The State of Oregon Building Codes Division enacted changes to the Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC). The new code is based on the current edition of ASHRAE 90.1.ORS 455.040 requires that the State Building Code be uniform throughout the State of Oregon. The City serves as the local administrator for the State Building Code and has adopted the State Energy Efficiency Specialty Code by reference in Portland City Code Title 24.To maintain consistency with the State Building Code, the City should revise the applicable section of Title 24 to reference the current version of the Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code. The attached ordinance accomplishes the State requirements by adopting new versions of these codes.
Official proposal and impact statementEmergency ordinance2025-211
Should Portland amend Building Regulations Code to adopt State of Oregon 2025 Edition of Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (amend Code Section 24.10.040)?
The State of Oregon Building Codes Division enacted changes to the Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC). The new code is based on the current edition of ASHRAE 90.1.ORS 455.040 requires that the State Building Code be uniform throughout the State of Oregon. The City serves as the local administrator for the State Building Code and has adopted the State Energy Efficiency Specialty Code by reference in Portland City Code Title 24.To maintain consistency with the State Building Code, the City should revise the applicable section of Title 24 to reference the current version of the Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code. The attached ordinance accomplishes the State requirements by adopting new versions of these codes.
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*Amend Building Regulations Code to adopt State of Oregon 2025 Edition of Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (amend Code Section 24.10.040)
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Official matter classification and recordNo community involvement was conducted in the development of this ordinance, but small businesses were represented at the Oregon Construction Industry Energy Board, which reviewed the appropriate provisions of these proposed rules. Opportunity for public input was also provided during the statewide code change and board processes. Limited outreach will be conducted to inform customers of the State Code changes.
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Passed · 12–0
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Final action on 2025-211: *Amend Building Regulations Code to adopt State of Oregon 2025 Edition of Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (amend Code Section 24.10.040)
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The City of Portland ordains.Section 1. The Council finds:The City serves as the local administrator for the State Building Codes, pursuant to ORS 455.148, including the Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code.The City Council has previously adopted this code by reference in Portland City Code Title 24 (Building Regulations).The State updated the Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code in January 2025; consequently, the City must adopt the 2025 Edition of the Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code.NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:Amend City Code Section 24.10.040 as shown in Exhibit A.Section 2. The Council declares an emergency exists because the new edition of the energy code is mandatory July 1, 2025; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.
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Motion to send Ordinance, Document Number 2025-211, to the full Council with the recommendation it be passed: Moved by Ryan and seconded by Zimmerman. (Aye (5): Ryan, Morillo, Zimmerman, Dunphy, Avalos)
Final Council action · Jun 18, 202512 yes · 0 no
Final action on 2025-211: *Amend Building Regulations Code to adopt State of Oregon 2025 Edition of Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (amend Code Section 24.10.040)
Meeting-level motion or recommendation · May 27, 20255 yes
Motion to send Ordinance, Document Number 2025-211, to the full Council with the recommendation it be passed: Moved by Ryan and seconded by Zimmerman. (Aye (5): Ryan, Morillo, Zimmerman, Dunphy, Avalos)
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