Where can I find a copy of the Oregon Fire Code?
The most current Oregon Fire Code can be found HERE.
FAQ Category: Fire Code / Law
Is there a county code requiring fire sprinkler systems on residential buildings?
This question doesn’t have a simple answer at this time because there are so many variables. Please contact the Fire Prevention Department directly at 503-742-2660.
How far from buildings does an outdoor fire pit (in ground) need to be?
A recreational fire (also known as a camp fire, cooking fire, or warming fire) is a small, occasional (less than four per month) fire which
Are small propane grills, or electric food smokers that use wood chips, allowed to be used on apartment balconies?
Charcoal briquette BBQ’s are no longer permitted on combustible balconies or within 10ft of combustible construction. The exception to that rule is when buildings, balconies
Are there any fire code laws for long driveways in case of fire?
If the driveway is in a housing development, then it would have met fire department access requirements. In most cases, if it is a new
Is there a height restriction for grass in a person’s yard?
The fire district doesn’t have any enforcement powers when it comes to high grass. Generally this is a code enforcement issue, so try contacting your
What is the required clearance around sprinkler system control areas, fire hydrants, and fire department inlet connections?
These come out of the Oregon Fire Code Book. If this doesn’t fully answer your question, please contact our Fire Prevention Office through our website
What is the penalty for parking too close to a fire hydrant?
Besides the financial penalties by parking in front of a fire hydrant, you are delaying the firefighters from getting water into a burning building. In
What is the law regarding moving for lights and sirens (any emergency vehicle?)
1. When you hear or see lights or sirens on a emergency vehicle, immediately pull to the right and stop. 2. When an emergency vehicle