Oregon Commercial Reach Code Public Comment Hearing June 21
The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) has announced a public comment hearing June 21 on a draft 2011 Oregon Commercial Reach Code (written comments are due June 24). 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 Oregon Commercial Reach Code incorporates energy-related provisions of the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IGCC) Version 2.0 with significant Oregon amendments. BCD intends the commercial code to be available for use July 1, 2011.The Oregon Residential Reach Code is currently under development.
More Information: Hearing Notice | Reach Code Committee | Draft Commercial Reach Code | Code Change Matrix | Residential Provisions | Oregon SB 79 | Oregon BCD
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