Fire Regulations in Portland, OR (2026)
4 verified fire regulations for Portland, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fireworks
Portland bans selling, possessing, or exploding fireworks within city limits except for the narrow types allowed under Oregon law, with the Fire Marshal empowered to confiscate illegal stock.
Portland Fireworks Sale and Use Ban
Heavy RestrictionsPortland City Code § 31.40.070
It is unlawful to sell, keep or offer for sale, expose for sale, possess, use, explode or have exploded any fireworks, aerial luminary devices or pyrotechnics within the City, except as specified by ORS 480.120 (1)(a-g). For the purpose of this Chapter, the Fire Marshal of the City is recognized as an ex-officio Deputy State Fire Marshal as provided by State statute.
Wildfire Zones
Portland maps Wildfire Hazard Zones based on topography, vegetation, and fuel density, and any structure inside one must meet the fire-resistive requirements of the Oregon Structural or Residential Specialty Code, including limits on roof materials.
Portland Wildfire Hazard Zone Building Rules
Some RestrictionsPortland City Code § 24.51.060
In addition to all other applicable City Code provisions, all structures located in wildfire hazard zones as identified in the Wildfire Hazard Zone map must meet the applicable requirements in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code or the Residential Specialty Code as applicable. B. The requirements in Chapter 24.75, Uniform Building Address System, supercede the requirements found in OSSC Appen...
Smoke Detectors
Portland requires smoke detectors in every sleeping room, in the area immediately outside each sleeping room, and on every additional story, including basements and attics with habitable space, under the property maintenance code.
Portland Smoke Detector Requirements
Some RestrictionsPortland City Code § 29.30.240
Smoke detectors sensing visible or invisible particles of combustions or alarms are required in all buildings in which a room or area is designated for sleeping purposes either as a primary use or use on a casual basis. Smoke detectors or alarms must be installed in each sleeping room or area, in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms and on each additional story of the dwelling, includin...
Propane Storage
Portland requires a Fire Marshal permit to store or use more than 17 ounces of LP gas, and an annual permit once containers exceed 25 gallons WC or 100 lbs for 90+ days.
Portland Propane Storage Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsPortland City Code § 31.40.020
A. Temporary permits and associated fees are required for: ... 8. Storage or use of liquid propane (LP) gas in excess of 17 ounces; ... 10. Storage or use of LP gas in outdoor markets with gatherings of 50 or more people; ... B. Annual permits. 1. An annual permit and associated fee is required for permanent installation of 90 days or more of LP gas containers greater than 25 gallons WC or 100 ...
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