Boilers and Pressure Vessel Code Program

The division works with building officials, technical committees, advisory boards, and the public to adopt, amend, and interpret the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code (OBPVSC). This code applies to the installation, alteration, and repair procedures of certain boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, parts, and items.

Adopted codes and standards

2024 Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code (OBPVSC)
Effective Oct. 1, 2024
This codebook consists of the following:
2023 National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB 23
2023 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
2024 ANSI/ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code
2022 ANSI/ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code
2022 ANSI/ASME B31.5 Refrigeration Piping Code
2023 ANSI/ASME B31.9 Building Service Piping Code
2023 NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code
2021 ASME CSD-1 Controls & Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers
2023 ASME PVHO-1, Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy
Oregon amendments, Table 2-b, to the model codes and standards

Program publications and information

Whitepaper - Pressure Piping: Administration and Enforcement

Contact a code specialist

Program activities

Permit services

Boiler and pressure vessel services