The Oregon Building Codes Division has adopted provisions allowing for a new type of housing — stacked duplexes — in an effort to increase residential density. The new code defines stacked duplexes as ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Building Codes Division is marking Building Safety Month in May. Building Safety Month is an annual international campaign to raise awareness about building safety.

Oregon recently became the first state to approve the use of science-based building code requirements for tall mass timber buildings. Under Oregon’s statewide alternate method (SAM), developers can ...

Oregon's Building Codes Division adopted new provisions to allow "stacked duplexes." Planners say the move could help increase housing density and affordability. Gov. Tina Kotek praised the change as ...