KTVZ

May marks Building Safety Month, and 50th anniversary of Oregon’s statewide building codes

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.
The Register-Guard

Oregon updates building code to allow 'stacked duplexes,' boost housing density

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 ...
KTVZ

Oregon, Crook County officials warn the public about phishing scams involving project permit payments

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Building Codes Division and Crook County warned the public Friday of a phishing scam targeting people awaiting approval of a project from their local building or ...
KOIN 6

Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon homeowners living in certain areas at high risk of wildfire will face stricter building codes and mandates to reduce vegetation on their properties under new “wildfire ...