1. Oregon’s ‘Optional’ Reach Code Gabrielle Schiffer State of Oregon Building Codes Division January 10, 2013

2. ▫ Safe ▫ Energy Efficient ▫ Functional Properly ▫ Cost Effective to Build

3. ▫ Develop and Adopt Statewide Codes ▫ Partner with jurisdictions to administer codes at local level ▫ Provide statewide services ▫ License construction workforce

4. Green Building Green Building Initiative includes:  Energy Efficiency  Renewable Energy  Water Conservation  EV Charging Stations

5. Legislative Action Senate Bill 79 Passed in 2009 Increase efficiency of statewide mandatory energy code Develop optional ‘reach code’

6. Oregon Reach Code Optional set of construction standards for achieving greater energy efficiency than if a building were constructed under the statewide mandatory codes

7. Code Development Process Reach Code Advisory Committee  Composed of broader BCD stakeholders  Met twice a month for over a year Technical sub-committee  Expertise on energy efficiency  Reviewed all energy specific code change proposals

8. Oregon Reach Code Compatible with green building certification programs LEED, Energy Star, Passive House Aligns with incentives State tax credits Energy Trust Incentives

9. Commercial Provisions  Effective date: July 1, 2011  18 – 22% increase in efficiency over 2010 OEESC  Based on IgCC Non- energy items “reserved” Outside BCD authority “reserved”  Incorporates measures from  2012 IECC  ASHRAE 90.1 – 2010  IAPMO’s Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code

10. Commercial Provisions  Prescriptive Path  Performance Path – requires modeling 18% below OEESC 26% if compared to ASHRAE 90.1-2007 (LEED)  Focus areas Envelope HVAC Lighting Misc. Loads Renewable Ready

11. Commercial Provisions Examples of Project Electives:  Cool or vegetative roofs Standards in code language  Reduce potable water use Irrigation design Rainwater & graywater  Passive Design  Post-Occupancy Commissioning

12. Residential Provisions  Effective date: October 1, 2011  Based on Oregon code change proposals  Increases efficiency by 5 – 12%  Innovations include: Smaller home size Renewable - ready requirement SIPs & Structural Sheathing over foam Light straw clay construction Site-built composting toilets

13. Residential 3 paths to compliance Prescriptive Selective compliance Alternative Systems Analysis.

14. Appendices Model Ordinances Construction and Waste Management Site Lighting (Dark Skies)

15. Permitting

16. Observations  Provides ‘look ahead’  Sends positive message about green building & sustainable construction  Provides guidance on new practices & technology  Begins to address buildings as ‘integrated’ systems

17. For more information contact: Gabrielle Schiffer, Green Building Coordinator Gabrielle.M.Schiffer@state.or.us 503-373-7418