Oregon Reach Code Available: Commercial July 1, Residential October 1
As of July 1, the 2011 Oregon Commercial Reach Code (OCRC) is available from the Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD). As directed by SB 79, the optional reach code will encompass construction methods and technology designed to increase energy efficiency over the mandatory codes for builders that choose to incorporate them.
The 2011 Oregon Commercial Reach Code incorporates energy-related provisions of the 2012 International Green Construction Code Public Version 2.0 (published November 2010) with Oregon-specific amendments, including provisions from the 2012 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1.
The 2011 Oregon Residential Reach Code is currently under development and is scheduled to be available for use October 1, 2011.
More Information: Adoption Notice | Reach Code: Homepage & Text | Code Change Matrix | Residential Provisions | SB 79 | Oregon BCD
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