Building Policies & Procedures

The Building Division has developed a number of internal policies, procedures, and interpretations that pertain to construction and building code issues.

To review a specific policy, procedure, or interpretation, click on the relevant category below.

• Commercial Tenant Improvements
• Deck Engineering
• Exterior Pre-Insulation Requirements
• Hub and Tack
• Re-Inspection Fee
• Technical & Structural Engineering Requirements: Steep Slope Structures
• Unfinished Basements
• Residential Erosion Control Requirements

Oregon law requires all cities to prepare an operating plan describing building inspection administration and enforcement.

• Building Inspection Program Operating Plan

If you have any questions regarding these policies, procedures, or interpretations, contact the Building Division at (503) 783-3800 or send an email to Mark Ennis, Building Official, at [email protected].