Code Change Training

The Building Codes Division has provided video training courses for updates to the Oregon Building Codes. They anticipate adopting the next editions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC), Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC), Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC), and the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC) on April 1, 2021. Be on the lookout for information related to continuing education requirements early 2021. Visit the BCD website HERE for more information; links to courses and resources are in the table below. 

View the adopted rules
2021 Code Change Letter - Instructions and self certification

Specialty Code
Effective DateCertificationsRequired CE informationCodebook Resources
Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC)
04/01/2021
(EI), (SEI)
(CAE)
Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC)
04/01/2021
(PI), (MGI),
(SPI),
(CAP), (PIS)
Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)
04/01/2021
(CAS), (CAX),
(CAM), (SFI),
(SSI)
2021 ORSC
Structural & Fire-Life Safety:
Energy/Mechanical/Fuel Gas:
Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC)
04/01/2021

(SIA), (SIB),
(PEA), (PEB),
(PEF)

2021 OEESC - Mid-cycle amendments to the 2019 OSSC
Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
04/01/2021
(SIA), (SIB),
(PEA), (PEB),
(PEF)
2019 OSSC - Mid-cycle amendments to the 2019 OSSC
Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC)
10/01/2019(MIA), (MIB)

Not required


If you have questions please contact the training program at codechange.bcd@oregon.gov.**

**Information above has been imported directly from the BCD website.