Regional Jurisdiction Hub: Oregon
Fire Protection Engineering in Oregon
PE-Stamped Submittals for Oregon Building Officials and Fire Marshals, from Portland to Bend
Oregon adopts one building code and one fire code statewide: the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, through the Building Codes Division, and the Oregon Fire Code, through the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Local building officials and fire code officials enforce them. DGA Fire Protection Engineering prepares PE-stamped sprinkler, fire alarm, and life safety submittals for that review, from Portland, Hillsboro and the Willamette Valley to Bend and Central Oregon. Owners, architects and contractors hire DGA as their fire protection consultant and engineering firm for fire sprinkler design, fire alarm design, and fire and life safety code reviews across Oregon, with a licensed PE on every file.
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Oregon Review Pathway
Local Building OfficialBuilding permits and plan review under the 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
City of PortlandInside the city, Portland Permitting & Development issues building permits and the Portland Fire & Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office reviews fire protection.
Local Fire Code OfficialFire code review under the 2025 Oregon Fire Code, including fire department access and water supply.
What DGA Does in Oregon
Fire Protection Engineering for Oregon Review
Oregon writes one building code and one fire code for the whole state. The 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code is based on the 2024 International Building Code, and the 2025 Oregon Fire Code is based on the 2024 International Fire Code; both took effect October 1, 2025. Local building officials and fire code officials enforce them, so the offices that review a project depend on where it is.
DGA confirms which offices review the project at kick-off and prepares one set of PE-stamped documents that answers each of them.
Building and Fire Plan Review
Sprinkler, fire alarm, and life safety documents prepared for review under the 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Fire Code.
Portland Metro Projects
Fire protection engineering for high-rise, mixed-use, and residential buildings in Portland, Beaverton, and Hillsboro.
Data Centers and Advanced Manufacturing
Sprinkler, clean agent, and fire alarm design and hazardous materials code analysis for data centers and manufacturing buildings.
Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Design
NFPA 13 sprinkler and NFPA 72 fire alarm design to the editions Oregon’s 2025 codes reference, with hydraulic calculations and flow test analysis.
Life Safety and Code Analysis
Occupancy classification, construction type, egress capacity, and fire protection requirements under the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
Existing Buildings and Changes of Use
Code paths for renovations, additions, and changes of use, including alternate method requests when the prescriptive requirement does not fit the building.
AHJ Authority & Code Framework
Who Reviews Fire Protection in Oregon
| Jurisdiction / Authority | Governing Code Framework | Typical Review Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Local Building Officials (including Portland Permitting & Development) | 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (2024 IBC basis) | Building Permits and Construction Inspections |
| Local Fire Code Officials (including Portland Fire & Rescue) | 2025 Oregon Fire Code (2024 IFC basis) | Fire Code Review, Fire Department Access, and Water Supply |
| Building Codes Division and Office of the State Fire Marshal | Statewide Adoption of the OSSC and OFC | Code Adoption and Interpretation |
Typical arrangement. Confirm the reviewing office and adopted code editions at project kick-off.
Project Map
Taking Oregon Projects Now
DGA is licensed in Oregon and taking projects now. Oregon work joins the project map as it is completed.
Portland Metro: As a fire protection engineer in Portland, DGA takes on high-rise, mixed-use, and residential buildings in the city, and industrial and technology buildings in Hillsboro and Washington County.
Salem and the Willamette Valley: Institutional, commercial, and distribution buildings from Salem to Eugene.
Central and Eastern Oregon: Data centers, industrial buildings, and hospitality projects in Bend, Prineville, and The Dalles, where water supply often shapes the design.
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When to Call DGA
When Oregon Projects Call for a Fire Protection Engineer
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When You Need It
- Building and Fire Review: New buildings, additions, and changes of occupancy that need fire protection approval under the 2025 Oregon codes.
- Portland Projects: Sprinkler, fire alarm, and life safety documents for Portland Fire & Rescue and Portland Permitting & Development.
- Data Centers & Storage Changes: New data halls, high-piled storage, or a new commodity in an existing building.
- Review Comments: Plan review comments from a building official or fire marshal that need a technical response.
What We Deliver
Oregon Engineering Deliverables
- PE-Stamped Design Documents: Sprinkler, standpipe, and fire alarm design documents sealed by an Oregon PE.
- Hydraulics & Water Supply: Flow test evaluations, hydraulic calculations, and fire pump sizing with the local water provider.
- Code Analysis Reports: Occupancy, construction type, egress, and fire protection requirements under the Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Fire Code.
- Review Responses: Responses to plan review comments, with revised documents, through approval.
Process
How an Oregon Engagement Works
01
Confirm the Reviewers
The engineer confirms which offices review the project: the local building official and the fire code official.
02
Analyze the Building
The engineer reviews the occupancy, storage, and water supply before any design starts.
03
Design and Document
The engineer prepares the fire protection design, calculations, and code narrative for each reviewer.
04
Support Through Approval
The engineer answers review comments and supports inspections and acceptance testing.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who reviews fire protection plans in Oregon?
The local building official issues the building permit under the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, and the local fire code official reviews fire code items under the Oregon Fire Code. In Portland, Portland Permitting & Development and the Portland Fire & Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office share that review. DGA confirms the reviewing offices at the start of every project.
Which building and fire codes does Oregon use?
The 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, based on the 2024 International Building Code, and the 2025 Oregon Fire Code, based on the 2024 International Fire Code. Both took effect October 1, 2025, and the phase-in period that allowed the 2022 editions ended in spring 2026.
Can you help with a project in Portland?
Yes. DGA prepares fire protection documents for the Portland Fire & Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office and coordinates with the Portland Permitting & Development building permit review.
Do you work in Bend and Central Oregon?
Yes. DGA works statewide, including Bend, Prineville, Salem, and Eugene, with the local building official and fire code official on each project.
Are your engineers licensed in Oregon?
Yes. Deliverables are prepared, reviewed, and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Oregon.
Can DGA act as the fire sprinkler engineer on an Oregon project?
Yes. DGA prepares the sprinkler design and hydraulic calculations as engineer of record, reviews the sprinkler contractor’s shop drawings, and answers the review comments. See fire sprinkler design and hydraulic calculations.
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