SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Fire Code Advisory Board (OFCAB) will hold a regular scheduled virtual meeting starting at 2:30 pm on Thursday, May 5th, 2022. Please visit Oregon Fire Code Advisory Board and see the virtual meeting links for the OFCAB meeting to access the meeting. A post-meeting recording will be posted on the OFCAB webpage.
Written comments may be submitted by email at any time to OSFM.OFC@osp.oregon.gov or submitted via the Public Comment Submission Form. Written comments can be submitted before or up to noon on May 4th. In addition, all meetings will provide an opportunity for public input. If you are a media member interested in attending the meeting, please connect with the OSFM’s Public Affairs Office by email at oregonsfm@osp.oregon.gov.
Background: The current 2022 Oregon Fire Code review and adoption process are underway, which will be based off the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC). The Oregon fire code serves as the Oregon fire service's manual to protect the public and all residents from the hazards of fire, explosions, or dangerous conditions in buildings and other facilities.
The Oregon Code Advisory Board recommends Oregon Fire Code issues to the State Fire Marshal. This includes reviewing and providing recommendations on the adoption of the Oregon Fire Code and the Oregon Defensible Space Code. In addition, they provide advice and guidance on code enforcement issues, regional disputes, policies, and emerging topics that affect the fire protection and life safety of Oregonians.
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