Adoption Info
Official title 2021 Oregon Wood Construction Wind and Seismic Code
Effective dates April 1, 2021 – Present
Adopts with amendments ANSI/AWC SDPWS-2015, Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic
Overview The ANSI/AWC SDPWS standard provides requirements for the design of wood structures to resist wind and seismic forces. It includes guidelines for materials, design, detailing, and construction practices to ensure that wood structures are safe, reliable, and durable during wind and seismic events.
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Oregon Steel Construction Code 2010
The 2021 Oregon Wood Construction Wind and Seismic Code adopts the ANSI/AWC SDPWS-2015 standard with specific amendments tailored to Oregon’s unique wind and seismic conditions. These modifications ensure that wood structures in Oregon are designed and constructed to meet high standards of safety, performance, and durability, addressing local environmental and construction requirements.
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