Department of Consumer and Business Services
Building Codes Division - Chapter 918
Division 465
REACH CODE
918-465-0020
Scope
The Oregon Reach Code is a statewide optional construction standard approved by the Building Codes Division in consultation with the appropriate advisory board(s). The reach code:
(1) Complies with ORS 455.500;
(2) Is separate from the state building code;
(3) Is administered at the local level;
(4) Does not limit the authority of the building official to consider other proposed alternate methods, modifications, or waivers encompassing the same subject matter; and
(5) Does not eliminate or modify other options available to builders and local government.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 455.020, 455.496 & 455.500
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 455.020 & 455.500
History:
BCD 22-2018, amend filed 09/28/2018, effective 10/01/2018
BCD 15-2018, temporary amend filed 07/30/2018, effective 09/01/2018 through 02/27/2019
BCD 16-2011, f. 6-30-11, cert. ef. 7-1-11