| Codes And Technical Services |
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| Program Overview |
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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.
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| Purchasing Code Books |
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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
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
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| Oregon Fire Code Interpretations and Technical Advisories |
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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 Interp #94-06. 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.
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| Flammable & Combustible Liquids |
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Flammable & Combustible Liquid Aboveground Tank Fuel Dispensing Handbook
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.
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| Liquefied Petroleum Containers |
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Liquefied Petroleum Container Installation
An 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.
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| Dispute Resolution Process |
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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.
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| Proposed Code Amendment - Appendix P Sprinkling |
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The Oregon Fire Safety Coalition is working to gain support for the adoption of the proposed model code amendment Appendix P Sprinkling into the 2008 Residential Specialty Code.
Appendix P Information
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