Serving Oregon State
Seismic Engineer in Oregon
ASCE 7-22 nonstructural anchorage, special seismic certification, and AC156 shake table testing — for Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, and statewide hospitals, data centers, labs, and critical facilities. Stamped by licensed PE/SE engineers.
Licensed Seismic & Structural Engineers for Oregon Projects
From our office in Arcadia, CA we support manufacturers, mechanical contractors, design-build teams, and facility owners across Oregon on the seismic compliance work that's hardest to get right: nonstructural anchorage to ASCE 7-22, IBC special seismic certification, and AC156-conforming shake table testing.
PE/SE-stamped seismic anchorage calculations to ASCE 7-22 Chapter 13 for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment installed at Oregon hospitals, labs, data centers, and critical facilities. Submittals formatted for Portland BDS and statewide plan check.
IBC §1705.13 / ASCE 7-22 §13.2.2 special seismic certification for equipment and components that must remain operational after a seismic event. Test plan oversight for ICC-ES AC156 shake-table programs.
Test plan development, AC156 RRS calculations, and witness/peer-review services at independent testing labs. Reports formatted for IBC special seismic certification submittals nationwide.
Walkthrough assessments and prioritized mitigation reports for existing Oregon facilities — schools, healthcare, data centers, and government buildings — using the FEMA E-74 framework.
Built for Oregon Code Authorities & Project Types
Oregon projects sit at the intersection of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, local jurisdiction review, and (for healthcare) Oregon Health Authority requirements. Our deliverables are formatted to clear plan check the first time — with the assumptions, references, and stamps each authority expects.
Code authorities we work with
- • Portland Bureau of Development Services (BDS)
- • Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD)
- • Oregon Health Authority (hospital & healthcare facilities)
- • Eugene, Salem, Bend, Medford, Corvallis building departments
- • Local jurisdiction plan review for schools and public buildings
Typical Oregon project types
- • Hospital MEP equipment anchorage & special seismic certification
- • Data center battery, UPS, switchgear, and CRAC anchorage
- • Biotech / pharma cleanroom equipment anchorage
- • High-rise office tenant improvement seismic restraints
- • Distribution system bracing (piping, ductwork, conduit, cable tray)
- • Existing-facility FEMA E-74 nonstructural risk assessments
Frequently Asked Questions — Oregon Seismic Engineering
Do you handle Portland BDS submittals for seismic anchorage?+
Yes. We routinely produce PE/SE-stamped anchorage calculations and details that are submitted to the Portland Bureau of Development Services (BDS) under the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, which adopts ASCE 7-22 by reference. Our packages are formatted to match plan-check expectations and we respond to comments through approval.
Can you support hospital projects in Oregon?+
Yes. Oregon hospital projects fall under the Oregon Health Authority and local plan review, using IBC §1705.13 and ASCE 7-22 Chapter 13 for nonstructural seismic certification. We provide PE/SE-stamped anchorage, bracing, and special seismic certification packages adapted to Oregon code adoption and local reviewer preferences.
What ASCE code edition do you design to in Oregon?+
The Oregon Structural Specialty Code adopts ASCE 7-22 with state amendments. All our nonstructural anchorage and component design for Oregon projects follows ASCE 7-22 Chapter 13 (with Chapter 15 for non-building structures where applicable), including the updated H_f, R_μ, C_AR, and Ω₀ provisions.
Do you work outside Portland?+
Yes. We serve the entire state of Oregon, including Eugene, Salem, Bend, Medford, Corvallis, Albany, Grants Pass, and the Oregon Coast. Our Arcadia, CA office coordinates remotely and travels to project sites and testing labs as needed.
How quickly can you turn around an anchorage calculation package?+
Standard equipment anchorage packages typically turn around in 5–10 business days. Rush turnarounds are available for urgent Oregon submittals — contact us with the equipment cut sheets, anchor substrate, and required Sds/Ip and we'll quote a schedule.
Ready to talk about your Oregon project?
Send us your equipment cut sheets, project location, and required SDS / Ip. You'll get a scope, fee, and schedule from a licensed engineer — typically within one business day.
Office: 150 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 · (626) 698-0784
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