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Notice of Permanent Rule

2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) amendment

Oct.1, 2024 - Permanent rules have been filed amending the 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code(ORSC) by returning the code language in Section R310 regarding ​emergency escape or rescue openings back to the 2021 ORSC language.

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Notice of Permanent Rule

2024 Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code

Oct.1, 2024 - Permanent rules have been filed adopting the 2024 edition of the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code (OBPVSC).

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Oregon homeowners living in the South Coast Region and the Southern Oregon Region can now apply for financial incentives for installing heat pumps in their owner-occupied homes through the Oregon Department of Energy's Community Heat Pump Deployment Program.

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While more employers understand the importance of mental health support, there’s still a disconnect between what workers need vs. what companies provide.

HUB International offers 5 strategies to help employers make great strides in improving their employees’ overall wellbeing.

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Receptacle Outlets Below Countertops in a Residential Kitchen. No. 24-02

A statewide code interpretation has been issued to clarify the requirements related to receptacle outlets below countertops in a residential kitchen.​

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The Oregon Department of Energy announced an additional $4 Million for energy efficient heat pumps in rental homes. More information and a list of approved contractors is available on the Oregon Department of Energy's website.

https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2024/7/19/oregon-department-of-energy-announces-additional-4-million-for-energy-efficient-heat-pumps-in-rental-homes