
Chapter 11: Aviation facilities
 
Chapter 14: Fire safety during construction and demolition
 
Chapter 17: Fumeigation and thermal insecticidal fogging
 
Chapter 18: Semiconductor fabrecation facilities
 
Chapter 22: Motor fuel-despensing facilities and repair garages
 
Chapter 24: tents, canopies, and other membrane structures
 
Chapter 27: Hazardous material-General Provisions
 
Chapter 30: Compressed gasses
 
Chapter 32: Cryogenic fluids
 
Chapter 33: Explosives and fireworks
 
Chapter 34: Flammable and combustible liquids
 
Chapter 38: Liquefied petroleum gases
 
 

Errata
2007 Oregon Fire Code Errata 
Historical Oregon Fire Code
Historical Oregon Fire Code
Purchasing Code Books
International Code Council
4051 W. Flossmoor Rd.
Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795
1-800-786-4452
FAX 1-866-891-1695
 
Building Tech Bookstore, Inc.
8020 SW Cirrus Drive
Beaverton, OR 97008-5986
1-800-275-2665,
FAX 503-641-0770
 
National Fire Service Book Store
www.fireservicebooks.com
727 Center St. NE Suite #300
Salem, OR 97301
800-342-2034

Oregon Building Officials Association (OBOA)
PO Box 68
Silverton, Oregon 97381
503-873-1157, Fax 503-873-9389
 
Chemeketa C.C. Bookstore
4000 Lancaster Drive N.E.
Salem, OR 97305
503-399-5131
 
Powell's Technical Bookstore
www.powells.com
33 NW Park Ave.
Portland, OR  97209
(503) 228-3906, ext. 4000
FAX:  503-228-0505
 
NFPA Code and Standards may be purchased from:
 
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
PO Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
1-800-344-3555
 
Building Tech Bookstore, Inc.
8020 SW Cirrus Drive
Beaverton, OR 97008-5986
1-800-275-2665,
FAX 503-641-0770
 
Powell's Technical Bookstore
www.powells.com
33 NW Park Ave.
Portland, OR  97209
(503) 228-3906, ext. 4000
FAX:  503-228-0505

Oregon Fire Code Committee
The Oregon Fire Code Committee (OFCC) is a volunteer advisory committee to the Oregon State Fire Marshal.  Click here for the link to the Oregon Fire Code Committee.

Oregon Fire Code Interpretations and Technical Advisories
Oregon Uniform Fire Code Interpretations These documents provide guidance and consistency with issues, which are in conflict or silent in the Oregon Uniform Fire Code, 1998 and earlier editions. The application of these interpretations are intended for statewide use.
 
Oregon Fire Code Interpretations
These documents provide guidance and consistency with issues, which are in conflict or silent in the Oregon Fire Code.  The application of these interpretations are intended for statewide use.
 
Oregon Fire Code Technical Advisories Technical Advisories are created in an effort to communicate new state fire code regulations and/or clarify existing regulations.
 
Request For Fire Codes Interpretation Form
A form with instructions to request and obtain official interpretation from the Office of State Fire Marshal of existing code, law, administrative rule, standard or policy application.
 
 Rules for Holiday Decor
These rules are guidelines in Technical Advisory #08-03. They are called Holiday Décor because these are occasions when a majority of this type of activity happens but guidelines can be utilized at any time of the year.

Flammable & Combustible Liquids
Motor Vehicle Fuel Storage and Dispensing Guidelines   
This handbook is designed to be a guide for the installation of aboveground tanks being utilized for motor vehicle fuel dispensing.
 
Application to Install Flammable/Combustible Liquid Aboveground Tanks (PDF) An application to install flammable/combustible liquid aboveground tank(s) must be completed and accompany two sets of plans when installing aboveground tanks over 1000 gallons in either individual or aggregate quantities.
 
A completed application and plans must be submitted for approval prior to the tank(s) being installed to:
        Office of State Fire Marshal
        Codes & Technical Services Unit
        4760 Portland Road NE
        Salem, Oregon 97305
 
NOTE: Tanks with quantities less than mentioned above must also meet the installation requirements of the Oregon Fire Code.
 

Liquefied Petroleum Containers
Liquefied Petroleum Container InstallationAn application to install liquefied petroleum gas container(s) must be completed and accompany two sets of plans when installing containers over 2000 gallons water capacity or the aggregate capacity of containers over 4000 gallons water capacity.
 
Applications for plan review shall be submitted on an OSFM form and shall be accompanied by a $100 fee. A completed application and plans must be submitted for approval prior to the container(s) being installed to:
        Office of State Fire Marshal
        Codes & Technical Services Unit
        4760 Portland Road NE
        Salem, Oregon 97305
 
NOTE: Containers with quantities less than mentioned above must also meet the installation requirements of the Oregon Fire Code.

Dispute Resolution Process
Dispute Resolution Process
The Office of State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM), Dispute Resolution Process allows an aggrieved party to dispute inspection findings of the local fire marshal.  This process allows the aggrieved party to ask for a “second opinion” but does not supersede the local or State Fire Marshal’s appeal process.

Oregon Fire Marshal's Round Table
The annual Round Table is cooperatively sponsored by the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal and the Oregon Fire Marshal's Association. Round Table topics are generated from participants and offers the opportunity for fire prevention personnel from throughout the state to exchange ideas, discuss new technologies and solve common problems. 
 
2008 Oregon Fire Marshal's Round Table Synopsis 
 
 

 
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