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OREGON
OBOA - Oregon Building Officials Association
OBCD - Oregon Building Codes Division
OMOA - Oregon Mechanical Officials Association
ORS's - Oregon Revised Statutes - 2003 Edition
OAR's - Oregon Administrative Rules
Oregon Rulings and Advisories

WASHINGTON 
WABO - Washington Association of Building Officials
SWWICC - Southwest Washington Chapter of International Code Council
WSBCC - Washington State Building Code Council
Washington State Code Interpretations

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL   
ICC -  International Code Council
ICC Certification & Testing
ICC Bulletin Board
IAPMO - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

Inspection Checklists + Aids

• Egress Windows (pdf)
• High-efficiency_Lighting.doc
• Notching & Boring & FRAMING(pdf)
• Manufactured Dwelling Footing / Pad details (pdf)
• Manufactured Dwelling Retaining Wall details (pdf)
• Manufactured Home Inspections (doc)
• Moisture_Content_Affidavit (doc)
• Residential CO template.doc
• Suspended Ceiling Requirements (pdf)
• Suspended Ceilings -NEW Oregon interpretation (pdf)
• Window_Flashing (pdf)
• Write It - Cite It List (pdf)
• Write It - Cite It (same list, sorted differently - Word File)
• Write It - Cite It (same list, sorted differently - pdf)

Plans Examiner Checklists and Tools

• Allowable Area Spreadsheet (.xls)
• Building Height (pdf)
• Deck Details 1-2008 (doc)
• Deck Plans from the City of Silverton (pdf)
• Deck Plans (pdf)
• Fire Separation: Garage and Dwelling (pdf)
• Rebar Spacing Spreadsheet (.xls)
• Retaining Wall (pdf)
• Ascending Slope (pdf)
• Descending Slope (pdf)
• Footing, Trib Area (pdf)
• Foundation_2ft_Step_Detail (pdf)
• Foundation_4ft_Step_Detail (pdf)
• Occupancy Class "Cheat Sheet" (.jpg) Page 1
• Occupancy Class "Cheat Sheet" (.jpg) Page 2
• Occupancy Class "Cheat Sheet" (pdf)
• Portal Frame Interpretation (pdf)
• Portal Frame example (pdf)
• 2 Story Portal Frame example (pdf)
• Shear Spreadsheet (.xls)
• StructuralDesignCriteria-Astoria-Warrenton (doc)
• Types of Construction (pdf)
• ADA Standards
  • ADA Standards for Accessable Design (pdf)
  • ADA Accessability Guidelines (pdf)
• PLAN REVIEW LETTER TEMPLATE (doc)
• ORSC PLAN CHECK 2008 MASTER.doc

Study Aids/Misc. Handouts

• Grading Handout
• Surcharge + Retaining Wall Handout (ppt)
• Flame Spread Ratings (pdf)
• Framing (pdf)
• APA Handouts
  • APA Buckling of Siding Panels (pdf)
  • APA Drilling and Notching of Glulams (pdf)
  • APA Mold and Mildew (pdf)
  • APA Introduction to Wall Bracing (pdf)
  • APA Nailing and Spacing (pdf)
  • APA Plywood Nailing (pdf)
  • APA Roof Nailing (pdf)
  • APA Roof Sheathing (pdf)
  • APA Wood Construction (pdf)
  • AFPA Details For Conventional Wood Framing (pdf)
• Alternate Brace Wall Detail (ppt)
• Brace Wall Detail (ppt)
• Interior Brace Wall Detail (ppt)
• Duct Penetration - Garages (pdf)
• ICBO_Oregon_Statewide_Code_1975.pdf
• Hardi Plank Product Brochure
• Pole Buildings Worksheet 1 (ppt)
• Pole Buildings Worksheet 2 (ppt)
• Handrail_Example_10 (pdf)
• Stairway_Example_6 (pdf)
• Stairway_Example_9 (pdf)
• Stair Glossary (pdf) Add this to your OSSC
• Additional Links, Residential Structural
  • ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics
  • Wall Assemblies - NCMA
  • Newsletter - NCMA
  • http://www.fmglobal.com/approvals/resources/approvalstandards/4880ansi.pdf (no longer online?)
  • UL 1040 - Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction
  • NFPA 286 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth
  • UL 1715 - Fire Test of Interior Finish Material
  • Treated Wood - Wood Treaters Switch to New Chemicals
  • FEMA - Elevation Certificate and Instructions
  • FEMA Library
  • AWC - Wood Products Technical Publications Order Form (T07 Wood Foundations)
  • Permanent Wood Foundations
  • Soil Compaction Handbook
  • GeoTech - International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology
  • Foundations
  • Standard hook details (rebar)
  • Interp 96-12 - Crawlspace Perimeter Insulation Alternative

MECHANICAL Downloads + Links

• GasTite Design and Installation Guide (pdf)
• Vent Calculations (.jpg) Helpful for Mechanical Vent Sizing
• Vent Calculations (pdf) Helpful for Mechanical Vent Sizing
• Attic Exhaust Connection (.jpg)
• Attic Exhaust Connection (pdf)
• B Vent, in Garage (.jpg)
• B Vent, in Garage (pdf)
• Exhaust Termination (pdf)
• 3M Fire Barrier Grease Duct Access Door
• Grease Duct Access - Hoods
• Ventilation Systems - Compensating Air Hoods
• Duravent Catalog
• Duravent B Vent Manual
• Simpson Duravent Sizing Handbook
• Gas Vent, Chimney Sizing & Application Guide
• Heat Pump Outdoor Installation
• Factory Built Grease Duct Systems
• OmegaFlex TracPipe Flexible Gas Piping
• Regency Free Standing Wood Stoves
• Selkirk Grease Duct Installation
• John Manville Grease Duct Enclosure
• Tutco Duct Heater Instructions
• Grease Duct Protection Systems
• Metalbestos Zero Clearance Grease Ducts
• Minnesota Commercial Kitchen Venting Guidelines
• New York Fire Department - Range Hood Systems
• Seattle Dep. of Planning & Development - Duct Wrap (CAM418)
• Fundamentals of Kitchen Exhaust
• HVAC Combustion and Fuels
• Williams Furnace Installation Instructions
• Thermopride Oil Furnace Maintenance Manual
• Thermopride Oil Furnace Installation Manual

PLUMBING Downloads + Links

• PEX Design Guide
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