OBOA Codes Committee

Committee Co-Chairs: Paul Vinje, Chief Plans Examiner, City of Hillsboro and Chris Wong, PE, SE, Structural Engineer, City of Hillsboro
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ICC Updates

The 2027 ICC Code Development Cycle kicked off in 2024.  The committee has been working to provide OBOA members with information about code development as we move through the process for the 2027 I-Codes. This page will be updated frequently as we move through each phase of the process.

Public Comment Hearings 2026 Schedule:



For the more information on the 2026 Public Comment Hearings, click here.

OBOA Codes Committee PCH Guide/Watchlist:

OBOA PCH Voter Guide and OBOA Codes Committee PCH Watchlist 2027 ICC

Watchlist

  1. IBC E CAH#2 Watchlist
  2. IBC FS CAH#2 Watchlist
  3. IFC CAH#2 Watchlist
  4. IMC CAH#2 Watchlist
  5. IPC CAH#2 Watchlist
  6. IRC MP CAH#2 Watchlist

ICC Voter Validation:

There is a New Validation Process for Governmental Member Voting Representatives (GMVRs).  Please visit the ICC Voter Validation site to update your information if you are one of the governmental member voting representatives (GMVRs) for your jurisdiction.

Oregon BCD Updates

2023 ORSC: Continued reference to the 2022 OSSC for nonprescriptive design - Statewide Alternate

View Alternate Method Here

Group R-2 Single Exit Stair Buildings

View Additional Appendix Q Information Here

Installation of ground-supported equipment and appliances outdoors - Statewide Code Interpretation No. 25-02 

View New Interpretation Here

Private utilities - Statewide Code Interpretation No. 25-01

View New Interpretation Here

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Huge thanks to our Codes Committee for their tireless work compiling this information on behalf of our members.

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